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DFW news for Saturday, August 22: Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash, Irving PD says; American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger’s device; and BigXthaPlug arrested in Allen, faces several charges; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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Irving police said a motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash early Saturday morning on State Highway 114.The crash happened just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday on the eastbound side of SH 114 near Hidden Ridge. Irving police said a vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound when it struck the motorcycle head-on.The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene.Police said the driver was intoxicated and was arrested. The passenger of the vehicle was arrested for public intoxication, authorities said.The name of the victim has not been released.Police did not give the names of the driver and passenger that were arrested.

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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans."I'm not an expert on this particular case, but I know that there were no Black members of the jury, and to me, that's the only evidence you need to really prove that this system is not working for Black Texans," Talarico said.The comments were made during an Aug. 5 appearance on "The Breakfast Club." Anthony was found guilty of murder in June, and a jury sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet."We've seen what happened with Karmelo Anthony and you said it was a tragedy," the show's hosts asked. "What did you mean by that?"RELATED: LIVE | Karmelo Anthony Trial: Defense says defendant not testifying detrimentally impacted' case"Well, I've done a lot of work in the statehouse on justice reform, and right now we've got a system that

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Both sides rested on Friday in Karmelo Anthony’s effort for a new murder trial, concluding a day of testimony focused on an informal agreement between attorneys, security concerns and the national spotlight centered on the courtroom.Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a new murder trial19-year-old Anthony was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet.His new defense attorneys argue Anthony’s rights were violated when former Collin County Judge John Roach held conferences that were not documented and pretrial hearings where Anthony was not present. They also contend the courtroom-access decisions during the trial violated Anthony’s Sixth Amendment right to a public trial.Attorneys debate the ‘gentleman’s agreement’Former defense attorney Toby Shook, who was called as the defense’s first witness on Friday, testified about the so-called "gentleman’s agreement" between the original defense team and prosecutors to ke

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Xavier Landum, the Dallas rapper who goes by the stage name BigXthaPlug, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Collin County Jail on multiple charges.BigXthaPlug arrestedCourt records show Landum was arrested by the Allen Police Department and booked into the Collin County Jail on Friday, August 21.The Collin County Jail website states Landum has been charged with driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession of less than 2 ounces, and unlawful possession of a firearm.BigXthaPlug was scheduled to perform at the Country Rising Festival on Friday, but missed his apparearance with what the festival called a "personal emergency" on their Instagram page.We don't know the details that led to Landum's arrest.Who is BigXthaPlug?Xavier Landum is a Dallas native who began his music career in 2023. He started writing songs while in jail, including his breakout single "Texas." After the success of his debut album, Landum launched his own record label.He has a significant online presence, wi

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At Shamieh Law, winning with awareness is more than a philosophy; it’s the firm’s foundation. Shamieh Law is a boutique firm intentionally designed to provide personal attention, responsive communication, and exceptional service. Attorneys carefully limit their caseload, allowing the team to focus on what matters most—maximizing results, providing extraordinary service, and guiding clients through one … Continued The post Winning With Awareness, Serving With Purpose appeared first on D Magazine.

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It’s finally time to utter the best four-word sequence you can hear during the summer. No, not “high below 100 degrees,” though that’s pretty close, but the heavenly musical trill of “Football is back, baby!” We made it, kids. We’re safely on the other side of that unbearable gauntlet between the NBA and Stanley Cup […] The post All In (But for Real) appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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In response to a short, mass-emailed video of a woman activist allegedly brushed back off a downtown street by a sheriff’s deputy’s slow-moving pickup truck recently, a Fort Worth City Councilmember offered some thoughts. But no prayers. In his late-Tuesday-night email reply to the video sender, his fellow councilmembers, Mayor Mattie Parker, Police Chief Eddie […] The post Fort Worth City Councilmember Trolls Local Activist appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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A brief lockdown at a Fort Worth ISD high school was caused by fireworks being set off in a bathroom, and not gunshots as originally reported.Arlington Heights High School lockdownOn Friday, Aug. 21, at around 8:15 a.m., Fort Worth Police responded to Arlington Heights High School after reports were made about possible gunfire inside the school.Fort Worth PD, school resource officers, neighborhood police officers and patrol officers responded to the incident, and Arlington Heights High School was placed on lockdown.When officers arrived at the scene, they determined that fireworks had been set off inside a bathroom in the school, and there were no gunshots fired.The lockdown at Arlington Heights HS has been lifted, and there is no active threat at this time.Officials did not identify who set off the fireworks inside the school's bathroom.Parents, students react"Everyone was terrified."Jessica Castillo, whose son Maddox Chapman is a sophomore at Arlington Heights High School, lamented t

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Salisbury’s Pizza, which opened on August 18 in Casa Linda, is the debut independent restaurant for Will and Julie Salisbury, both veterans of Monarch, Carbone, and Bullion, Will as a chef, Julie as a sommelier. But the new restaurant isn’t fine dining. It’s a casual neighborhood pizza joint, with a nostalgic menu of big 18-inch … Continued The post How To Open Your Own Dallas Restaurant on a Budget appeared first on D Magazine.

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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans."I'm not an expert on this particular case, but I know that there were no Black members of the jury, and to me, that's the only evidence you need to really prove that this system is not working for Black Texans," Talarico said.The comments were made during an Aug. 5 appearance on "The Breakfast Club." Anthony was found guilty of murder in June, and a jury sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet."We've seen what happened with Karmelo Anthony and you said it was a tragedy," the show's hosts asked. "What did you mean by that?"RELATED: LIVE | Karmelo Anthony Trial: Defense says defendant not testifying detrimentally impacted' case"Well, I've done a lot of work in the statehouse on justice reform, and right now we've got a system that

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The Cowboys are facing the consequences of engaging in multiple fights during their joint practice with the Saints earlier this week.Dallas Cowboys finedThe NFL announced it has fined the Dallas Cowboys $500,000 after the team engaged in multiple fights during a joint practice with the New Orleans Saints in Oxnard on Tuesday."The Competition Committee has made sportsmanship – including at joint practices – a point of emphasis over the past several years. All clubs were reminded by memo prior to training camp of their responsibility in preventing unsportsmanlike behavior at joint practices that has the potential to result in injury," the league said in a statement.The Saints were also levied a $500,000 fine.Multiple scrums broke out during the Tuesday practice.Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was thrown out of Tuesday's practice after throwing a punch, and cornerback Caelen Carson was also seen throwing a punch.A Saints defensive tackle can be seen throwing a punch at Cowboys ru

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One of the players brought in to help the Mavericks make a championship push in 2024 now leaves the team without ever having made the NBA Playoffs in Dallas.Klay Thompson buyoutThe Mavericks announced they have agreed to a contract buyout with guard/forward Klay Thompson on Friday.Thompson is now a free agent, and is eligible to sign with any of the other 29 NBA franchises."Klay is one of the great players and competitors of his generation, and we are grateful for everything he brought to the Mavericks organization," said Mavericks President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri. "We have tremendous respect for Klay and all that he has accomplished throughout his career, and we wish him nothing but the best moving forward."Thompson, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, came to Dallas in a six-team trade in 2024.He was supposed to be the finishing piece on a team ready to return to the NBA Finals after losing it the previous season. Instead, his Mavs career ends witho

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OPENING Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (NR) This Malayalam-language romantic comedy stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju as a couple with a significant age difference. Also with Sangeeth Prathap, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Roshan Shanavas, Vinay Forrt, and Suresh Krishna. (Opens Friday at Cinemark North East Mall) Hot Spot (R) This science-fiction thriller stars Andrzej Konopka as […] The post Film Shorts // August 19-25, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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As a boy in Istanbul, Fehmi Karahan built castles from wooden blocks. Today, he’s a nationally respected innovator who helped pioneer modern mixed-use development. His firm created Legacy West in Plano—home to major corporate HQs—and is now transforming 2,500 acres into the $1 billion Fields West in Frisco, anchored by the recently-opened Universal Kids Resort. … Continued The post Meet the Dallas 500: Fehmi Karahan, Karahan Cos. appeared first on D Magazine.

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A man is dead and another is injured after a shooting in the West Oak Cliff area of Dallas.The shooting happened early Friday morning at an apartment complex on South Cockrell Hill Road.Police said other residents in the complex called 911 after hearing some type of altercation and then gunfire.When police arrived around 1:30 a.m., they found a man dead on a staircase with gunshot wounds.As officers worked the scene, another man was dropped off at a nearby hospital with critical injuries.An investigation is underway as police work to determine a motive and identify the shooter or shooters.There’s no word yet on the identity of those involved.

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In response to a short, mass-emailed video of a woman activist allegedly brushed back off a downtown street by a sheriff’s deputy’s slow-moving pickup truck recently, a Fort Worth City Councilmember offered some thoughts. But no prayers. In his late-Tuesday-night email reply to the video sender, his fellow councilmembers, Mayor Mattie Parker, Police Chief Eddie […] The post Fort Worth City Councilmember Trolls Local Activist appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans."I'm not an expert on this particular case, but I know that there were no Black members of the jury, and to me, that's the only evidence you need to really prove that this system is not working for Black Texans," Talarico said.The comments were made during an Aug. 5 appearance on "The Breakfast Club." Anthony was found guilty of murder in June, and a jury sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet."We've seen what happened with Karmelo Anthony and you said it was a tragedy," the show's hosts asked. "What did you mean by that?"RELATED: LIVE | Karmelo Anthony Trial: Defense says defendant not testifying detrimentally impacted' case"Well, I've done a lot of work in the statehouse on justice reform, and right now we've got a system that

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As a boy in Istanbul, Fehmi Karahan built castles from wooden blocks. Today, he’s a nationally respected innovator who helped pioneer modern mixed-use development. His firm created Legacy West in Plano—home to major corporate HQs—and is now transforming 2,500 acres into the $1 billion Fields West in Frisco, anchored by the recently-opened Universal Kids Resort. … Continued The post Meet the Dallas 500: Fehmi Karahan, Karahan Cos. appeared first on D Magazine.

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John Carona says his community association management company, Associa, has an unusually high retention rate for the industry. Although it’s hard to compete on compensation alone, he says the company delivers on the “magic formula”—a good working environment, competitive wages, and the opportunity to make a difference. Associa walks the walk through its independent 501(c)(3) … Continued The post How John and Helen Carona Put Philanthropy at the Center of Associa appeared first on D Magazine.

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