DM 35m ago
For nearly two decades, Dallas Theater Center and the AT&T Performing Arts Center have operated as close partners. Now, amid changing audience habits and mounting pressures on the economics of live theater, the two Dallas arts institutions want to become one organization. The nonprofits announced in late July that they are exploring a merger that … Continued The post Behind the Deal: Why the AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Theater Center Intend to Merge appeared first on D Magazine.
FOX4 2d ago
Thousands of students are back in the classroom in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Parents that FOX 4 spoke to said they are cautiously optimistic about the first year under a state takeover.Fort Worth ISD First Day of SchoolStudents are back in class in a district that is facing some challenges.The Texas Education Agency took over in March after concerns about students’ academic performance districtwide. A new superintendent was named, along with a state-appointed board of managers.The new leadership is not permanent, though. The goal is to boost student achievement so that the district can go back to local control.New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata addressed the state takeover on Monday morning. He said he’s confident the district will turn around. Several parents that FOX 4 spoke to said they are waiting to see what happens."Of course, all I heard was the more negative side of it. But like I mentioned earlier, we’re just going to see how it works out, you know?" said Ma
FOX4 1d ago
One of the Dallas Cowboys' top defensive players is now one of the highest paid players at his position after he and the team agreed on a 3-year extension.Cowboys extend DT Quinnen WilliamsThe Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed to a 3-year contract extension that makes him one of the NFL's highest paid defensive linemen.The reported contract is worth $105.9 million over the three years, and includes $101 million in guarantees.Including the remaining money and years on Williams' previous contract, he is now signed for five total years at $153.15 million.Williams' $35.3 million annual average salary is second on the Cowboys' roster only to QB Dak Prescott.Dallas acquired Williams from the New York Jets last November for a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, a 2026 second-round pick, and defensive lineman Mazi Smith.Williams was named to the 2025 Pro Bowl after his midseason trade to Dallas, where he posted 1.5 sacks, 21 combined tackles and 3 tackles for
