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As extensive repairs to the historic USS Texas continue, plans for the ship's permanent home are being finalized. The Battleship Texas Foundation announced this week that it is working on a deal to bring the ship to Galveston's Pier 21 waterfront development. Texas is the last surviving battleship that served in both world wars. She is in dry dock in Galveston. “This ship is in the hospital. We are performing major surgery on the ship,” said Travis Davis, vice president of ship operations for the Battleship Texas Foundation. The state of Texas, which owns the ship, was considering scrapping it.…

Veterans Day is this Saturday, November 11th. Several events are held in North Texas, including a parade in DFW that honors the men and women who have served our country. tarrant county NBC 5 is proud to sponsor the annual Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade in Fort Worth on Saturday morning. The weather is expected to be perfect for the parade, with temperatures cool and no chance of rain. The parade is in its 104th year and is one of the longest running parades in the entire state. We depart from Panther Island at 11 a.m., traveling along Forest Park…

The world's fastest woman, Shakari Richardson, returned home for the ceremonial naming of the track and field stadium that helped shape her formative years. The Shakari Richardson Track at John Kincaid Stadium is located near David W. Carter High School, where Richardson once competed as a Dallas ISD student-athlete. The piece serves as a symbolic tribute to her journey and ties to the Dallas community, while serving as an inspiration to those who once stepped into the same field as her. “She left us with a good legacy. When she wins, we feel like we won with her,” said Carter…

The costs of keeping Texas students and teachers safe in schools are rising.After the Uvalde massacre, the school district must hire armed security guards on all campuses. They want to build fences, install cameras and buy metal detectors.Administrators lament that the state has not allocated enough funds to pay for expensive renovations, even though safety is a top priority.Now, the House could move forward with a plan to secure funding to protect children in its fourth special session after committees voted on two school safety measures.”What we're trying to do with this bill is continue to ensure that, going forward,…

Update: This story was revised on Dec. 8, 2023, to add more attractions.He’s a mean one, that Mr. Grinch, and he’s the star of this season’s “Ice!” exhibit at the Gaylord Texan. See him and other characters from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! carved in ice now through Dec. 31. It’s enough to make your heart grow three sizes. Other heartwarming destinations around Dallas-Fort Worth include Addison’s free walkable Vitruvian Lights exhibit and the Dallas Arboretum’s “12 Days of Christmas” gazebos and European market-inspired Christmas Village. Here’s where to find a display to make you feel merry and…

He is depicted as a good Samaritan who died protecting a robbery victim.The search continues for the person who shot and killed 38-year-old Quentin Gerrington in Dallas. The incident happened around 3:15 a.m. on Oct. 14 in the middle of Village Fair Drive near Big T Plaza in Oak Cliff. Dashcam footage released by Dallas police shows a man walking in front of a white car. “The video shows multiple people on the right side of the screen pointing handguns in his direction,” said Dallas Police Department Senior Public Information Officer Jesse Carr. Carr said Gerrington was shot and killed…

Update: This story was revised on Dec. 8, 2023, to add more attractions.He’s a mean one, that Mr. Grinch, and he’s the star of this season’s “Ice!” exhibit at the Gaylord Texan. See him and other characters from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! carved in ice now through Dec. 31. It’s enough to make your heart grow three sizes. Other heartwarming destinations around Dallas-Fort Worth include Addison’s free walkable Vitruvian Lights exhibit and the Dallas Arboretum’s “12 Days of Christmas” gazebos and European market-inspired Christmas Village. Here’s where to find a display to make you feel merry and…

The world's fastest woman, Shakari Richardson, returned home for the ceremonial naming of the track and field stadium that helped shape her formative years. The Shakari Richardson Track at John Kincaid Stadium is located near David W. Carter High School, where Richardson once competed as a Dallas ISD student-athlete. The piece serves as a symbolic tribute to her journey and ties to the Dallas community, while also serving as an inspiration to those stepping into the same fields she once walked. “She left us with a good legacy. When she wins, we feel like we won with her,” said Carter…

Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley and Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney celebrate the opening of Boingo's new headquarters. [Photo: Business Wire] Boingo Wireless, the connectivity innovator that brought next-generation wireless solutions to iconic venues such as Grand Central Terminal, Hollywood Bowl, London's Heathrow Airport and the World Trade Center Oculus, has opened its new headquarters at The Star in Frisco. Last December, the company announced its move from Los Angeles to North Texas, joining a number of recent companies relocating from California to Texas. The announcement was made by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who said the move will create 247 new…

Chris Gannett, Founder and President of Gannett.Partners. [Courtesy photo] Chris GannettFounder and PresidentGannett Partners…The Cowboys vs. Giants game from the Dallas Morning News, and how Dallas has outperformed New York in recent years, both in business talent, innovation and economic incentives. gannetformer Chief Marketing Officer “American Idol” and “So you think you can dance.” launched Dallas location Gannett Partners We provide leadership coaching, operational advisory services, and strategic capital solutions. A Dallas native who also lived in New York, he knows both cities well and believes things are moving in Dallas' direction. In a guest opinion column for the Dallas…