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Texas Monthly’s Founding Editor, William Broyles Jr., Returns as New Editor at Large
The magazine’s first editor and Oscar-nominated screenwriter will be writing more regularly for us.
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DFW Local News — Today's Top Stories from Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW news for Monday, October 12: Texas Monthly’s Founding Editor, William Broyles Jr., Returns as New Editor at Large; Are online restaurant reviews broken? Why Dallas diners can’t trust star ratings; and Dallas Stars, homelessness and crime labs are on the local ballot in November; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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North Texas disaster relief organizations prepare for Hurricane Isaias
Nonprofit organizations in North Texas are already preparing to lend a hand to those impacted by Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Friday night.World Vision is a global h
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The biggest and best concerts coming to Dallas in 2027
Calling all cuties: Your death cab will be here in March. Fort Worthians: Start planning for a homecoming.
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J Killen / David Rosales / Dev Wulf / River Jude
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EPIK HIGH 3.0 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Superhero Underwear 9 PM
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Captain & Camille 8 PM
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Captain & Camille Perform
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'Samuel did not deserve this': 16-year-old found shot to death at Fort Worth apartments
Outside of the Stallion Pointe Apartments near Everman in Fort Worth, there’s a growing memorial for a boy who never had a chance to grow up. Samuel Navarrete, 16, was shot and killed at the apartment complex Wednesday e
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Texas man who made online threats toward ICE, President Trump gets over 2 years in prison
A North Texas man who authorities said repeatedly made violent threats toward ICE agents and President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison. Francisco Jesus Mena, 37, of Springtown, was sentence
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Lewisville ISD teacher faces additional child sex crime charges
The Lewisville Independent School District teacher arrested earlier this week for child sex crimes is facing additional charges.Hebron H.S. teacher arrestedGloria Reséndiz, who teaches at Hebron High School in Carrollton
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Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in Forney neighborhood
A child was hospitalized Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Forney, authorities said.
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Dallas police officer on leave after felony prostitution solicitation charge
A veteran Dallas Police Department officer was arrested and placed on leave after a solicitation of prostitution charge.
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Richland High School junior killed in weekend car crash, district says
A 17-year-old Richland High School student died in a weekend car crash.
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DFW International ranked as the most stressful airport in the country
A recent study ranks Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as the most stressful airport in the United States.
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'Samuel did not deserve this': 16-year-old found shot to death at Fort Worth apartments
Outside of the Stallion Pointe Apartments near Everman in Fort Worth, there’s a growing memorial for a boy who never had a chance to grow up. Samuel Navarrete, 16, was shot and killed at the apartment complex Wednesday e
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North Texas contractor sentenced to 30 years for stealing from clients
A former contractor was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to theft of property in Tarrant County, totaling more than $300,000.Police said Jeremy Jerod Zeno used excuses, different aliases, and ghostin
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North Texas disaster relief organizations prepare for Hurricane Isaias
Nonprofit organizations in North Texas are already preparing to lend a hand to those impacted by Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Friday night.World Vision is a global h
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One brunch, one event: Your weekend culinary guide to Dallas
A cheffed-up brunch classic, some sweet frozies and vintage finds await you this weekend.
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Richardson bar patrons reunite with bartender after stopping stabbing suspect
Nearly six months after a violent attack at a Richardson bar left four people injured, the regular patrons who stepped in to save a beloved bartender are opening up about their recovery and bond.Richardson Bar StabbingOn
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Kaufman police investigating after 74-year-old man found dead on back porch of home
Kaufman police are working to determine what happened after a 74-year-old man was found dead on the back porch of a home.Police responded to a home on Elizabeth Street on Sept. 30 for a report of a deceased person.Office
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Dallas Stars, homelessness and crime labs are on the local ballot in November
There is plenty of intrigue beyond the races for Senate and the governor's office.
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'Samuel did not deserve this': 16-year-old found shot to death at Fort Worth apartments
Outside of the Stallion Pointe Apartments near Everman in Fort Worth, there’s a growing memorial for a boy who never had a chance to grow up. Samuel Navarrete, 16, was shot and killed at the apartment complex Wednesday e
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Accounting & CPA Industry Leaders: Patten & Company
Patten & Company, LLC has proudly served the Dallas community since 1969,providing tax, accounting, and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and clients in the oil, gas, and re
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Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of 3-year-old in South Oak Cliff
An Oak Cliff community is mourning after a 3-year-old was shot and killed. One neighbor called it senseless and demanded change in the area.Oak Cliff shooting at complexAt around 1am on Sunday morning, Dallas police resp
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Abbott calls for elimination of screen time in Texas classrooms
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Abbott’s Democratic opponent, said the governor is the one who has let technology take root in Texas schools to begin with.
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Inside Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton’s Campaign to Manufacture a Fraud Case Against a Mosque
Bureaucrats found legal holes in the governor and attorney general’s crusade against a North Texas mosque. The state proceeded anyway.
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Texas man who made online threats toward ICE, President Trump gets over 2 years in prison
A North Texas man who authorities said repeatedly made violent threats toward ICE agents and President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison. Francisco Jesus Mena, 37, of Springtown, was sentence
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Accounting & CPA Industry Leaders: Hensley CPA Firm
Thirty years ago, Karey Rebello set out to build a different kind of CPA firm, one focused less on looking backward and more on helping business owners look toward the future. As founder and CEO of Hensley CPA Firm PA, R
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Alex Davis’ VC Firm Disruptive Targets $10 Billion for New Megafund
Dallas-based venture capital firm Disruptive is raising up to $10 billion for a new fund, according to the Wall Street Journal. Should the firm, led by Alex Davis, pull it off it would enter an elite class of investors m
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Accounting & CPA Industry Leaders: EisnerAmper
The EisnerAmper Dallas office combines the resources and depth of a large financial firm, having offices throughout the U.S. and eight international offices, with local expertise to serve local clients with a personalize
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