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DFW Local News — Today's Top Stories from Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW news for Saturday, July 11: Word Wrangler: July 11, 2026; France's World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium falls on Bastille Day; and Arrest made in connection to teen's drowning at Lake Ray Hubbard; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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The Ultimate Dive
In soccer, the upper 90 is said to be the best place to take shots. For Fort Worth soccer fans, the Upper 90 may be the best place to take shots. Named after the top 90-degree angles in a goalpost, this casual hole-in-the-wall on Magnolia has catered to Texas soccer enthusiasts for the last decade. […] The post The Ultimate Dive appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Residents lament Dallas public library closures on citywide furlough day
Dallas enacted the first of three mandatory furlough days on Friday, and residents hoping to spend summer hours at public libraries were disappointed to find them closed.July 10 Dallas furlough daySeveral Dallas buildings, services and utilities were closed July 10, the first of three scheduled unpaid furlough days the city has scheduled. Offices and facilities that were closed included Dallas City Hall, public libraries, and cultural centers."I was bummed"Several Dallas residents who regularly use public libraries for various reasons were disappointed to find them closed due to the furlough day."It's somewhere convenient where you can do your homework, or do a class online, or get documents and stuff done," Sylvester Harris, who uses the library to complete online courses, tells FOX 4's Lori Brown."I'm really in a crunch today."Jacqueline Chacon regularly comes with her two children to the library."I was bummed. So my son, David actually, he has autism. So the library has a lot of thi
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Victim has throat slashed by unknown suspect in East Dallas
Police are looking for an unknown suspect who slashed the throat of a man in East Dallas early Wednesday morning.At 1:21 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, Dallas Police responded to a stabbing call in the 2900 block of Peavey Road in East Dallas.Investigators found a man whose throat had been slashed by an unknown suspect.Dallas Fire-Rescue transported the man to a hospital in stable condition.Police do not have a suspect identified in their investigation into the stabbing.No arrests have been made.Dallas Police says its investigation remains ongoing.
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Man dies in Frisco Lakes community pool
A man was found dead on Friday morning in a pool in the Frisco Lakes retirement community.Frisco police said they got a call on Friday morning about an unresponsive person in one of the pools operated by Frisco Lakes.By the time first responders arrived, he was already deceased, police said.Frisco Lakes is a retirement community of about 3,000 homes near Main Street and Stonebrook Parkway in Frisco. It has three outdoor pool areas, according to the community association’s website.Images from SKY 4 showed investigators and crime scene tape at the pool on Anthem Drive.Police have not yet said how the man died or whether they suspect foul play.No details about his identity were released.
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Trackdown: 3 masked men murder innocent bystander in Pleasant Grove after targeting someone else
Dallas Police are searching for three suspects from a June 9 shooting in Pleasant Grove who killed an innocent man while initially targeting someone else.Pleasant Grove innocent bystander murderOn June 9, Myron Henry was shot by a masked man at 2015 North Masters Road and Bruton Road in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of East Dallas.Around 6:30 p.m., Henry had been sitting next to Bruton Road Food, Beer & Wine mart when a man in a white shirt and dark shorts walked by him, as caught by the store's security camera.Approximately 20 minutes later, a Jeep Grand Cherokee drives down an alley near the mart, upon which two masked figures exit the vehicle with semi-automatic rifles.A third masked individual then gets out of the car. This individual appears to be the same man who walked by Henry minutes earlier.The first two suspects passed by Henry and began firing towards another group of people. Police said they struck one of the individuals, but they survived.Upon hearing the gunfire, Henry
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Residents lament Dallas public library closures on citywide furlough day
Dallas enacted the first of three mandatory furlough days on Friday, and residents hoping to spend summer hours at public libraries were disappointed to find them closed.July 10 Dallas furlough daySeveral Dallas buildings, services and utilities were closed July 10, the first of three scheduled unpaid furlough days the city has scheduled. Offices and facilities that were closed included Dallas City Hall, public libraries, and cultural centers."I was bummed"Several Dallas residents who regularly use public libraries for various reasons were disappointed to find them closed due to the furlough day."It's somewhere convenient where you can do your homework, or do a class online, or get documents and stuff done," Sylvester Harris, who uses the library to complete online courses, tells FOX 4's Lori Brown."I'm really in a crunch today."Jacqueline Chacon regularly comes with her two children to the library."I was bummed. So my son, David actually, he has autism. So the library has a lot of thi
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GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas
David Crow, the man behind EDM project GHENGAR, wants Dallas to let all its dance demons out at SILO.
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We're looking for a news reporter to help us tell important, timely and engaging stories about North Texas.
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The Ultimate Dive
In soccer, the upper 90 is said to be the best place to take shots. For Fort Worth soccer fans, the Upper 90 may be the best place to take shots. Named after the top 90-degree angles in a goalpost, this casual hole-in-the-wall on Magnolia has catered to Texas soccer enthusiasts for the last decade. […] The post The Ultimate Dive appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Film Shorts
Movie theaters are still a thing, and they have ice-cold AC, icy drinks, and plenty of snack options. Then again, so does your place. Whether it’s hitting the mall to catch something on the big screen or sticking with #NetflixAndChill on your own comfy couch, our ongoing film coverage can help you decide what to see […] The post Film Shorts appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Nobody Rings a Bell at the Bottom of a Market
Commercial real estate still feels uncomfortable, even in Dallas-Fort Worth. Capital remains cautious. Transactions are slower than normal. Many investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for more certainty before putting money back to work. That’s usually when opportunities start to emerge. We’re now entering year five of this downturn cycle. That is a long … Continued The post Nobody Rings a Bell at the Bottom of a Market appeared first on D Magazine.
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Downtown homeless volunteers say they are ‘not going to be bullied’ amid crackdown
Handing out food in downtown has become controversial as the city advances its own plans for fighting homelessness.
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Ten teams that competed in the 2026 Texas High School BBQ Competition.
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This Is What You Get When You Cross a Quesadilla and a Sandwich
Empalme, the Mexican snack from Monterrey, is searing-hot and making its way into Texas restaurants.
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Mark Cuban considers lawsuit against new Mavericks owner amid public power struggle
Amid a very public power dispute, Mark Cuban could be considering legal action against the Dallas Mavericks' owner over his role with the team.Mark Cuban files petitionCompanies belonging to Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban have filed a Rule 202 petition, according to Dallas court documents.The petition, first reported by Mike Fisher of mavsroundtable.com, asks for information regarding "the financing of a new Dallas Mavericks arena at Valley View and the exploration and identification of locations for the new arena, among other things."No lawsuit has officially been filed, but Rule 202 petitions are often precursors to official legal action.Mavs power struggleThe petition comes as Cuban is engaged in a public power struggle with the Mavs' current majority owner, Patrick Dumont.Cuban's petition claims he was left out of negotiations involving the Mavericks' planned move to a new arena in Far North Dallas at the former Valley View Mall site, despite having a 27% stake in the t
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FC Dallas' Petar Musa named to 2026 MLS All-Star team
After a blistering first half of the season, Petar Musa will once again represent FC Dallas in this year's Major League Soccer All-Star Game.Petar Musa named to MLS All-Star rosterMusa was named to this year's MLS All-Star team on Wednesday morning by All-Star coach Dean Smith.It is Musa's second All-Star appearance with FC Dallas; he was previously named to the 2024 roster.Musa has scored 12 goals in 13 matches for FC Dallas thus far in the 2026 season. Those 12 goals have him tied for second in the MLS Golden Boot race, alongside Inter Miami's Lionel Messi.He scored his second career hat trick in March against San Diego FC, the 12th hat trick in FC Dallas' history. He has three multi-goal matches in 2026 and six in his FC Dallas career.Musa ranks third all-time for FC Dallas with 46 goals. The Croatian national played with S.L. Benfica and Boavista FC before his transfer to FC Dallas in 2024.Petar Musa stars locally for FC Dallas, and he got a chance to show the world his skills in N
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Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry this weekend with 3-game series
The Rangers will have home field advantage against the Astros during the match-ups, with the first game happening Friday night in Arlington.
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Nobody Rings a Bell at the Bottom of a Market
Commercial real estate still feels uncomfortable, even in Dallas-Fort Worth. Capital remains cautious. Transactions are slower than normal. Many investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for more certainty before putting money back to work. That’s usually when opportunities start to emerge. We’re now entering year five of this downturn cycle. That is a long … Continued The post Nobody Rings a Bell at the Bottom of a Market appeared first on D Magazine.
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3-alarm Dallas condo fire displaces 45 residents
Dozens of people were displaced after an overnight fire tore through their condo complex in Far Northeast Dallas.The fire started around 10 p.m. at the Cambridge Park Condominiums near Audelia Road and Skillman Street, just off Interstate 635.As many as 70 firefighters were called to help battle the three-alarm blaze.The building now has serious damage. The roof has partially collapsed.Officials confirmed at least 24 units were damaged, and 45 people were displaced.Thankfully, everyone made it out safely. No injuries were reported.Residents who live in the complex said they woke up in a panic. Their stories are heartbreaking."I just got up to check what was going on and as soon as I came out I saw the smoke coming out of the vents. I just ran inside, got my kids and my husband out," Melissa Davidson said. "I just lost everything."The cause of the fire is still unknown.
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$1,500 a month to spend on rent? Here’s where Dallas apartments stack up
Everything may be bigger in Texas, but with that budget, your apartment sure won’t be.
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DART names finalists for vacant CEO position
Three finalists have been announced for DART's open President & CEO position.DART CEO finalists namedDART announced the three finalists on Friday. They are:Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation AuthorityDee Leggett, AICP, Director of Business Operations for Herzot Transit Services, Inc.Monica Tellez-Fowler, President/CEO of the Central Ohio Transit AuthorityLeggett previously served as DART's EVP & Chief Development Officer."We are confident these three candidates represent the best public transportation leaders from across the country," said DART Board Chair Randall Bryant. "The Board has a monumental task ahead of us to select our next President & CEO from this finalist panel. As part of our commitment to transparency and community engagement, we’re asking the public for feedback from our meet & greet on Saturday to inform the final decision."DART will hold a public meet and greet on Saturday, July 11, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at DART headquarters for the public
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Fort Worth officials vote against data center zoning rules after residents voice concerns
Fort Worth zoning officials rejected proposed recommendations for data centers built in the city on Wednesday. Leaders spent much of the day addressing concerns over data centers in nearby neighborhoods and how it affects their quality of life.Fort Worth Data CentersFort Worth's zoning commission voted 7-4 against new restrictions on data centers in the city.Some members said they need more information before imposing regulations on a constantly changing industry.Currently, Fort Worth does not have any specific regulations when it comes to the construction of data centers within city limits. They follow industrial development standards.Fort Worth already has four operational data centers. There are another five that are planned or already under construction.According to the city, the data centers have generated more than $83 million in property taxes for Fort Worth over the past five years.Complaint data compiled over those five years has been minimal.Still, many residents are worried
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Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm ‘Trumpapalooza’ in Dallas
Sources within the Republican Party told FOX 4 that the American Airlines Center is a top choice.
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Bon Voyage, Baller
We may be a little late, but we’d like to wish a happy retirement to a North Texas barbershop legend. In April, 84-year-old Travis Dehorney retired after multiple decades in business as owner and operator of Dehorney’s Barber & Beauty. He has created a legacy of not only great, smooth cuts but of inspiring the […] The post Bon Voyage, Baller appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Helping Independent Practices Thrive
Kelly Payette is the owner/CEO of Complete Operation Management Solutions (COMS), a healthcare consulting and operations fi rm dedicated to helping independent physicians thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. With a strong background in healthcare operations, business development, accounting, and leadership, she supports medical practices through strategic growth, operational efficiency, and financial performance. Under … Continued The post Helping Independent Practices Thrive appeared first on D Magazine.
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DART names finalists for vacant CEO position
Three finalists have been announced for DART's open President & CEO position.DART CEO finalists namedDART announced the three finalists on Friday. They are:Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation AuthorityDee Leggett, AICP, Director of Business Operations for Herzot Transit Services, Inc.Monica Tellez-Fowler, President/CEO of the Central Ohio Transit AuthorityLeggett previously served as DART's EVP & Chief Development Officer."We are confident these three candidates represent the best public transportation leaders from across the country," said DART Board Chair Randall Bryant. "The Board has a monumental task ahead of us to select our next President & CEO from this finalist panel. As part of our commitment to transparency and community engagement, we’re asking the public for feedback from our meet & greet on Saturday to inform the final decision."DART will hold a public meet and greet on Saturday, July 11, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at DART headquarters for the public
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