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Texas judge dismisses civil lawsuit by woman who alleged sexual assault by Dak Prescott
Read full article: Texas judge dismisses civil lawsuit by woman who alleged sexual assault by Dak PrescottA district court judge in Texas has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by a woman against Dak Prescott that accused the Dallas Cowboys quarterback of sexual assault.
Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young people
Read full article: Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young peoplePost Malone and Doja Cat, two of pop music’s biggest stars, will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park on Sept. 28, as organizers focus on mobilizing young people to help address the world’s pressing problems.
Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps the US women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition match
Read full article: Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps the US women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition matchJaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to give the United States a 2-1 comeback victory over China on Tuesday night in the Americans’ final match of the year.
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music
Read full article: Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new musicOn Sunday, Habitat for Humanity's 2023 annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project kicked off on the President's 99th birthday.
Family mistakenly held at gunpoint by Texas police say the stop traumatized the kids in the car
Read full article: Family mistakenly held at gunpoint by Texas police say the stop traumatized the kids in the carA Black woman from Arkansas who was held at gunpoint along with three family members when Texas police wrongly suspected their car was stolen says she decided to speak out after seeing video from a passerby and realizing two officers had aimed firearms at her 13-year-old son while his hands were up.
Keith Urban, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Keith Urban, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameCountry superstar Keith Urban and Kix Brooks of powerhouse country duo Brooks & Dunn will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year.
Texas police officer holds innocent family at gunpoint after making typo while running plates
Read full article: Texas police officer holds innocent family at gunpoint after making typo while running platesA Texas police department says it's reviewing errors made by its officers who stopped what they mistakenly suspected was a stolen car and held an innocent Black family at gunpoint.
Texas police officer holds innocent family at gunpoint after making typo while running plates
Read full article: Texas police officer holds innocent family at gunpoint after making typo while running platesA Texas police department says it's reviewing errors made by its officers who stopped what they mistakenly suspected was a stolen car and held an innocent Black family at gunpoint.
Co-owner of Texas medical equipment company sentenced to 4 years in fraud scheme, ordered to pay $5M in restitution
Read full article: Co-owner of Texas medical equipment company sentenced to 4 years in fraud scheme, ordered to pay $5M in restitutionThe co-owner of a medical equipment company in Frisco was sentenced to 49 months in federal prison which will be followed by a year of supervised release for his role in a medical equipment fraud scheme, the Texas Attorney General announced Monday.
Couple featured on reality TV show hit with $10.8M judgment after promising to ‘bless’ people in illegal pyramid scheme
Read full article: Couple featured on reality TV show hit with $10.8M judgment after promising to ‘bless’ people in illegal pyramid schemeThe Office of the Attorney General secured a $10.76 million final judgment and permanent injunction against a reality television couple from Frisco that ran an illegal pyramid scheme.
Program offers grants to help rural Harris County residents pay for critical home repairs. Here’s who qualifies.
Read full article: Program offers grants to help rural Harris County residents pay for critical home repairs. Here’s who qualifies.The United States Department of Agriculture provided a $500,00 grant to Rebuilding Together Houston so they can carry out free home repairs for low-income families in Harris County.
Clint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coach
Read full article: Clint Dempsey says the US Soccer Federation is taking too long to hire a coachClint Dempsey thinks the U.S. Soccer Federation hurt the men’s national team by delaying its decision on a coach leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
Lainey Wilson triumphs at Academy of Country Music Awards; Chris Stapleton wins top honor
Read full article: Lainey Wilson triumphs at Academy of Country Music Awards; Chris Stapleton wins top honorChris Stapleton has won entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards on a night where Lainey Wilson was a dominant force.
Teen died after getting buried by several feet of sand in North Carolina
Read full article: Teen died after getting buried by several feet of sand in North CarolinaFamily and friends found the teen in the sand, after portions of a dune apparently collapsed into a hole at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the National Park Service said.
Universal theme park resort coming to Texas: This is what to expect at Frisco destination, what people are saying about it
Read full article: Universal theme park resort coming to Texas: This is what to expect at Frisco destination, what people are saying about itUniversal Parks & Resorts said Wednesday that it plans to bring a new concept for families with young children to Frisco, Texas.
ACLU calls for civil rights investigations into two North Texas school districts over anti-transgender policies
Read full article: ACLU calls for civil rights investigations into two North Texas school districts over anti-transgender policiesFrisco ISD’s new bathroom policy and Keller ISD’s ban on books that reference gender fluidity violate federal rules prohibiting sex-based discrimination, the ACLU said.
Ousmane leads North Texas over Rice 68-50 in CUSA tourney
Read full article: Ousmane leads North Texas over Rice 68-50 in CUSA tourneyAbou Ousmane had 16 points, eight rebounds and three blocks and Thomas Bell recorded 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists as North Texas defeated Rice 68-50 in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Conference tourney.
Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco Bowl
Read full article: Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco BowlLucas Johnson passed for a career-best 333 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for another score as San Diego State beat No. 24 UTSA 38-24 in the Frisco Bowl for the Aztecs’ program-record 12th win of the season.
Top-ranked Sam Houston rolls on with 16th straight win
Read full article: Top-ranked Sam Houston rolls on with 16th straight winEric Schmid threw a pair of touchdown passes, Ramon Jefferson ran for two more scores and FCS top-ranked Sam Houston rolled past Jacksonville State 42-7 for the Bearkats’ 16th straight victory.
Sam Houston wins FCS title with late TD over South Dakota St
Read full article: Sam Houston wins FCS title with late TD over South Dakota StEric Schmid's third TD pass was a 10-yarder to Ife Adeyi with 16 seconds left as Sam Houston wrapped the longest and most unusual college football season with its first FCS national title.
Texas Supreme Court voids orders that jailed Dallas salon owner for disregarding COVID-19 precautions
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court voids orders that jailed Dallas salon owner for disregarding COVID-19 precautionsNolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semi
Read full article: Nolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semiOur most complete game all year was today, even though we started off kind of slow, still scored 90 points," Hardaway said. AdDavid Roddy had 18 points and Isaiah Stevens 17 for Colorado State (20-7). We know who we are.”After Roddy started the second half with a 3 to get Colorado State within three points, Memphis responded with a 16-3 run that included seven points from Nolley. “We let their shooters have too many rhythm 3s,” Colorado State coach Niko Medved said. Colorado State plays in the consolation game against Louisiana Tech, which lost 84-62 in the other semifinal game.
Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in Texas
Read full article: Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in TexasHawaii linebacker Darius Muasau (53) holds up the trophy after the team's 28-14 win over Houston in the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. All rights reservedFRISCO, Texas – Chevan Cordeiro threw three first-half touchdown passes, Calvin Turner broke the New Mexico Bowl record with a 92-yard kickoff return had another long scoring play to help Hawaii beat Houston 28-14 on Thursday in the New Mexico Bowl. The game was moved to Frisco from its usual location in Albuquerque because of COVID-19 restrictions in New Mexico. Hawaii raced to a 21-0 lead in the first half, with Cordeiro throwing scoring passes of 3 yards to Dae Dae Hunter, 75 yards to Turner, and 4 yards to Jonah Laulu. “They had just scored a touchdown,” Turner said, “so I was thinking I needed to come up with a big play.”Said Houston coach Dana Holgorsen: “I was sick to my stomach.
Picault scores twice, FC Dallas beats Dynamo 3-0
Read full article: Picault scores twice, FC Dallas beats Dynamo 3-0FRISCO, Texas – Fabrice-Jean Picault scored twice in FC Dallas' 3-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday. Franco Jara tapped in a sliding goal off a headed centering pass from Michael Barrios in the 19th minute to give Dallas (8-5-7) the lead. In the 27th minute, Fabrice-Jean Picault headed in a book pass from Andrés Ricaurte. Piicault added one more in the 93rd for the final margin. Houston (4-9-9), which beat Dallas 2-0 on Oct. 7, is winless in six matches.
Week 5 #TXHSFB Preview
Read full article: Week 5 #TXHSFB PreviewWeek 5, or Week 1? #7 Frisco vs. Frisco IndependenceTIME: 7 p.m. PREDICTION: Frisco Independence 38, Frisco 34#17 Rockwall vs. Denton BraswellTIME: 7 p.m. Martin vs Denton RyanColleyville Heritage vs GrapevineAzle vs FW All SaintsArl. Heritage vs SpringtownYou can see all the picks here: Star-Telegram
Jara, Ricaurte score to help FC Dallas beat Dynamo 2-1
Read full article: Jara, Ricaurte score to help FC Dallas beat Dynamo 2-1FRISCO, Texas – Franco Jara and Andrés Ricaurte scored to help FC Dallas beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night. Ryan Hollingshead tapped it to Michael Barrios, who lofted a one-touch pass to Jara for a half-volley finish to make it 2-1 in the 61st minute. Ricuarte scored his first MLS goal — in his second game — to open the scoring in the 28th minute. Memo Rodríguez tied it for the Dynamo in the 41st, blasting a rising right-footer into the corner of the net of a set piece. Houston (3-3-5) had its six-game unbeaten streak snapped and lost for the first time since a 2-1 loss at Portland on July 18.
Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billion
Read full article: Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billionDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reaches to catch a football he tossed into the air while warming up for an NFL training camp football practice in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billion
Read full article: Forbes: Cowboys most valuable NFL team at $5.7 billion(AP Photo/LM Otero)Forbes estimates the Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise at $5.7 billion, the 14th consecutive year they've held that distinction. According to the magazine, Jerry Jones' team is also the most valuable franchise in the world. Rounding out the top 10 are the New York Jets ($3.55 billion), Chicago Bears ($3.52 billion), Washington ($3.5 billion), Philadelphia Eagles ($3.4 billion) and Houston Texans ($3.3 billion). On average, each team in the NFL is worth $3.05 billion, an increase of 7% from last year. And four teams (Cowboys, Giants, Patriots and Rams) are worth at least $4 billion.
VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll
Read full article: VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan PollThis week it's the Offensive Lineman! The VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE DFW 2020 Preseason Offensive Lineman of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 8/17 at 7pm)
NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions
Read full article: NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautionsIn this photo provided by the Dallas Stars NHL hockey team, interim head coach Rick Bowness watches practice in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. You get out there and you miss it, the Dallas Stars coach said. You realize how much you enjoy being out there.The NHLs oldest head coach still worries about COVID-19 but not enough to stop doing his job. Im going to have to adjust to it, there is no question. The average age of the 24 head coaches in the playoffs is just under 54, the second-oldest behind the NBA among North Americas four major professional sports leagues.
5 spots where you can explore Friscos many fandoms and greatest eats
Read full article: 5 spots where you can explore Friscos many fandoms and greatest eatsAnd that includes American football, especially devotees of the Dallas Cowboys. The StarWhile they may be the Dallas Cowboys, the team practices at The Star in Frisco. Its a gamers dream with interactive exhibits that let you play your way through the history of the video-game industry. When youre finished learning, grab a fistful of tokens and step back in time in the fully functional vintage arcade. Chet Garner is the host of The Daytripper travel show on PBS.To view the Frisco episode visit thedaytripper.com.Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @chettripper.
Texas church frees residents of $2.2M in medical debt
Read full article: Texas church frees residents of $2.2M in medical debtFRISCO, Texas – For many in Collin County, mounting medical debt will soon be erased thanks to the generosity of one Frisco church. “In just Collin County this week we purchased $2.2 million worth of medical debt and forgave it all,” Josh Craft, the executive pastor at Elevate Life Church in Frisco announced at last Sunday’s service. One of the best ways to change someone’s life is to pay off their debt.”They are working with RIP Medical Debt to do this. “Over the next couple of months people in Collin County will be getting letters that say hey we just love you and your debt is forgiven. It says God so loved the world that he gave and the cool thing is we get the opportunity to really find a way to just be that for people.”RIP Medical Debt estimates there’s currently $740 million of unpaid medical debt in Texas.