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Summer 2023 was 3rd-hottest and 4th-driest in Dallas-Fort Worth history
Warmer even than last year, summer 2023 will go down as one of the most intense in Dallas-Fort Worth’s history.
June, July and August, the meteorological summer, were the third-hottest and fourth-driest summer in North Texas history, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
The average temperature this summer was 88.7 degrees, behind only the memorable years of 2011 (a miserable 90.5 degrees) and 1980 (89.2). The past two years have been back-to-back scorchers; summer 2022 currently holds the fifth spot on the list at 88.2 degrees.
According to the weather service, summer 2023 saw 47 triple-digit days. The number already puts the year in a tie with 2022 for the sixth-most 100-degree days in a year — and there are more in the next week’s forecast.
Additionally, this year saw the second-most days of 105 degree or more in a summer, the weather service said. Dallas-Fort Worth sweltered through 23 such days, behind only 1980, which had 28.
June, July and August also left North Texas parched. The summer was the fourth-driest in Dallas-Fort Worth history, totaling just 1.25 inches of rain, according to weather service data. The last summer more arid occurred in 1952.
An August for the books
August was especially torrid this year. The average temperature was 92.9 degrees, according to the weather service, behind only 2011 by half a degree for the warmest ever by that metric. The normal average temperature for the month is 85.7 degrees.
By another measure, the average of the high temperature each day this August was 104.2 degrees. In 2011, the average high temperature was just one-tenth of a degree more. The normal average high is 95.8 degrees.
Two back-to-back days in August featured temperatures not felt in the area for 12 years. The high of 110 degrees on Aug. 25 and 26 was the highest temperature recorded this year and set a new record for each of those days.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Dallas-Fort Worth came in 1980. On June 26 and 27 that year, the temperature reached 113 degrees.
August was also exceptionally dry. It tied with six other Augusts for the second-driest ever, with only trace amounts of precipitation measured. In 2000, there was no precipitation at all.
Dallas-Fort Worth typically sees about 2.18 inches of rain in August, according to the weather service. Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties were in the severe or extreme drought stage as of Thursday, according to the U.S. drought monitor.
This year’s largely rainless August was a stark change from last year’s, which was the wettest August in local history. According to weather service data, 10.68 inches of rain fell on Dallas-Fort Worth in 2022, most of it on Aug. 21 and 22 — when a record 9.19 inches of rain was measured in 24 hours.
The rain last year led to widespread flooding and damage.
Deadly consequences
The intense heat of the summer left a toll in its wake. At least 10 people have died in Dallas County and 13 in Tarrant County as the result of heat-related illnesses this summer, according to the counties’ medical examiners.
There have been nearly 1,700 cases of heat-related illness reported in Dallas County since May 1, according to the county’s dashboard. About 700 of those were reported in August.
While the meteorological summer has wrapped up, summertime heat won’t leave North Texas just yet. Although lows dipped into the 70s Saturday morning, temperatures are expected to heat up to the triple digits once again beginning on Labor Day.
The latest forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5):
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and hot with a 20% chance for scattered late afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High: 99.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 78. High: 100.
TUESDAY: Sunny and hot. Low: 79. High: 100.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 79. High: 101.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 80. High: 102.
Dallas, TX
Mavs May Need Another Aggressive Trade Deadline
The Dallas Mavericks are no strangers to making big moves at the trade deadline.
Last year, they made a plethora of moves, acquiring Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington in two separate deals. Those moves helped the Mavs go all the way to the NBA Finals. The year before, they acquired Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets, which didn’t work out at first, but has certainly made an impact two years later.
Now, the Mavs are sitting in the middle of the pack in the Western Conference once again, but do they need to match that intensity they have had in the past to this upcoming deadline?
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A big reason behind Dallas’ descent in the standings has been due to Luka Doncic’s injury. The Mavs have certainly missed him, but they will get him back soon. That may be the “trade” they need the most.
Dereck Lively II’s injury is also troublesome. He will be without for at least a month, but the recovery process could last until the end of the regular season.
There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Mavs at the moment, and a trade or two would only fan the flames.
However, sometimes it’s best to swing and miss than to let strike three go by. That’s the decision general manager Nico Harrison has to make.
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‘Luxury’ charter bus service adds Dallas routes
Dallas-area travelers looking for more intercity transit — without having to drive— will soon have a new option, just as the region gears up for the World Cup and other major live events.
Charter bus and minibus service GOGO Charters recently announced a new daily route connecting Dallas-Fort Worth with Waco, Austin and San Antonio expected to launch this summer.
GOGO promises customers “upscale” amenities like reclining seats, high-speed Wi-Fi, power outlets and onboard restrooms.
“We’ve identified a handful of regions, Texas being one of them, where we’d like to roll this service out first,” a GOGO spokesperson said.
“With the World Cup and some other pretty notable, large-scale events coming to the area, this is one of our priority markets.”
Two additional connections — one originating in Corpus Christi and one in Houston — are also expected to ferry passengers to Dallas-Fort Worth. The service update adds to the company’s previously announced routes in Texas, which also include service to San Marcos and Temple.
The routes are part of a larger launch that will allow individual passengers to buy tickets for predetermined routes, similar to regional options Amtrak or Greyhound.
GOGO already offers traditional charter bus services, which allow groups to book private trips outside of pre-determined routes. Depending on the group size and the vehicle, those options can run anywhere between $400 to $2200.
The company is one of several charter bus providers offering Dallas service including Texas Charter Bus Company, Premier Transportation, Imperial Charters and Dallas Royal Coach.
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Game Day Guide: Stars vs Golden Knights | Dallas Stars
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The Vegas Golden Knights are probably the Stars’ most intense rival right now.
Dallas lost in six games to Vegas in the 2023 Western Conference Final, and the Golden Knights went on to win the Stanley Cup. Last season, Dallas drew Vegas in the First Round and rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Golden Knights in seven games. So, as the lads in Victory Green prepare for two games against Vegas sandwiched around one game at St. Louis over the next five days, it’s easy to think about the history of these two teams.
“They’re a really good rival, a really good team,” said Stars head coach Pete DeBoer, who used to coach the Golden Knights, along with assistant coaches Steve Spott and Misha Donskov. “There’s not a lot of separation between the two teams over the years. They got us the first time around, we got them last year. It’s great hockey when we get together with them.”
Dallas is 4-2-2 in the past eight regular-season games against Vegas, including a 3-0-0 sweep in 2022-23 and an 0-1-2 run last season. There’s also a chance the two teams could collide in the playoffs once again. Vegas sits second in the West at 29-14-4 (.660). Dallas is 29-17-1 (.628). Dallas is second in the West in goal differential at plus-32. Vegas is third at plus-28. Vegas is fourth overall in scoring at 3.38. Dallas is fourth in goals against at 2.49.
It has all the makings of a great matchup.
“We know them really well,” said center Hintz. “They don’t give much.”
Hintz returned from an upper body injury last game and played 19 minutes in a 2-1 loss to Carolina. His return allows DeBoer to shuffle his lines and try some new combinations on Friday. The Stars also called up defenseman Lian Bichsel, one of the team’s largest players at 6-7, 231. Bichsel, 20, has played eight NHL games this season and has two goals and 26 hits. He has 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists) in 28 AHL games, and said he feels he is learning a lot in his rookie year.
“It’s a good feeling,” he said of being called up. “When I was going back, I knew what I needed to work on and I think I did a good job in the three or four weeks I was down there. I had a lot of ice time and a good role with the team and now I’m happy to be back.”
DeBoer said the organization has been impressed with Bichsel, who was taken 18th overall in 2022.
“When you look at his path, he had a great camp. We sent him down, he handled that the right way, and when we brought him back, I thought he played really well and showed he can play here. When he went back down, I think we all talked and said this guy is really close, and the next opportunity we get, we want to have him experiencing this to see how quickly he can develop and maybe help us sooner than later.”
The fact Bichsel is playing against Vegas is part of the challenges of becoming a full-time NHL player.
“You’re jumping into the deep end of the pool when you come in and play a game like this, but that’s the test,” DeBoer said. “Let’s be honest, come playoff time, those are the types of teams you’re going to be getting starting in Round One.”
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