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April 25, 2014

Barcelona’s coach Tito Vilanova dies from cancer at 45

Vilanova loses two year battle with cancer

It certainly seemed like Tito Vilanova had a promising career ahead as the head coach of Barcelona’s soccer team. Unfortunately today he lost his two year battle against throat cancer according to the Washington Post:

“As an assistant, Mr. Vilanova helped Guardiola propel Barcelona into its most successful period and transform a team led by Argentine-born Lionel Messi into perhaps the world’s best.

With a team that also included several of the players that led Spain to the World Cup title in 2010, Barcelona won 14 of a possible 19 major trophies from 2008-12 under Guardiola before adding the league title with Mr. Vilanova in 2013.”

The Silent Crime: How to Protect Your Property from Real Estate Fraud

Real estate fraud is on the rise, with over 9,500 complaints last year alone, leading to losses of more than $145 million! Unfortunately, it often goes unnoticed until it's too late, putting your home and assets at risk.

Backstage Chatter: Justin Phillips talks about being a Standby in ‘Come From Away’

Justin Phillips discusses his journey in landing roles on the national stage to what it's like being a Standby in the New York Times Critics’ Pick Broadway Dallas musical, "Come From Away."

The Dallas STEM Solution: Ramping up curriculum in Pre-K through college to meet tomorrow's needs

In this video we take a look at the rising demand for STEM studies in the Dallas area. The Dallas Independent School District is placing a high amount of focus on this growing field...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett sat down with NNPA in the midst of all the excitement at the Democratic National Convention.

Backstage Chatter: Dallas' own, Rachel Simone Webb leads the cast in the hit musical ‘& Juliet’

Rachel Simone Webb is taking the stage by storm as she plays the lead role, Juliet, in "& Juliet," a play written by Emmy-winning (Schitt's Creek) David West Read, including music from Grammy award-winning songwriter, Max Martin.

Backstage Chatter: ‘Ain’t Too Proud-The Life and Times of the Temptations’ coming to Bass Hall

Audience goers will be transported back in time when they here the hits by the legendary and iconic group, The Temptations in what The Washington Post calls, "An electrifying musical."