DFW news for Sunday, July 12: Man who allegedly shouted 'I'm a killer' during Dallas assault now faces murder charge; Passenger in critical condition after being ejected during crash in Pleasant Grove area; and Dallas police investigate fatal crash that shut down Central Expressway lanes Sunday morning; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
A wave of scattered thunderstorms is expected to bring heavy rain, localized flooding risks, and brief relief from the July heat to North Texas and the Texoma region starting Sunday afternoon.
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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SubscribeMore details have been released in the case of a Plano Independent School District teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a second grader at Brinker Elementary School.Plano ISD teacher arrestedPolice arrested 64-year-old Paul Campbell on Wednesday and charged him with the continuous sexual abuse of a child.Campbell was a second-grade teacher at Brinker Elementary School in Plano ISD, and police said the alleged abuse happened at the school.The victim, an 8-year-old girl, reportedly told her parents about inappropriate physical contact that happened multiple times over the past school year. The investigation began once the student's parents contacted the police over the July 4 holiday weekend.According to an arrest warrant affidavit, there were at least two victims who said Campbell touched them between their legs when they visited his desk to ask a question.The first said it happened throughout the year. Campbell would rub her through her clothing while answering her question.She t
A North Texas man will serve over a decade in prison for injuring three people in a hate-crime shooting in 2022.On June 30, 41-year-old Jeremy Theron Smith pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for his role in a 2022 shooting at a hair salon off of Royal Lane in Dallas.He received a 15-year prison sentence as part of a plea deal. The aggravated assault was considered a hate crime, and carried the potential for life in prison.Smith admitted in court last week his bias against Asian-owned businesses, and specifically targeted them in the 2022 incident.On May 11, 2022, Smith opened fire at Hair World Salon on Royal Lane in Northwest Dallas.Three women were injured in the shooting. All three survived their injuries.Smith's plea deal also linked him to two other shootings in 2022 that targeted Asian-owned businesses. No one was hurt in either one of those shootings.Smith had also been fired from his previous job for assaulting his Asian boss.Investigators say Smith's gir
A 19-year-old North Texas man originally arrested on an aggravated assault charge is now facing a murder charge after the victim in an alleged intentional auto-pedestrian crash died from his injuries, according to the Wylie Police Department.Wylie man charged with murderWylie police said the charge against Rene Padilla was upgraded after 20-year-old Maximliano Maldonado was injured in the July 5 incident, before later passing away. Maldonado remained hospitalized in critical condition following the crash. Padilla remains in the Collin County Jail.According to investigators, a Wylie police officer was flagged down around 3:38 p.m. on July 5 in the 800 block of Woodbridge Parkway after receiving reports of vehicles possibly racing in the back of a parking lot. When the officer arrived, they found an auto-pedestrian crash that had just occurred in the parking lot of 207 Security Court.Emergency responders treated Maldonado, who suffered severe head injury before being transported to a reg
A wave of scattered thunderstorms is expected to bring heavy rain, localized flooding risks, and brief relief from the July heat to North Texas and the Texoma region starting Sunday afternoon.
A multi-vehicle crash on a major Dallas freeway left one person dead and sent several others to the hospital early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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Lewisville police are investigating after a human fetus was found on the shoreline at Lake Park.Police said they got a 911 call around 8 a.m. on Friday from a resident who reported finding what appeared to be a discarded and deceased human fetus.Officers located the fetus and turned it over to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. They also searched the area for evidence.Preliminary evidence suggests the fetus was between 5 and 6 months' gestation and was "intentionally discarded," police said.Investigators are still working to determine an identity and find the person responsible.It’s not yet clear if the fetus was stillborn or born alive.Police said their investigation is ongoing, and the details could change as more facts emerge.Anyone with information is urged to contact Lewisville PD Det. Craig Holleman at cholleman@cityoflewisville.com or 972-219-3640.Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS(8477) or dentoncountycrimestop
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.
A fire that may have been caused by fireworks on the Fourth of July destroyed a Fort Worth family’s home and left a pregnant woman with burns.The family is waiting for the fire marshals’ report so that those responsible can be held accountable. Fort Worth July 4 FireThe fire happened on July 4 in the 5500 block of Curzon Avenue.Neighbors reported seeing a group of people setting off fireworks in the middle of the street. Not long after, a nearby home caught on fire.One person was taken to the hospital to be treated for burns. A firefighter was also treated for heat exhaustion.The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.Family’s Home DestroyedJohana Alvarado and her sister, Zaira, had just gotten home from work that night. They were getting ready for bed when they heard someone banging on the front door, telling them to get out.The sisters shared their story with FOX 4 with help from their cousin, Cinthia Solano."As soon as she walked out of the bathroom, she noticed all of
The city of Arlington is celebrating a major success because of the World Cup. And there’s one semi-final match remaining. World Cup Economic ImpactCrowds have packed hotels, restaurants, and businesses across the city this summer.While the final economic impact won’t be released for several more weeks, officials said they anticipate the numbers to be higher than expected.The city believes the first eight matches have already generated $18 to $24 million for the local economy. That’s before accounting for spending at restaurants, bars, and retailers.Hotel and short-term rental revenue also reached a record $31 million in June, shattering the city’s previous monthly record of $23.6 million set in late 2024.The occupancy rates were slightly lower than expected, but visitors paid way more for rooms, with average nightly rates climbing nearly 47%.The owner of the Grease Monkey Burger Shop said his customer traffic increased roughly 25% to 30% throughout the tournament."We’ve seen an overal
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I made this claim back in 2019, so I went back to Oregon to check in on how the scene is doing today.
The Rangers will have home field advantage against the Astros during the match-ups, with the first game happening Friday night in Arlington.
After controversial arrests, alleged retaliatory firings and a litany of water issues, the Texas Rangers are investigating the City of Trinidad.The Texas Rangers confirmed to FOX 4 they have begun an investigation into the City of Trinidad."We can confirm the Texas Rangers are investigating. As this is an active investigation, we have no further information to provide," the Texas Rangers said to FOX 4 in a statement.The law enforcement agency's investigation comes as multiple lawsuits have been filed against the city over retaliatory firings and controversial arrests related to the city's water quality issues.This week, former Trinidad City Administrator and Secretary Lindsey Patterson filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming she had "no record of discipline" when she was terminated in Feb. 2026.Patterson's suit claims she was fired after reporting to the Trinidad Police Department that "public funds belonging to the city were being held by private individuals."Trinidad's current Cit
Argyle shortstop Grady Emerson was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, making the North Texas standout one of the first players chosen in this year's draft.Grady Emerson selected No. 2 overall.Emerson attended Fort Worth Christian School and entered the draft as MLB Pipeline's No. 2 overall prospect and was widely regarded as the top high school position player available.The left-handed hitter capped his senior season by batting .532 with a .648 on-base percentage and a 1.013 slugging percentage. He added seven home runs, 50 RBIs and 31 stolen bases while earning Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year honors.Emerson is the highest-drafted Texas high school player in this year's draft and also has an extensive international résumé with USA Baseball, becoming the first player to compete in multiple 15U and 18U National Teams.Former Rangers outfielder Rusty Greer helped developEmerson played for former Texas Rangers outfielder Rusty Gre
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.
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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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
Five Fort Worth City Council members are calling for a temporary pause on the construction of new data centers within the city limits. It’s the latest in the ongoing debate about data centers in Tarrant County.The city of Fort Worth has four existing data centers with plans to build at least four more.But there have been two recent public meetings about the developments where residents have shared concerns. Because of that, Council members Carlos Flores, Mia Hall, Chris Nettles, Elizabeth Beck, and Jeanette Martinez believe additional conversations are necessary.They want a temporary moratorium on new data centers to give the council time to discuss and refine regulations.In a news release issued Thursday, the five council members said they are aware that data centers can help the local economy, but they want to be cautious moving forward with new construction due to the residents’ concerns. They said there are multiple reasons data centers can be harmful to communities, including nois
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
The city of Arlington is celebrating a major success because of the World Cup. And there’s one semi-final match remaining. World Cup Economic ImpactCrowds have packed hotels, restaurants, and businesses across the city this summer.While the final economic impact won’t be released for several more weeks, officials said they anticipate the numbers to be higher than expected.The city believes the first eight matches have already generated $18 to $24 million for the local economy. That’s before accounting for spending at restaurants, bars, and retailers.Hotel and short-term rental revenue also reached a record $31 million in June, shattering the city’s previous monthly record of $23.6 million set in late 2024.The occupancy rates were slightly lower than expected, but visitors paid way more for rooms, with average nightly rates climbing nearly 47%.The owner of the Grease Monkey Burger Shop said his customer traffic increased roughly 25% to 30% throughout the tournament."We’ve seen an overal
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