A resident of Dallas has become the inaugural big winner of the Texas Lottery scratch-off game Luxe, securing a grand prize of $5 million. According to the Texas Lottery, the winning $50 scratch-off ticket was bought at the 7-Eleven store located on Hillcrest Avenue in University Park. While the winner has chosen to remain anonymous, they are anticipated to receive …

On Monday, Lone Star Park hosted its annual National Anthem auditions at the Grand Prairie racetrack. Aspiring soloists, duets, and instrumentalists took their turns in front of the microphone positioned near the winner’s circle while NBC 5 photojournalist Kevin Stewart captured the auditions. Participants were required to memorize the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the audition and perform …

At the conclusion of the current school year, approximately 275 employees in the Arlington Independent School District will be facing job cuts as the district eliminates positions funded by expiring ESSER grants. ESSER funds, which originate from the U.S. Department of Education, are distributed through three Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grant programs. The final COVID-era ESSER grant is …

Since its announcement in early March, the forthcoming Netflix special featuring the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson match has emerged as one of the most highly anticipated sports events of the year. Approximately 80,000 fortunate viewers will have the opportunity to witness the YouTuber facing off against one of the greatest heavyweight champions in history at the AT&T Stadium in …

During an emergency board meeting on Monday, an attorney representing the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) disclosed that the agency had received a ransom demand of $700,000 from a group of hackers responsible for last week’s cyberattack on their computer network. Vince Puente, chair of the TAD Board of Directors, condemned the attack as an intrusion of evil into their organization …

National Medal of Honor Day, observed on Monday, also marks the countdown to the opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, set to debut in one year. The commemoration coincided with the 80th anniversary of the final mission flown by local Medal of Honor recipient Col. Neal Kearby during World War II. A native of Arlington, Kearby …

In two weeks’ time, the moon will cast a significant shadow over the sun, resulting in the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, which will darken a substantial portion of North Texas for a duration. The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, located just east of downtown Dallas, is gearing up to provide a family-friendly experience for optimal eclipse viewing. Angela …

Anticipation is mounting at Globe Life Field in Arlington as the Texas Rangers gear up for their Opening Day this Thursday, heralding the start of a fresh season complete with new merchandise and menu offerings. “Our inaugural Opening Day as defending World Series Champions,” remarked Rob Matwick, the Rangers’ Executive Vice President for Business Operations, setting the stage for the …

Sunday marked the one-year anniversary since the official commencement of the global search for a missing boy from Everman, initiating an intense hunt for both him and his fugitive mother, Cindy Rodriguez Singh. Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, a six-year-old, sparked an Amber Alert upon his disappearance, prompting an international pursuit for his whereabouts. Despite exhaustive efforts, neither Noel nor his mother has …

Sure, you may have the essentials like burgers, steaks, hot dogs, and eclipse sunglasses, but have you considered every necessity for the upcoming eclipse event? John Banda, owner of Dallas-based North Texas Porta Potties, raised an important question: “You got the burgers. You got the steaks. You got the hot dogs. You got the sunglasses for the eclipse. Now, what …