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In Dallas, a non-profit called IDK is running a summer camp teaching kids essential manners—no phones at dinner, proper posture, and spaghetti etiquette—skills fading in our screen-dominated world. Parents join in, admitting they need a refresher too. Experts note a broader decline: new grads lack professional communication, eye contact, and dress sense, prompting companies to add etiquette traini...

Thunderstorms slammed San Antonio, plunging over 1,300 homes into darkness—mostly in Leon Valley’s northwest sector—prompting CPS Energy to scramble for answers as the city braces for longer outages and the sobering reality of how fragile our power grid really is. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is a...

From heartbreak to hope: Callie and Kevin Colwick, once high school sweethearts, turned unimaginable loss into a powerful act of love—opening Happymix Crêperie after Callie lost her legs and fingers to sepsis following the birth of their son Quinn. Their story is one of resilience, unwavering partnership, and turning tragedy into triumph, one crepe at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a...

Plano is set to transform Willow Bend Mall into a $3 billion mixed-use district anchored by a brand-new Dallas Stars arena, sparking community conversations and town halls to address concerns — especially traffic — as residents and developers work together to shape the city’s next big chapter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:...

A Tesla Model S crashed into a parked fire truck in 2021 while operating on Autopilot — but the system wasn’t engaged, and the driver was speeding at 137 km/h in a 72 km/h zone. The NTSB’s report reveals a troubling pattern of driver over-reliance on Autopilot, combined with the system’s inability to detect stationary objects at high speeds. This tragic incident underscores the critical need for d...

In a shocking turn of events, ICE officers fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston after he allegedly used his vehicle as a weapon during a high-speed chase. A lifelong U.S. resident with no criminal record and a decades-long career in construction, Araujo was just weeks away from securing legal status and had dreamed of building a home for his family. His son learned of his death through s...

A Dallas police SUV was violently struck during a traffic stop on Highway 67, flipping a pickup truck and leaving the officer with minor injuries while the other driver is hospitalized—charges remain pending as authorities investigate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news...

Austin-Travis County EMS is sounding the alarm: heat-related illnesses are already surging this summer, with 52 calls this month alone—and numbers are expected to climb. Heat doesn’t discriminate; it can strike anyone, starting with cramps and escalating to life-threatening heat stroke. Symptoms include heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, and exhaustion. If heat stroke is suspected, get the person...

Austin’s bold new plan to tackle homeless encampments has already cleared 127 sites and hauled away 300+ tons of trash—fast, compassionate, and focused on connecting people to shelter. But with 28% of sites returning, critics warn services aren’t keeping up, and the city’s dashboard and budget details are still unfolding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/di...

At 106, Katie Jensen, beloved “Miss Katie” of UTEP track and field, leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love and dedication. For 33 years, from 1985 until her retirement at 98, she poured her heart into mentoring student-athletes, treating them as family and sharing cookies from her desk. Even after retiring, she cheered at basketball games, staying connected to the UTEP community. A former banke...

A Texas dad, Wayne Westfall, just got a 10-year prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl — with his 4-year-old son in the car when cops found 69 counterfeit pills laced with the deadly drug. Authorities also uncovered 137 more pills at his mom’s house, plus cash and prescription meds. Westfall admitted to selling the drugs and led cops to more stash. His arrest began when he was pulled over for an...

A chilling early Wednesday AM stabbing on Peavy Road in Dallas left one man with a slashed throat—but he’s now stable in the hospital. No suspect has been arrested yet as police race to piece together the attack, urging anyone with info to come forward. This violent midnight incident has locals on edge, wondering what’s really going on in the streets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pi...

A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is spreading northward, infecting livestock, pets, wildlife, and occasionally humans. These fly larvae burrow into open wounds, feeding on live tissue and causing severe pain, odor, and damage. Though not contagious, the risk is high in affected areas like Texas and New Mexico, where over 30 cases were reported in just two months. Experts ur...

GLP-1 drugs for weight loss are exploding in popularity—nearly quadrupling in use over two years—but only 11% of people are actually using them, despite soaring obesity rates. Why? Cost and insurance hurdles remain major barriers, even as supply chains stabilize. Brand-name drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy dominate (though they’re essentially the same medication), with no generics available—though so...

Firefly Aerospace, right here in Austin, just landed a $13 million NASA subcontract for the groundbreaking SkyFall mission—NASA’s first nuclear-powered probe to Mars, launching in late 2028. Their role? Building the critical aeroshell that protects the mission’s three Mars helicopters during entry. Using advanced composites perfected on their lunar landers, Firefly is rigorously testing the shell...

A small Texas bakery went viral after posting a Fourth of July message expressing disappointment in America’s direction — and it backfired in the best way possible. Hive Bakery, owned by Haley Popp, saw a surge in customers and followers after right-wing account Libs of TikTok amplified the post. Despite the backlash, Popp says the attention has skyrocketed their business — ovens running nonstop,...

Spurs get green light to play up to four away games per season for two years, fueling expansion beyond San Antonio as they ride playoff momentum and build toward a new downtown arena. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to...

Fort Worth ISD is ditching its centralized International Newcomer Academy to embed English support directly into regular classrooms—aiming to help immigrant students thrive academically while learning English. But parents and experts warn this bold move could backfire without enough trained teachers and campus-wide support systems, especially as the district cuts bilingual staff and faces pressure...

World Cup chaos off the pitch as Arlington police arrest 13 during Spain vs. Portugal clash, bringing total arrests to 46 across all games — most for trespassing, counterfeit goods, and public intoxication, with officials staying vigilant ahead of the next semifinal. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This i...

A ruthless dog scammer just got her comeuppance: Kristine Hicks, who ran an unlicensed “Giant German Shepherds” operation, pleaded guilty to four federal wire fraud charges. She sold sickly, mixed-breed dogs with fake AKC papers for thousands—many rescued from starvation and parasites. One dog even attacked a disabled veteran, revealing the deadly deception. Now facing up to 20 years in prison, th...

Thomas Rhett just earned his star on the Music City Walk of Fame — the 113th to honor Nashville’s musical heartbeat — right before his big GEODIS Park show. Surrounded by family, including his wife and five kids, plus stars like Jordan Davis, Rhett choked up thanking his parents for believing in him when he was 19 and ready to quit school for music. He dropped a powerful truth: success isn’t just...

Deep in the crushing darkness of the Mariana Trench, scientists have uncovered a fish that defies all expectations—the Mariana snailfish, the deepest-living fish ever recorded, thriving at over 8,000 meters with a gelatinous, scaleless body built to survive Earth’s most extreme pressure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adver...

Houston’s Bush Airport is grounded for now—planes heading in are stuck at departure gates due to stormy weather. The FAA’s ground stop is set to lift at 5:15 PM, but with a 30-60% chance of extension, travelers should keep checking flight status. Scattered storms bring rain, lightning, and gusty winds across the region—classic summer chaos with major travel ripple effects. Safety first: the FAA’s...

Texas is set to receive nearly $5 million from a massive multistate settlement with Block Inc., parent company of Cash App, after regulators uncovered serious flaws in the app’s fraud protections and misleading claims about safety. The investigation revealed Cash App aggressively pushed direct deposits to users—even those vulnerable to fraud—while offering consumer safeguards far below industry st...

Drivers on northbound I-35 in South Austin brace for major nighttime closures—two weekends in July, 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.—as crews build new high-occupancy lanes and a southbound bypass for Stassney Lane and William Cannon Drive. Expect delays; detour via William Cannon Drive or exit 228 to Ben White Boulevard. Project aims to wrap up by late 2028. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: h...