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DFW news for Sunday, June 21: The Long Arc of Cece Cox’s Impact on Dallas; Yum! Brands Spins Off Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion To Private Equity; and 5 local designers prepare for the annual Juneteenth Fashion Show; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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The highly anticipated Universal Kids Resort in Frisco opens to the public in less than two weeks. FOX 4 talked to those who designed it and got a sneak peek at the rides families will enjoy.Universal Kids Resort in FriscoThe 20-acre theme park located at the corner of Dallas Parkway and Panther Creek Parkway in Frisco is set to open on July 1."We chose North Texas because it is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the United States and perfect for young families. There’s so much to do here. Frisco has been a wonderful, welcoming partner with us," said Molly Murphy, the president of Universal Creative.It features seven lands based on popular DreamWorks, Illumination, and Nickelodeon properties including Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots, Jurassic World, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. Each land serves as a playground for young families, featuring attractions, dining, merchandise, and interactive elements. "I’m a dad with 9-year-old twins. Designing this was all about them.

Universal Kids Resort: A sneak peek at the new Frisco theme park for families — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas Police are still trying to find the final suspect in a 2023 murder in Far North Dallas that left the father of an unborn child dead.On Oct. 16, 2023, Chiquavion Ross was shot while in his apartment in Dallas in the 9700 block of Forest Lane.Ross was taken to a local hospital where he later died.Five suspects were seen on camera entering and leaving Ross' apartment, including Ahskari Trussell and James Earl Jones.Police have arrested two other suspects but remain looking for the fifth."There was a young father who never got a chance to see his unborn child."Dallas Police Det. Chris Walton is seeking help in finding the last suspect in this murder case.In surveillance footage from the incident, the suspect, a Black male, can be seen wearing a cream hoodie, olive-colored shorts, and has an afro-style haircut."I believe someone truly knows him. "They will know him," Walton said.If you have any information regarding the final suspect in this case, contact Det. Chris Walton at (214) 7

Trackdown: Police search for final of five suspects in 2023 Far North Dallas murder — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas Police arrested a man and charged him with murder after a fatal stabbing in east Dallas on Wednesday.On June 27 at around 7:20 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a stabbing call in the 2800 block of Peavy Road.Police found a person who had been stabbed. Dallas Fire-Rescue transported the victim to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.Police arrested 29-year-old Adrian Mendoza in connection to the stabbing. He has been charged with murder.Officials said Mendoza knew the victim prior to the incident.Mendoza is being held at the Dallas County Jail without bond.Police have not released a motive or name of the victim.Dallas Police say their investigation is ongoing.

Man arrested after fatal stabbing in east Dallas — FOX 4 Dallas

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A former Wylie East High School assistant principal was arrested again and is facing new federal child exploitation charges.On Wednesday, Zachary Neu was charged with two counts of enticement of a minor.Neu was arrested earlier this month and charged with soliciting prostitution from a minor and an improper relationship between an educator and a student.The 32-year-old is from Richardson but was an assistant principal at Wylie East High School, about 40 minutes outside of Dallas.Police said a recent high school graduate reported him for inappropriate communication. Neu reportedly offered to buy the minor alcohol and send money for lingerie in exchange for sexual conduct.A second victim was later identified.Wylie ISD said Neu is no longer employed by the district.The case is now being investigated by Wylie police and the FBI.

Wylie assistant principal facing new federal child exploitation charges — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas County deputy constables who rushed into an apartment complex explosion and fire last month, putting others before themselves, were saluted for their efforts by Dallas County Commissioners.Deputy Constables HonoredA standing ovation echoed through the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday as county leaders and attendees paused to honor two deputy constables who risked their lives during a chaotic apartment explosion and fire last month in Oak Cliff.Deputy Constables Vincent DeLuna and Jonathan Banda were the first law enforcement officers to arrive at the scene of the May 28 disaster, which left three people dead and others injured.Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia presented a formal resolution to the deputies and their constable, praising the men for running toward danger while other agencies were still assessing the situation."Run to the scene and risk their lives to see how they could save, and they walk into the fire while Dallas Fire-Rescue and everyone else, At

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Breakfast Brothers, 400 E Front St, Ste 100, Arlington. 682-563-6490. 7am-2pm Mon-Thu, 7am-4pm Fri-Sun. A light drizzle and shallow wind gusts didn’t slow an early morning crowd from joining the waitlist at the third and newest location for the Black-owned Breakfast Brothers in downtown Arlington, a tenant at the new boutique hotel The Rambler. It was the […] The post Breakfast Brothers appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Just in time for Father’s Day, an all-Black cast of characters brings us this revenge thriller. If not for the smartphones that the characters occasionally use, you might mistake Is God Is for some lost blaxploitation movie from the 1970s. Its main characters embark on a road trip to extract vengeance. The backdrops are clearly filmed […] The post Daughter Vengeance appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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The highly anticipated Universal Kids Resort in Frisco opens to the public in less than two weeks. FOX 4 talked to those who designed it and got a sneak peek at the rides families will enjoy.Universal Kids Resort in FriscoThe 20-acre theme park located at the corner of Dallas Parkway and Panther Creek Parkway in Frisco is set to open on July 1."We chose North Texas because it is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the United States and perfect for young families. There’s so much to do here. Frisco has been a wonderful, welcoming partner with us," said Molly Murphy, the president of Universal Creative.It features seven lands based on popular DreamWorks, Illumination, and Nickelodeon properties including Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots, Jurassic World, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. Each land serves as a playground for young families, featuring attractions, dining, merchandise, and interactive elements. "I’m a dad with 9-year-old twins. Designing this was all about them.

Universal Kids Resort: A sneak peek at the new Frisco theme park for families — FOX 4 Dallas
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Breakfast Brothers, 400 E Front St, Ste 100, Arlington. 682-563-6490. 7am-2pm Mon-Thu, 7am-4pm Fri-Sun. A light drizzle and shallow wind gusts didn’t slow an early morning crowd from joining the waitlist at the third and newest location for the Black-owned Breakfast Brothers in downtown Arlington, a tenant at the new boutique hotel The Rambler. It was the […] The post Breakfast Brothers appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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The Swedish men's national soccer team visited Hutchins BBQ in Frisco on Tuesday, taking a brief detour from tournament preparation to sample some local Texas cuisine.The restaurant posted a photo to Instagram showing the team gathered outside the location. The squad is currently using North Texas as its official home base, conducting training sessions at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.The restaurant visit is part of a series of local outings for the team, which was also seen attending a Texas Rangers baseball game in Arlington last week.The local training regimen follows a successful start to the tournament for Sweden, which defeated Tunisia in its opening match in Mexico on Sunday. The team will next travel to Houston to play the Netherlands on Saturday before returning to the Metroplex to face Japan at Dallas Stadium on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m.While team members confirmed they enjoyed the local barbecue, restaurant staff did not disclose whether the players attempted to eat a Texas Twi

Swedish national soccer team spotted at Frisco's Hutchins BBQ — FOX 4 Dallas
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The World Cup is in full swing, and while we can tell you all kinds of smart things about , one thing we could never convey is what it’s like to play in one. Enter Shaq Moore, who played for the United States in the 2022 World Cup and now lines up at right back … Continued The post StrongSide, The Show: FC Dallas’ Shaq Moore Tells You What It’s Like to Play In the World Cup appeared first on D Magazine.

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A worker was killed after getting trapped under the foundation of an apartment building that collapsed just outside Coppell on Thursday afternoon.It happened around 3:30 p.m. on Sage Hill Lane near Interstate 635 and MacArthur Boulevard.Officials with Dallas Fire-Rescue and the city of Coppell said workers were manually digging a tunnel to pour concrete. As they were digging, the tunnel and the building’s foundation collapsed on one of the workers.Rescue crews from DFR’s Urban Search and Rescue team and the Coppell Fire Department removed three feet of dirt to reach the worker, who was pronounced deceased upon extrication.

Worker dies after apartment foundation collapse near Coppell — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas County deputy constables who rushed into an apartment complex explosion and fire last month, putting others before themselves, were saluted for their efforts by Dallas County Commissioners.Deputy Constables HonoredA standing ovation echoed through the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday as county leaders and attendees paused to honor two deputy constables who risked their lives during a chaotic apartment explosion and fire last month in Oak Cliff.Deputy Constables Vincent DeLuna and Jonathan Banda were the first law enforcement officers to arrive at the scene of the May 28 disaster, which left three people dead and others injured.Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia presented a formal resolution to the deputies and their constable, praising the men for running toward danger while other agencies were still assessing the situation."Run to the scene and risk their lives to see how they could save, and they walk into the fire while Dallas Fire-Rescue and everyone else, At

Dallas County deputy constables honored for bravery after Oak Cliff apartment explosion — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas Police are still trying to find the final suspect in a 2023 murder in Far North Dallas that left the father of an unborn child dead.On Oct. 16, 2023, Chiquavion Ross was shot while in his apartment in Dallas in the 9700 block of Forest Lane.Ross was taken to a local hospital where he later died.Five suspects were seen on camera entering and leaving Ross' apartment, including Ahskari Trussell and James Earl Jones.Police have arrested two other suspects but remain looking for the fifth."There was a young father who never got a chance to see his unborn child."Dallas Police Det. Chris Walton is seeking help in finding the last suspect in this murder case.In surveillance footage from the incident, the suspect, a Black male, can be seen wearing a cream hoodie, olive-colored shorts, and has an afro-style haircut."I believe someone truly knows him. "They will know him," Walton said.If you have any information regarding the final suspect in this case, contact Det. Chris Walton at (214) 7

Trackdown: Police search for final of five suspects in 2023 Far North Dallas murder — FOX 4 Dallas
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A survey designed to gauge opinion on the fate of Dallas City Hall found that most would prefer to restore and renovate the not-quite-50-year-old building designed by I.M. Pei. Conducted via Google Forms, the unscientific poll used draft questions originally presented to the City Council that were eschewed in the city’s ZenCity survey. In the ZenCity survey, … Continued The post Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Restoring City Hall appeared first on D Magazine.

Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Restoring City Hall — D Magazine
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Dallas residents are finding the city's new water billing system exasperating to navigate, and council members have been getting an earful. Dallas Go Launch sparks long wait timesThe city's new water billing system went into place a month ago. Now thousands of Dallas residents are trying to get help navigating the site. The wait time to get through to the city's 311 system has gone from 90 seconds to 35 minutes. The city's new water billing system, called Dallas Go, is bringing everything to a screeching halt as the city said it's getting more than 2,500 calls a day from customers trying to navigate the new system. Council members call the new water billing system a disasterAmong the confused were City Council members themselves. Dallas City Council member Bill Roth explained that one of the issues for business owners or landlords is the fact that separate emails need to be established for a single account. "This has been a disaster," he said, "We're getting hundreds of calls to my off

Dallas residents frustrated by confusing new water bill system and $10,000 billing errors — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas County deputy constables who rushed into an apartment complex explosion and fire last month, putting others before themselves, were saluted for their efforts by Dallas County Commissioners.Deputy Constables HonoredA standing ovation echoed through the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday as county leaders and attendees paused to honor two deputy constables who risked their lives during a chaotic apartment explosion and fire last month in Oak Cliff.Deputy Constables Vincent DeLuna and Jonathan Banda were the first law enforcement officers to arrive at the scene of the May 28 disaster, which left three people dead and others injured.Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia presented a formal resolution to the deputies and their constable, praising the men for running toward danger while other agencies were still assessing the situation."Run to the scene and risk their lives to see how they could save, and they walk into the fire while Dallas Fire-Rescue and everyone else, At

Dallas County deputy constables honored for bravery after Oak Cliff apartment explosion — FOX 4 Dallas
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The famous Dutch double-decker orange bus ran into a couple of issues in Houston.The Orange Fans shared a Facebook post stating, "Houston, we had a problem." The bus had a broken thermostat.After some grueling teamwork with "blood, sweat, and tears," the cooling system was reportedly fixed, and the bus will be ready for Saturday's march from Rice University to Houston Stadium.The Netherlands will take on Sweden at Houston Stadium on Saturday at noon.

Dutch orange bus breaks down in Houston — FOX 4 Dallas
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Today, women make up nearly half of the commercial real estate workforce. But it wasn’t always this way. When I began my career in 2005, women encompassed about a third of the industry. Fortunately, I worked for a leader who bucked the odds. At The Staubach Co., I was surrounded by trailblazers like Ka Kotter, Elysia Ragusa, Karra Guess, and Sharon Morrison. Now, two decades later, after holding multiple … Continued The post Why Mentorship in Real Estate Is a Competitive Advantage appeared first on D Magazine.

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