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SubscribeA routine traffic stop early Monday led Dallas police to arrest a man driving a stolen vehicle loaded with police tactical gear, ammunition, and a badge belonging to a Dallas College police sergeant.
Police are investigating a Plano woman’s death inside her home on Wednesday.Her husband is currently behind bars for allegedly abusing her corpse.Plano police said they were asked to conduct a welfare check on the woman around 10:30 a.m. The caller was unable to contact the victim and was concerned about potential family violence.When officers got to her home in the 4700 block of Charles Place, they found her deceased inside the home.Her husband was arrested at the scene for abuse of a corpse.The victim’s name, age, and cause of death are still unknown.Her husband’s identity hasn’t been released yet either.Police said they are still processing the crime scene and may be ready to share his name and photo on Thursday.Additional charges against him are also possible.
The FBI is offering a big reward for information about the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother in Irving in 2024.They’re hoping the $50,000 will lead to tips on Hector Vicente Paguada Paguada’s whereabouts.Irving Double MurderIrving police said the double murder happened on Jan. 19, 2024, at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of West Irving Boulevard.Investigators believe Paguada shot and killed 23-year-old Nayeli Medina, who he had been in a relationship with, and her mother, 55-year-old Juana Rodriguez. Medina’s 5-year-old son witnessed the murders.Four people are already in custody after being accused of helping Paguada escape.Two women -- Nicolle Martinez Tome and Paguada’s sister, Yudi Mabel Paguada Ruiz – allegedly helped him get rid of the vehicle he used to flee the scene and one of them also deleted digital evidence. They were allegedly paid $100 to get rid of Paguada's SUV.Yeferi Josue Aguilera Hernandez was charged with hindering apprehension of a known
The Democratic nominee for Senate has decried such political engagement from pastors, saying that the church-state boundary is “sacred.”
El Molino replaces Anchor Sushi in the longtime Cantina Laredo space.
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Bursting the Commissioners Court’s Bubble The 100+ citizens politely and not-so-politely fuming at the county administration building downtown last week made their point: Reducing voting locations only hamstrings democracy. Now, county commissioners are tabling until Tue, Sep 1, their vote on whether to close 45% of all polling locations, which is a victory for democracy […] The post News Roundup, Lonamania Edition appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
With its magazine-style glossy cover, great photographs, and insightful opinions on the BEST of everything this area has to offer, Best Of 2026 is the issue you don’t want to miss. Our critics will make their choices, and those winners will be announced in the Best Of 2026 special edition on Wed, Sep 30, but […] The post Best Of 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously after a late-night meeting to create a data center committee and advance steps toward a 90-day moratorium on new construction.
Police are investigating a Plano woman’s death inside her home on Wednesday.Her husband is currently behind bars for allegedly abusing her corpse.Plano police said they were asked to conduct a welfare check on the woman around 10:30 a.m. The caller was unable to contact the victim and was concerned about potential family violence.When officers got to her home in the 4700 block of Charles Place, they found her deceased inside the home.Her husband was arrested at the scene for abuse of a corpse.The victim’s name, age, and cause of death are still unknown.Her husband’s identity hasn’t been released yet either.Police said they are still processing the crime scene and may be ready to share his name and photo on Thursday.Additional charges against him are also possible.
A July confrontation on Main Street in Dallas led to the victim's death after getting pushed down a flight of stairs, and the suspect's charges being upgraded to murder.Dallas Main Street confrontation21-year-old Josiah Gomez was arrested on July 22 and charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury in connection to a July 5 confrontation at a Dallas bar.An arrest affidavit states on July 5, Gomez got into a verbal argument with 26-year-old Sylvester Victor at the Vidorra Bar on Main Street in Dallas.Gomez was reportedly upset that Victor and his companion were walking too slowly.A witness stated they heard Gomez call Victor a racial slur before pushing Victor down a flight of stairs, causing Victor to suffer severe brain trauma after hitting his head at the base of the stairway.Victor was transported to a hospital and immediately underwent surgery. On July 22, he was transferred to hospice care, and on August 6, he died from his injuries.Gomez fled the scene, and was la
Let’s set a scene. You’re at your favorite steakhouse, the one with the reputation for premium cuts of beef prepared just as you want, a red-heavy wine list, and smartly attired waitstaff. As many restaurants do, the menu lists the ranch where they get their beef. Would you notice if the name of the ranch … Continued The post A Dallas Chef-Favorite Cattle Ranch Has a New Name and a Deal With Walmart. But Does It Taste the Same? appeared first on D Magazine.
The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b
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Sportico, a sports news and analysis website, value the team at $15.5 billion. That is up 21% from last year.
The FBI is offering a big reward for information about the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother in Irving in 2024.They’re hoping the $50,000 will lead to tips on Hector Vicente Paguada Paguada’s whereabouts.Irving Double MurderIrving police said the double murder happened on Jan. 19, 2024, at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of West Irving Boulevard.Investigators believe Paguada shot and killed 23-year-old Nayeli Medina, who he had been in a relationship with, and her mother, 55-year-old Juana Rodriguez. Medina’s 5-year-old son witnessed the murders.Four people are already in custody after being accused of helping Paguada escape.Two women -- Nicolle Martinez Tome and Paguada’s sister, Yudi Mabel Paguada Ruiz – allegedly helped him get rid of the vehicle he used to flee the scene and one of them also deleted digital evidence. They were allegedly paid $100 to get rid of Paguada's SUV.Yeferi Josue Aguilera Hernandez was charged with hindering apprehension of a known
A federal directive to move funding away from housing projects was just another blow to local effort embroiled in setbacks.
The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b
The advancement of AI often feels inevitable, but some officials in Texas wonder if data centers need to be slowed.
Dallas city leaders are deciding whether to put a nearly $1 billion bond package on the November ballot.City leaders are not looking to spend all the cash in one place. Instead, the $960 million bond package would be split up.About $443 million for Proposition A would go to supporting public safety, including the construction of a new Dallas police gun range. The department's current facility is an outdated building with chipping paint and rusty ammo storage. Plans call for a new range, simulated training village, and emergency vehicle operation course at a site near the Dallas Executive Airport.It would also include moving 911 and emergency center operations out of the Dallas City Hall basement and would allocate money for a new Dallas police property room and evidence storage facility.Proposition B would authorize $17 million for upgrades to the city’s fleet maintenance facilities.And the final $500 million under Proposition C would go toward pension obligation bonds. That would go t
Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously after a late-night meeting to create a data center committee and advance steps toward a 90-day moratorium on new construction.
Dallas city leaders are deciding whether to put a nearly $1 billion bond package on the November ballot.City leaders are not looking to spend all the cash in one place. Instead, the $960 million bond package would be split up.About $443 million for Proposition A would go to supporting public safety, including the construction of a new Dallas police gun range. The department's current facility is an outdated building with chipping paint and rusty ammo storage. Plans call for a new range, simulated training village, and emergency vehicle operation course at a site near the Dallas Executive Airport.It would also include moving 911 and emergency center operations out of the Dallas City Hall basement and would allocate money for a new Dallas police property room and evidence storage facility.Proposition B would authorize $17 million for upgrades to the city’s fleet maintenance facilities.And the final $500 million under Proposition C would go toward pension obligation bonds. That would go t
A federal directive to move funding away from housing projects was just another blow to local effort embroiled in setbacks.
A Texas lawmaker is pushing for children to start school later in the year because of the risks involving heat in August.State Rep. Jared Patterson suggested moving school start dates from August to September on social media Monday.Heat a concern for student safety"Starting school during the hottest month of the year is among the dumbest things we do as a state," Patterson said.Patterson cites concerns about student athlete safety as one reason to push the school start back a month.The suggestion comes after the University Interscholastic League implemented stricter heat safety standards for high school athletics and marching bands.On Monday, a student at Lake Travis High School suffered a health emergency during football practice.Starting school in September could save districts moneyIn addition to student safety, Patterson said moving the school year back a month would save school districts money on cooling costs."Cooling the largest buildings during the hottest month is an extreme w
