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Dallas is just about done decorating for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with final preparations for the tournament finishing up Wednesday.Dallas decorations for the World CupIf you drive down Canton Street, Elm Street or Taylor Street in Downtown Dallas in June or July, you'll see murals representing the teams playing in North Texas during this year's World Cup.The Deep Ellum Foundation worked with local artists to design the murals.Pioneer Plaza near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center was decked out with scarves and soccer balls.These recent decorations come the day before the tournament is set to kick off.Previously, Dallas installed banners in Deep Ellum representing all 48 countries participating in this year's World Cup.A 150-foot tall mural was painted across from the Dallas County Courthouse on West Commerce Street last month.FOX 4's Amelia Jones caught up with some of the artists who painted the murals in Downtown Dallas.Rueban Cheatem painted a mural representing the Netherl

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The first person to be convicted of murder in Dallas County under the state’s new fentanyl law was sentenced to 20 years in prison.Earlier this week, 31-year-old Destin Scott pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.His conviction marks the first in Dallas County under Texas’ fentanyl murder statute enacted in 2023.Police accused Scott of killing a woman who was found dead inside her vehicle outside a fast food restaurant in Dallas.Although there were no signs of foul play, the autopsy report determined she died because of an overdose of ecstasy and fentanyl.Investigators found a bag of pills and two cellphones in her vehicle. They used cellphone records, social media communications, and other evidence to determine that she purchased the drugs from Scott.Under the new state law, fentanyl-related overdose deaths are classified as "poisonings." Those who distribute the fentanyl can be charged with murder if they:knowingly distributed fentanyl to the victimacted wi

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Dallas is just about done decorating for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with final preparations for the tournament finishing up Wednesday.Dallas decorations for the World CupIf you drive down Canton Street, Elm Street or Taylor Street in Downtown Dallas in June or July, you'll see murals representing the teams playing in North Texas during this year's World Cup.The Deep Ellum Foundation worked with local artists to design the murals.Pioneer Plaza near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center was decked out with scarves and soccer balls.These recent decorations come the day before the tournament is set to kick off.Previously, Dallas installed banners in Deep Ellum representing all 48 countries participating in this year's World Cup.A 150-foot tall mural was painted across from the Dallas County Courthouse on West Commerce Street last month.FOX 4's Amelia Jones caught up with some of the artists who painted the murals in Downtown Dallas.Rueban Cheatem painted a mural representing the Netherl

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What looked like a surefire blowout turned into one of the most epic games in NBA history when the New York Knicks came back from 29 points down to shock the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.Knicks pull off epic NBA Finals comebackThe New York Knicks erased a 29-point deficit to steal Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals and jump out to a 3-1 series lead.The 107-106 box score just does not do this game justice.Jalen Brunson scored 36 points to lead the Knicks. OG Anunoby chipped in 33 and scored the go-ahead bucket with 1.2 seconds left.Anunoby's basket came after the Knicks trailed by 27 at halftime. The Spurs' 27-point lead was the third largest in a game in NBA Finals history.San Antonio hit 14 3-pointers in the first half, which was the most in a half in NBA Finals history. But after scoring 76 points in the first half, the Spurs would only score 30 in the second half.Spurs star Victor Wembanyama led them in scoring with 24 points. Dylan Harper had 21 off the bench.The S

2026 NBA Finals: Knicks' record-breaking comeback seals Game 4 win, 3-1 series lead vs. Spurs — FOX 4 Dallas

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Ever since you saw the TV commercial for Disclosure Day during last winter’s Super Bowl, you’ve likely been asking: “What is this movie?” Now I have the answer, and it’s somewhat underwhelming: It’s a thriller about people trying to go public with proof of human contact with space aliens. This movie finds Steven Spielberg in […] The post Disclosure Day: The Truth Is Down Here appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Let’s clear this up: The Furious has nothing to do with The Fast and the Furious series, even though one actor appears in both. Nor does it have to do with the Vietnamese thriller Furie, which I reviewed in these pages. They need to dream up some more creative titles for these Southeast Asian martial-arts […] The post The Furious Styles appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Matt McCallister has always planned his cooking around the vegetables, deciding what produce to showcase on a plate before moving on to more mundane ingredients like meat. So it makes sense that the Dallas chef is planning his next restaurant around a garden. Room to plant was one of the first demands he made of … Continued The post Matt McCallister Returns with a New Restaurant This Fall appeared first on D Magazine.

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The first person to be convicted of murder in Dallas County under the state’s new fentanyl law was sentenced to 20 years in prison.Earlier this week, 31-year-old Destin Scott pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.His conviction marks the first in Dallas County under Texas’ fentanyl murder statute enacted in 2023.Police accused Scott of killing a woman who was found dead inside her vehicle outside a fast food restaurant in Dallas.Although there were no signs of foul play, the autopsy report determined she died because of an overdose of ecstasy and fentanyl.Investigators found a bag of pills and two cellphones in her vehicle. They used cellphone records, social media communications, and other evidence to determine that she purchased the drugs from Scott.Under the new state law, fentanyl-related overdose deaths are classified as "poisonings." Those who distribute the fentanyl can be charged with murder if they:knowingly distributed fentanyl to the victimacted wi

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I believe in you. It was the summer of 2010, and Dirk Nowitzki was a free agent. He didn’t want to leave the only franchise he had ever known, but after coming within two games of an NBA title in 2006, the Mavericks had slipped. Dallas’ season had ended in the first round in three … Continued The post Remembering the 2011 Mavericks, a One-of-a-Kind NBA Championship Team appeared first on D Magazine.

Remembering the 2011 Mavericks, a One-of-a-Kind NBA Championship Team — D Magazine
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Yes, you read that correctly. The Mikes got the greatest head coach in team history to go in depth about every moment and player who made the greatest triumph in team history happen 15 years ago today. Whether you loved that team, love significant moments in Dallas history, or love getting into the mind of … Continued The post StrongSide, The Show: Rick Carlisle Relives the 2011 Mavericks’ Championship Run appeared first on D Magazine.

StrongSide, The Show: Rick Carlisle Relives the 2011 Mavericks’ Championship Run — D Magazine

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Each week, D CEO Real Estate publishes the region’s top commercial real estate leases, sales, and new developments in its Deal Ticker. Submit your news via this online form or email it here. Development Mixed-Use Craig International has won the bid to redevelop the former Globe Life headquarters at 3700 S. Stonebridge Drive in McKinney. The developer will transform the … Continued The post Deal Ticker: Craig International to Lead $200 Million Renovation of Former Globe Life HQ appeared first on D Magazine.

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Real estate developer Bill Cawley has a knack for sniffing out a deal. During his long and prolific career, his nose has rarely—if ever—steered him wrong. So, when an opportunity came up a few years back to partner on a redevelopment of the Shops of Willow Bend in Plano, he was all in. The chairman and CEO of Cawley Partners has deep experience in the market, developing office towers up and … Continued The post Behind the Deal: The Real Estate Players Who Lured the Dallas Stars to Plano appeared first on D Magazine.

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Fifth-generation Texan Cally Miltenberger has worn many hats in her 21 years in the commercial real estate industry. Co-president of the Texas region for the global real estate firm Savills is only the most recent. Before Miltenberger found her way to Savills’ Dallas-Fort Worth office, she had done everything from tenant rep brokerage at JLL … Continued The post Conversation With: Cally Miltenberger, Savills Texas Region Co-President appeared first on D Magazine.

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The future of Dallas City Hall could be decided next week if a newly scheduled special meeting goes through as planned.Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has called a special Dallas City Council meeting for Wednesday, June 17.That meeting's voting agenda includes steps to authorize Kim Tolbert, the Dallas City Manager, to pursue the first steps needed to vacate Dallas City Hall.Dallas City Council was scheduled to vote on potentially relocating out of the current Dallas City Hall building, but a Dallas County judge blocked the vote after three city council members filed a lawsuit.Council members did vote on potential renovations to City Hall, but that vote failed by a 9-6 vote.Johnson said in a statement following that vote that he believes relocation will be a more prudent use of taxpayer dollars and a better long-term solution for the city’s government, employees, and residents.Save Dallas City Hall, the nonprofit coalition that has been campaigning to keep the current building, argues the ci

Dallas Mayor calls special meeting to vote on Dallas City Hall's future — FOX 4 Dallas
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OPENING Governor: The Silent Saviour (NR) This Indian drama stars Manoj Bajpayee as a governor trying to avert a national financial catastrophe in 1990. Also with Adah Sharma, Madhoo, Mounis Ratta, Aryan Pushkar, Umar Raza Khan, and John Forbes. (Opens Friday at AMC Parks at Arlington) Jinsei (NR) Ryuya Suzuki’s animated film is […] The post Film Shorts // June 10-16, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Wednesday’s marathon City Council meeting was largely an exercise in frustration for the 200 or so who signed up to speak on a variety of issues, but mostly the fate of Dallas City Hall. The regular meeting was due to begin at 9 a.m., but it began about half an hour later. (That’s not an … Continued The post Dallas Residents Waited Hours to Speak on City Hall. The Council Still Didn’t Make a Decision. appeared first on D Magazine.

Dallas Residents Waited Hours to Speak on City Hall. The Council Still Didn’t Make a Decision. — D Magazine

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Each week, D CEO Real Estate publishes the region’s top commercial real estate leases, sales, and new developments in its Deal Ticker. Submit your news via this online form or email it here. Development Mixed-Use Craig International has won the bid to redevelop the former Globe Life headquarters at 3700 S. Stonebridge Drive in McKinney. The developer will transform the … Continued The post Deal Ticker: Craig International to Lead $200 Million Renovation of Former Globe Life HQ appeared first on D Magazine.

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AMN Healthcare’s Language Services has acquired Jaide Health, an AI-assisted language support for verbal exchanges, to improve interactions for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients. Jaide Health will increase efficiency for written translations, sharing intake and discharge information, and communications with healthcare providers. “This is an important strategic move in AMN’s ongoing mission to improve access to … Continued The post Healthcare Briefs: AMN’s Language Services Acquires AI-Powered Jaide Health Platform appeared first on D Magazine.

Healthcare Briefs: AMN’s Language Services Acquires AI-Powered Jaide Health Platform — D Magazine
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Fort Worth Police say a suspected drunk driver killed a pedestrian on E. Rosedale Street on Thursday evening.Fatal Fort Worth drunk driving crashThe Fort Worth Police Department says on June 11 at around 7 p.m., a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in the 4000 block of E Rosedale Street hit a pedestrian crossing the street.The car continued driving with the pedestrian on top of it until stopping at a business near E Rosedale Street and Miller Avenue.The pedestrian, later identified as 50-year-old Jack Vogt, was pronounced dead at the scene.The car's driver, 35-year-old Jory Durst, was evaluated for a DWI and subsequently arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.We don't know how fast Durst was driving at the time of the accident.

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