Month: April 2021

Former Hebron standout Weatherford notches first career goal for Texas Tech

Briley Weatherford, a former Hebron high school and Dallas-area native, scored her first college goal in Texas Tech’s 5-0 win over West Texas A&M. Weatherford was a four-star recruit and considered one of the best center backs in the nation. In high school, she lettered all four years and led her club team to the […]

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 3, 2021

Colony graduate Coleman tallies 3 RBI in Sooners’ rout over Iowa State

Former Colony softball standout Jayda Coleman is finding a way to contribute significantly in her freshman season at Oklahoma. In a game against Iowa State, Coleman had three RBI for the Sooners in a 22-2 win. Top-ranked Oklahoma swept the series over Iowa State in a run-rule win, improving to 25-0. Colony softball fans will […]

By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 4, 2021

9 Texas cities — including Dallas — ranked among 50 best U.S. locations to start a business

Dallas finished 14th and Fort Worth ninth on a ranking of the best large U.S. cities to start a business,...

By Dallas Express Editorial Board | Apr 30, 2021

Kim Mulkey returns to Louisiana

On Sunday, April 25, the sports world was shocked that Kim Mulkey was leaving Baylor to return to her home...

By Brandon Lewis | Apr 29, 2021

Profiles

Studio 11 Design sources locally as ‘Dallas’ artistic appeal is on the up and up’

Kellie Sirna has been recovering from flooding that damaged renovations to her home but she still keeps...

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 29, 2021

Opinion

Prioritizing reliability is the only way to stop the blackouts

If the February blackouts weren’t a wakeup call to the Texas Legislature, this week’s electricity...

By Jason Isaac | Apr 28, 2021

Government

Retired Cal State Fullerton professor: Natural gas is best option for reliable energy in Texas

The announcement came as a surprise, even a shock to many people. On April 13, the Electric Reliability...

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 28, 2021

Diamond Hill-Jarvis baseball program hopes to embark on memorable playoff journey

Diamond Hill-Jarvis is still over the moon about its boys soccer team's incredible run to the state...

By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2021

Government

Leach, Rodriguez introduce ‘Lauren and CJ’s Law’ to increase sentence for intoxicated-manslaughter convictions

As Lauren and CJ Davis crossed the street to attend a Dallas Mavericks game in November 2015, an impaired...

By April Bamburg | Apr 25, 2021

Frost Bank uses contributions, time ‘to be engaged’ in the communities it serves

In an effort to participate in the communities in which it operates, Frost Bank contributed $2 million...

By Juliette Fairley | Apr 25, 2021

JACOBS ENGINEERING: Celebrating Earth Day 2021: Creating a more connected, sustainable world

Jacobs Engineering issued the following announcement on April 21 To mark this year’s Earth Day and a year since we launched our first Climate Action Plan, we’re celebrating our environmental sustainability milestones, educating our people about how they can reduce their carbon footprint & sharing a fun STEAM activity. This Earth Day marks a year […]

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – COMMERCE: Conversations with Compliance: Reporting on May 12

Texas A&M University – Commerce recently issued the following announcement. Event Name: Conversations with Compliance: Reporting As part of the ongoing series Conversations with Compliance, the University Ethics and Compliance Office with be hosting a panel discussion on Reporting. Katelyn Severance, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, will moderate a panel of subject matter experts: Lt. Jason Bone, […]

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON: Wynton Marsalis to Speak to UTA Community

University of Texas at Arlington issued the following announcement on April 20 Wynton Marsalis is the next speaker in The University of Texas at Arlington’s Virtual Maverick Speakers Series. The Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz musician will host “An Evening with Wynton Marsalis” on Tuesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. The talk is free and will be […]

VERIZON: Stars we can all look up to.

Verizon issued the following announcement on April 23 Who’s the best boy with a key grip and the guts of a python wrangler? Look no further than Andy “Hollywood Joon Hyung” Choi. Why are we in such a cinematic frame of mind? On today’s live episode of Up To Speed, Andy and special guest Chief […]

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT: DART GoLink Pilot Program for South Dallas/Fair Park Area Begins April 26

Dallas Area Rapid Transit issued the following announcement on April 23 The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) South Dallas GoLink program, an on-demand, personalized, curb-to-curb service for areas around South Dallas and Fair Park, begins its six-month pilot program on Monday, April 26. Working with the South Dallas/Fair Park (SDFP) Transportation Initiative group, a survey […]

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS: Hillcrest Foundation Supports State-of-the-Art Research for UD Biology Students

University of Dallas issued the following announcement on April 22 The University of Dallas has received a $100,000 grant from the Hillcrest Foundation to upgrade the Biology Department’s laboratory equipment and prepare the growing number of science majors for postgraduate research and education in STEM fields. Since 2011, enrollment in biology and biochemistry majors at […]

City

CITY OF COPPELL: City of Coppell Retains ‘AAA’ Bond Rating

City of Coppell issued the following announcement on April 23 The City of Coppell is pleased to announce that both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global have reaffirmed the City’s AAA bond rating. This is the highest rating possible from both agencies and represents the City’s continued financial strength and stability. Moody’s ‘Aaa’ rating reflects […]

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY: Dr. Turner speaks to the SMU community about the Derek Chauvin trial

Southern Methodist University issued the following announcement on April 21 Today Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd. This verdict, which brings to a close a chapter in one criminal proceeding, does not end the unending call for opportunity, justice and healing across our country and on our […]

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY: TCU Magazine Kicks Off Observance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Texas Christian University issued the following announcement on April 23 In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, TCU Magazine is featuring content on its website that displays the variety of influence Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have on the Texas Christian University campus and our broader communities. “TCU is a better, stronger University because […]