Nonprofit TrackGirlz, led by local Olympian, excited for Giving Tuesday

Published   Dec 03, 2024 05:08AM


Giving Tuesday is a global effort to raise much-needed funds for organizations around the world. Organizers of Giving Tuesday say it reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.



There are dozens of local organizations hoping to be recognized on this Giving Tuesday on December 3. One of them is TrackGirlz, founded by Olympian and gold medal Olympic track coach Mechelle Lewis Freeman.



“On Giving Tuesday, we are hoping people help pass the baton to the next ... Read more

Trump wants pardoned real estate developer Charles Kushner t



President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.



Trump made the announcement ... Read more

Tornadoes rip through Texas, more storms threaten US’s sou

The system is bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, tornadoes are predicted in Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

Multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of the US states of Texas and Oklahoma, killing at least one person, United S ... Read more

Former Texas Ranger now runs TxDPS, calls it ‘the honor of



The Texas Department of Public Safety has a new director: Col. Freeman Martin, a former Texas Ranger and deputy director of the DPS.



Texas Gov. Greg Abbott swore in Martin in a change of command ceremony o ... Read more

The holidays are ‘Plaid' at Lyric Stage

Published   Nov 30, 2024 08:45AM


Lyric Stage is bringing back the heavenly quartet, The Plaids, for the holidays. Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings will begin the Dallas-based theater’s 2024-2025 season, running Nov. 29 to Dec. 22.



Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a holiday-themed sequel to Forever Plaid, a musical about a 1960s four-man harmony group that dies in a car crash on their way to their first big gig, but the group gets a chance to return to Earth one more time to perform again.



In Plaid Tidings, it ... Read more

Mason Marchment has two goals and assist as Stars beat Avs



Mason Marchment had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Friday night.



Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn had a goal and an assist each and Roope Hintz also sc ... Read more

‘You're looking at a miracle': T.D. Jakes had emergency su



Dallas Bishop T.D. Jakes addressed his congregation in a video call on Sunday to provide an update on his health.



In the video posted on Instagram, Jakes, 67, said he had emergency surgery after being rush ... Read more

College Football Playoff Semifinal Cotton Bowl Classic heade



The 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 89th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic is coming to AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Friday, January 10.



Organizers say it’s an event that is nearly nine ... Read more