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Inaugural Parrish Classic is instant classic at the Cotton Bowl as Desoto hangs on to beat Duncanville 21-20 in a thriller
With both teams coming into the Parrish Classic reeling from big losses at Allen in pre-district play, a rivalry game win was sure to put the winner on the right track. After losing their season opener to Saint Thomas Aquinas and a few of the captains opting against...
Samara Joy at the Riverfront Jazz Festival
Samara Joy is the complete package. Merging head and heart, her performance is equally mesmerizing as it is melismatic. She and her band are true students of jazz which makes each performance a masterclass in jazz appreciation. As self-proclaimed leader of the...
Buddy Guy at the Majestic (Photo Gallery)
Buddy Guy was in Dallas at the Majestic Theatre for a stop on his "Buddy's Got the Blues" tour. The blues icon was in Dallas for a night of blues and a jam good time. Guy played and wowed the crowd with classsic Blues tunes. Guy wore a variation of his signature polka...
Aledo is ready for 6A. Are they ready for North Crowley?
Aledo is ready for 6A, but are they ready for North Crowley? There’s only one way to find out…
North Crowley 2026 Football Preview
When the lights come on at Crowley ISD MultiPurpose Stadium this season, marquee non-district matchups with Texas football powerhouses Aledo, Southlake Carroll and Houston Summer Creek take center stage before the North Crowley Panthers head east to face a formidable...
NCTRCA’s A Night at the Met Gala ‘the spark lighting up Texas’
The incredible work the NCTRCA does was celebrated in one iconic night of fashion and force in such a transformative way that every person in the room left feeling inspired by the greatness in the room.
City of Fort Worth, Estate of Atatiana Jefferson announce proposed settlement (Press Release)
While the city council approved a proposed $11.25 million settlement with the Carr/Jefferson family, a motion to authorize another $100,000 in legal fees to lawyers representing Dean passed 7-4.
Project Unity Honors Kurt Carr at ‘Together We Sing’
He's written songs that ministered all around the world and has given gospel music unforgettable anthems and songs of praise. Kurt Carr is one of contemporary gospel music's foremost composers and continues to inspire generations of believers and music lovers. Whether...
Now This is a BIG Deal!
This just in from the City of Fort Worth Fort Worth’s population grew to 1,028,117, propelling Cowtown among the 10 largest cities in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data. Fort Worth surpassed the population of previously...
Arlington Heights Captures District Flag Title in Thrilling Fashion
After outlasting Paschal 14-7 in a thriller at Clark Stadium, Arlington Heights' flag football team is on its way to the state tournament. The Lady Jackets will face Bryan Adams at 10:50 AM this Saturday at The Star in Frisco. The Lady Jackets prevailed as district...
The All-New SMG Sports
Since 2024, we have quietly begun laying the foundation for sports coverage in The SMG Report. Our coverage includes high school, collegiate and professional sports. Building upon his standing as an independent journalist and media entrepreneur, Fred brings his years of media professionalism to the landscape of sports in DFW. Read stories about local sports and national sports related stories in our growing sports section.
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