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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dallas Morning News Sells To NY, Dallas Express Stands As DFW's Lone Locally Owned News Titan
The Dallas Morning News is set to come under out-of-state ownership due to the sale of its parent company, DallasNews Corporation, to the New York-based Hearst Corporation. This all-cash acquisition is valued at $14 per share, representing a 219% premium over the closing price on July 9. The transaction, announced July 10 and unanimously approved by both boards, is expected to close in the third or early fourth quarter of 2025. Once finalized, DallasNews Corporation will be taken private and delisted from Nasdaq. Although The Dallas Morning News characterized the agreement as a 'merger,' the deal is in fact a full purchase by Hearst, which will assume complete ownership of the company and its assets, including The News and its creative marketing agency, Medium Giant. DallasNews Corporation has long been based in Dallas as a publicly traded company. Once finalized, The Dallas Morning News will operate as a private entity under the ownership and direction of New York-based Hearst Corporation. Hearst Corporation, headquartered in Manhattan, owns a portfolio of 28 daily newspapers and 50 weeklies, including the Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, and San Francisco Chronicle. With this acquisition, Hearst will operate daily newspapers in all four of Texas' largest cities. The move follows a broader trend in Texas media. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, another major regional outlet, is owned by New Jersey-based McClatchy. Following the closure of the deal, The Dallas Express will stand as the only major news outlet in the Dallas–Fort Worth region that remains locally owned and independently operated. While other legacy publications are folded into national chains, The Dallas Express continues to focus on original reporting and local accountability journalism directed by a Dallas-based team. 'This move aligns squarely with our strategy of backing trusted, high-impact local media brands in growth markets,' said Jeff Johnson, president of Hearst Newspapers. DallasNews CEO Grant Moise echoed that sentiment in a memo to staff, noting that both organizations share longstanding editorial values. Medium Giant will be integrated into Hearst's broader services division. The sale follows years of financial headwinds for DallasNews Corp., including declining advertising and print circulation revenues.
Miami Herald
07-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
What's making us sick in Miami? Take a look at the issues
Health Care What's making us sick in Miami? Take a look at the issues These articles highlight common health issues affecting Miami, focusing on rising cases, environmental concerns and community practices. Mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever are increasing as infected mosquitoes spread the disease to people through bites, particularly in Miami-Dade County. Many cases are travel-related, mostly from those returning from countries with high dengue activity. Heatwaves contribute significantly to health challenges in Miami, where temperatures inside homes can surpass outdoor heat. Residents often cope with non-functional or expensive air conditioning systems, leading to high energy costs and health risks. Vaccination rates are declining among children in Florida, risking outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles. Read the stories below. A nurse double-gloves before handling and preparing doses of the measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine at a pop-up clinic at the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Administration Building in Carrollton, Texas, on Friday, March 7, 2025. (Liz Rymarev/The Dallas Morning News/TNS) NO. 1: WHY FEWER KIDS ARE GETTING VACCINATED IN FLORIDA — AND HOW THAT COULD AFFECT OUTBREAKS 'I have seen a growing rise in parents who are concerned.' | Published March 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Miami-Dade County resident Joanna Moore creates a tombstone for her late mother's first cousin who recently died from COVID-19. Moore did so after an event on Nov. 24, 2020, to unveil an expanded memorial cemetery in Liberty City's Simonoff Park for those lost to the coronavirus. Moore's mother also passed away from COVID-19 in August. By Daniel A. Varela NO. 2: 'THIS IS APOCALYPSE NOW.' THE MOMENT MIAMI BEGAN SHUTTING DOWN AFTER PANDEMIC DECLARED See in real time what happened to businesses, work places, sports teams and prayer. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives No image found Recently installed air-conditioning units at 2840-2842 NW 10th Avenue in Miami, Florida. Federal housing doesn't require air-conditioning, but Miami-Dade County is funding new A/C units for hundreds of public housing apartments. By Jose A. Iglesias NO. 3: ON SWELTERING MIAMI SUMMER DAYS, IT CAN BE HOTTER INSIDE HOMES THAN OUT, STUDY FINDS 'Everyone in Miami has AC. The question is does it work and can you afford to use it?' | Published March 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread dengue to people through bites. NO. 4: DENGUE FEVER ON THE RISE. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS IN FLORIDA Puerto Rico has recorded at least 1,012 cases of dengue so far in 2025, followed by Florida, 50, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which has 40 recorded cases. | Published March 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
03-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
What's making us sick in Miami? Take a look at these health challenges
Health Care What's making us sick in Miami? Take a look at these health challenges These articles reveal common challenges in Miami related to public health and safety. Heavy rains in Miami lead to mosquito invasions, heightening concerns over diseases like dengue and West Nile. Officials increase mosquito control efforts to manage the outbreak. A survey of Black Miamians identifies the need for secure jobs, affordable housing and mental health services. Miami hospitals show mixed results in a patient safety report, with several facing challenges in preventing medical errors and infections. And the decline in childhood vaccinations in Florida raises fears of disease outbreaks. Experts cite politics and misinformation as factors reducing trust in vaccines. No image found Florida's healthcare system has 'worse-than-average performance' for women, according to a 2024 report. By Carl Juste NO. 1: WHY IS WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE IN A 'PERILOUS PLACE'? TAKE A LOOK AT THE FLORIDA RANKINGS Women in the state are struggling with health issues and access. | Published July 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Adlai Coleman No image found A worker finishes spraying the grass with a pesticide to kill floodwater larvae during a media event at Miami-Dade County's Mosquito Control unit in Doral, FL on June 17, 2024. By Michelle Marchante NO. 2: HOW DO YOU STOP A MOSQUITO INVASION IN MIAMI AFTER THE RAINS AND FLOODS? TAKE A LOOK Mosquitoes can spread disease and just be annoying. | Published June 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante No image found The Black Collective surveyed more than 10,000 Black residents in Miami to understand the needs of the community. NO. 3: MORE THAN 10,000 BLACK MIAMIANS WERE SURVEYED ABOUT THEIR NEEDS. HERE'S WHAT THEY SAID Black Miamians want jobs, affordable housing and mental health services, according to survey | Published October 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Raisa Habersham Florida legislators considering making it harder for teachers, healthcare professionals to organize. NO. 4: WHAT ARE THE BEST AND WORST SOUTH FLORIDA HOSPITALS FOR PATIENT SAFETY? SEE THE RANKINGS What to know about the grades. | Published January 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante No image found A nurse double-gloves before handling and preparing doses of the measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine at a pop-up clinic at the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Administration Building in Carrollton, Texas, on Friday, March 7, 2025. (Liz Rymarev/The Dallas Morning News/TNS) NO. 5: WHY FEWER KIDS ARE GETTING VACCINATED IN FLORIDA — AND HOW THAT COULD AFFECT OUTBREAKS 'I have seen a growing rise in parents who are concerned.' | Published March 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
David Pfaff Victorious In Irving City Council Race
David Pfaff won a hotly contested Irving City Council runoff Saturday, defeating Sergio Porres with 52.74% of the vote — a margin of just 580 votes. According to the official election night report, Pfaff received 5,591 votes to Porres' 5,011, improving his May 3 general election performance, when he secured 5,230 votes to Porres' 4,987. Both candidates gained supporters during the runoff campaign, but Pfaff ultimately widened his lead. Notably, The Dallas Morning News reported that it was not allowed inside the Porres campaign's watch party Saturday night — though The Dallas Express was. Inside the room, Porres' allies reflected on the campaign's broader significance, including its effect on other council races and the city's ongoing casino debate. 'Sergio's race kinda carried this whole campaign,' said attorney Cliff Riley, a close ally of the Families for Irving PAC, which backed Porres. He credited the Place 2 challenger's candidacy with creating a surge of opposition to casino development, which he said also boosted turnout for candidates John Bloch and Adam Muller — both of whom won their respective races earlier in May. Riley likened Porres' insurgent bid to that of former State Sen. Don Huffines' 2022 primary challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott, explaining that Porres was the one pulling the Overton window to the 'right.' He specifically pointed to Pfaff's decision to include 'no casinos' in his campaign mailers as evidence that the issue had become politically 'toxic.' 'We've won a big battle,' Riley said. 'Sergio made [the casino issue] utterly toxic for the other side.' Riley also emphasized the diverse coalition Porres built, saying his campaign was effective 'because of our Muslim friends' and other religious voters who had long felt alienated by Irving's political class. At the party, Porres personally thanked former general election opponents like Vicky Oduk, who endorsed him the day after the May election and campaigned with him in the runoff. He also thanked Elena Blake, president of the Irving Republican Women, who was among his earliest backers, among many others. 'We have done a really incredible thing,' Porres told supporters. Porres expressed optimism about his future political prospects, suggesting Saturday's results had only laid the groundwork for a potential rematch. 'This was a warm-up fight,' he said. 'We are going to be unstoppable.' He also pointed to shifting demographics in Irving, saying the city's Catholic and Muslim populations — including many large families — are aligned on key cultural issues and increasingly frustrated with the status quo. 'The demographics are on our side,' Porres said. For his part, Pfaff appeared elated in a video posted to his campaign's Facebook page shortly after the result was called. In the video, Pfaff is seen smiling broadly as he approaches a projector screen displaying the vote totals, then embraces his supporters. The caption read: 'THANK YOU, IRVING!' The election capped months of tension over the city's stance on casinos — an issue that dominated political discourse even after a proposed rezoning effort was formally withdrawn. Pfaff's backers included the Lone Star Conservative Action Fund, a political group linked to Las Vegas Sands, which spent nearly $200,000 supporting his campaign and others. Pfaff publicly distanced himself from the group during the campaign, saying in a video, 'I cannot be bought.' Porres, meanwhile, campaigned aggressively on an anti-casino message and frequently questioned why casino-affiliated groups were still involved in city races if the issue was truly 'dead.' The campaign also exposed shifting alliances in Irving's Muslim community. Though CAIR Action Texas initially backed Pfaff, it later withdrew its endorsement. Other Muslim civic organizations moved to support Porres, culminating in the formation of the Irving Muslims PAC, which endorsed him exclusively. Saturday's result means Pfaff will take the Place 2 seat on the Irving City Council — a seat previously held by Brad LaMorgese, who did not seek reelection. With Pfaff's victory, the composition of the council now includes a complex blend of pro- and anti-casino voices, but momentum appears to remain with casino skeptics — a movement Porres helped galvanize, even in defeat.
08-06-2025
Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph facing charges after crash that killed motorcyclist
DALLAS -- Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph is facing charges for his involvement in a crash that killed a female motorcyclist on a Dallas-area freeway, The Dallas Morning News reported. Police in the Dallas suburb of Richardson said on social media that Joseph, who has been playing in the United Football League this spring, called police in Plano, another Dallas suburb, to report his involvement in the predawn crash Saturday. The 25-year-old Joseph, who was driving a BMW, was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and collision involving personal injury or death, a second-degree felony. Police said 27-year-old Cody Morris of Plano was killed in the crash. Joseph was drafted by the Cowboys in 2021 and spent two seasons with them before he was traded to Miami. He also played briefly for Seattle and Indianapolis. The cornerback has been playing for the DC Defenders, who were set to play in a UFL conference championship game Sunday. The UFL said in a statement sent to Dallas TV station WFAA that it was aware of Joseph's arrest but declined further comment. During the 2022 offseason with the Cowboys, Joseph was the passenger in an SUV from which two people fired shots into a group of men in Dallas, fatally striking one of the men in the head. Police concluded Joseph wasn't the shooter, and the NFL didn't suspend him. An attorney who previously represented Joseph didn't return a phone call from The Dallas Morning News. It wasn't immediately clear whether Joseph had an attorney following his arrest Saturday.
