SMU names Adia Barnes new women’s basketball coach after 9 seasons at her alma mater Arizona

Adia Barnes was named SMU’s new women’s basketball coach after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to the national championship game four years ago. DALLAS — Adia Barnes was named SMU’s new women’s basketball coach Saturday after nine seasons at Arizona, where she led the Wildcats to the national championship game four … Read more

Ace Flagg: The twin brother of Duke’s star player makes waves in high school basketball

Ace Flagg, born just one minute before Cooper, has carved out his own winning path. GREENSBORO, N.C. — Everyone knows Cooper Flagg — the Duke basketball superstar and projected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.  But, have you been introduced to his twin brother — Ace? Ace Flagg, born just one minute before … Read more

Firefighter injured, several families displaced in North Texas fire where building partially collapsed, officials say

An apartment building in western Fort Worth partially collapsed due to the fire, injuring a firefighter, FWFD said. FORT WORTH, Texas — One firefighter was injured and several families were displaced after a fire partially collapsed an apartment building overnight in western Fort Worth, fire officials confirmed to WFAA.  The Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) … Read more

Fans soak in excitement during NCAA Men’s Final Four weekend

Hundreds of people packed Civic Park for Tip-Off Tailgate festivities, which included games, food and a massive screen showing both games on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO — Tens of thousands of college basketball fans flooded San Antonio this weekend with the hopes of witnessing their favored teams move on to Monday’s championship game.  The NCAA Men’s … Read more

Astros’ offense sputters in 6-1 loss to Twins

Jose Altuve led off the game with a home run, but that was all Houston could muster Saturday. HOUSTON — ose Miranda’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run fourth inning that ignited the Minnesota Twins in a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. The Twins were hitless against Spencer Arighetti (1-1) until the fourth, when … Read more

Toddler dies after accidental fall in backyard pool Thursday, according to M.E.’s Office

The 22-month-old girl was found unresponsive in a backyard pool in the 17000 of Vista Bluff Thursday. EMS attempted lifesaving measures at the scene and the child was taken to the hospital. On Saturday, the M.E.’s Office confirmed that she has died. Police say the toddler fell in the pool by accident. On Wednesday police … Read more