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Houston councilwoman, congressman tour Sunnyside apartment in ‘deplorable’ condition, demand change
Read full article: Houston councilwoman, congressman tour Sunnyside apartment in ‘deplorable’ condition, demand changeA day after residents exposed deplorable living conditions at a Houston apartment complex, federal and local elected officials saw the problem firsthand.
WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
Read full article: WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuriesEven with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season.
Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods
Read full article: Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floodsMost victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.
Indiana Fever to face Chicago Sky without Caitlin Clark, 2 other key injured players
Read full article: Indiana Fever to face Chicago Sky without Caitlin Clark, 2 other key injured playersThe Indiana Fever will face the rival Chicago Sky on Saturday without Caitlin Clark and two other key players who suffered season-ending injuries in Thursday’s loss at Phoenix.
Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
Read full article: Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal fundingThe North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.
Sex toy thrown near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham during game in Los Angeles
Read full article: Sex toy thrown near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham during game in Los AngelesA sex toy landed near Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in Los Angeles while the Fever played the Sparks on Tuesday night.
Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes
Read full article: Texas Senate once again tries to give the attorney general authority to prosecute election crimesA similar proposal stalled out earlier this year over disagreements between the House and Senate. This time, lawmakers might clash over whether to approve the new bill along with a constitutional amendment.
Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats
Read full article: Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seatsThe first draft of the lower chamber’s new redistricting map targets Democratic members of Congress in the Austin, Dallas and Houston metro areas and in South Texas.
The guerilla campaign to save a Texas prairie from “silent extinction”
Read full article: The guerilla campaign to save a Texas prairie from “silent extinction”Students and naturalists have been sneaking onto private land to extricate threatened native plants: “This is a war between us and the developers, and nobody’s calling uncle.”
A’ja Wilson scores a season-high 37 and Las Vegas holds off a late rally to beat the Wings 90-86
Read full article: A’ja Wilson scores a season-high 37 and Las Vegas holds off a late rally to beat the Wings 90-86A’ja Wilson scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season and the Las Vegas Aces held off a late rally to beat the Dallas Wings 90-86.
Final suspect in attack on law enforcement outside North Texas ICE detention facility captured
Read full article: Final suspect in attack on law enforcement outside North Texas ICE detention facility capturedThe FBI says the last suspect in an attack on law enforcement outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in North Texas on July 4 has been captured.
Man wanted in connection to attack outside North Texas ICE detention center
Read full article: Man wanted in connection to attack outside North Texas ICE detention centerA Blue Alert has been issued and the FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man, considered the last suspect on the run following an attack on law enforcement outside a North Texas ICE detention center.
Caitlin Clark set to return for Indiana on Wednesday after missing 5 games with groin injury
Read full article: Caitlin Clark set to return for Indiana on Wednesday after missing 5 games with groin injuryCaitlin Clark expects to play Wednesday when the Indiana Fever host the Golden State Valkyries after missing the past five games with a left groin injury.
Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion comments
Read full article: Cleveland, Detroit respond to Sophie Cunningham's WNBA expansion commentsIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has sparked reactions from Cleveland and Detroit after questioning the WNBA's decision to expand to those cities.
Sophie Cunningham is no fan of WNBA's plans to add teams in Cleveland and Detroit
Read full article: Sophie Cunningham is no fan of WNBA's plans to add teams in Cleveland and DetroitIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has raised concerns about the WNBA's choice of markets for its three latest expansion teams.
Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. Lynx
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's groin strain sidelines her for Fever's 3rd game in row, Commissioner's Cup vs. LynxCaitlin Clark was ruled out of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final with a strained groin in her third straight absence for the Indiana Fever.
Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th time
Read full article: Rookie Paige Bueckers named WNBA All-Star starter. Nneka Ogwumike selected for 10th timePaige Bueckers will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game while Nneka Ogwumike has earned her 10th selection.
NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early moves
Read full article: NBA free agency opens with Spurs, Rockets, Hawks, Magic and Mavs among those making early movesThe Houston Rockets continued their offseason improvements by adding veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith on a four-year, $53 million deal shortly after the NBA’s free agency window officially opened.
Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan voteCaitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will captain the WNBA All-Star Game next month the league announced Sunday.
Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin Clark
Read full article: Wings rookie Paige Bueckers out with knee issue day after loss to Fever without Caitlin ClarkDallas Wings standout rookie Paige Bueckers has been ruled out of Saturday night’s home game against Washington because of a right knee issue.
Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source says
Read full article: Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving have agreed on a $119 million, three-year contract with the All-Star guard still recovering from a torn ACL that will sideline him into the 2025-26 season.
Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, will advise club on basketball expansion
Read full article: Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, will advise club on basketball expansionNBA star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain.
$1.4 million in Nintendo Switch 2 consoles stolen while en route to Texas
Read full article: $1.4 million in Nintendo Switch 2 consoles stolen while en route to TexasA truck driver headed to Grapevine was the victim of theft when $1.4 million worth of Nintendo Switch 2 game consoles were stolen from his trailer in Colorado.
Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they said
Read full article: Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they saidThe origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
Southern Baptist delegates at national meeting overwhelmingly call for banning same-sex marriage
Read full article: Southern Baptist delegates at national meeting overwhelmingly call for banning same-sex marriageSouthern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed banning same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide.
Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph facing charges after crash that killed motorcyclist
Read full article: Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph facing charges after crash that killed motorcyclistFormer NFL player Kelvin Joseph is facing charges for his involvement in a crash that killed a female motorcyclist on a Dallas-area freeway, The Dallas Morning News reported.
In final act, Texas Legislature boosts judges’ pay and lawmaker pensions
Read full article: In final act, Texas Legislature boosts judges’ pay and lawmaker pensionsHouse and Senate members agreed that judges needed a pay raise. But they spent the final hours of the legislative session debating whether Texas lawmakers should also benefit from the boost.
Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots on way to their 6-3 win in West final
Read full article: Stars pull goalie Oettinger after Oilers score on 1st 2 shots on way to their 6-3 win in West finalDallas Stars starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced in the first 7:09 of a must-win Game 5 in the Western Conference final against Edmonton.
Mark Cuban and Wyclef Jean to headline Global Citizen's first Detroit summit on the future of cities
Read full article: Mark Cuban and Wyclef Jean to headline Global Citizen's first Detroit summit on the future of citiesGlobal Citizen is unveiling the lineup for its summer conference on urban revitalization in Detroit.
Texas lawmaker abruptly spiked his bill to punish cities that don’t deal with homeless encampments
Read full article: Texas lawmaker abruptly spiked his bill to punish cities that don’t deal with homeless encampmentsThe bill would have withheld some tax dollars from cities that did not comply with state law.
Stars get some secondary scoring and power-play goals, now seek 2-0 series lead over Oilers
Read full article: Stars get some secondary scoring and power-play goals, now seek 2-0 series lead over OilersIt's really not as bad as it sounds for the Dallas Stars that Mikko Rantanen has gone four playoff games in a row without scoring a goal.
Oil companies want protection as Texas considers allowing treated fracking water released into rivers
Read full article: Oil companies want protection as Texas considers allowing treated fracking water released into riversAs the state grapples with a threatened water supply, industry and lawmakers have invested millions in research to clean the toxic backwash for use in for agriculture.
A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the US
Read full article: A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the USThe fastest-growing city in the U.S. last year was a Dallas suburb that saw its population jump by nearly a third.
The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and it’s not the one you’re thinking of
Read full article: The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and it’s not the one you’re thinking ofWith Princeton leading the Texas pack, the state continues to set the pace for the rest of the nation, with seven of the 15 fastest-growing cities.
Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s Day
Read full article: Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s DayA family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Mother’s Day.
U.S. backup Oettinger outplaying starter Hellebuyck in NHL playoffs with Stars up 3-1 over Jets
Read full article: U.S. backup Oettinger outplaying starter Hellebuyck in NHL playoffs with Stars up 3-1 over JetsWinnipeg Jets fans have showered Jake Oettinger with chants referring to his role as the USA Hockey backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.
Another hat trick by a Finnish player Dallas got in a trade. This time, it's Granlund
Read full article: Another hat trick by a Finnish player Dallas got in a trade. This time, it's GranlundAnother playoff hat trick for a Finnish forward the Dallas Stars acquired in a trade during the regular season.
Mikael Granlund gets 1st career playoff hat trick as Stars beat top-seeded Jets for 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Mikael Granlund gets 1st career playoff hat trick as Stars beat top-seeded Jets for 3-1 series leadMikael Granlund had his first career playoff hat trick, Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots and the Dallas Stars beat Winnipeg 3-1 to take a 3-1 series series lead over the top seed in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near Dallas
Read full article: Sen. Cornyn of Texas says federal probe started into Muslim-centered community near DallasU.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights investigation into a Muslim-centered planned community around one of the state’s largest mosques near Dallas.
Texas House committee advances legislation that targets state’s universities
Read full article: Texas House committee advances legislation that targets state’s universitiesSenate bills that reduce the influence of faculties and restrict protests on college campuses were voted out of committee in a last-minute meeting Monday.
Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the state’s homelessness crisis
Read full article: Advocates fear Texas lawmakers are about to worsen the state’s homelessness crisisRepublican lawmakers are considering a bill to strengthen the state’s ban on homeless encampments and speed up the eviction process.
Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft
Read full article: Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draftPaige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team.
Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Johnston has quickest goal to start a Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs for 3-2 series leadWyatt Johnston scored nine seconds in for the quickest goal ever to start a playoff game for the Dallas Stars.
That was quick. Johnston's goal 9 seconds in fastest ever for Dallas Stars to start a playoff game
Read full article: That was quick. Johnston's goal 9 seconds in fastest ever for Dallas Stars to start a playoff gameThe Dallas Stars got off a fast start in Game 5 of their Western Conference series against Colorado.
Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by Wings
Read full article: Paige Bueckers dons cowboy hat in Big D as WNBA No. 1 overall pick formally introduced by WingsPaige Bueckers is doing her best to live in the present during what has been an insanely busy stretch.
Denton County Commissioner stabbed, and husband killed in tragic family incident involving grandson
Read full article: Denton County Commissioner stabbed, and husband killed in tragic family incident involving grandsonA Denton County commissioner was injured, and her husband was killed after they were stabbed overnight by their grandson, according to Lewisville police.
Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rents
Read full article: Why Texas Republicans are trying to rein in high home prices and rentsThere’s political urgency for Republicans to deal with housing affordability, especially as surveys find most Texans say housing costs are a top concern.
Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars
Read full article: Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over StarsNew Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is already having a big impact on the Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason.
Student who shot 4 at Dallas high school was targeting specific student, school police chief says
Read full article: Student who shot 4 at Dallas high school was targeting specific student, school police chief saysThe chief of police for the Dallas Independent School District says the student who shot four students when he opened fire at a Dallas high school this week was in and out of the building in less than two minutes and is believed to have been targeting a specific student.
Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 to advance to face the Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament
Read full article: Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 to advance to face the Grizzlies in the Play-In TournamentKlay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in Dallas’ dominant second quarter to get redemption for his dud in Sacramento a year ago, helping the Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament.
Student accused in Dallas school shooting walked toward group in hall and opened fire, injuring 4
Read full article: Student accused in Dallas school shooting walked toward group in hall and opened fire, injuring 4The student accused of injuring four in a shooting at a Dallas high school was let into the building through an unsecured door and then walked down a hallway toward a group of students, opening fire on them before appearing to take a point-blank shot at one.
Suspect in shooting at Dallas high school is in custody, officials say
Read full article: Suspect in shooting at Dallas high school is in custody, officials saySchool district officials say a suspect in a shooting at a Dallas high school that wounded four students and drew a heavy police response to the campus has been taken into custody.
Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston
Read full article: Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and HoustonTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.
Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnancies
Read full article: Texas Republican lawmakers unwilling to change abortion laws to address doomed pregnanciesFor the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.
Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims 'false'
Read full article: Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims 'false'Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who is projected as a likely second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail, according to published reports.
Luka Doncic scores 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers clinch playoff spot with 112-97 win
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers clinch playoff spot with 112-97 winLuka Doncic scored 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles, helping the Lakers wrap up a playoff spot with a 112-97 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policy
Read full article: Ken Paxton wants Dallas school officials under oath on transgender athlete policyPaxton’s office launched an investigation into the district’s policy after an administrator was caught on tape discussing a possible loophole in the state’s ban.
Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West Texas
Read full article: Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West TexasScientists who want to learn more about a tiny, newly discovered flower in West Texas are hoping it will bloom again in a couple of weeks after rain finally fell in the area.
NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills
Read full article: NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pillsA county clerk in New York has refused to file a more than $100,000 judgment from Texas against a New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal data
Read full article: A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal dataHistory buffs have uncovered revelations about U.S. espionage in the 1960s in thousands of pages of newly released government records about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Rapper Yella Beezy charged with capital murder in shooting death of rapper Mo3
Read full article: Rapper Yella Beezy charged with capital murder in shooting death of rapper Mo3Court records show that Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of fellow rapper Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020.
Unredacted JFK assassination files released, sending history buffs hunting for new clues
Read full article: Unredacted JFK assassination files released, sending history buffs hunting for new cluesUnredacted documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released following an order by President Donald Trump shortly after he took office.
Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfires
Read full article: Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfiresOklahomans are assessing the devastation after wildfires damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes around the state during a severe weather outbreak.
Engine catches fire after Dallas-bound American Airlines flight diverted to Denver
Read full article: Engine catches fire after Dallas-bound American Airlines flight diverted to DenverAn engine of a Dallas-bound American Airlines flight caught fire shortly after the plane landed at Denver International Airport after being diverted.
Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policies
Read full article: Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policiesAttorney General Ken Paxton said a recent statement by Dallas’ interim police chief raised concerns that the city might be violating a state law against so-called sanctuary city policies.
Former Texas megachurch pastor indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges
Read full article: Former Texas megachurch pastor indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse chargesThe Oklahoma Attorney General’s office says a former pastor of a Texas megachurch who resigned after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her in the 1980s has been indicted on child sexual abuse charges.
Mark Cuban tells Dallas TV station he would have asked for more in return for Doncic
Read full article: Mark Cuban tells Dallas TV station he would have asked for more in return for DoncicFormer Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban says he wouldn’t have traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers without receiving much more in return.