Whitt's End: February 3
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End:
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Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End:
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has admitted to struggles with drugs and alcohol in the past, had a sobriety relapse at a North Dallas bar.
Four American League teams spent at least $110 million to acquire or keep a single player this winter. Not one National League team did.
The new Astros owner was considering switching the team's name. But an email sent to season ticket holders on Monday said the name is "here to stay."
The field of potential next Dodgers owners has been narrowed, and the list no longer includes Mark Cuban, reports Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
Baseball's expanded playoffs could be ready for the 2012 season, commissioner Bud Selig told reporters at SoxFest in Chicago on Friday.
Pitching star Roy Oswalt's main criteria seems to be proximity to his home in Mississippi. Indications are that he prefers the Rangers and Cardinals.
Evidently relief pitcher Koji Uehara isn't a fan of Toronto. A report said that the Rangers agreed to trade him to the Blue Jays, but Uehara invoked his no-trade clause.
Indications are Prince Fielder has narrowed the field of teams in his derby to four or five, and the Nationals, Orioles and Rangers are believed to be among those teams. So he's down to a "final four'' (or so), if you will.
If Prince signs with the Rangers for 6 years and $132 million with a three year opt out...Prince gets about $65 mil for three years.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is among more than 10 bidders who are now vying for ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB club owners have completed a unanimous vote to extend commissioner Bud Selig's contract through the 2014 season.
New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms.
Yu Darvish's desire to become the world's best pitcher prompted his decision to leave Japan and sign with the Texas Rangers.
Left-hander Mitch Stetter and right-hander Sean Green have agreed to minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to major league spring training.
He's one of the men who best knows our newest Texas Ranger pitcher Yu Darvish, but he's also a local guy - being a UTA alumni.
Over the past several days, I've been asked by many what my experience was like, in attending the official Yu Darvish introduction press conference last Friday.
Prince Fielder is still a free agent, but it may be because Fielder and agent Scott Boras haven't told anyone what they're looking to get in a new contract.
The Rangers announced Friday that they are also inviting the Fort Worth, Texas, native to their major-league camp this spring.
After letting Cliff Lee and C.J. Wilson walk, the Texas Rangers are betting all their yen on Yu Darvish
Texas general manager Jon Daniels says it was much more than "just sitting behind the plate with a radar gun.''
After months of waiting and speculation the deal between the Texas Rangers and Yu Darvish is done, but how much do we know about the Japanese pitcher?
The Texas Rangers are his first choice. So much so that he is willing to wait for them, while they try to get Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish to put pen to paper.
So here we are, edge of our seats. Spicy Sushi Eel Rolls tenuously balanced on chopsticks, ready to indulge. But still we wait.
With the Rangers having just lost C.J. Wilson and (likely) about to gain Yu Darvish, the question has to be asked. Who would you rather have on the mound?
The Rangers have lost four consecutive games.
Police said Isaac Chacon, 22, was stopped by witnesses before being taken into custody by officers.
Officials said the truck driver tried everything he could in order to keep the flames from spreading.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Rangers have lost four consecutive games.
Police said Isaac Chacon, 22, was stopped by witnesses before being taken into custody by officers.
Officials said the truck driver tried everything he could in order to keep the flames from spreading.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans for a massive ballroom at the White House. In the ruling, the judge said, "No statute comes close to giving the president the authority he claims to have... the ballroom construction project must stop until Congress authorizes its completion."
"Our City Manager is our Chief Executive Officer," Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis said in defense of City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. On March 27th, Mavericks' CEO Rick Welts sparked the controversy during a conversation with the Greater Dallas Planning Council.
27-year-old Junior Ezeonu is the Democratic State Representative-Elect for the 101st District after defeating veteran Texas House member Chris Turner by a 53% to 47% margin in the Democratic primary on March 3.
The Texas Comptroller's Office announced nearly a quarter of a million students are eligible to take part in the state's new taxpayer-funded school choice program called Texas Education Freedom Accounts. The office said it received 274,183 applications to take part in the program.
The Texas Comptroller's Office said it received 274,183 applications to take part in the state's new taxpayer-funded school choice program called Texas Education Freedom Accounts. State representatives discuss what they think about the statistics following the conclusion of the application process. Some Dallas city council members say they were caught off guard, others express outrage over Dallas City Hall conversations had by City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis defended Tolbert, saying, "Our city manager is our chief executive officer."
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Rangers have lost four consecutive games.
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
