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Texas de Brazil, the family-owned Brazilian steakhouse based in Dallas, announced that its July fundraising campaign successfully raised more than $35,000 to support the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces. The support will aid military members, veterans, and their families, the company’s announcement stated.
The nationwide campaign promoted across Texas de Brazil restaurants and various digital platforms, garnered over $15,000 in customer contributions. Additionally, the company made a generous corporate donation of $20,000.
The University of Texas at Dallas will partner with the National Cricket League USA to host the inaugural Sixty Strikes Tournament on Oct. 4-14.
The event will feature six teams representing top talent from around the world, including international players, coaches and mentors, a UTD press release stated. Team leaders already named include notable cricket players Mohammad Kaif, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Amir, Angelo Mathews, Jason Roy, Mohammad Nabi, Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Shahid Afridi and Kamran Akmal. Mentors will include Dilip Vengsarkar and Zaheer Abbas and Vivian Richards and Sanath Jayasuriya have been among the named coaches.
“Earlier this year, Texas hosted the first T20 Cricket World Cup in the United States, and our great state has welcomed the Major League Cricket and National Cricket League USA — both of which have a presence and teams in North Texas,” stated Gov. Greg Abbott, in the release. “As cricket expands its global fan base, Texas will hold front-row seats to its growth across the nation.”
The event will feature an abbreviated 60-ball format known for power hitting and high-scoring matches. The quick, action-packed games typically last around 90 minutes and allow players to be more aggressive while showcasing their skills, the press release stated.
Like baseball, cricket is a bat-and-ball sport in which two teams compete to score the most runs. A fly ball caught by a fielder results in an out, while a batted ball that escapes the field’s boundaries is worth either four or six runs, depending on if it has bounced before leaving. In cricket, however, balls are bowled instead of pitched, and two batters are on the field simultaneously.
UT Dallas has many international students and is home to Comets Cricket Club.
James B. Milliken, chancellor of The University of Texas System, welcomed the event.
“With cricket’s popularity around the world, I share Texans’ enthusiasm for its expanded exposure here,” he stated. “I may not understand all the rules yet, but I’m an enthusiastic student of the game. I applaud UT Dallas, North Texas and the state for its leadership in attracting another great venture.”
In anticipation of the upcoming event, UT Dallas is undergoing facility enhancement. That includes the university’s current cricket field, installing lighting and preparing the grounds for spectators. Seating for the event will include 2,040 bleacher seats and tented VIP areas. The event will be streamed for worldwide viewing.
“Many in our UT Dallas community play or follow the game, so bringing this innovative tournament to campus is a natural fit,” said UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson, the Eugene McDermott Distinguished University Chair of Leadership.
In addition to cricketing talent, the NCL USA plans to feature Bollywood and Hollywood entertainers throughout the tournament.
“By merging world-class cricket with premier entertainment, we will captivate a diverse audience and elevate the sport’s presence in North Texas,” stated Arun Agarwal, NCL USA chairman. “Sixty Strikes is set to be a game-changer.”
Learn more about the tournament at nclcricket.com.
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) expanded Aug. 3 in Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth area with the opening of Life Time Westlake. The opening extends Life Time’s athletic country club footprint to 33 locations across Texas, a press release stated.
The 112,000-square-foot, two-story Westlake club offers indoor and outdoor pools with an outdoor beach club and bistro, seven pickleball courts (three indoor and four outdoor) with viewing areas, Life Time’s Kids Academy for learning and playing, a LifeCafe fast casual restaurant, a full-service LifeSpa offering treatments for body, hair, nails, and skin, luxurious locker rooms with rejuvenation suites and more.
“We continue to see incredible demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro for our athletic country club experience and the offerings we provide for the entire family,” stated Parham Javaheri, Life Time executive vice president, president of club operations, and chief of property development.
The Westlake club is on Sam School Road.
Toyota Motor North America announced David Wilson, group vice president and president of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development), will retire on Dec. 16 after 35 years with the organization. General Manager Tyler Gibbs will succeed Wilson as president of TRD, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). Gibbs will assume duties as TRD in late December.