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Over the weekend, a major freeway, Interstate 30, was shut down due to construction. Despite social media skepticism, Interstate 30 through downtown Dallas has officially reopened on schedule following the major weekend closure. At 5 am on Monday, all lanes of I-30 were reopened. These closures, which began Friday night, are part of an $888 […]

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Through the end of the week, North Texas residents can prepare to experience rain, sleet, ice, and the possibility of snow due to temperatures droping below freezing through the weekend. Temperatures will start in the 20s, and around Sunday afternoon, then are expected to climb back to the mid-50s. The forecast says there is a […]

The Carolina Panthers plan to keep Bryce Young as their starting quarterback for at least one more season. General manager Dan Morgan said Tuesday, Jan. 13, that the team intends to exercise Young’s fifth-year contract option. According to WBTV, the move follows a breakout season in which Young helped lead Carolina to its first NFC […]

The Trump Administration removes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day from the National Park Services list. In addition, the administration removed Juneteenth as well. The Trump Administration has replaced those days with Trump’s birthday and Flag day.

What crazy issue(s) are you experiencing that you didn’t have when you were younger?

Daily Dilemma: Should your kid have a curfew when they come home from college? 

What is it? First person with the right answer wins tickets to the “We Them Ones Comedy Show” with Mike Epps and many more!!

This year, you may receive your largest tax refund! Here’s how:

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Hip-Hop icon Lauryn Hill took time to honor late Fugees collaborator John Forté following his untimely passing at the age of 50. The eight-time Grammy Award winner took to social media to share a carousel of photos highlighting their friendship, noting she and Forté became “fast friends” shortly after first meeting: “I loved him, my […]

Tidal Puts $1 Million Directly Into the Hands of 10 Independent Artists Tidal is continuing to prove that independent artists deserve real ownership, real opportunity, and real financial support. Today, the platform announced the ten U.S.-based winners of its first-ever Upload Headliners contest, awarding each artist $100,000 to support their careers with no strings attached. […]

College basketball rocked by gambling scandal: players paid to fix games, damaging sport's integrity.