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Texas Hold’em might be the most recognized poker variant on the planet, and the name itself suggests the game belongs to the Lone Star State. But here’s the thing: having your name on the game doesn’t mean the rules of playing it are straightforward back home. Thousands of Texans sit down at poker tables every […] The post What Texas Players Should Know Before Playing Online Poker appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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A Dallas man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash allegedly asked the mother of his child to "put my car away" in a text message sent shortly after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Pleasant Grove on July 1, 2026.Dallas police responded to the crash at the intersection of Buckner Boulevard and Elam Road, shortly after 10 p.m.Suspect charged in fatal collision23-year-old Jesus Manuel Ayala is charged with a felony for collision involving death, in connection with the July 1st crash that killed 32-year-old Michael Turner.According to the affidavit, Dallas police responded to the scene at around 10:10 p.m. The victim, Turner, was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a white sedan traveling at what investigators describe as a high rate of speed.Turner was thrown about 60 feet and the driver fled without stopping or rendering aid. Dallas Fire-Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene.Surveillance footage and taped mirror link suspectPolice said surveillance video from a nearby Murph

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The two candidates battling for Texas’ United States Senate seat will be in Fort Worth on Tuesday.Ken Paxton and James Talarico will make their pitches to North Texas voters before the November election.Fundraising EffortsIn one of the most expensive races in the nation, all eyes are on Talarico’s fundraising. The Democratic nominee has reportedly raised more than any Texas candidate has in the general election in the past decade.According to filings from the Federal Election Commission, he has raised around $70 million. That’s compared to Paxton’s $9 million.The filings show that the two candidates are getting their donations in very different ways.Much of Paxton’s campaign funds come from joint fundraising committees, which allow candidates to raise money alongside other candidates. The majority of that comes from large donors.The majority of Talarico’s campaign dollars have come from small donor fundraising. A large number of people have contributed less than $200.The filings also s

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A Dallas man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash allegedly asked the mother of his child to "put my car away" in a text message sent shortly after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Pleasant Grove on July 1, 2026.Dallas police responded to the crash at the intersection of Buckner Boulevard and Elam Road, shortly after 10 p.m.Suspect charged in fatal collision23-year-old Jesus Manuel Ayala is charged with a felony for collision involving death, in connection with the July 1st crash that killed 32-year-old Michael Turner.According to the affidavit, Dallas police responded to the scene at around 10:10 p.m. The victim, Turner, was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a white sedan traveling at what investigators describe as a high rate of speed.Turner was thrown about 60 feet and the driver fled without stopping or rendering aid. Dallas Fire-Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene.Surveillance footage and taped mirror link suspectPolice said surveillance video from a nearby Murph

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A Haslet private school will close its doors several months after a sex offender controversy rocked the tight-knit community.Heritage Christian Academy in Haslet will officially close on July 20, ahead of the 2026-27 school year."Please know that no one wanted this outcome. Considering our current position and long-term outlook, however, the Board strongly feels this is the right, though a heartbreaking decision for everyone involved," the school said in a statement to families.Caleb Crawford arrestThe closing of Heritage Christian Academy comes after months of controversy surrounding the church it is attached to.Heritage Baptist Church pastor Eric Crawford initially stepped down on Feb. 19 following the arrest of his son, Caleb Crawford, by the Fort Worth Police Department. The younger Crawford was booked on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements after failing to report his employment status to law enforcement.Caleb Crawford was indict

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A man accused of threatening an individual with a handgun and assaulting deputies over the Fourth of July weekend is now facing additional charges after El Paso County law enforcement say he impersonated a peace officer just days after posting bond.Suspect confronts El Paso County deputies with rifleAccording to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded July 4 to a report that 51-year-old Garrett Duffy had threatened someone with a handgun, fired several rounds and left a home in the Cascade area of unincorporated El Paso County.Investigators said the victim, who knew Duffy, told deputies he had likely driven to a location in Woodland Park.Deputies located Duffy at a residence, where they said he exited carrying a hunting rifle. Authorities said he ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon, aggressively approached deputies while swinging the rifle, then dropped both the rifle and a handgun before continuing to advance.According to the sheriff's office, Duffy struggled

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Later this month, the most chill little shop in the Bishop Arts District is set to close its doors. Go Easy, better known to myself and many other cannabis enthusiasts as the city’s girlypop weed shop, recently announced that it would shutter on July 31. In its six-year lifespan, Go Easy established itself as a … Continued The post Saying Goodbye to Go Easy, Dallas’ Girlypop Weed Shop appeared first on D Magazine.

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The extreme heat and humidity continue in North Texas throughout the rest of the week and beyond.Wednesday ForecastA weak front will move through from the northeast on Wednesday. But it won’t make much of a difference. North Texas will still have abundant sun and heat, with highs in the upper 90s to 105. The heat index could reach 110 to 115 degrees.The National Weather Service has issued another Extreme Heat Warning for nearly all North Texas through 8 p.m. A Heat Advisory is in effect for everywhere else.Thursday ForecastOn Thursday, the high temperatures will be a little lower in the upper 90s to low 100s.But a Heat Advisory will remain in place.People should still take the proper precautions to prevent heat-related illness when spending time outdoors.7-Day ForecastBy early Friday, the remnants of Tropical Storm Bertha will continue weakening in South Texas. For North Texas, the high pressure remains in control, keeping the forecast hot and dry.The triple-digit heat is expected to c

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The two candidates battling for Texas’ United States Senate seat will be in Fort Worth on Tuesday.Ken Paxton and James Talarico will make their pitches to North Texas voters before the November election.Fundraising EffortsIn one of the most expensive races in the nation, all eyes are on Talarico’s fundraising. The Democratic nominee has reportedly raised more than any Texas candidate has in the general election in the past decade.According to filings from the Federal Election Commission, he has raised around $70 million. That’s compared to Paxton’s $9 million.The filings show that the two candidates are getting their donations in very different ways.Much of Paxton’s campaign funds come from joint fundraising committees, which allow candidates to raise money alongside other candidates. The majority of that comes from large donors.The majority of Talarico’s campaign dollars have come from small donor fundraising. A large number of people have contributed less than $200.The filings also s

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A Haslet private school will close its doors several months after a sex offender controversy rocked the tight-knit community.Heritage Christian Academy in Haslet will officially close on July 20, ahead of the 2026-27 school year."Please know that no one wanted this outcome. Considering our current position and long-term outlook, however, the Board strongly feels this is the right, though a heartbreaking decision for everyone involved," the school said in a statement to families.Caleb Crawford arrestThe closing of Heritage Christian Academy comes after months of controversy surrounding the church it is attached to.Heritage Baptist Church pastor Eric Crawford initially stepped down on Feb. 19 following the arrest of his son, Caleb Crawford, by the Fort Worth Police Department. The younger Crawford was booked on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements after failing to report his employment status to law enforcement.Caleb Crawford was indict

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Fort Worth will soon be the center of NVIDIA's U.S. production of AI supercomputers.NVIDIA broke ground on what it calls an "AI factory" in Fort Worth on Tuesday afternoon.The factory will be responsible for the construction of AI supercomputers that feature the company's most advanced AI systems. Such supercomputers were previously constructed overseas.The supercomputers weigh two tons and cost $4 million to make. The factory will be responsible for building thousands of such computers.Once built, the supercomputers will be transported to another "AI factory" to take and convert energy into "tokens", which are turned into artificial intelligence such as words, numbers, stories, or even problem-solving.The factory's construction represents a $700 million investment in Fort Worth and has created 800 new jobs."The old generation of data centers used a lot of water and cooling tech. Now? It's 100% liquid cooled. There's re-circulation of liquid cooling. Therefore, water usage is extremely

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The summer months have seen a rise in domestic violence across the United States, according to a study done by the U.S. Department of Justice.The U.S. Department of Justice's study of seasonal patterns and trends in criminal violence notes that there has been a 12% increase in domestic violence for the summer months.Tiffany Tate, the CEO of The Family Place in Dallas, tells FOX 4's Shaun Rabb that factors for the increase include:Spending more time together in summer monthsFinancial pressureSummer child careSpending more on food and activitiesSummer holidaysMore alcohol consumption at summer parties"It's very troubling because that's an element that we can't control," Tate tells Rabb."We can't control the heat and different environmental factors, so all we can do is plan and try to anticipate this increase in aggression and violence during this time period so that we can help survivors." Tate says oftentimes, domestic violence can result in life or death situations."It's critical to re

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Dallas Police detectives are on the hunt for serial robbery suspects in East Oak Cliff that have burglarized the same convenience store three times since June 20.Oak Cliff serial robbersDallas Police believe the same two suspects have been robbing Friendly Food Mart, located at 2200 Cedar Crest Boulevard in East Oak Cliff.The convenience store has been robbed a total of three times since June: first on June 20, second on June 26, and third on July 9.The incidents have happened as the store closes for the night, with the masked suspects brandishing AR-15-style weapons and forcing the cashier to open the register and take money out.A security guard was placed inside the store following the first two robberies, but she too was robbed of her firearm during the third burglary.Nobody has been physically assaulted during any of the three robberies.Dallas Police investigation"Everyone in the area is scared. This whole community, and the workers, are terrified of closing up every night, and the

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One of the Stars' top players is locked into a new contract for the 2026-27 season.Jason Robertson re-signs with StarsThe Dallas Stars and forward Jason Robertson have agreed to a 1-year deal worth $12 million for the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season, the club announced on Tuesday.Robertson had filed for salary arbitration with the Stars, with the two sides headed towards a hearing this coming weekend. That hearing will not happen after Robertson's re-signing.The 26-year-old had 96 points in 82 games last season, including 45 goals and 51 assists.Due to a lack of long-term contract progress, the Stars included Robertson in trade ideas this offseason.Robertson nixed a trade to the Seattle Kraken that would have paid him $15 million annually on an 8-year contract, per SportsNet's Elliotte Friedman.That proposed trade would have brought the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft back to the Stars.Robertson will be a free agent after the 2026-27 season if he and the Stars do not come to terms on a lo

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The Dallas Mavericks just acquired former No. 1 overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher and a top 55 protected 2027 second-round pick from the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.The transaction was a part of a three-team trade that also included the Oklahoma City Thunder.Dallas sent guard Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta and a 2027 second-round pick, originally acquired from the Chicago Bulls to Oklahoma City in the deal to acquire 21-year-old Risacher was selected first overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Hawks. Risacher also has international experience with France, helping the senior national team during the 2025 EuroBasket tournament after previously winning a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA Under-19 World Cup and a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. Risacher is a 6-foot-9 forward averaging 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 142 career games with Atlanta, including 119 starts. He earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in the 2024-25 season after averaging 12.6 points and 3.6 re

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Just shy of a couple of months since the Dallas Mavericks announced their intent to build a new arena and develop 104 acres where Valley View Mall once stood, the organization has now hired a familiar name as its owner’s representative: Legends Global. Legends Global is part of Legends Hospitality, which was formed by Dallas … Continued The post Dallas Mavericks Tap Legends Global to Oversee Construction of Valley View Arena appeared first on D Magazine.

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Four people were hurt after they were shot at an apartment building in southeast Dallas.The shooting happened around 8 p.m. on Tuesday near Trinity Forest Way and Stoneport Drive.Dallas police said four people were shot by an unknown suspect. All four were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.At this point, no arrests have been made.Dallas police said they are still working to determine what led up to the shooting.

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Dallas police are investigating a shooting in southeast Dallas.It happened late Monday night at the Creekside Villas Apartments on North Jim Miller Road.Police said a man was shot several times after fighting with two people.He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.Police have not yet released any information about the motive of the events leading up to the shooting.No suspects are in custody and no descriptions were released.The victim’s name has not yet been released.

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Investigators from the Arlington Police Department and the FBI Dallas Field Office have made an arrest in connection to a 2012 cold case murder in Arlington.2012 Arlington murder arrestPublic records show Mayra Velasquez was arrested on July 16. Velasquez has been charged with capital murder in connection to a Jan. 2012 incident. Public records show that Velasquez is a real estate agent with Pure Realtors, LLC. Her license is currently still active. Pure Realtors did not respond to FOX 4's request for comment.She is being held without bond.Arlington Police and the FBI Dallas Field Office confirmed Velasquez had been arrested in connection to the 2012 murder of 32-year-old Irasema Chavez.Chavez was found dead at her apartment in the 2700 block of S. Collins Street on Jan. 20, 2012. She had been stabbed 100 times.In 2012, Arlington Police released surveillance footage from the night before Chavez's murder to help identify a person seen entering the apartment, but were unable to identify

DFW real estate agent arrested after breakthrough in 2012 Arlington murder investigation — FOX 4 Dallas
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The two candidates battling for Texas’ United States Senate seat will be in Fort Worth on Tuesday.Ken Paxton and James Talarico will make their pitches to North Texas voters before the November election.Fundraising EffortsIn one of the most expensive races in the nation, all eyes are on Talarico’s fundraising. The Democratic nominee has reportedly raised more than any Texas candidate has in the general election in the past decade.According to filings from the Federal Election Commission, he has raised around $70 million. That’s compared to Paxton’s $9 million.The filings show that the two candidates are getting their donations in very different ways.Much of Paxton’s campaign funds come from joint fundraising committees, which allow candidates to raise money alongside other candidates. The majority of that comes from large donors.The majority of Talarico’s campaign dollars have come from small donor fundraising. A large number of people have contributed less than $200.The filings also s

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A Haslet private school will close its doors several months after a sex offender controversy rocked the tight-knit community.Heritage Christian Academy in Haslet will officially close on July 20, ahead of the 2026-27 school year."Please know that no one wanted this outcome. Considering our current position and long-term outlook, however, the Board strongly feels this is the right, though a heartbreaking decision for everyone involved," the school said in a statement to families.Caleb Crawford arrestThe closing of Heritage Christian Academy comes after months of controversy surrounding the church it is attached to.Heritage Baptist Church pastor Eric Crawford initially stepped down on Feb. 19 following the arrest of his son, Caleb Crawford, by the Fort Worth Police Department. The younger Crawford was booked on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements after failing to report his employment status to law enforcement.Caleb Crawford was indict

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Carrollton leaders are honoring one of their own who was killed during a U.S. mission in the Middle East.US casualties in Iran warOn Monday, the Defense Department identified Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, as one of three U.S. casualties from an Islamic State bombing last weekend.Gonzales was supporting a U.S. mission against the Islamic State group when she was killed defending against the incoming Iranian strikes.Gonzales grew up in Carrollton, and attended Hebron High School in Lewisville ISD. She was a part of Hebron's Jr. ROTC program, and enlisted in the United States Army shortly after she graduated in 2025.1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii and a third American service member were also killed over the weekend.At Tuesday's Carrollton City Council meeting, Mayor Steve Babick, council members, friends of Gonzales and community members honored Gonzales' memory.City leaders wore black and purple ribbons, Gonzales' favorite colors, to honor her li

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The two candidates battling for Texas’ United States Senate seat will be in Fort Worth on Tuesday.Ken Paxton and James Talarico will make their pitches to North Texas voters before the November election.Fundraising EffortsIn one of the most expensive races in the nation, all eyes are on Talarico’s fundraising. The Democratic nominee has reportedly raised more than any Texas candidate has in the general election in the past decade.According to filings from the Federal Election Commission, he has raised around $70 million. That’s compared to Paxton’s $9 million.The filings show that the two candidates are getting their donations in very different ways.Much of Paxton’s campaign funds come from joint fundraising committees, which allow candidates to raise money alongside other candidates. The majority of that comes from large donors.The majority of Talarico’s campaign dollars have come from small donor fundraising. A large number of people have contributed less than $200.The filings also s

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Fort Worth will soon be the center of NVIDIA's U.S. production of AI supercomputers.NVIDIA broke ground on what it calls an "AI factory" in Fort Worth on Tuesday afternoon.The factory will be responsible for the construction of AI supercomputers that feature the company's most advanced AI systems. Such supercomputers were previously constructed overseas.The supercomputers weigh two tons and cost $4 million to make. The factory will be responsible for building thousands of such computers.Once built, the supercomputers will be transported to another "AI factory" to take and convert energy into "tokens", which are turned into artificial intelligence such as words, numbers, stories, or even problem-solving.The factory's construction represents a $700 million investment in Fort Worth and has created 800 new jobs."The old generation of data centers used a lot of water and cooling tech. Now? It's 100% liquid cooled. There's re-circulation of liquid cooling. Therefore, water usage is extremely

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