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DFW news for Saturday, July 25: Arlington police investigating after man found shot in truck; Arrest made in shooting outside Pleasant Grove home that left woman dead; and North Texas realtor charged in 14-year-old Arlington murder challenges DNA evidence; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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Arlington police are investigating a deadly Friday night shooting that left one man dead.Officers responded to the intersection of Highlander Boulevard and MLK Drive around 8:40 p.m. Friday for a shots-fired call.Arriving officers found a truck that had gone off the roadway. The driver of the truck had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.The identity of the driver has not been released.Authorities said no arrests have been made.

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Fort Worth police have released body camera video after an officer fired a shot at a woman last week. No one was injured in the July 15 incident near Everman Parkway and Oak Grove Road.Fort Worth police were responding to calls about a woman firing a gun but did not find a gun on the woman they shot at. Body camera footage also captures one officer asking another, "Why'd you shoot?"The woman was not injured but has been charged with multiple alleged crimes.Officer fires at woman during foot chaseBody camera footage shows a Fort Worth police officer shooting at, and arresting, 34-year-old Leandra Johnson after she appears to run away from officers investigating reports that she had fired a gun in her neighborhood on July 15.Before officers arrived at Belshire Court, 911 dispatch heard at least one gunshot.Multiple callers reported a woman shooting into trees and provided a description of the suspect."We're in a residential lot, and she just shot at our front tree, and now she's walking

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Fort Worth police have released body camera video after an officer fired a shot at a woman last week. No one was injured in the July 15 incident near Everman Parkway and Oak Grove Road.Fort Worth police were responding to calls about a woman firing a gun but did not find a gun on the woman they shot at. Body camera footage also captures one officer asking another, "Why'd you shoot?"The woman was not injured but has been charged with multiple alleged crimes.Officer fires at woman during foot chaseBody camera footage shows a Fort Worth police officer shooting at, and arresting, 34-year-old Leandra Johnson after she appears to run away from officers investigating reports that she had fired a gun in her neighborhood on July 15.Before officers arrived at Belshire Court, 911 dispatch heard at least one gunshot.Multiple callers reported a woman shooting into trees and provided a description of the suspect."We're in a residential lot, and she just shot at our front tree, and now she's walking

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A woman was shot and killed in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas.Dallas police responded to the shooting call around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday at a home near Lake June and North Prairie Creek roads.When officers arrived, they found one woman in front of the house with a gunshot wound.She was taken to the hospital where she later died.There’s no word yet on a suspect or a motive for the shooting.Police said they are still investigating what happened.Officers will be in the area looking for possible security video.

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A judge ruled Friday that alleged hitman Kewon Dontrell White will stand trial before rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway.Yella Beezy Murder TrialThe judge also asked attorneys to make sure all three defendants in the alleged murder-for-hire plot are ready to stand trial on Aug. 24 in case a plea deal changes the schedule.The judge said she will decide at a later date whether rap lyrics can be used as evidence in the case.Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, is accused of hiring someone to kill rival rapper MO3, whose real name is Melvin Noble.Conway's attorneys and prosecutors also argued over which defendant should be tried first. White's attorneys argued Conway's trial could reveal evidence, including financial records, that could benefit White's defense. Prosecutors argued White's attorneys have had years to obtain those records on their own.Prosecutors also claim Conway's lyrics reveal a bounty was placed on Noble, and that he later celebrated his deat

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Fort Worth police have released body camera video after an officer fired a shot at a woman last week. No one was injured in the July 15 incident near Everman Parkway and Oak Grove Road.Fort Worth police were responding to calls about a woman firing a gun but did not find a gun on the woman they shot at. Body camera footage also captures one officer asking another, "Why'd you shoot?"The woman was not injured but has been charged with multiple alleged crimes.Officer fires at woman during foot chaseBody camera footage shows a Fort Worth police officer shooting at, and arresting, 34-year-old Leandra Johnson after she appears to run away from officers investigating reports that she had fired a gun in her neighborhood on July 15.Before officers arrived at Belshire Court, 911 dispatch heard at least one gunshot.Multiple callers reported a woman shooting into trees and provided a description of the suspect."We're in a residential lot, and she just shot at our front tree, and now she's walking

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With rising food costs, you might as well skip the greasy drive-thru and opt for something better and local. While this is true of most types of cuisine, you might still find fine dining a bit out of reach in this economy. Why not help yourself and support a local nonprofit at the same time? […] The post DFW Restaurant Week: Ate Days of Discount Fine Dining appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Following a month of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, North Texas leaders are celebrating the region's execution of the event and looking toward securing future major international bids.World Cup in DallasNorth Texas served as a key location for the tournament, hosting nine matches over 31 days.FIFA announced this week that more than 630,000 fans attended the region's nine matches, while millions more visited the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex during the tournament. Ahead of the tournament, transportation and public safety were top concerns for organizers. Despite those initial concerns, transit operations ran smoothly, and local police departments in Arlington and Dallas reported only a handful of arrests with no major crime incidents.Initial projections estimated a $2 billion economic impact for the local region. While final cost-benefit analyses are still being calculated, leaders say early indicators show the tournament was a massive success.Monica Paul, leader of the Dallas Sports Co

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With rising food costs, you might as well skip the greasy drive-thru and opt for something better and local. While this is true of most types of cuisine, you might still find fine dining a bit out of reach in this economy. Why not help yourself and support a local nonprofit at the same time? […] The post DFW Restaurant Week: Ate Days of Discount Fine Dining appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Shortly after the dinner hour Tuesday, a text message popped up on my phone. It was “James with Zylun Insights” asking me to take a survey “on issues important to residents of Dallas County.” Now, usually I ignore these things. I have a limited list of things I use my phone for, and that’s not … Continued The post Who’s Behind This New Dallas Political Poll? It’s Testing Mayoral Candidates and Bond Measures appeared first on D Magazine.

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A plane full of pet supply donations will arrive in the Texas Hill Country soon to help those affected by the deadly flooding last week.Wings of Rescue Humanitarian FlightOn Thursday, Wings of Rescue volunteers spent the morning loading 18,000 pounds of donations onto a plane on a private airstrip in Addison.The plane will deliver pet food, veterinary supplies, pet crates, and other essentials for pets to the areas impacted by the floods.Wings of Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to flights that help at-risk pets, said many shelters in the Texas Hill Country are far beyond capacity as families deal with the loss of their homes. The organization coordinated with the Humane Society of North Texas, Operation Kindness, the SPCA of Texas, and other supporters to collect donations."Best Friends Animal Society, along with Austin Pets Alive are going to be unloading, and from there, they will distribute directly to the families who are in need. I mean, it's just so well orchestrated.

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The former top deputy at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office is seeking to remove the county sheriff through a petition after already taking him to court this year.James Saulter, the former Chief Deputy with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, has filed a petition to remove Johnson County Sheriff Adam King from his position.Saulter's petition says Texas local government code allows for an elected official to be removed from office for incompetency and misconduct.Johnson County Sheriff mistrialSaulter took King to court earlier this year, with the legal proceedings ending in a mistrial.The case stemmed from testimony by Saulter, who told jurors he was placed on administrative leave and ultimately terminated after taking a female employee’s complaints to the Texas Rangers. According to Saulter, the employee alleged that King routinely sexually harassed her.Prosecutors called more than 20 witnesses to testify against King.The defense rested its case without calling any witnesses. Instead

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Next to the team’s disappointing first-round playoff loss to Minnesota, no story has dominated Stars’ fans attention more in 2026 than the Jason Robertson saga. Will he sign, and if so, for how much? Or will he not sign? Does he get traded? A lot of names and a lot of teams got connected to … Continued The post Jason Robertson Remains a Dallas Star For Now. Will He Stick Around For Good? appeared first on D Magazine.

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OPENING Bad Counselors (PG-13) This comedy stars Matt Cornett and Nathan Gamble as juvenile delinquents who are ordered to perform community service by working at a Christian summer camp. Also with Missi Pyle, Brec Bassinger, Pierson Fode, McKaley Miller, Richard T. Jones, Kevin Lawson, and Chris Klein. (Opens Wednesday) Chennai Love Story (NR) […] The post Film Shorts // July 22-28, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Dallas Fire-Rescue has given the all clear after responding to a gas leak at an Uptown apartment complex.Uptown gas leakOn July 22, around 1:20 p.m., Dallas Fire-Rescue units were dispatched to a gas leak call near the MAA Meridian Apartments in Uptown in the 2400 block of Allen Street.Officials say a construction company working near the location struck a 6-inch commercial gas line.DFR dispatched multiple units, including the HazMat team, to address the situation. Atmos Energy technicians are on location addressing the leak.Though no gas readings were found inside MAA Meridian Apartments, the building was evacuated out of an abundance of caution.The leak was reported as fixed between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and residents were allowed back into their apartments. DFR left the scene around 5:45.Atmos Energy released the following statement to FOX 4 on the gas leak:"Earlier today, a construction crew damaged a 1-1/4" natural gas pipeline near 2427 Allen Street in Dallas. As a precaution, se

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An Arlington homicide detective became emotional when sharing new details about what led to the arrest of a North Texas real estate agent for a 2012 cold case murder.Arlington Cold Case MurderMayra Valasquez was arrested on July 16 and charged with capital murder for the death of 32-year-old Irasema Chavez in January 2012.Chavez was found dead in her apartment near South Collins Street and East Timber View Lane. She had been stabbed more than 100 times.In 2012, Arlington police shared photos from a security camera that showed someone in baggy clothing entering Chavez’s apartment on the night before the murder, but they were never able to identify a suspect.During a news conference on Wednesday, Arlington police revealed that Valasquez was linked to the crime through genealogy technology.They said Chavez’s TV had been stolen from her apartment and there was a droplet of blood found on the TV stand. That droplet contained the DNA of a Hispanic female who was not the victim.In 2024, Arlin

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A North Texas real estate agent accused in a 14-year-old Arlington murder case is now fighting to get out of jail.Police say a DNA breakthrough finally led them to Mayra Velasquez, who has been charged with capital murder. Her attorney says investigators have drawn the wrong conclusion from the evidence.Attorney challenges DNA evidenceFourteen years after Irasema Chavez was found stabbed to death more than 100 times inside her Arlington apartment, North Texas real estate agent Mayra Velasquez was arrested for the crime.Now, the case has shifted from an unsolved mystery to a battle over DNA evidence."I think that the conclusion is flawed. I don't know necessarily that the investigation is flawed," said Frank Sellers, Velasquez's attorney.At a press conference this week, Arlington police and the FBI said genetic genealogy identified Velasquez as a possible suspect.Detectives then followed her to a restaurant, where they recovered a plastic fork she used.Police say the DNA on that fork ma

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Three people have now died in the 2026 Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday. The latest victim was swept away Monday while attempting to drive through floodwaters.Abbott spoke in Cotulla after surveying flood damage from the air in the area southwest of San Antonio.Flood damage still being assessed in South TexasNo lives were lost in La Salle, Dimmit and McMullen counties, despite widespread flooding across the region.Abbott said the full extent of the damage is still unknown because floodwaters have yet to recede in some areas. In others, washed-out roads have prevented crews from reaching damaged communities."I had the opportunity to fly over this region and see the devastation that has taken place because of the rushing waters that continue to rip through communities," Abbott said.Flooding that began July 12 in Hill Country counties, including Kerr and Uvalde, continues to move downstream as rivers flow south."The area that had the most water that I saw was right here in the g

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The body of a U.S. soldier from Carrollton was returned to the United States on Wednesday after her death in the Middle East.President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in action last week in the Middle East.Among those killed was 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, a native of Carrollton.On July 17, Gonzales was supporting a U.S. mission against the Islamic State group when she was killed defending against the incoming Iranian strikes.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine were also in attendance at the dignified transfer.Speaking to reporters on his way to Dover, Trump called it "one of the hardest things to do as a president." His message to grieving families, he said, will be "we love you, we love your child.""There’s no games, there’s no nothing — that’s their child," Trump said. "And all you can do is throw out your heart."Gonzales attended

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The fight to save Dallas City Hall may have a twist. The city of Dallas has admitted neglect of its iconic building and that may put it in legal hot water.The city of Dallas prohibits property owners of landmark buildings from allowing the property to fall into disrepair to justify its demolition.But a group of attorneys claims that’s exactly what the city itself appears to be doing with its building.The distinctive inverted pyramid structure was designed by world renowned architect I.M. Pei. The Landmark Commission voted unanimously in March of last year to initiate the historic designation procedure for city hall. That means the 48-year-old building is protected.Scott Griggs, a former city council member and attorney with Save Dallas City Hall, said the city’s own argument for abandoning city hall is because it is in a state of disrepair. But that violates the city’s own demolition by neglect ordinance."What this letter is going to try to do is tell the city of Dallas it’s time to ge

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Across the region, and especially in places like Celina, the numbers are hard to ignore. Population is surging, rooftops are rising, and infrastructure is racing to keep up. By nearly every measure, this is a success story. But it also raises a more important question for the next phase of growth. What does it feel like … Continued The post North Texas Does Not Have a Growth Problem. It Has a Pace Problem. appeared first on D Magazine.

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Following a month of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, North Texas leaders are celebrating the region's execution of the event and looking toward securing future major international bids.World Cup in DallasNorth Texas served as a key location for the tournament, hosting nine matches over 31 days.FIFA announced this week that more than 630,000 fans attended the region's nine matches, while millions more visited the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex during the tournament. Ahead of the tournament, transportation and public safety were top concerns for organizers. Despite those initial concerns, transit operations ran smoothly, and local police departments in Arlington and Dallas reported only a handful of arrests with no major crime incidents.Initial projections estimated a $2 billion economic impact for the local region. While final cost-benefit analyses are still being calculated, leaders say early indicators show the tournament was a massive success.Monica Paul, leader of the Dallas Sports Co

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The $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers has officially closed. Together, the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership, MGX, and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners have completed the full equity acquisition. The investment is one of the largest private commitments to digital infrastructure to date. Aligned Data Centers is a leader in the development and operation of … Continued The post AIP, MGX and BlackRock’s GIP Close $40 Billion Acquisition of Aligned Data Centers appeared first on D Magazine.

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