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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"I'm sorry that I haven't been a father, haven't been a dad or been a son" - Dennis Rodman on apologizing to his family after getting inducted to the Hall of Fame
Dennis Rodman's career came full circle when he was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. It was a moment of reflection for a man whose off-court chaos had long defined him as much as his rebounding titles. The five-time NBA champion and two-time Defensive Player of the Year walked into Springfield that night with his head high, his iconic look intact and his past trailing behind him like a shadow. Rodman's apology Rodman wasn't just there to bask in applause. He stood before legends and fans to acknowledge the reality that many of his greatest victories had come at the cost of personal wreckage. Advertisement And as his speech unfolded, it became clear that the applause meant little compared to the people sitting in the front row — his family. Not fans, not teammates. Just them. "I had my family right in front of me," Rodman said. "I was talking directly to them. I wasn't to anybody else but them. I said, 'I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I haven't been a father, haven't been a dad or been a son, sorry about that.'" That moment on stage wasn't polished or rehearsed. It was raw. Years of fame, rebellion and isolation had built a wall between Rodman and the people closest to him. As a player, he thrived on chaos, diving onto the floor for rebounds, coloring outside the lines of structure. But as a man, he often drifted — detached, unavailable and unreachable. Advertisement Rodman's estrangement from his family had deep roots. He grew up in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Texas, a neighborhood marked by poverty and crime. His father, Philander Rodman Jr., abandoned the family when Dennis was just a child. According to Rodman, his father had at least 29 children by 16 different women. That absence left a crater in his childhood, one that echoed in his adult life as he cycled through headlines, marriages and moments of mayhem. When he stood at that podium, what filled the silence between his words was the sound of a man breaking the chain that bound him to his father's legacy of absence. Related: "He's Mr. Discipline, Mr. Straight, Mr. Conservative" - Dennis Rodman admits Gregg Popovich was "the big problem" in San Antonio Taking responsibility Rodman had walked almost the same path as his father. He married multiple times, fathered several children and left behind a trail of broken homes. His highly publicized marriage to Carmen Electra in 1998 ended in just five months. Before that, he was married to Annie Bakes, with whom he had a daughter. Advertisement Later, he would have a son and daughter with Michelle Moyer, a relationship that ended in divorce after several years of turbulence. The pattern was familiar — connection followed by collapse, presence followed by absence, which was why he owned up to his actions in front of all of them. "A lot of guys cannot do that," Rodman said, reflecting on apologizing to his family on stage. "Really like that. I wasn't trying to do that to get people to like me, I'm always like that." The truth was, behind the piercings and the painted nails and the North Korea trips, Rodman carried a load that many never saw. He wasn't trying to be liked. He was trying to survive. Over a 14-season NBA career, Rodman led the league in rebounds per game for seven consecutive seasons — an unmatched feat. He never averaged more than 11 points per game in a season, yet found himself on five championship teams and made eight All-Defensive Teams. His effort was unrelenting, his motor unmatched. But while he chased every loose ball and put his body on the line in every arena, he couldn't seem to stay grounded at home. Advertisement His children often saw him from afar, as a figure in headlines, a caricature on TV. And while his antics generated buzz, the distance they created became a wound. In the years that followed his playing career, Rodman struggled publicly with alcohol addiction and legal issues related to child support. Rehabilitation stints came and went. Each time, he promised change. Each time, the weight of his past kept pulling him back. So when he stood under the lights of the Hall of Fame, he didn't need any career validation. He was owning up to what he missed. He was no longer the young man chasing rebounds and controversy. He was an aging father finally looking into the eyes of those he had left behind. Related: "One thing led to another" - BJ Armstrong reveals how the breakfast with Michael Jordan led to his return in 1995
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Oak Cliff elementary school holds vigil for 9-year-old killed while crossing street
The Brief A 9-year-old boy who was killed while crossing the street in front of an Oak Cliff elementary school has been identified. The Dallas Police Department has called the incident an accident, and the driver of the truck is not expected to face charges. The community held a vigil for the boy, showing support for his grieving family. OAK CLIFF, Texas - After three children and an adult were hit by a truck while crossing the street near an Oak Cliff elementary school, the child killed in the incident has been identified. Family, friends, classmates and school staff are grieving 9-year-old Jose Garcia after his tragic death Thursday afternoon. The Dallas Police Department is calling this crash an accident. It does not appear the driver of the truck will face charges, and police do not believe they were speeding when the crash occurred. It appears the four people hit were not using a crosswalk. All that being said, people are certainly grieving, because a 9-year-old boy lost his life. The Latest A crowd outside Botello Elementary in Oak Cliff gathered around a photo of Garcia and the child's grieving mother at a vigil on Friday. The 9-year-old boy was with his mother, twin sister and another child, crossing Marsalis Avenue in front of the school on Thursday afternoon, when they were struck by a truck. Jose Garcia died, and the others are recovering from injuries and emotional trauma. For families choosing to attend the vigil, it was time to reflect, and let the family of Jose Garcia know they have a community showing love and support. The backstory Dallas Fire said the child victims were a 9-year-old boy, later identified as Garcia, who left the scene in critical condition, along with a 9-year-old girl in serious but non-life-threatening condition and an 11-year-old girl in serious but non-life-threatening condition. The two surviving children and Garcia's mother were reported as being in stable condition Thursday night. One resident who lives nearby says the crossing point is often used by students, and believes a change is needed to prevent further incidents like this from happening again. What they're saying Cynthia Rocha, a Botelo Elementary parent, organized Friday's vigil with neighbors, students and teachers. "We cannot say that we understand what she's going through, you know, but we can definitely feel compassionate," said Rocha. "I just know he was happy," teacher Yuri Ellett said. "He was happy here at school with his friends." Ellett says Friday, the last day of school before summer break, should've felt exciting. Instead… "It felt cloudy and rainy, even though the sun was out." Some students are too young to comprehend the loss. Ellett says not much was said to students during the school day. "Just very, very vague detail," said Ellett. "The conversation as to what actually happened is a conversation that needs to be happening with parents." The Source Information in this article came from the Dallas Police Department, vigil attendees and previous FOX 4 reporting.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Retailers brace as hemp-derived THC products ban nears law in Texas
A sweeping ban on hemp-derived THC products is on the verge of becoming law in Texas, with Senate Bill 3 now awaiting only the governor's signature after clearing both legislative chambers. The bill, which has sparked heated debate, would outlaw the sale, possession, and manufacture of any consumable product containing THC — the psychoactive compound found in cannabis — even in trace amounts. Retailers warn of business losses CBS News Texas Retailers across the state, including Oak Cliff Cultivators in Dallas, are bracing for the fallout. Just about everything you see inside this Oak Cliff hemp store, outside of the clothing, would be illegal to sell if the statewide ban goes into effect. Eddie Velez, owner of Oak Cliff Cultivators, expressed frustration over the legislation. "It's a tough pill to swallow," Velez said. "We've been in the industry trying to do everything right. We followed the rules. We maintained our permits, and yet we are having the rug pulled out from under our feet." Critics say loophole fueled growth The bill, which passed the House in a 95-44 vote, would effectively dismantle a multibillion-dollar industry that has flourished since hemp was legalized in Texas in 2019. That law allowed for the sale of hemp products with low levels of delta-9 THC, but did not regulate other intoxicating cannabinoids like delta-8, which critics say created a loophole Lawmakers cite youth access concerns Supporters of SB 3 argue that the hemp industry has failed to adequately regulate THC content and prevent access by minors. "Let's be clear, no social good comes from the legalization of intoxicants," said Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, who authored the amendment that restored the bill to a full ban. "We are not banning hemp — we are banning high. If it gets you high, it is not legal anymore." The legislation includes exceptions for the state's low-THC medical cannabis program, but would impose criminal penalties of up to a year in jail for possession and up to 10 years for manufacturing or selling banned products Hemp retailers warn of closures Retailers like Velez, who supported age restrictions and bans on synthetic cannabinoids, say the total prohibition goes too far. "We were willing to work with lawmakers on reasonable regulations," he said. "But this is a death sentence for our business." The bill's passage marks a dramatic reversal for Texas, which only six years ago legalized hemp to support agriculture. Now, with thousands of businesses and tens of thousands of jobs on the line, the industry faces an uncertain future.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
Dallas police respond to accident near elementary school
Dallas police are investigating an accident that occurred outside Felix G. Botello Elementary School in Oak Cliff. The incident was reported just after 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Marsalis Avenue. Authorities are currently on the scene. Marsalis Avenue near the school has been closed. This is a developing story. CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
One dead, two injured in two-vehicle Dallas crash, police say
A two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon in the Oak Cliff area left one person dead and two others hospitalized, according to the Dallas Police Department. CBS News Texas The crash occurred shortly after 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of West Kiest Boulevard and Cripple Creek Drive. First responders quickly extricated the individuals who were trapped in the vehicles. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another was transported to a hospital in critical condition, while a third person sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police said. CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
