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The best sushi in Dallas: iconic hotspot, unsung heroes and everything in between
We’ve updated our list of the top sushi spots in Dallas, including many neighborhood gems like Naminohana with just 14 bar stools.
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DFW news for Thursday, August 20: The best sushi in Dallas: iconic hotspot, unsung heroes and everything in between; After layoffs, furloughs, Dallas looks to cut employee healthcare; and Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 21-23; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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State Fair of Texas cuts ticket and parking prices for 2026 after fairgoer feedback
The State Fair of Texas announced major price cuts for 2026, dropping daily child admission to $10 and reducing adult tickets and official parking following guest feedback.
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Greg Abbott adds DFW Airport to list of local targets
The Texas governor continues his campaign against the Muslim community.
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Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said he plans to call for a ban on school districts employing anyone with an H-1B visa.Abbott calls to ban H-1B visas for public school employees"Exactly zero Texas public school employees should be here on H-1b visas," Abbott said.The call comes after Abbott ordered a freeze on new H-1B petitions by state agencies and public colleges and universities, citing concerns about abuse of the federal program and needing to prioritize jobs for Texas workers."Bottom line is this foreign influence of any kind has no place in our classrooms," Abbott said.A ban would require legislation to be introduced and passed during the upcoming session. If successful, Texas would become the first state to block school districts from hiring H-1B visa holders.The move could result in hundreds of teachers and other staff losing their jobs.School districts and charter schools employee more than 300 people on H-1B visas, with Dallas ISD leading the way with 171 employees based o
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Man arrested for child pornography possession near Gainesville High School
A Cooke County man was arrested near a local school on child pornography possession charges.Child pornography possession arrestOn Aug. 19 at around 7 a.m., the Cooke County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at a residence near Gainesville High School.Law enforcement arrested 21-year-old Alex Gabriel Buenose Aires at the residence. He has been charged with possession of child pornography depicting a child under 10 years of age, a first-degree felony.Gainesville ISD was made aware of the Cook County Sheriff Department's operation before it commenced on Wednesday morning.Buenos Aires has been booked into the Cooke County Jail. No bond has been set for him at this time.Officials did not say what tipped them off to Buenos Aires' alleged child pornography possession.
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18-year-old killed, another 18-year-old detained following shooting inside DeSoto home
An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting Sunday afternoon inside a DeSoto home, and another 18-year-old has been detained as the suspect, authorities said.
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Over a million Jeeps recalled over fire hazard concerns
Over one million Jeep vehicles are part of a nationwide recall over fears that vehicles could catch fire due to an electrical connection in the vehicle's power steering pump.Vehicle recall over fire hazard concernsMillions of vehicles have been recalled this summer due to concerns they could catch fire. A potential danger with an electrical connection in the vehicle's hydraulic power steering pump is to blame for the recall.Over one million Jeep models, including Wranglers, SUVs, and Gladiator pick-up trucks made between 2021 and 2025 have been hit by this recall.Stellantis, the part's manufacturer, says plug-in hybrid model Jeeps have also been recalled for battery risks.Drivers with a vehicle affected by this recall are encouraged to park their car outside."It's very frustrating."Jennifer Fox tells FOX 4's Shaun Rabb she bought her Jeep Wrangler in April 2025, and has been parking it outside her garage and away from her property."I haven't really been able to drive it that much," Fox
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Missing 18-year-old North Texas woman found safe, police say
An 18-year-old North Texas woman reported missing days before she was scheduled to move to Pennsylvania for college has been found safe, police announced.
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Dallas Wings' Azzi Fudd to miss rest of 2026 WNBA season
The Wings' top draft pick this year will miss the remainder of the season as she addresses an issue with her knee. Azzi Fudd out indefinitelyDallas Wings rookie sensation Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee.Fudd will undergo the surgery next week in Connecticut and begin rehabbing immediately.She last appeared in a game for the Wings on Aug. 5 against the Washington Mystics.Fudd was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the second-consecutive former UConn Husky to be selected No. 1 by the Wings. Her college teammate Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.In 30 games played during her first WNBA season, Fudd averaged 13.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.73 steals and .83 blocks per game.Her 13.1 points per game ranks third in Wings franchise history among rookies.In July, Fudd became the first rookie and first Wings player to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest during WNBA All-
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Desert Folk
Two Trips Desert Folk’s ‘Little Love’ Desert Folk, the Americana project of local singer-songwriter Austin Clay Cox and drummer Sawyer McGee, is dropping a new single at midnight on Fri, Aug 21. “Little Love” will be the band’s sixth single in three years. The song is great, but I wonder if it will further confuse […] The post Desert Folk appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Night & Day
Thu, Aug 20 Xtreme Knockout returns to Billy Bob’s Texas (2520 Rodeo Plz, Fort Worth, 817-624-7117). Tonight’s XKO Fight Night End of Summer Bash features talented Texas-based fighters doing Muay Thai, the combat sport called the “art of eight limbs” as it typically involves punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, along with clinching. Traditionally, Muay Thai is held in […] The post Night & Day appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Sane Clown Posse
Concerning live music, I think some artists play great concerts, while others put on a great show. I’ve seen Radiohead and Insane Clown Posse and found both groups to be exciting and even occasionally transcendent, but they each fit solidly into one side of the “great concerts/great show” Venn diagram more than the other. The […] The post Sane Clown Posse appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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The best Dallas restaurants and bars to host your fantasy football draft
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Ate Days of Dinner and a Movie
A new movie about Anthony Bourdain opens in theaters next week, and it got us to thinking about all the rockstar chefs we know in Fort Worth, many of whom have upcoming culinary events on the books. After you read Kena’s review of Tony, stick around and see where you can dine with some local […] The post Ate Days of Dinner and a Movie appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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He’s the Best Up-and-Coming Chef in the Country. It Might Help Him Stay Here.
Adrian Torres, chef of Houston’s Maximo, won a James Beard Award this year. Even with the accolade, his DACA status still has him constantly looking over his shoulder.
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Stars, Mavericks settle legal fight over control of American Airlines Center
The Mavs and Stars announced the end of their fight over control of the American Airlines Center, and the co-tenants will remain at the arena until at least 2031.The news comes as both teams have announced their exit from downtown Dallas in the coming years.American Airlines Center lawsuit settledThe Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars released a joint statement on Monday confirming an agreement that resolves "outstanding matters between the two organizations."The release states the teams will continue to play their home games at the American Airlines Center through 2030-31, which coincides with the end of their leases at the arena in Victory Park.Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert released the following statement after the joint announcement:"We are pleased to hear that an agreement has been reached. As we plan for the future of downtown and our sports and entertainment district, this agreement is an important step, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with both organizations
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Ex-Texas Rangers prospect and San Diego Padres coach arrested by ICE at airport
A former Texas Rangers minor league baseball player who is now a coach for the San Diego Padres was arrested by United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents.Oswaldo Pirela, a 34 husband and father, was taken into custody by ICE agents on Sunday at El Paso International Airport. He was returning home from a work trip when he was approached by law enforcement officers.Padres coach detained at Texas airportPirela has ties to North Texas after signing with the Texas Rangers in 2009 and playing for their minor league team for three years. He now works as a minor league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres.According to the Department of Homeland Security, Pirela entered the U.S. legally in September 2014 and was granted permission by the Obama administration to remain in the country until Feb. 10, 2018. DHS officials said he overstayed his welcome, violating national immigration laws. He also wasn’t carrying any legal documentation granting him status to be in the count
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Von Miller describes the "dream" of finally playing for the Dallas Cowboys
Von Miller grew up as a Cowboys fan, and the newest member of the Cowboys spoke to the media today about how much it means to play for his hometown team.Von Miller is a Dallas Cowboy"To be here with the Dallas Cowboys, back in my hometown, this is really cool."Von Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and the MVP of Super Bowl 50, signed with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The former DeSoto Eagle and Texas A&M Aggie spoke to the media in Oxnard for the first time since signing on Tuesday, describing the feeling of finally playing for his hometown team."It's like that movie Inception. Like a dream within a dream," Miller explained."I always wanted to play in a National Football League. And then you play for the Dallas Cowboys. You know, we're just going deep. We're going deep with a year 16 dream within the dream. It's super cool."Miller said the Cowboys reached out in 2022, when Miller was a free agent, but he ended up signing with the Buffalo Bills. This offseason, he's been
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Meet the Dallas 500: Fehmi Karahan, Karahan Cos.
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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Dallas County leaders honor Oak Cliff apartment explosion victim Sylvia Collins
A woman who was one of three people killed in an Oak Cliff apartment explosion was honored on Tuesday by Dallas County leaders.Sylvia Collins was remembered by the Dallas County Commissioner’s Court as someone who fought for the community.Sylvia Collins Community RoomCollins was one of three people killed back in May when her apartment building exploded.She leaves behind quite a legacy through her community. And on Tuesday, Dallas County Commissioners made it known that the county will rename a community room at the Oak Cliff Government Center in her honor.Collins spent decades fighting for voter engagement, civil rights, and neighborhood affairs. Commissioners Theresa Daniels and Elba Garcia spoke about Collins’ impact."She most definitely had an impact on all of Dallas County. So, you can see a very nice community activist will be honored with a room. A room is going to be named in recognition of all that she has done," Daniels said."She loved democracy. She was always asking people
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Greg Abbott adds DFW Airport to list of local targets
The Texas governor continues his campaign against the Muslim community.
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Abbott suggests banning public schools from using H-1B visas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said he plans to call for a ban on school districts employing anyone with an H-1B visa.Abbott calls to ban H-1B visas for public school employees"Exactly zero Texas public school employees should be here on H-1b visas," Abbott said.The call comes after Abbott ordered a freeze on new H-1B petitions by state agencies and public colleges and universities, citing concerns about abuse of the federal program and needing to prioritize jobs for Texas workers."Bottom line is this foreign influence of any kind has no place in our classrooms," Abbott said.A ban would require legislation to be introduced and passed during the upcoming session. If successful, Texas would become the first state to block school districts from hiring H-1B visa holders.The move could result in hundreds of teachers and other staff losing their jobs.School districts and charter schools employee more than 300 people on H-1B visas, with Dallas ISD leading the way with 171 employees based o
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Hood County discontinues use of Flock cameras amid national privacy debate
Hood County has become the second county in the state to discontinue the use of the controversial Flock security cameras.In April, the Hood County Commissioner's Court voted unanimously to discontinue the county's contract with Flock Safety, a license plate reader company that produces Flock surveillance cameras.On Monday, Hood County Constable John D. Shirley posted pictures on social media of the county's three Flock cameras being covered and disconnected.Hood County is now the second county in Texas to discontinue the use of Flock cameras. Guadalupe County, which lies east of San Antonio, has also stopped using Flock cameras.The Hood County Commissioner's Court vote only covers the aforementioned Flock cameras. Granbury, which is its own municipality within Hood County, still uses Flock cameras.Flock camera debateFlock surveillance cameras have caused a statewide and nationwide debate over privacy concerns.They’re typically mounted on 12-foot poles and have a solar panel on top to p
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Hood County discontinues use of Flock cameras amid national privacy debate
Hood County has become the second county in the state to discontinue the use of the controversial Flock security cameras.In April, the Hood County Commissioner's Court voted unanimously to discontinue the county's contract with Flock Safety, a license plate reader company that produces Flock surveillance cameras.On Monday, Hood County Constable John D. Shirley posted pictures on social media of the county's three Flock cameras being covered and disconnected.Hood County is now the second county in Texas to discontinue the use of Flock cameras. Guadalupe County, which lies east of San Antonio, has also stopped using Flock cameras.The Hood County Commissioner's Court vote only covers the aforementioned Flock cameras. Granbury, which is its own municipality within Hood County, still uses Flock cameras.Flock camera debateFlock surveillance cameras have caused a statewide and nationwide debate over privacy concerns.They’re typically mounted on 12-foot poles and have a solar panel on top to p
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Dallas Private Equity Firm Broadwing Capital Raises $440 Million for First Fund
When veteran private equity investors Eliot Kerlin, Andrew Boisseau, and JJ Barto launched Broadwing Capital in 2022, they didn’t immediately start raising capital for their first fund. Instead, they started by building a team. Headquartered in Preston Center, that team now encompasses 18 employees. Today, that patience has paid off. Broadwing just closed its oversubscribed … Continued The post Dallas Private Equity Firm Broadwing Capital Raises $440 Million for First Fund appeared first on D Magazine.
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Dallas proposes dropping PPO health plan for employees
As the cost of health insurance skyrockets, cities like Dallas are working to figure out how to reign in the costs during already tough budget times.The Dallas city manager said she is making a tough choice of recommending that the city eliminate its Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health plan.Dallas Health Insurance ChangesCurrently, 53% of all Dallas employees, including police officers and firefighters, are on the PPO plan.But the city said keeping the PPO plan would mean the city would have to cut $10 million from its budget and also increase employee premiums by 40%-45%. That could also mean more employee layoffs.City leaders explained that many other employers have also been eliminating PPOs in recent years."Majority are not offering a PPO. The whole state of Texas is not offering a PPO. Universities are not offering a PPO. And they’re not offering a PPO not because it’s not a good plan, it’s because it’s harder to control costs when someone has basically free range to go t
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