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Watch: Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100m heat at USA Olympic Trials despite untied shoe, stumble

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The Dallas native is competing for a spot on the United States track and field Olympic team. EUGENE, Ore. — Editor’s note: The video published above is a WFAA report when Richardson was honored with a track in Dallas ISD named after her. Sha’Carri Richardson, alumna of Dallas Carter High School and former LSU track … Read more

Former Texas A&M running back Darren Lewis dies of cancer at 55

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A two-time All-American, Lewis is Texas A&M’s all-time leading rusher and the top rusher in Southwest Conference history. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M all-time leading rusher Darren Lewis has died of cancer, the school announced Friday. He was 55. The university did not say how it learned of Lewis’ death. A two-time All-American, Lewis … Read more

Here’s every North Texas athlete that has qualified to compete for the U.S. in the Paris 2024 Olympics so far

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As the Olympic trials get underway, check out the some of these Texas athletes that have already qualified! PARIS, France — The Olympic Trials for diving, gymnastics, swimming and track and field are underway and for most sports, they are scheduled to go until June 30.  Now, while it might seem a bit arbitrary to … Read more

GoFundMe for family of 12-year-old girl found dead in a north Houston creek raises thousands

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“I was looking forward to seeing how beautiful she was going to be,” her mother said. HOUSTON — A GoFundMe campaign that’s raising money for the family of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, the girl found dead in a north Houston creek earlier this week, has surpassed its goal of $35,000. As of Saturday morning, the campaign … Read more