3 bears ‘lethally removed,’ including 2 yearlings, after report of woman bitten and dragged from porch in Tennessee

The woman did not have any injuries or bite marks, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Three bears are dead after wildlife resources officers said they received a report about a woman being bitten and dragged from a porch by a black bear Thursday evening. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency … Read more

Goats help control spread of invasive plant species near Dallas Love Field

City officials said privet has spread throughout the greenbelt, raising concerns for the ecosystem and nearby communities. DALLAS — The Dallas Park and Recreation department is employing goats to control the spread of invasive privet at Bachman Greenbelt. Starting on April 18, 250 goats will graze on 16 land acres over the course of 11 … Read more

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked 1st in nation for closed home sales in March, housing report says

The DFW metroplex topped the U.S. for closed home sales in March, beating out Chicago, New York and Houston, according to a national housing report. DALLAS — The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ranked No. 1 in the nation for closed home sales in March, according to a recent RE/MAX National Housing Report.  DFW edged out other … Read more

21-year-old in critical condition after crashing motorcycle in San Antonio, according to police

Police say the motorcyclist was driving at a high rate of speed. He allegedly lost control on a curve and crashed into a guard rail. SAN ANTONIO — A 21-year-old man is fighting life-threatening injuries after crashing his motorcycle Friday night, according to officials. Just before 7:30 p.m., the man was riding his motorcycle northbound … Read more

Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the Thunder

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and Desmond Bane added 22 as the Grizzlies turned away several Dallas rallies in the second half. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant overcame a sprained right ankle to score 22 points and add nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-106 on Friday night to advance … Read more