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DFW news for Saturday, July 25: Arlington police investigating after man found shot in truck; Arrest made in shooting outside Pleasant Grove home that left woman dead; and North Texas realtor charged in 14-year-old Arlington murder challenges DNA evidence; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
This past weekend, The Odyssey’s box office numbers exceeded even the wildest predictions of the people who prognosticate about such things, raking in more than $260 million worldwide. That proves, if any proof was needed, that Christopher Nolan is one of the most reliable hitmakers in cinema today. Partly because other studios have been keeping […] The post Further Notes on The Odyssey appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
A North Texas real estate agent accused in a 14-year-old Arlington murder case is now fighting to get out of jail.Police say a DNA breakthrough finally led them to Mayra Velasquez, who has been charged with capital murder. Her attorney says investigators have drawn the wrong conclusion from the evidence.Attorney challenges DNA evidenceFourteen years after Irasema Chavez was found stabbed to death more than 100 times inside her Arlington apartment, North Texas real estate agent Mayra Velasquez was arrested for the crime.Now, the case has shifted from an unsolved mystery to a battle over DNA evidence."I think that the conclusion is flawed. I don't know necessarily that the investigation is flawed," said Frank Sellers, Velasquez's attorney.At a press conference this week, Arlington police and the FBI said genetic genealogy identified Velasquez as a possible suspect.Detectives then followed her to a restaurant, where they recovered a plastic fork she used.Police say the DNA on that fork ma
Fort Worth police have released body camera video after an officer fired a shot at a woman last week. No one was injured in the July 15 incident near Everman Parkway and Oak Grove Road.Fort Worth police were responding to calls about a woman firing a gun but did not find a gun on the woman they shot at. Body camera footage also captures one officer asking another, "Why'd you shoot?"The woman was not injured but has been charged with multiple alleged crimes.Officer fires at woman during foot chaseBody camera footage shows a Fort Worth police officer shooting at, and arresting, 34-year-old Leandra Johnson after she appears to run away from officers investigating reports that she had fired a gun in her neighborhood on July 15.Before officers arrived at Belshire Court, 911 dispatch heard at least one gunshot.Multiple callers reported a woman shooting into trees and provided a description of the suspect."We're in a residential lot, and she just shot at our front tree, and now she's walking
Austin Metcalf's father announced Friday the creation of the Austin Metcalf Foundation, saying its mission is to help prevent tragedies through conflict resolution and emotional regulation programs for young people.Jeff Metcalf also commented on the upcoming appeal hearing in the murder case involving his son's death and addressed remarks he made after the trial ended, and the gag order was lifted.Austin Metcalf Foundation announces missionJeff Metcalf said the foundation will honor his son's memory by focusing on de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution and emotional regulation for young people."We're gonna change the world. We're going to save lives. And we're starting the Austin Metcalf Foundation," Metcalf said.The foundation's website says it plans to provide presentations and educational programs at schools, churches and athletic programs.During Friday's press conference, Metcalf was joined by Dr. Bruce Carter, a community advocate and founding member of the foundation's boa
White Settlement Police Chief Christopher Cook will retire at the end of August after more than four years leading the department. City officials have announced that Cook will accept a senior leadership position with the BNSF Railway Police Department.Moving to BNSF Railway PoliceCook's retirement will take effect on August, 31, 2026, concluding his tenure as the city's director of public safety and police chief. He joined the White Settlement Police Department in April 2022 and has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. Following his retirement, Cook will become the Special Agent in Charge and director of special investigations and training for the BNSF Railway Police Department, the law enforcement division responsible for protecting the railroad's network across 28 states and two Canadian provinces.Tenure in White Settlement"I am immensely grateful for the opportunity of a lifetime to have served as the Chief of Police for White Settlement and most proud of the significan
This past weekend, The Odyssey’s box office numbers exceeded even the wildest predictions of the people who prognosticate about such things, raking in more than $260 million worldwide. That proves, if any proof was needed, that Christopher Nolan is one of the most reliable hitmakers in cinema today. Partly because other studios have been keeping […] The post Further Notes on The Odyssey appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Como La Flor’s “Haunted” Is Exactly That The third week of July is the part of the summer where the heat and humidity start to feel genuinely oppressive, like in the first act of a commercial when the only gas station in the entire desert is just waiting for the crisp pop of a soda […] The post Notes and News appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Live casino tables once copied the quiet rhythm of casinos, but game show ideas changed what viewers expected from a streamed table. Early live products focused on familiar rules, cards, and wheels. Newer versions added hosts, bold sets, timed reveals, and moments that felt like television. That shift made comparison more important because a reader […] The post How Game Shows Changed the Live Dealer Casino Format appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
A North Texas real estate agent accused in a 14-year-old Arlington murder case is now fighting to get out of jail.Police say a DNA breakthrough finally led them to Mayra Velasquez, who has been charged with capital murder. Her attorney says investigators have drawn the wrong conclusion from the evidence.Attorney challenges DNA evidenceFourteen years after Irasema Chavez was found stabbed to death more than 100 times inside her Arlington apartment, North Texas real estate agent Mayra Velasquez was arrested for the crime.Now, the case has shifted from an unsolved mystery to a battle over DNA evidence."I think that the conclusion is flawed. I don't know necessarily that the investigation is flawed," said Frank Sellers, Velasquez's attorney.At a press conference this week, Arlington police and the FBI said genetic genealogy identified Velasquez as a possible suspect.Detectives then followed her to a restaurant, where they recovered a plastic fork she used.Police say the DNA on that fork ma
Slowly but surely, football season is approaching. And with Cowboys training camp opening next week, we figured we’d mark the occasion by bringing on old friend Saad Yousuf, of The Athletic, The Ticket, and The One Star Cowboys’ Podcast. We talked about the biggest changes from last offseason to this one, what Caleb Downs needs … Continued The post StrongSide, The Show: Saad Yousuf Previews Cowboys Camp and Talks Jason Robertson appeared first on D Magazine.
OPENING Bad Counselors (PG-13) This comedy stars Matt Cornett and Nathan Gamble as juvenile delinquents who are ordered to perform community service by working at a Christian summer camp. Also with Missi Pyle, Brec Bassinger, Pierson Fode, McKaley Miller, Richard T. Jones, Kevin Lawson, and Chris Klein. (Opens Wednesday) Chennai Love Story (NR) […] The post Film Shorts // July 22-28, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
The former top deputy at the Johnson County Sheriff's Office is seeking to remove the county sheriff through a petition after already taking him to court this year.James Saulter, the former Chief Deputy with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, has filed a petition to remove Johnson County Sheriff Adam King from his position.Saulter's petition says Texas local government code allows for an elected official to be removed from office for incompetency and misconduct.Johnson County Sheriff mistrialSaulter took King to court earlier this year, with the legal proceedings ending in a mistrial.The case stemmed from testimony by Saulter, who told jurors he was placed on administrative leave and ultimately terminated after taking a female employee’s complaints to the Texas Rangers. According to Saulter, the employee alleged that King routinely sexually harassed her.Prosecutors called more than 20 witnesses to testify against King.The defense rested its case without calling any witnesses. Instead
A North Texas real estate agent accused in a 14-year-old Arlington murder case is now fighting to get out of jail.Police say a DNA breakthrough finally led them to Mayra Velasquez, who has been charged with capital murder. Her attorney says investigators have drawn the wrong conclusion from the evidence.Attorney challenges DNA evidenceFourteen years after Irasema Chavez was found stabbed to death more than 100 times inside her Arlington apartment, North Texas real estate agent Mayra Velasquez was arrested for the crime.Now, the case has shifted from an unsolved mystery to a battle over DNA evidence."I think that the conclusion is flawed. I don't know necessarily that the investigation is flawed," said Frank Sellers, Velasquez's attorney.At a press conference this week, Arlington police and the FBI said genetic genealogy identified Velasquez as a possible suspect.Detectives then followed her to a restaurant, where they recovered a plastic fork she used.Police say the DNA on that fork ma
Dallas Fire-Rescue has given the all clear after responding to a gas leak at an Uptown apartment complex.Uptown gas leakOn July 22, around 1:20 p.m., Dallas Fire-Rescue units were dispatched to a gas leak call near the MAA Meridian Apartments in Uptown in the 2400 block of Allen Street.Officials say a construction company working near the location struck a 6-inch commercial gas line.DFR dispatched multiple units, including the HazMat team, to address the situation. Atmos Energy technicians are on location addressing the leak.Though no gas readings were found inside MAA Meridian Apartments, the building was evacuated out of an abundance of caution.The leak was reported as fixed between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and residents were allowed back into their apartments. DFR left the scene around 5:45.Atmos Energy released the following statement to FOX 4 on the gas leak:"Earlier today, a construction crew damaged a 1-1/4" natural gas pipeline near 2427 Allen Street in Dallas. As a precaution, se
An Arlington homicide detective became emotional when sharing new details about what led to the arrest of a North Texas real estate agent for a 2012 cold case murder.Arlington Cold Case MurderMayra Valasquez was arrested on July 16 and charged with capital murder for the death of 32-year-old Irasema Chavez in January 2012.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.During a news conference on Wednesday, Arlington police revealed that Valasquez was linked to the crime through genealogy technology.They said Chavez’s TV had been stolen from her apartment and there was a droplet of blood found on the TV stand. That droplet contained the DNA of a Hispanic female who was not the victim.In 2024, Arlin
The body of a U.S. soldier from Carrollton was returned to the United States on Wednesday after her death in the Middle East.President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in action last week in the Middle East.Among those killed was 19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, a native of Carrollton.On July 17, Gonzales was supporting a U.S. mission against the Islamic State group when she was killed defending against the incoming Iranian strikes.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine were also in attendance at the dignified transfer.Speaking to reporters on his way to Dover, Trump called it "one of the hardest things to do as a president." His message to grieving families, he said, will be "we love you, we love your child.""There’s no games, there’s no nothing — that’s their child," Trump said. "And all you can do is throw out your heart."Gonzales attended
The fight to save Dallas City Hall may have a twist. The city of Dallas has admitted neglect of its iconic building and that may put it in legal hot water.The city of Dallas prohibits property owners of landmark buildings from allowing the property to fall into disrepair to justify its demolition.But a group of attorneys claims that’s exactly what the city itself appears to be doing with its building.The distinctive inverted pyramid structure was designed by world renowned architect I.M. Pei. The Landmark Commission voted unanimously in March of last year to initiate the historic designation procedure for city hall. That means the 48-year-old building is protected.Scott Griggs, a former city council member and attorney with Save Dallas City Hall, said the city’s own argument for abandoning city hall is because it is in a state of disrepair. But that violates the city’s own demolition by neglect ordinance."What this letter is going to try to do is tell the city of Dallas it’s time to ge
A Dallas-based clinical laboratory and its investors will pay $24 million to resolve allegations that performed unnecessary tests on seniors who received COVID-19 tests.Magnolia Diagnostics, and its owners, John Bains and Kelly Bains, will pay $19.2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare for unnecessary respiratory tests performed on seniors who were getting COVID-19 tests.Investors in the laboratory agreed to pay $4.8 million to resolve common law claims for unjust enrichment and payment by mistake and claims under the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act."We will pursue not only companies that submit false claims and the owners who direct the misconduct, but also investors who receive and retain its financial benefits — especially when vulnerable Americans are exploited for profit," Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate said.The federal government accused John Bains and Kelly Bains of developing a scheme to require respiratory
The $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers has officially closed. Together, the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership, MGX, and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners have completed the full equity acquisition. The investment is one of the largest private commitments to digital infrastructure to date. Aligned Data Centers is a leader in the development and operation of … Continued The post AIP, MGX and BlackRock’s GIP Close $40 Billion Acquisition of Aligned Data Centers appeared first on D Magazine.
D CEO magazine revealed the winners of its 2026 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards during a private event held July 23 at South Side Ballroom in Dallas. Presented in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, the annual program honors outstanding nonprofit organizations—and the companies and leaders who champion their missions. This year, more than 900 nominations … Continued The post Winners Announced: D CEO’s Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards 2026 appeared first on D Magazine.