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DFW news for Wednesday, July 29: Protected: Busting common air conditioning myths so you can keep cool; Game Show Battle Rooms rolls out the red carpet with a new look; and High proof, low key: The 50 best bars in Dallas right now; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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Small plane veers off runway at Arlington Municipal Airport
A small airplane went down near the Arlington Municipal Airport on Monday morning.According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Aviat Husky A-1C-200 veered off the runway after landing at airport around 10:35 a.m.Two people were on board at the time.It’s not clear if anyone was hurt.The cause of the incident is also still under investigation by the FAA.
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Judge allows select Yella Beezy rap songs to be played in Mo3 murder trial
Certain songs will be allowed to be played in a murder trial involving Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, but songs prosecutors argued explain the motive behind Mo3's murder will not be allowed.Yella Beezy murder trialA Dallas County judge ruled that two songs by Yella Beezy and one song by Mo3 will be allowed to be played in court.Lyrics in the songs seemingly speak to the two rappers' feud.However, the judge did not allow songs that prosecutors argue explain the motive behind Mo3's killing to be played.Yella Beezy's defense argued the lyrics involve playing a character, and should not be taken as fact.A Yella Beezy Instagram live video from the day of Mo3's murder was also not allowed to be played.Witness listThe prosecution's witness list was also revealed. Witnesses include:Kewon White and Devin Brown (others charged in connection)Benjamin Rainwater (MO3's manager)D'Andrea Harris (Yella Beezy's girlfriend)Nichole Noble (MO3's mom)Dallas rapper Trap Boy Freddy is also on the witness list. T
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Judge allows select Yella Beezy rap songs to be played in Mo3 murder trial
Certain songs will be allowed to be played in a murder trial involving Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, but songs prosecutors argued explain the motive behind Mo3's murder will not be allowed.Yella Beezy murder trialA Dallas County judge ruled that two songs by Yella Beezy and one song by Mo3 will be allowed to be played in court.Lyrics in the songs seemingly speak to the two rappers' feud.However, the judge did not allow songs that prosecutors argue explain the motive behind Mo3's killing to be played.Yella Beezy's defense argued the lyrics involve playing a character, and should not be taken as fact.A Yella Beezy Instagram live video from the day of Mo3's murder was also not allowed to be played.Witness listThe prosecution's witness list was also revealed. Witnesses include:Kewon White and Devin Brown (others charged in connection)Benjamin Rainwater (MO3's manager)D'Andrea Harris (Yella Beezy's girlfriend)Nichole Noble (MO3's mom)Dallas rapper Trap Boy Freddy is also on the witness list. T
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One hospitalized after early Wednesday morning shooting in South Fort Worth
Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting in South Fort Worth that left a person hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said.
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Woman, child shot in Pleasant Grove area of Dallas; 20-year-old suspect arrested
A woman and a juvenile were hospitalized early Sunday morning following a shooting in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, and a 20-year-old man was later arrested in connection with the investigation, police said.
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Small plane veers off runway at Arlington Municipal Airport
A small airplane went down near the Arlington Municipal Airport on Monday morning.According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Aviat Husky A-1C-200 veered off the runway after landing at airport around 10:35 a.m.Two people were on board at the time.It’s not clear if anyone was hurt.The cause of the incident is also still under investigation by the FAA.
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Emergency crews recover body of 23-year-old Dallas swimmer at Lake Lewisville
A 23-year-old Dallas man drowned Sunday evening after trying to swim across a section of Lake Lewisville, authorities said.
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Back to School: Dallas ISD welcomes back students on 20 campuses
Summer is over for thousands of Dallas Independent School District students. On Tuesday morning, the district welcomed back students on 20 of its campuses.Extended calendar kicks off at select campusesThe Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved the additional days school year calendar earlier this year to provide students with the tools needed for academic success.Under the updated calendar, 13 elementary schools and seven middle schools are opening their doors early. The schedule provides elementary school students and sixth graders with 10 additional days during the summer, alongside five Saturday school sessions spread throughout the academic year.During these extra days, lesson plans focus on brushing up on reading and math skills while offering students time to explore various clubs and activities. Students also receive meals during the additional school days, just like during the regular school year.The Saturday sessions will feature distinct themes, including:GamingSuperheroesUnde
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One hospitalized after early Wednesday morning shooting in South Fort Worth
Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting in South Fort Worth that left a person hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said.
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Back the Blue? Depends
A lot of Fort Worth social media users have gone from “I back the blue!” to “I back the blue, but …” since the blue was captured on video trying to keep a street preacher with a bullhorn from possibly interjecting needless drama into a peaceful, celebratory festival. Or worse. From Trinity Pride Fest on the […] The post Back the Blue? Depends appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Fort Worth police charge 2 with murder in deadly shooting of 18-year-old
Two people have been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man at a Fort Worth apartment complex earlier this month, according to police and jail records.Fort Worth police responded to a reported shooting at about 11:41 p.m. on July 14 in the 1400 block of Carol Oaks Lane. Officers found a man in the parking lot suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts by police and firefighters, he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight.The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Torrey Jaden Marshall, 18. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the right thigh.Police have not released details about what led to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.Police initially said several people at the scene were detained while homicide detectives investigated. Jail records show 17-year-old Gerald Chamberlain was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on July 21 on a murder ch
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Fork yeah: Here are the winners of the Southern Taste of Dallas awards
Top-tier barbecue, dangerous burgers and viral soul food were all honored at this year's awards.
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Flying Fish Ceviche
Flying Fish founder Larry Richardson joined The Ten to make the restaurant's ceviche from the seafood tower.CevicheServing for 4 peopleIngredients24 Shrimp boiled in water seasoned with Cajun seasonings and cut in half14oz Tilapia boiled in water seasoned with Cajun seasonings and cut into ¼" squares.6oz freshly squeezed lime juice1.5 cups Fresh Pico de Gallo1 tsp Salt (or to taste)1 tsp Table Black Pepper (or to taste)1 TBS Franks Hot Wing Sauce2 fresh, ripe avocados dicedLightly toss all ingredients into a mixing bowl to mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with chips on the side.
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High proof, low key: The 50 best bars in Dallas right now
Here are the city’s best spots to grab a drink, from high-end lounges that break stereotypes to low-key dives where locals get uninfluenced.
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The Cowboys Are Back In Oxnard. Will They Bring Joy With Them?
Jerry Jones has never wavered. He’s never bought into the idea that the Cowboys have tarnished the shine of their star or done irreparable harm to their fan base by this prolonged blue period, which now spans 30 years since their last conference title game appearance. Waning interest? Please. Broadcast ratings, sponsorships, and an unyielding … Continued The post The Cowboys Are Back In Oxnard. Will They Bring Joy With Them? appeared first on D Magazine.
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Jerry Jones hints at giving up "future" to make Cowboys better for 2026
As the Dallas Cowboys get ready for their first practice of training camp in California, team brass spent the afternoon answering questions about the team's playoff chances, George Pickens' franchise tag, and potential moves the team would be willing to make to enhance the 2026 roster."I'd give up future to add substantive"The Cowboys made plenty of changes on the defensive side of the ball this offseason after their 2025 defense was among the worst in the NFL.However, owner/general manager Jerry Jones hinted that he'd still be willing to make moves to make this year's team better."I'd give up future to add substantive to where we are today," Jones said. "As to a player, to give you an idea about what I invest, something substantive to get the right kind of deal to improve us opening day, I would I feel that good about this thing this year."A substantive move might involve Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, who the team was interested in trading for this offseason. A Crosby t
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Cowboys players head to California for training camp
Football season is nearly here. The Dallas Cowboys kick off their training camp in Oxnard, California this week.Cowboys Training CampThe players are set to arrive in Oxnard on Monday afternoon. Their first practice is on Wednesday.The 90 players will then fight for a spot of the 53-man roster.Dallas is looking to build on a high-powered offense that ranked second in the league in both total yards and passing yards last season.But all eyes will be on the defense, which struggled near the bottom of the NFL. Dallas added a new defensive coordinator this season to hopefully turn things around.Hall of Famer Michael Irvin said he can’t wait to see how all of the off-season adjustments translate to the field."Those moments are the moments you get to commit to each other what kind of season you're going to have. You can't start in September or start in August, and then say, 'We're going to do this.' and make those commitments take you all the way to February. You gotta start sooner. And this y
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Fort Worth police charge 2 with murder in deadly shooting of 18-year-old
Two people have been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man at a Fort Worth apartment complex earlier this month, according to police and jail records.Fort Worth police responded to a reported shooting at about 11:41 p.m. on July 14 in the 1400 block of Carol Oaks Lane. Officers found a man in the parking lot suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts by police and firefighters, he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight.The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Torrey Jaden Marshall, 18. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the right thigh.Police have not released details about what led to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.Police initially said several people at the scene were detained while homicide detectives investigated. Jail records show 17-year-old Gerald Chamberlain was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on July 21 on a murder ch
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Arlington cold case murder suspect released from jail
A North Texas real estate agent charged in a cold case murder has been was released from jail on bond.Arlington Cold Case MurderMayra Velasquez, who is charged with capital murder, was released on Wednesday morning after posting her $450,000 bond.Her attorney said she’ll wear an ankle monitor and must remain in Dallas or Tarrant counties while awaiting trial.Valasquez was arrested on July 16 for the 2012 murder of her friend, 32-year-old Irasema Chavez.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.Investigators said they’ve now linked Velasquez to the crime with DNA from both a fresh drop of blood at the crime scene, genetic testing, and a discarded plastic fork from her trash.Police are still wo
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Arlington party shooting leaves 3 injured; 2 suspects arrested
Two men were arrested early Sunday after a fight at an apartment party led to a shooting that left three people injured, police said.
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Texas Republican subject of House Ethics Committee investigation
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it was investigating Rep. Lance Gooden.Gooden, who represents Texas' Fifth Congressional District, called the investigation "baseless" in a statement to FOX News.While the ethics committee did not specify what it was investigating, Gooden told FOX News Digital that it was finance related."These are bogus spending allegations perpetrated by dishonest unelected OCC bureaucrats, and as the fifth Texas GOP ally of the president to endure one of these attacks, I am confident the House Ethics Committee will confirm their baseless nature," Gooden told FOX News Digital.The committee said it was extending its review of a "matter" that was sent to the Office of Congressional Conduct on June 10."The Committee will announce its course of action in this matter on or before November 9, 2026," the committee said.
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Surveillance video shows confrontation between Wilmer City Councilman, Black man at gas station
Surveillance footage obtained by FOX 4 from a Shell gas station in Wilmer shows the confrontation between Wilmer City Council Member Moses Garcia and Rickey Jackson, a Black man.Wilmer officials arrestedWilmer City Council Member Moses Garcia was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat after a July 22 confrontation at a Shell gas station.Surveillance video from the Shell station shows Garcia threatening Rickey Jackson, a Black man, at the gas station, and using racial slurs during the confrontation.Garcia can also be heard making statements claiming responsibility for removing Wilmer's police chief, mayor, and other personnel from their offices."He said he's got a bunch more he's going to fire." Rickey Jackson, the man who claims Garcia threatened him and used racial slurs towards him, tells FOX 4's Peyton Yager he's known Garcia for years."Whatever goes on down there, I don't know anything about it. I don't know why you are messing with me," Jackson continued."I wasn't b
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The new teen pregnancy prevention plan isn’t that focused on prevention
The Trump administration will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and 'reproductive goals counseling.'
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8 indicted in Dallas sex trafficking case tied to Paris Adult Book Store
Eight people are facing federal charges in connection with an alleged sex trafficking operation centered at the Paris Adult Book Store in Northwest Dallas. Homeland Security Investigations says it was one of the longest-running commercial sex operations in North Texas.Federal indictment alleges sex trafficking enterprise in DallasFederal investigators allege the Harry Hines Boulevard business, Paris Adult Book Store, operated as a front for commercial sex trafficking.According to a federal indictment, husband and wife Montre Lamont Mason and Eileen Mason managed the adult bookstore. While Montre Love Mason and Aaron Betford worked as cashiers, while Krishenda Doss worked as a security guard. Those defendants, along with several others, have been indicted on conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and other federal charges. The charges follow a February raid at the bookstore involving Homeland Security Investigations, the IRS and the Dallas Police Department. Authorities publicly detailed
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Wise County father with work permit detained by ICE after local traffic stop
A Wise County father and business owner is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after he was pulled over for a traffic stop.The 59-year-old has a valid work permit, but the Wise County sheriff told county commissioners that sometimes that’s not enough.Wise County father detained by ICEDecatur business owner Rosendo Lira was arrested by Wise County sheriff’s deputies during a traffic stop on July 17.Lira’s daughter, Synthia, told the Wise County Messenger that her father was preparing for a quinceañera for her younger sister, Bella, who has Down syndrome. He went to get gas for his lawn mower and was pulled over three minutes from their house. The Wise County Sheriff’s Office then transferred Lira to ICE custody.Sheriff Cary Mellema is standing by his department’s decision to pull Lira over and transfer him to ICE custody despite his valid work permit.During a county commissioner’s meeting on Monday, Sheriff Mellema argued that valid employment authorization does not
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Texas high schools face mandatory heat safety rules for outdoor activities starting Aug. 1
Stricter heat-safety standards for Texas high school athletics and marching bands will become mandatory statewide on Aug. 1, following a formal rule change by the University Interscholastic League.
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