Jail to Jobs hosted its 12th annual fundraiser Saturday, raising money with the goal of helping youths once they’re released from jail. CEDAR PARK, Texas — Eddie Franz said he knows what it’s like to be in the back of a police car, to be incarcerated and to see years of his life waste away. … Read more
The Mustangs shined bright in their inaugural ACC game. DALLAS — The SMU Mustangs kicked off ACC play in style, cruising to a 42-16 win over the Florida State Seminoles. Starting quarterback and Dallas native Kevin Jennings led the charge on Saturday night as he completed 16 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns. And … Read more
Earlier this year, the nationally acclaimed bagel shop opened its third location in Dallas. DALLAS — A top-rated Dallas bagel shop, Starship Bagel, has earned the “Schmear of the Year” award by way of its tasty basil schmear at the 2024 New York BagelFest. In addition to this award, the popular North Texas bagel shop … Read more
Edith Renfrow-Smith graduated from Grinnell College in 1937 and was the only Black student during her time at the school. GRINNELL, Iowa — Grinnell College dedicated a brand-new residence hall on Saturday to a trailblazer for both the university and town of Grinnell. Edith Renfrow-Smith is the school’s oldest living and first Black woman to … Read more
Will Howard, who took a hit that knocked him out of the game briefly in the first half, completed 21 of 31 passes for 244 yards. EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jeremiah Smith had a 19-yard touchdown run and made a one-handed, 17-yard catch for a score in the second quarter, helping No. 3 Ohio State … Read more
Helene blew ashore in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane late Thursday. DALLAS, Texas — Hurricane Helene has left millions of people stranded and without power, stretching from different parts of the U.S. from Florida to North Carolina and parts of the Midwest causing widespread destruction. “In some of these places it’s … Read more
Louder Than Life saw massive crowds for day three, and NuluFest invited more than 100 vendors to East Market Street. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Despite the weather, two major Louisville festivals made the best of a rainy Saturday. Louder Than Life saw huge crowds today for day three of the 10th annual rock festival. Attendees showed … Read more