Author: Texas We Love
As 2024 comes to an end and the NBA season transitions into 2025, the Dallas Mavericks have already experienced their share of twists and turns. DALLAS — The Mavericks’ quest to defend their Western Conference title has been marked by highs and lows as the calendar turns to 2025. Despite grappling with a slew of injuries and player absences, Dallas remains firmly positioned in the upper half of the conference standings. Their ability to stay competitive, even with key players sidelined—Luka Doncic set to miss all of January and Kyrie Irving receiving considerable rest due to his expanded role—can be…
If they can defeat Arizona State — with Texas being a two-touchdown favorite — they will head back to their home state for a semifinal clash against either Oregon or Ohio State. ATLANTA — Less than a month ago, the Texas Longhorns found themselves in Atlanta competing for a championship. That game didn’t go as they hoped. Now, the Longhorns get a chance for redemption in the A-T-L as they take on Arizona State in the Peach Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, on New Year’s Day. Fifth-seeded Texas (12-2) insists it has moved past the heartbreak of their overtime…
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been released, according to confirmation from two front office sources to WFAA. Elliott rejoined the Cowboys for a second stint during the offseason after spending one season with the New England Patriots. Serving as Rico Dowdle’s backup, Elliott has appeared in 15 games this year, amassing 226 yards and three touchdowns on 74 carries. Originally selected as the No. 4 overall pick by Dallas in the 2016 NFL Draft, Elliott twice led the NFL in rushing (2016, 2018). He was named a first-team All-Pro in his rookie year (2016) and has…
Wyatt Johnston netted the go-ahead goal in his 200th NHL game as the Dallas Stars defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Tuesday night. Johnston redirected a centering pass from Thomas Harley over Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s right shoulder, securing a 3-2 lead for Dallas at 11:32 in the third period. Jason Robertson contributed a goal and two assists, Roope Hintz tallied his team-leading 16th goal, and Esa Lindell scored an empty-netter for the Stars, who have earned points in their last four games (3-0-1). Casey DeSmith, making his ninth start of the season, recorded 21 saves and picked up his second career…
The Dallas Cowboys will close out a disappointing season on Sunday, leaving team owner Jerry Jones with a critical decision regarding the coaching staff. DALLAS — Regardless of the outcome of Sunday’s Week 18 finale, the Cowboys will end the season with a losing record for the first time since 2020. Currently at 7-9 with one game left, the focus after the underwhelming campaign will shift to evaluating the coaching staff’s future. The responsibility for that decision rests with Jerry Jones, who remained non-committal on Tuesday about head coach Mike McCarthy’s status. As the year nears its end, Jones appeared…
One evening last summertime, I went out with my spouse. With the dining establishment home windows, we can see the Uvalde community square: the crossroads of America. This is where we live. ” Hey there, women,” our steward claimed. “What can I obtain you to consume alcohol?” I attended my shock that he was just one of my university student. He had actually been taking courses for a number of years, however I had not seen him recently. When he brought our beverages out, I attempted to urge him ahead complete his level. Bafflement collected on his face: That is…
Natalie WeberFort Bend Economic Advancement Council chairman Jared Jameson addresses commissioners court throughout a conference in January to go over the council’s future. The Ft Bend Economic Advancement Council will certainly develop a brand-new company under the Ft Bend Chamber of Business, after a year of uncertainty regarding the council’s future. The council ran as a public-private collaboration for about 40 years, working as an informal financial advancement division for the region. Nevertheless, in 2022, the region began its very own financial advancement division. The region and the council worked with a consulting company to compose a calculated strategy for…
Last month State Agent Briscoe Cain, re-filed a costs to develop the Area of Austin. Cain initially presented this expense in 2021, yet the expense did not wind up passing. The expense was after that grabbed in 2023 by State Agent Jared Patterson, yet it likewise fell short to pass. In a news release published on December second, Cain said that the City of Austin has actually fallen short to efficiently control and give a risk-free setting for its locals. Cain likewise kept in mind the City’s failing to react to high criminal offense and murder prices because of modern…
President-Elect Donald Trump is triggering waves with his speedy Closet participant elections. Charged of wanting to bypass the normal Us senate verification procedure with recess consultations to choose “followers,” Trump however barrels ahead in choosing candidates that will certainly most effectively more his extensive vision for his 2nd Governmental term. Among one of the most controversial advancements in the Cabinet-selection procedure has actually been Trump’s official statement of the production of the brand-new Division of Federal government Effectiveness (DOGE) on November 12th. Trump launched a declaration on his social networks systems advertising the DOGE while concurrently designating technology mogul Elon…
Photo thanks to Celina UkaegbuAn ESL course at the Proficiency Council of Ft Bend. Almost one in 5 Ft Bend Area grownups fight with standard analysis effectiveness, according to data from the National Facility for Educational Data. It’s likewise approximated that about 13% of the region’s total populace has actually restricted English language effectiveness, according to united state Demographics data. The Proficiency Council of Ft Bend Area is functioning to get to these populaces and assist neighborhood area participants boost their analysis, composing and English language abilities. ” When people have the devices they require to head out and be…