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I stopped paddling. I was content just to glide across along the translucent, aquamarine water. It was a sublime daydream. I caught my breath. My kayak was skimming along a blue-green ribbon of liquid ether, but my momentum had stopped. Though still heading downstream, a gentle breeze had slowed my progress, and I felt like […] The post Easy, River appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Is the former DISD chief the right guy to save the city from itself? Looking at the scorecard, perhaps.
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SubscribeKeller High School’s band director was arrested recently for allegedly driving while intoxicated.According to jail records, Daniel Bloss was taken into custody on Wednesday by the Colleyville Police Department.He was being held in the Tarrant County jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated.Bloss is the head band director at Keller High School and teaches music classes. Prior to teaching at Keller High School, he was a band director at Timberview Middle School.Colleyville police have not yet released any details on the circumstances surrounding the case.Keller ISD has not yet commented on his arrest.
One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting early Tuesday morning at a townhouse complex, which sparked a police chase into Dallas, authorities said.
Dallas Police are still searching for the perpetrator of a July 1 hit-and-run that left a man dead.Pleasant Grove fatal hit-and-runOn July 1 at around 10:30 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a crash at the intersection of Buckner Boulevard and Elam Road.Officers found 32-year-old Michael Turner had been struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not stay on the scene.Turner died at the scene of the accident. Security footage shows a white Crown Victoria hitting Turner before driving away.Dallas Police have not identified a suspect in their investigation.DPD says they've zeroed in on the vehicle involved and are working on leads."He was too young""I keep watching it in slow motion."Turner's mother Elisa Estrada says the pain of the fatal accident is still fresh. She now has a tattoo in Turner's memory."All we have are memories. And he was too young," Estrada tells FOX 4's Peyton Yager.Turner was on his way to the gas station after work when he was hit, his mother says.Estrada was
Is the former DISD chief the right guy to save the city from itself? Looking at the scorecard, perhaps.
Thirty years ago, Austin preserved a pristine patch of Hill Country land for the endangered black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler. Has it helped?
North Texans can expect a brief reprieve from intense summer heat with scattered showers and mild mornings this week, though triple-digit temperatures are slated to return by early next week.
I stopped paddling. I was content just to glide across along the translucent, aquamarine water. It was a sublime daydream. I caught my breath. My kayak was skimming along a blue-green ribbon of liquid ether, but my momentum had stopped. Though still heading downstream, a gentle breeze had slowed my progress, and I felt like […] The post Easy, River appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Keller High School’s band director was arrested recently for allegedly driving while intoxicated.According to jail records, Daniel Bloss was taken into custody on Wednesday by the Colleyville Police Department.He was being held in the Tarrant County jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated.Bloss is the head band director at Keller High School and teaches music classes. Prior to teaching at Keller High School, he was a band director at Timberview Middle School.Colleyville police have not yet released any details on the circumstances surrounding the case.Keller ISD has not yet commented on his arrest.
One man is dead, a woman is critically injured, and two firefighters are hospitalized after severe hoarding conditions created a high-heat maze during a fatal Fort Worth house fire.
On July 8, D Weddings welcomed couples, wedding professionals, and industry partners to Reflections Venue & Gardens to celebrate the release of the Fall/Winter issue. Guests mingled with the D Weddings editorial team while enjoying signature cocktails, light bites, and an evening of connection. They also enjoyed photo opportunities courtesy of MOTUS Booth and stunning floral installations by Bezelbloom. The celebration brought … Continued The post Scenes from D Wedding’s Fall/Winter Issue Reveal Party appeared first on D Magazine.
This March, two restaurants specializing in mutabbaq opened within days of each other in Richardson. While restaurants devoted to the folded flatbread are rarely found elsewhere in the U.S., both Mutabak Karak (which originated in Canada) and Salam Juice & Mutbaq opened within half a mile of each other in North Texas. Much as Yemeni coffee shops … Continued The post Mutabbaq, Yemeni Flatbread Wraps, Are the Newest Stars of Richardson’s Global Feast appeared first on D Magazine.
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Just one day after Spain defeated France in a FIFA World Cup semifinal match, Dallas Stadium in Arlington is now back to being AT&T Stadium.Crews are wasting no time transitioning the stadium back to the home of the Dallas Cowboys.For 30 days and nine World Cup matches, AT&T Stadium has had an entire rebrand. But it will now go back to its familiar look.Workers were spotted on the roof early Wednesday morning removing the tarps that had covered up the AT&T logos during the tournament. The roof will go first, and then the east and west window coverings. All of the colorful FIFA banners will be removed. Those are just the first steps in getting the stadium ready for the upcoming Cowboys football season.One of the biggest transformations will be removing the live grass field, which has been carefully installed and maintained throughout the tournament.It’s not yet clear what FIFA plans to do with the grass from Dallas Stadium.While there has been speculation that it will be don
This March, two restaurants specializing in mutabbaq opened within days of each other in Richardson. While restaurants devoted to the folded flatbread are rarely found elsewhere in the U.S., both Mutabak Karak (which originated in Canada) and Salam Juice & Mutbaq opened within half a mile of each other in North Texas. Much as Yemeni coffee shops … Continued The post Mutabbaq, Yemeni Flatbread Wraps, Are the Newest Stars of Richardson’s Global Feast appeared first on D Magazine.
OPENING Dastaar (NR) Tarsem Jassar stars as a Sikh man in 1980s Britain who becomes a community leader after a racist attack. Also with Geet Goraya, Oliver Briscombe, Emily Ash, Shahbaz Akhtar, Prete Bhutani, and Joseph Birmingham. (Opens Friday) Horsegirls (PG-13) This drama is about an autistic young woman (Lillian Carrier) who sets […] The post Film Shorts // July 15-21, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
The idea of a stronger mayor has picked up steam in recent months. Hinojosa said it could help Dallas move forward.
Since joining Matthews Real Estate Investment Services’ Dallas office in 2015 as a senior associate, Andrew Gross has steadily climbed the ranks. Eleven years later, he has reached the executive office as the senior managing director of Dallas—the youngest person in company history to earn the title. During his tenure, Gross has closed more than … Continued The post Conversation With: Andrew Gross, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services appeared first on D Magazine.
DART board members have selected a finalist to be their next CEO, but won't reveal who exactly it is until next week.DART selects new CEODallas Area Rapid Transit board members voted nine to six to select a finalist for their vacant President & CEO position.The vote came during a Tuesday board meeting.DART did not publicly name which of the three finalists for the position they selected as their CEO finalist.The company plans on announcing the candidate on July 21 following the completion of the employment process.Three finalists were named for the position last Friday. They are:Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation AuthorityDee Leggett, AICP, Director of Business Operations for Herzot Transit Services, Inc.Monica Tellez-Fowler, President/CEO of the Central Ohio Transit AuthorityDuring Tuesday's DART board meeting, a motion to delay the vote was brought up.Board members cited a lack of time to properly vet each candidate, saying one finalist was only brought int
The idea of a stronger mayor has picked up steam in recent months. Hinojosa said it could help Dallas move forward.
Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa announced that he is running for Mayor of Dallas on Monday.Hinojosa says the city needs experienced leadership to address the budget challenges and pro sports teams leaving Downtown Dallas.Addressing Dallas’ budget and pro sports teamMichael Hinojosa served two stints as superintendent of Dallas ISD, totaling 13 years. He told FOX 4 that he officially filed paperwork to enter the race and plans to formally launch his campaign at a Tuesday morning news conference at Dallas City Hall.Hinojosa points to financial track record at Dallas ISDHinojosa cited his tenure leading Dallas ISD as evidence of his financial management experience, saying the district's reserves grew from about $32 million when he took over in 2005 to nearly $1 billion in obligated and unobligated fund balances by the time he left."I think that it's really important for this community to know that we're at an inflection point and that the city and the community need a st
Dallas County's largest provider of behavioral health care, Metrocare, is managing intellectual disability and primary care services for veterans and families who need some care of their own.Urgent financial care and Parkland Health System may be the answer.Dallas County mental health provider faces severe deficitBoard members at Parkland and Metrocare are considering the possibility of going forward in a way where the two come together, with Parkland treating Metrocare's business model, while Metrocare continues its mental health work. Dallas County commissioner John Wiley Price says an influx of money won't save them, and that Metrocare has got to make major changes.The behavioral health provider is in financial distress while operating revenue deficit is more than $7 million a year to date. June operating expenses are 19% below expectations with little to no cash flow on hand.Estimates for Metrocare need $10 to 14 million right now just to keep going, but that is not the financial f
A Dallas barber has been making sure Spain's national team's hair looks good during their current World Cup run, and his talents have been noticed by France's team as well.Dallas barber cuts Spain players' hair"You miss 100% of the opportunities you don't take."Dallas-based barber Bryan Guardado has been cutting the hair of Spain players throughout their World Cup run.22-year-old Guardado says he made the connection when Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal was in North Texas for a match with Barcelona, his professional club.The barber says he messaged several players on Barcelona, offering up his services. Yamal, then 15, was the only one who responded."He was the one to reply."Flash forward to 2026, and Yamal remembered Guardado's talents. He asked for Guardado to cut Spain's hair throughout the tournament, including when La Roja played a knockout stage match at Dallas Stadium last Monday."Ever since they arrived for the World Cup, he was the one to reach out to me, if I was to follow him
DART board members have selected a finalist to be their next CEO, but won't reveal who exactly it is until next week.DART selects new CEODallas Area Rapid Transit board members voted nine to six to select a finalist for their vacant President & CEO position.The vote came during a Tuesday board meeting.DART did not publicly name which of the three finalists for the position they selected as their CEO finalist.The company plans on announcing the candidate on July 21 following the completion of the employment process.Three finalists were named for the position last Friday. They are:Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation AuthorityDee Leggett, AICP, Director of Business Operations for Herzot Transit Services, Inc.Monica Tellez-Fowler, President/CEO of the Central Ohio Transit AuthorityDuring Tuesday's DART board meeting, a motion to delay the vote was brought up.Board members cited a lack of time to properly vet each candidate, saying one finalist was only brought int
