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Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to 15 high water incidents Thursday, with all involved suffering injuries after being swept away by high water. DALLAS, Texas — City of Dallas workers had to be escorted by Dallas Fire Department personnel from rapidly spreading floodwaters on Thursday after their truck got stuck in a park where they were making repairs. Employee Marcus Williams told WFAA he was repairing a toilet at Moss Soccer Park on Greenville Road when the adjacent White Rock Creek rose, flooding much of the park. Williams said he tried to get into his truck and escape, but the vehicle got…

A smartphone displaying the National Association of Realtors logo.The chairman of America’s largest trade association is stepping down after allegedly receiving extortion threats.The National Association of Realtors announced on Monday that President Tracy Kasper was stepping down after being threatened with exposing “past personal non-financial matters” if she did not step down. Kasper reported the threats to police but ultimately decided it was “in the best interest of the association” to step down, according to the association.”As a result of the recent threats, and given what this moment means for myself, my family and the organization, it is time for…

Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to reporters during the closing stages of his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, May 21, 2024. Donald Trump became the first former US president to be convicted of a felony after a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 charges, Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Pool/AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — Donald Trump once boasted that “when you’re a star, they let you do anything. You can do anything.” That maxim, which he believed in for decades, finally crumbled on Thursday…

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic exploded for 20 points in the first quarter of Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Doncic seems eager to finish the series in five games rather than return to Dallas for Game 6 and punch his ticket to the NBA Finals.As Doncic was exploding in the first quarter, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant reacted to the game he was watching, posting the following on Twitter:Luka was right on the money 🔥— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) May 31, 2024Morant has had some great battles with Doncic and the Mavericks in the early stages of…

Massachusetts Association of Realtors President Paul Yorkis was recently awarded the association’s Fair Housing Champion Award by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Yorkis is one of three recipients of the NAR Fair Housing Champion Award, who was recognized during NAR’s Fair Housing Month event, “What’s the Price? Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership.” Sponsored by Realtor.com, the award recognizes real estate agents who are committed to supporting buyers and communities facing housing discrimination and advocating for accessible, affordable housing opportunities. Winners will receive a $5,000 prize to donate to a housing-related nonprofit organization of their choice. Yorkis was recognized for advocating…

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks struggled without Derek Lively II, losing 105-100 in Game 4 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was listed as questionable for Game 5 with a neck sprain but has been ruled available. The Mavericks lead the series 3-1 and are looking to close it out with an NBA Finals berth on the line.Lively sustained the injury nine minutes into Game 3 when Karl-Anthony Towns struck him with a knee to the back of his head on the court, a sensation he described as burning. Lively said the injury was more painful than the broken nose he…

The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors and the San Diego Association of Realtors are reminding San Diego flood victims that they have one week left to apply for financial assistance for household expenses.Tomorrow is the last day to apply for some of the $1.16 million in grant funding provided by the Realtors Relief Foundation to help flood victims.According to two local real estate associations, more than 100 applications are due to be approved, but real estate groups are hoping to double that number before the deadline.”SDAR is extremely pleased with the number of applications we have received so far for…

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks had a chance to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves and reach the NBA Finals, but they missed out, losing 105-100 in Game 4. The team holds a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 on Thursday at Target Center. After the game, Doncic said his performance lacked energy and that he and his team need to do better in Game 5. “It’s OK, I think that game was my fault. I just didn’t have enough energy,” said Doncic, who had 28 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 4. “So we’ve got to work harder.…

Juliana Russ and Nabil Remadona 19 hours ago AUSTIN (KXAN) — A New York jury on Thursday returned a guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election. Jury finds Trump guilty on all counts in hush money case Local and Texas state leaders and politicians quickly reacted to the verdict on social media. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said: This was a sham trial. Any appeals by the camouflage courts will never be accepted. The American people deserve better than a sitting President of the United…

Latoria Marshall, a 37-year-old real estate agent, was caught driving while intoxicated near Old Matthews Road on May 25. An officer drove behind her vehicle and observed her crossing lanes multiple times and then completely driving into oncoming traffic for two to three seconds. The officer then initiated a traffic stop and observed Marshall as the only occupant of the vehicle. While speaking with Marshall, authorities noticed a can of Corona Extra beer in the center console. The officer then asked Marshall multiple times if she had consumed alcohol, to which she initially did not respond.…