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Construction to begin on high-speed rail between Vegas and California: Projected to launch by 2028, Brightline West will carry passengers at 186 mph ...
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Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Should West 7th property owners pay a tax for safety? How Fort Worth’s plan would work
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Why drafting a successful NFL quarterback remains ‘an inexact science’: Despite NFL decision-makers' robust resumes as talent evaluators and extensive research ...
theathletic.com/5442706/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-quarterback-evaluation-strategy-luck/
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Actor Tim Curry is 78 today. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/today-history-april-19-80-killed-waco-siege-109409258
Amber Alert canceled for 12-year-old girl who went missing in Waco Saturday: Police were looking for Sage Hunter who was last seen Saturday morning in the 90 ...
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Baylor’s Scott Drew will not be the next Kentucky basketball coach. UK’s search continues.
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287584805.html
Amber Alert canceled for 12-year-old girl who went missing in Waco Saturday: Police were looking for Sage Hunter who was last seen Saturday morning in the 90 ...
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Paid articlePaid OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew: In evaluating the Baylor coach as a potential UK head man, it is important to understand ...
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This nonprofit is repairing Philly rowhouses one block at a time to keep residents in their homes
inquirer.com/real-estate/rebuilding-together-west-philly-homes-20240417.html
Join us for “West Texas: The State of Oil,” happening in Odessa or online Wednesday, May 8
Oil and gas production in West Texas broke records last year ... Show more westtexasthestateofoil.splashthat.com/mar-com-social-fb
Fort Bend County could see 15 new road projects in next 4 years: H-GAC has 15 infrastructure upgrades planned for Fort Bend County, seeks public comment
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/fort-bend/article/new-road-projects-proposed-interstate-10-19397523.php
West coast to get best view of partial solar eclipse: Astronomy Ireland has said a partial solar eclipse will be visible across Ireland at around 7 ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0408/1442237-solar-eclipse/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Join us in Waco or online tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23, for “How will Texas meet its health care workforce needs?” We'll talk with educators and community ... Show more healthcareworkforce.splashthat.com/mar-com-social-fb
Schools with the most DI women's basketball national championships:
◽️ UConn - 11
◽️ Tennessee - 8
◽️ Baylor - 3
◽️ Stanford - 3
◽️ @GamecockWBB - 3#MarchMadness
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Police say West 7th is Fort Worth’s safest hot spot. The data shows something else
star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article287843725.html
High Winds Leave Over 140,000 Without Power in Colorado: Millions of people across the West were under high wind warnings or fire danger alerts ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/06/us/colorado-power-shutoffs-xcel-wind.html
Houston Chronicle journalists honored in Best of the West contest: Chronicle journalists Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Conley and Andrew Dansby were honored in the ...
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911 call records man killing his parents, Texas cops say. ‘You’re losing control’
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287732740.html
Texas A&M will test well water in Ector, Midland counties: Officials are worried that there’s arsenic in some of the estimated 13,500 private water wells in ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/11/texas-am-well-water-testing/
West of Ireland gets view of rare partial solar eclipse: Dozens of spectators came along to the Sky Road in Clifden, Co Galway to witness a partial solar eclipse ...
rte.ie/news/connacht/2024/0408/1442237-solar-eclipse/
Chiefs' Rashee Rice set to receive at least multi-game suspension for role in multi-vehicle crash, per report
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Chiefs' Rashee Rice, other driver being sued for $1 million by two victims in multi-vehicle crash in Dallas
cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-rashee-rice-other-driver-being-sued-for-1-million-by-two-victims-in-multi-vehicle-crash-in-dallas/
Fastest-growing jobs in Texas: Stacker analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine which jobs in Texas grew the fastest between 2022 and 2023.
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Conroe High's 'Meat Freaks' barbecue team advances to state: Conroe High School's "Meat Freaks" competition barbecue team is state bound in its inaugural year.
yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/conroe-high-barbecue-meat-freaks-19385598.php
Tearful boy ‘missing pieces of hair’ reveals abuse at home to teachers, Texas cops say
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article287392580.html
Arrest warrant issued for Chiefs' Rashee Rice for involvement in multi-vehicle accident in Dallas
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Quick Glance: Arrest warrant issued for player of Kansas City Chiefs after accident in Dallas
- An arrest warrant has been issued for Rashee Rice, a player of the Kansas City Chiefs, in connection with a high-speed crash in Dallas last month.
- Dallas police announced that Rice and another driver were speeding in their two vehicles in the far-left lane of the North Central Expressway, causing a chain reaction involving four other vehicles.
- Neither Rice nor the other driver were in custody Wednesday evening, and the passengers in their cars will not be charged, police said.
- Royce West, Rice's attorney, apologized for his client's role in the crash and stated that Rice is cooperating with authorities. The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to comment but are monitoring the situation.
Will hail, damaging winds hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week? Here’s what to know
star-telegram.com/news/weather-news/article287677120.html
Fort Worth police ask for help identifying 5 suspects connected to West 7th area shooting
star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article287519380.html
'You LOVE to see it': Robert Griffin III, Johnny Manziel, many others congratulate Reggie Bush on Heisman
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Quick Glance: Reggie Bush to Regain 2005 Heisman Trophy
- The Heisman Trust is set to announce Reggie Bush receiving back the 2005 Heisman Trophy, reinstating his status as a recipient after a NCAA investigation.
- Following the restoration of his 2005 season records by the NCAA, the Heisman Trust confirmed the re-honoring of Bush's award.
- In a statement, Bush expressed his excitement to be back in the Heisman family and collaborate with the organization to uphold its values and mission.
- With the Heisman Trophy back in Bush's possession, USC now holds the top spot in college football's Heisman Trophy winners list with a total of eight recipients.
Bedford candidates for mayor include man who tried to free ‘Tiger King Joe Exotic’
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A total solar eclipse will have millions of people across a heavily populated swath of North America gazing toward the heavens on Monday. However ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1826481 #DawnToday #solareclipse
Kentucky Lands Top Baylor Assistant for Mark Pope After Failed Scott Drew Pursuit
si.com/college/2024/04/24/kentucky-alvin-brooks-hire-baylor-scott-drew
Ford F-250 King Ranch Truck Review: It's Not for Cybertruck Fans: The $95,000 Super Duty diesel pickup is a tough, reliable workhorse inspired by the Old ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/ford-f-250-king-ranch-truck-review-it-s-not-for-cybertruck-fans
Amidst Gaza’s explosions American ideologies implode | Aysha Taryam: The West’s credibility as a reference for all things human rights related has waned and is ...
gulftoday.ae/opinion/2024/04/25/amidst-gaza-explosions-american-ideologies-implode
El Niño improved Texas spring drought conditions, forecasters say: The latest U.S. Drought Monitor outlook, valid through June 30, predicts April ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/article/texas-drought-outlook-april-june-precipitation-19385934.php
Suspected gunman in West 7th area shooting in custody, Fort Worth police say: Fort Worth police say 22-year-old is suspected shooter in assault in entertainment ...
star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article287933180.html
Robert Griffin III Slams Cowboys for Having 'the Worst Offseason in the NFL': Add Robert Griffin III to the list of analysts piling on the Dallas Cowboys ...
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.@KendrickPerkins says the Phoenix Suns are the team in the West with the most to prove in the playoffs 🍿 ⬇️
'The Express Way with Dulé Hill' Showcases the Power of Art: 'There's so much that connects us if we just take the time to lean in,' says Hill.
tvinsider.com/1131948/the-express-way-with-dule-hill-pbs-video-interview/
Stay Ahead With AI at Strategic Marketing West 2024: Stay ahead with AI at Strategic Marketing West 2024 by getting the latest integration of artificial ...
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Waco, OKC bombing and Columbine shooting: How the April tragedies are (and aren't) related
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/oklahoma-city-bombing-waco-siege-columbine-shooting-ties/73359698007/
On This Day, April 17: Explosion at Texas fertilizer plant kills 15 - UPI.com: On April 17, 2013, an explosion at a West, Texas, fertilizer plant killed 15 ...
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‘Gun & Powder’ Review: Twin Vigilantes Stake Claim to the American West: The musical traces the story of Black twin sisters who pass as white ...
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The Dallas Morning News draws top honors in Best of the West contest: ‘The Dallas Morning News’ also won awards for breaking news and photography.
dallasnews.com/news/2024/04/17/the-dallas-morning-news-draws-top-honors-in-best-of-the-west-contest/
$2 million Powerball prize: This Texas store sold the ticket.: The jackpot has risen to an estimated $46 million for the next Powerball drawing ...
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Footscray’s legendary Franco Cozzo site has undergone a wild transformation: A mechanical bull, tequila-sunrise slushies, sizzling fajita platters and a huge ...
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Law firm accused of fraud in Louisiana hurricane suits files for bankruptcy in Texas
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/mma-law-firm-accused-of-la-hurricane-fraud-files-bankruptcy/article_e9132697-c96d-5f9e-b285-71b4b47b4c7f.html
Mayoral candidate accuses Bedford of sweetheart deal. Here’s the status of the project
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Kentucky basketball coaching candidates list: Nate Oats? Rick Pitino? Scott Drew?
theathletic.com/5398699/2024/04/08/kentucky-basketball-coaching-candidates-nate-oats-rick-pitino/
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Fashion's Western Moment Is About Changing the Narrative: Despite the notion that the look was largely forged by white people, the trending aesthetic has deep ...
fashionista.com/2024/04/western-trend-aesthetic-black-brown-indigenous-roots
A24 Brings Sex, Sleaze, And A Serial Killer To Hollywood In The MaXXXine Trailer: Maxine Minx is ready to leave her bloody past behind her and become a movie ...
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Quick Glance: A24 Unleashes Sex, Sleaze, And A Serial Killer In Hollywood with MaXXXine Trailer
- Maxine, who debuted as a blood-soaked heroine in Ti West's 'X,' returns rebranded as a bombshell blonde in double denim, establishing herself in the adult film industry.
- The movie kicks off with Maxine's role in a legitimate horror film, but her ambitions are soon threatened by the unexpected appearance of the L.A. Night Stalker.
- Despite warnings about the danger he poses to women, Maxine seems eager to confront the Night Stalker in 'MaXXXine,' surrounded by an impressive cast that enhances the film's intensity.
- Set to hit theaters on July 5, 2024, 'MaXXXine' not only offers an intriguing plot and fantastic cast, but also visual elements with a giallo flavor reminiscent of Dario Argento's works.
It's been nearly 30 years since the Oklahoma City bombing. What to know: Here's what you need to know about the Oklahoma City bombing, the perpetrators and what ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/13/when-was-the-oklahoma-city-bombing-what-to-know-about-the-event-aftermath/73288820007/
Warm stretch aims for South Texas. Here’s how hot we're talking. www.expressnews.com/san-antonio-weather/forecast/article/friday-warming-trend-coming-south-texas-storms-19398159.php
Millennials widen the appeal of Chinese dumplings in the West by experimenting with new fillings
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US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas : Enjoy the dry & nice weather thru the weekend because the next storm system arrives on Monday. Storms are expected to develop across West Texas and move ... Show more
Where do Gamecocks rank among undefeated D-I champions? - ESPN: South Carolina capped a 38-0 season to become the 10th unbeaten women's team in NCAA D-I history ...
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Who is Scott Drew? Baylor coach is candidate to replace John Calipari at Kentucky
cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/othercolleges/2024/04/09/scott-drew-baylor-coach-is-candidate-to-replace-john-calipari-for-kentucky-wildcats-basketball/73270237007/
Oakwood One Act Play headed to Area: Oakwood High School’s One Act Play production of Mockingbird is headed to Area April 13 at Waco University High School.
palestineherald.com/education/oakwood-one-act-play-headed-to-area/article_117afc7a-f60c-11ee-b67f-4786053791d3.html
Solar eclipse 2024: Bay Area looks to the sky as shadow crosses US: Despite being well outside the ideal path of totality, the Bay Area was — safely — looking to ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/solar-eclipse-2024-glasses-19391709.php
On April 8, skygazers along the wide-sweeping arc of the Great North American Eclipse's path will step outside to catch a rare glimpse of the sun while the ... Show more www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/27/total-solar-eclipse-2024-path-totality/72354791007/
Quick Glance: New York inmates' legal action over solar phenomenon
- Prisoners in a New York correctional facility have taken legal action as the state's Department of Corrections announced restrictions that would hinder their observation of the upcoming total solar eclipse next week.
- The six individuals incarcerated at Woodbourne Correctional Facility are asserting that preventing them from witnessing this rare astronomical occurrence would infringe upon their religious rights as outlined in the constitution.
- The impending solar eclipse is scheduled for Monday afternoon and was last visible in the United States back in 2017. It will not be observable in the country again until 2044.
- A representative from the Department of Corrections informed ABC News that they refrain from commenting on ongoing legal matters but emphasized that the lockdown's purpose is to prioritize the "safety" of both the inmates and prison staff.
Opinion | Our Mom Is 75. We’re Moving Heaven and Earth for This Eclipse.: A total eclipse is worth moving heaven and earth to experience.
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/opinion/solar-eclipse-travel-family.html
How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado: A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/us/property-taxes-colorado-mountain-west.html
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Beverly Hills scammer pleads guilty to $18-million cannabis con: Beverly Hills scammer with long history of swindles pleads guilty to $18-million cannabis con he ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-06/beverly-hills-scammer-pleads-guilty-to-18-million-cannabis-con
Experience country life — with a discreet safe room, pet spa — in Texas home for sale
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Out of 3,197 crimes reported in Fort Worth’s five entertainment districts from Jan. 1, 2023, to March 10, 2024, the largest number — about 40 percent — ... Show more www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article286895835.html eedition.star-telegram.com/app/FORSTA www.star-telegram.com/customer-service/article255573181.html
CDC confirms second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US: A person who worked on a dairy farm and had “direct contact with dairy cattle” tested ...
cnn.com/2024/04/01/health/cdc-bird-flu-dairy-cattle-texas/
Paid articlePaid Arlington police motorcycle officer hospitalized after collision near Pantego: The North Texas officer was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries ...
star-telegram.com/news/local/arlington/article287363060.html
'The Big Bend' Trailer — A Family Vacation Takes a Chilling Turn: Eammon Films has released a trailer for The Big Bend, which follows a family vacation ...
collider.com/the-big-bend-trailer-release-date/
A timeline of Kim Mulkey’s coaching accolades and controversies, in light of Washington Post report
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Key Insights from Washington Post's Kim Mulkey Feature
- The Washington Post's piece on Kim Mulkey explores her upbringing, controversial coaching moments, and commendations for her impact on women's basketball.
- The article scrutinizes Mulkey's interactions with players and delves into her rapid success at LSU.
- Despite Mulkey's legal threats and objections to family interviews, the Washington Post delivers a comprehensive narrative of her career.
- The story addresses Mulkey's coaching style, fans' reception, and the growth of women's basketball under her influence.
Everything's Bigger: See the Texas Rangers' World Series rings by Jason of Beverly Hills
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/rangers/2024/03/30/texas-rangers-world-series-championship-rings-unveiled/73157757007/
Which Cities Are Seeing the Most Job Growth Since the Pandemic?: Metropolitan areas in the Sun Belt, notably Texas, have experienced robust job growth at the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-03/employment-winners-and-losers-by-us-metro-area-since-pandemic
Paid articlePaid Sarah Strong, East win in McDonald's All-American game - ESPN: Sarah Strong, a 6-foot-2 forward from Grace Christian School in North Carolina who is the ...
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Moody upgraded Detroit's credit rating — but not enough has changed | Opinion: Raising Detroit's credit rating, Moody's cited higher property values ...
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/03/moodys-detroit-credit-rating-upgrade-bankruptcy-mike-duggan-downtown-midtown/73180123007/
JuJu Watkins' strong close vs. Baylor puts USC into Elite Eight - ESPN: USC star freshman JuJu Watkins stayed cool amid a poor shooting night and scored nine ...
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