โDo somethingโ: Condo owner frustrated other perceived inaction by property management company
Trudy Allen has buyersโ remorse after dealing with what she describes as โissue after issue.โ The trombone player sold her home in 2020 and moved to the Sunridge Villas condominium on Westpark Drive in Southwest Houston.
Body-cam footage of police response to Allen Premium Outlets shooting released
Following a no-bill by a grand jury regarding the use of force in response to a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 6, the Allen Police Department has released body-cam footage from the first officer to respond to the gunfire.
Groups demand officials share information on Texas mall gunman's motives
Members of several Texas groups on Monday demanded that authorities quickly acknowledge whether they believe the neo-Nazi who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall over a week ago was racially motivated in choosing his victims.
In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles
The legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldnโt have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.
Source: Army booted Texas mall gunman over mental health
The man accused of killing eight people and wounding several others in a mass shooting at a suburban Dallas shopping mall over the weekend apparently had been working as a security guard and was discharged from the U.S. Army in 2008 because of mental health issues, according to neighbors and an Army official.
What we know about the slain Texas mall massacre suspect Mauricio Garcia
The gunman who killed at least eight people and wounded a half-dozen more at a Dallas-area outlet mall was identified Sunday as a 33-year-old suspected neo-Nazi sympathizer named Mauricio Garcia, two senior law enforcement officials told NBC News.
GALLERY: Southlake Carroll defeats Allen, heads to the state semifinals
Continuing their season of dominance, Southlake Carroll has extended their season record to 14-0 overall with an incredible victory over Allen on Saturday at Apogee Stadium- home of the North Texas Mean Green! VYPE DFW was there to catch all the action on Saturday!
Collin County detention officers won't face charges over in-custody death of Marvin Scott III
Since Scottโs death, family members had led regular demonstrations outside the Collin County Jail. Multiple news outlets reported that a grand jury recommended the formation of a group to study Scottโs death, which had been ruled a homicide.
Recruit of the Week: Allen Baseball's Austin Beck presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Last week, senior infielder Austin Beck played a key role in Allen's sweep over Little Elm. Between two games (a 7-0 win and a 5-3 win), Beck posted a .571 batting average with three doubles, a triple, and four RBIs.
BREAKING: Allen Lands Long-Time College Coach Chad Morris
Today, Chad Morris was named the next head coach of the Allen Eagles. If you're not quite up to speed on the Chad Morris saga, don't worry, we've got you covered. Chad Morris comes to Allen off of a decade-long run in CFB, most recently as OC at Auburn. In his four years at Clemson, Morris led the Tigers' Offense to new heights, posting two Top 10 finishes in Total Offense. Over three years, Morris led the Mustangs to a 14-22 mark, which many considered to be a remarkable feat given SMU's recent struggles.
Coach Spotlight: Allen Eagles Kelly Thompson
Returning in her 12th year coaching (third at Allen), Coach Kelly Thompson has a special connection to the Allen girls soccer program- Thompson is an Allen soccer alum herself! Kelly (Wilmoth) Thompson playing for Allen as a senior in 2004 Photo provided by Kelly ThompsonAs anyone can imagine, becoming a head coach at the high school you played for- especially a school as storied as Allen- is an honor. AdThompson's second season coaching at Allen didn't quite go as planned. AdCoach Thompson coaching Photo by Brooke Adams provided by Kelly ThompsonSo far this season, Allen is 10-2 as they push towards finishing the job. In the 2020 season, Thompson achieved her 200th career-win.
Buckets on Buckets! Goetz makes history leading Guyer to district title threepeat
For the third season in a row, the Denton Guyer Lady Wildcats have secured a share of the No. The only thing standing in their way of having the district champion title outright is Allen- should Allen lose their game against Braswell on Friday night, the Lady Eagles will reign as the sole district champions. The win allowed Guyer to complete their regular season with a 19-5 overall record and a 11-1 district record, but that wasn't the biggest thing to happen on the court for the Lady Wildcats. With an excellent 23-point game for senior Evie Goetz, history was made. The TCU signee surpassed 1500 career points for the Lady Wildcats; on none other than senior night.
Allen Lady Eagles prepare for district play
With an appearance in the UIL Conference 6A state semifinals during the 2018-2019 season and a halted 2019-2020 season, the Allen Lady Eagles are as ready as ever to get started on district play. The Lady Eagles have already posted big wins against non-district rivals like Bishop Lynch, Southlake Carroll, Rockwall-Heath, and more. With Tuesday night's non-district match against Ursuline Academy (11-0) canceled with no plans to make it up, Allen will enter district play with an overall record of 9-1; outscoring their opponents 42-10 so far on the season. "Every year we set our standards high for district and state champs," said senior keeper Summer Sorensen during an interview at the VYPE DFW WHATASNAP photoshoot. Allen will begin district play Friday, January 29 at home against Boyd.
Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May
(Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)WASHINGTON โ Five months after they were postponed because of the coronavirus, the annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming back in May, possibly in a series of small events, organizers announced Wednesday. The centerpiece event for Washingtonโs Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts normally happens in December, but it was postponed last year amid the pandemic. But even with COVID-19 vaccines gradually rolling out across the country, Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter knew the usual concert would not be possible in May. โIt's normally such a festive event, and I'm sure that will come across.โBrooks is no stranger to the Kennedy Center Honors process. Trump and first lady Melania Trump generally stayed away from Kennedy Center events, but Rutter hopes to get President-elect Joe Biden involved this year.
DFW Football: Saturday Reaction Notebook
Trinity trailed 24-13 going into the half but scored on its first seven possessions of the second half, which featured five lead changes. Guyer raced out to a 24-7 first half lead only to see Abilene make things a bit interesting a couple times in the second half. Prosper's D Stifles EatonIn a close game, Prosper forced three Eaton interceptions to come out with a 27-17 win to move on to Regional Finals against Guyer. He also added two more scores on the ground, which was all the offense Prosper needed in the win. In addition to the three interceptions, Prosper held Eaton to just 205 yards of offense and only 47 yards rushing.
DFW Football: 4 Not-So-Knee-Jerk Takeaways from Week 12/Week 7
Playoffs in 4A and below are a week old, and we're nearing the end of the 6A, 5A and private school regular seasons. Because of this pandemic-caused overlap in schedules, there's a lot to unpack from this past week, but here are five of the most keen observations. TAPPS Playoffs Will Be FunParish Episcopal won a very entertaining state title rematch with Plano John Paul II a couple weeks ago. This past week, Fort Worth Nolan took down Parish in a 1-vs-2 matchup, scoring 31 unanswered points. Well it did Friday night against a state-ranked team, which should serve notice of what to expect come playoff time.
DFW Football: Week 7 Friday, Saturday Quick Looks
The matchup's big question: Can Duncanville do again what it did last year in this type of matchuo with its suffocating defense? The matchup's big question: Can Cedar Hill avenge last year's loss and end Allen's regular season win streak at 77? The matchup's big question: Is Brayden Schager ready to take the reigns of the Highland Park offense? Nolan took down Midland Christian last week while Prestonwood is 1-1 after a 38-point win over Fort Worth Southwest last week. The matchup's big question: Which team can adjust better to the change in opponent?
VYPE DFW Football: Week 6
There is quite the bevy of games this week across the DFW high school football landscape. Allen doesn't lose at home and it fended off a couple of tough early-season challengers a year ago in Cedar Hill and Dickinson. 15 Cedar Hill vs. No. Arlington dominated Mansfield last week in a 30-point win but will face quite the test in against Cedar Hill. 1-ranked 5A DI team, Denton Ryan, meets its cross-town rival Denton Guyer, which is ranked No.
Houston native Debbie Allen shares emotional story about granddaughter and new initiative
HOUSTON โ Debbie Allen has always been known for her amazing talent and got an incredible start in the media industry when she appeared on FAME. She decided to partner up with Aspercreme for their โLove is Grandโ initiative. Allen also shared with Joe some of her favorite memories with her granddaughter and how she is learning from her by watching her grow and blossom every day. The campaign was created to celebrate todayโs grandparents for who they really are by sharing a photo of them on social media. and for every photo shared, Aspercreme donated one dollar to an organization supporting aging adults which racked in about $50,000.
VYPE DFW 2020 Public School Preseason Boys XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll
This week, it's the Public School Boys! The VYPE DFW 2020 Public School Boys XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll is now live! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE DFW 2020 Public School Preseason Boys XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll (Poll Closes Mon 8/10 at 7pm)
UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final Standings
AUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.
UIL Will Not Award Lone Star Cup, Releases Final Standings
AUSTIN, Texas The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has released standings for the Lone Star Cup through March 13, 2020. Due to the cancellation of UIL spring events, the Lone Star Cup will not be awarded for the 2019-20 school year. As a result, many activities that earn points toward the UIL Lone Star Cup were not completed. The UIL Lone Star Cup recognizes the top high school in each UIL conference based on overall team achievement in sanctioned academic, athletic and music championships. Below are the Top 25 UIL Lone Star Cup standings for the 2019-20 school year.
6-year-old child shot, killed by his father in Matagorda County, sheriffโs office says
MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas โ The sheriffโs office in Matagorda County said a man is facing a capital murder charge in connection with a shooting involving his young son. Lt. James Orr said deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the Frost Mobile Home Community near Bay City around 3 a.m. Tuesday. The victim was a six-year-old boy and the boyโs father, Jacob Graves, 30, was arrested and charged with capital murder. Hudson and his daughters stopped by the property to drop off flowers for the family. She said she first met the boyโs mother a few years ago but also knew his father.