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As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainable
Read full article: As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainableA new housing report from Harvard University found that would-be homebuyers need to make more money than ever if they want to buy a home in Texas’ urban areas.
Fight among group of teens ends in deadly shooting outside Fort Worth-area Whataburger, police say
Read full article: Fight among group of teens ends in deadly shooting outside Fort Worth-area Whataburger, police sayOne teen is dead and another critically wounded after a fight among a group of high school students ended with shots fired outside a Whataburger in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Friday, authorities say.
Gunman fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 Texas cops, takes own life
Read full article: Gunman fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 Texas cops, takes own lifePolice say a gunman killed two people and wounded four others, including three police officers, before taking his own life at a house in a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb.
SWAT team involved in incident at synagogue near Dallas-Fort Worth
Read full article: SWAT team involved in incident at synagogue near Dallas-Fort WorthPolice in Colleyville, Texas, said they are “currently conducting SWAT operations” at a synagogue, prompting the evacuation of residents in the area on Saturday afternoon.
2021 VYPE DFW All-VYPE Private School Volleyball Team Announced
Read full article: 2021 VYPE DFW All-VYPE Private School Volleyball Team AnnouncedWith the volleyball season at a close and state champions crowned, it was a season full of great wins, big plays, and strong moments on the court for Dallas-Fort Worth area volleyball teams. One of the greatest accomplishments this season was seen by Hockaday’s volleyball program who posted their first Southwest Prepatory Conference State Championship Title since 2008!
2021 VYPE DFW All-VYPE Public School Volleyball Team Announced
Read full article: 2021 VYPE DFW All-VYPE Public School Volleyball Team AnnouncedWith the volleyball season at a close and state champions crowned, it was a season full of great wins, big plays, and strong moments on the court for Dallas-Fort Worth area volleyball teams. Lovejoy won their ninth state title- this time under a brand new head coach.
VYPE DFW Private School Volleyball Preseason Top 5
Read full article: VYPE DFW Private School Volleyball Preseason Top 5Like public school, the Dallas-Fort Worth area private school athletes are some of the top-rated athletes that you can watch perform. Private school volleyball is right around the corner. In fact, if you blink you just might miss the first serve of the season. So, VYPE DFW has the top five teams that you aren't going to want to turn your gaze from for even a moment.
VYPE DFW Public School Volleyball Preseason Top 10
Read full article: VYPE DFW Public School Volleyball Preseason Top 10There's no question about it: the Dallas-Fort Worth area has some of the top-rated athletes in the state if not the entire country. With top-notch athletes, incredible coaching staffs, and competitive teams, we see the best of the best battle it out all season for the chance and honor of earning the title of state champions. With volleyball season creeping up around the corner, VYPE DFW has come up with a list of the top teams in the DFW area that the fans should keep their eye on.
VYPE DFW Private School Baseball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 8/2 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: VYPE DFW Private School Baseball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 8/2 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + OutdoorsAfter a successful baseball season for Dallas-Fort Worth area teams, it is now time for the 2021 VYPE DFW Private School Baseball Player of the Year Fan Poll! We have seen some of the best performances from phenomenal athletes all season.
VYPE DFW Private School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 7/26 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: VYPE DFW Private School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 7/26 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + OutdoorsAfter a successful softball season for Dallas-Fort Worth area teams. We have seen some of the best performances from phenomenal athletes all season.
VYPE DFW Public School Baseball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 7/19 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: VYPE DFW Public School Baseball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 7/19 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + OutdoorsAfter a successful baseball season for Dallas-Fort Worth area teams. We have seen some of the best performances from phenomenal athletes all season.
VYPE DFW Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 7/12 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: VYPE DFW Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 7/12 7:00 pm) presented by Academy Sports + OutdoorsAfter a successful softball season for Dallas-Fort Worth area teams. We have seen some of the best performances from phenomenal athletes all season.
UIL Playoffs Regional Quarterfinals: 5 DFW Baseball Teams to Watch
Read full article: UIL Playoffs Regional Quarterfinals: 5 DFW Baseball Teams to WatchAfter an exciting week of area-round UIL playoff baseball games, quite a few Dallas-Fort Worth area baseball teams have moved on to the Regional Quarterfinals on their quest to be the best in the state. With so much action happening between softball Regional Semi-Finals and baseball this week, we've got five DFW baseball teams you shouldn't take your eyes off of!
UIL Playoffs Regional Semi-Finals: 5 DFW Softball Teams to Watch powered by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: UIL Playoffs Regional Semi-Finals: 5 DFW Softball Teams to Watch powered by Academy Sports + OutdoorsAs the UIL softball playoffs continue, the desire to succeed only grows stronger for Dallas-Fort Worth area teams. Last week, VYPE DFW covered the five teams to pay attention to in the regional quarterfinals. This week, we're looking towards the regional semi-finals and who you shouldn't take your eyes off for one second!
DFW Softball Playoffs: UIL Regional Semi-Finals Pairings and Schedule
Read full article: DFW Softball Playoffs: UIL Regional Semi-Finals Pairings and ScheduleThere are only a few weeks left in the Texas high school softball season and only the best of the best can make it to the UIL State tournament. With the Regional Quarterfinals complete, take a look at which Dallas-Fort Worth area teams advanced to the Regional Semi-Finals this week. Below are the DFW area pairings and schedules for this week's games!
DFW Baseball Playoffs: UIL Regional Quarterfinal Pairings & Schedule
Read full article: DFW Baseball Playoffs: UIL Regional Quarterfinal Pairings & ScheduleDallas-Fort Worth area baseball teams continue to battle it out for their right to play in the UIL State tournament. After a hard-fought area-round in every classification, baseball teams look toward the Regional Quarterfinals this week. You can find the pairings and schedule for the DFW area teams listed below.
UIL Playoffs Area Round: 5 DFW Baseball Teams to Watch
Read full article: UIL Playoffs Area Round: 5 DFW Baseball Teams to WatchWith the UIL baseball playoffs entering the area round, there are plenty of Dallas-Fort Worth area teams that are showing the strength. Although each team has its own set of skills and triumphs, here are the five teams you should be watching this weekend:
DFW Baseball Playoffs: UIL Area Pairings & Schedule
Read full article: DFW Baseball Playoffs: UIL Area Pairings & ScheduleBaseball teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are gearing up for the nitty-gritty game play as they inch towards a state title. The Regional Quarterfinals round of the UIL Playoffs. Check out who is playing who and when as they head towards their games this week.
DFW area alumni prepare for the NFL Draft
Read full article: DFW area alumni prepare for the NFL DraftWith the 2021 NFL draft upon us, the Dallas-Fort Worth area high schools prepare to celebrate more successes as a handful of area athletes are expected to be chosen to take their talents to the professional level. On the eve of NFL Draft Day, VYPE DFW takes a look at some of the DFW football alumni who are expected to be drafted this weekend.
DFW Athletes Come Up Big in UIL Wrestling State Meet
Read full article: DFW Athletes Come Up Big in UIL Wrestling State MeetTeams across the state gathered on Saturday to compete in the UIL Wrestling State Tournament. A handful of Dallas-Fort Worth area athletes competed and brought their schools glory while some athletes also made history.
Texas restocking thousands of catfish at 4 Houston-area neighborhood fishing lakes
Read full article: Texas restocking thousands of catfish at 4 Houston-area neighborhood fishing lakesThe Texas Parks and Wildlife are stocking thousands of catfish at 18 Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes, the department announced in a press release.
Weekend Championship Recap: DFW takes bragging rights in soccer and hockey
Read full article: Weekend Championship Recap: DFW takes bragging rights in soccer and hockeyAfter a long weekend of championship games, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has quite a few teams to be proud of with five brand-new state championship teams. Three of those championships came in soccer while two came in hockey. VYPE DFW has your Championship Weekend Recap.
DFW Teams have a chance to sweep UIL Soccer State Finals
Read full article: DFW Teams have a chance to sweep UIL Soccer State FinalsThe Dallas-Fort Worth area has long been known to be dominant in all areas of Texas High School sports. If you want to watch some of the best high school competition in the nation, you know you're going to get some quality athleticism out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With top-notch programs, the DFW area is well-represented at the soccer UIL state championship games. Dallas-Fort Worth is well represented with a chance to bring home state titles in all six of the state games happening between Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17.
Faces of DFW football at Super Bowl LV
Read full article: Faces of DFW football at Super Bowl LVAfter a season like no other, battling through a global pandemic and public health crisis, two teams have finally made it to Super Bowl LV. Although they aren't Texas teams per say, Dallas-Fort Worth area Texas High School Football won't go unrepresented. Before playing in the NFL, Mahomes had an outstanding career with the Texas Tech football program. AdArmani Watts - North ForneyArmani Watts, S, WR, North Forney, Class of 2014Watts proved to be a force to be reckoned with for North Forney on both ends of the football. With McKinney North, Jones totaled 4,810 rushing yards and 73 touchdowns on 541 carries.
Do you live in one of the 10 wealthiest cities in Texas?
Read full article: Do you live in one of the 10 wealthiest cities in Texas?A new ranking from data provider HomeSnacks ranked the wealthiest cities in Texas for 2021. San Antonio suburb Terrell Hills earned the distinction a the state’s wealthiest city -- yet again. Highland Park (Dallas-Fort Worth)Population: 9,168Rank last year: 3Median household income: $211,136Unemployment rate: 1.4 percentPoverty rate: 2.3 percent3. Bellaire (Houston)Population: 18,815Rank last year: 2Median household income: $206,734Unemployment rate: 2 percentPoverty rate: 2.3 percent5. West University Place (Houston)Population: 15,603Rank last year: 5Median household income: $250,001Unemployment rate: 2.6 percentPoverty rate: 1.7 percent7.
Bars in Dallas-Fort Worth area ordered to close as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
Read full article: Bars in Dallas-Fort Worth area ordered to close as COVID-19 hospitalizations riseDALLAS – Bars in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Thursday are ordered to close and other businesses are ordered to reduce their capacities as the number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations continue to rise. KXAS-TV, an NBC affiliate, reported that Thursday marked the seventh straight day that COVID-19 patients in hospitals was greater than 15%. That mark is important because it triggers stricter provisions of the Texas Gov. Today is the 7th day our region has been above the 15% of all available beds occupied by COVID19 patients threshold. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, TSA Q has a coronavirus hospitalization rate of 10.36% as of Thursday.
DFW's FAB FOUR Class 6A State Contenders
Read full article: DFW's FAB FOUR Class 6A State ContendersWho can get to the Class 6A State Finals? 1 Northwest Nelson (Byron Nelson) (13-3, 10-2, 81.2% win percentage)As the reigning 6A UIL Volleyball State Champions, Byron Nelson has a great shot at going two-for-two and getting their second-straight title. Byron Nelson is coming off of district play with a two-match losing streak against a hard fought Southlake Carroll and V.R. In 2019, Flower Mound lost in the quarter finals to Byron Nelson who eventually went on to win state. In the 2019-2020 season, Guyer made it all the way to the state semifinals where they lost to Byron Nelson (2019-2020 state champions).
Here’s how Houston ranks on a list of the best places to retire in 2020
Read full article: Here’s how Houston ranks on a list of the best places to retire in 2020U.S. News in October unveiled its annual list of the best places to retire. In order to determine its ranking of the best places to retire, U.S. News analyzed 150 metro areas across the country. Houston came in at 22 out of 150, outranking the other Texas cities listed except Dallas-Fort Worth, which was ranked the 17th best place to retire. Here’s what U.S. News had to say about the city of Houston"The Houston metro area attracts people with an entrepreneurial spirit and those who want to work at some of the country’s largest companies. The region has weathered the economic downturn better than similarly sized metro areas in terms of bouncing back from lost jobs.
Fake Dior X Air Jordan 1 shoes seized in massive, $4.3M Texas bust: This is how counterfeit footwear were found
Read full article: Fake Dior X Air Jordan 1 shoes seized in massive, $4.3M Texas bust: This is how counterfeit footwear were foundThe shipment -- valued at more than $4.3 million -- included more than 1,800 pairs of counterfeit Limited Edition Dior X Air Jordan 1 shoes destined for Mexico. CBP says its officers targeted 60 boxes that originated from Hong Kong and were manifested as Ball Golf for an exam. Due to the poor quality of workmanship, incorrect packaging, and previous experience with similar products, CBP says officers determined the footwear were not authentic items. Counterfeiters trafficking in phony merchandise are not concerned about the American consumer or the damage their fake goods can do to our economy, said CBP Port Director Timothy Lemaux. In fiscal year 2019, Department of Homeland Security says its agencies seized counterfeit footwear for intellectual property rights that recorded a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of more than $37 million.
Texas organizers say local police did not protect protesters from opposing groups
Read full article: Texas organizers say local police did not protect protesters from opposing groupsWEATHERFORD, Texas Community leaders say local law enforcement in Texas did not protect protesters from opposing groups after weekend rallies turned violent. But organizer Tony Crawford, of Parker County Progressives, said police did not seem to know what to do and failed to protect the protesters. The groups had planned to march from a city park to the Parker County Courthouse. Parker County Judge Pat Deen said two people were arrested. On Sunday, a Portland Protest Rally and a Back the Blue Rally in Tyler turned violent.