New Mavs owners with casino ties preach patience on gambling in Texas as they plan for new arena

The Dumont and Miriam Adelson families are likely to pursue a new arena sometime after the American Airlines Center lease expires in 2031. DALLAS — New Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont, part of the two families with casino ties that bought the club late last year, says the timing is uncertain for when legalized gambling might … Read more

Who performed the national anthem before Game 4 of the NBA Finals? Meet Texas native Lady Kennedy

DALLAS — Prior to tipoff for Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Dallas, fans at the American Airlines center and those watching at home got to watch Texas-native Lady Kennedy perform the national anthem.  Lady Kennedy is no stranger to big performances at the AAC. Recently, the singer songwriter, who is an outspoken LGBTQ+ … Read more

Paxton lawsuit over Austin’s marijuana ordinance dismissed by judge

In May 2022, 85% of Austinites who cast a ballot voted in favor of the Austin Freedom Act, which deprioritizes the enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses. AUSTIN, Texas — A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office in an attempt to stop the city of Austin from deprioritizing enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses … Read more

Daughter of Kimberly Langwell says she knew where mother was for 25 years

Tiffany McInnis was only 15-years-old when she reported her 34-year-old mother missing on July 9, 1999. BEAUMONT, Texas — The daughter of Kimberly Langwell has waited 25 years for answers in her mother’s disappearance, but after an arrest was made, she’s one step closer to receiving closure.  Tiffany McInnis was only 15-years-old when she reported … Read more

‘Bexar Co. is not alone’: North Carolina DA speaks about problems state has had with online court system

SAN ANTONIO – Other states using the same court management system that Bexar County rolled out two weeks ago have dealt with the same issues currently causing problems here. Odyssey by Tyler Technologies is an online system that stores criminal cases and it was recently implemented throughout the county. The same software has been used … Read more