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The first person to be convicted of murder in Dallas County under the state’s new fentanyl law was sentenced to 20 years in prison.Earlier this week, 31-year-old Destin Scott pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.His conviction marks the first in Dallas County under Texas’ fentanyl murder statute enacted in 2023.Police accused Scott of killing a woman who was found dead inside her vehicle outside a fast food restaurant in Dallas.Although there were no signs of foul play, the autopsy report determined she died because of an overdose of ecstasy and fentanyl.Investigators found a bag of pills and two cellphones in her vehicle. They used cellphone records, social media communications, and other evidence to determine that she purchased the drugs from Scott.Under the new state law, fentanyl-related overdose deaths are classified as "poisonings." Those who distribute the fentanyl can be charged with murder if they:knowingly distributed fentanyl to the victimacted wi

Dallas fentanyl overdose leads to first murder conviction, 20-year prison sentence — FOX 4 Dallas
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The FBI and the Department of Justice have labeled a Texas-based extremist group as a national security threat.Extremist group with Texas tiesThe 764 extremist group was started in Stephenville, Texas in 2021 by a 15-year-old. It's named after the zip code of the city it's based in.That teen founder, now an adult, is serving an 80-year prison sentence for child pornography."They work together to target and exploit minor victims online on online gaming apps and social media platforms," Robbie Manson, the Dallas FBI office's Assistant Special Agent in Charge, tells FOX 4's Shaun Rabb."They have a wide array of motivations, including desire for chaos, hatred, financial gain, sexual gratification." The FBI and the Department of Justice have labeled the group as a national security threat. The FBI has asked law enforcement to post its open letter about the group to raise awareness of the threat it presents.Manson says the 764 group differs from other online extremist networks because its mo

FBI labels Texas extremist group as national security threat, seeks info on suspect with Plano ties — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas is just about done decorating for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with final preparations for the tournament finishing up Wednesday.Dallas decorations for the World CupIf you drive down Canton Street, Elm Street or Taylor Street in Downtown Dallas in June or July, you'll see murals representing the teams playing in North Texas during this year's World Cup.The Deep Ellum Foundation worked with local artists to design the murals.Pioneer Plaza near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center was decked out with scarves and soccer balls.These recent decorations come the day before the tournament is set to kick off.Previously, Dallas installed banners in Deep Ellum representing all 48 countries participating in this year's World Cup.A 150-foot tall mural was painted across from the Dallas County Courthouse on West Commerce Street last month.FOX 4's Amelia Jones caught up with some of the artists who painted the murals in Downtown Dallas.Rueban Cheatem painted a mural representing the Netherl

Dallas installs final artwork, decorations for World Cup festivities — FOX 4 Dallas
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A man died and another was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle rollover crash in Dallas on Thursday night, police said.Dallas firefighters responded to the crash at West Northwest Highway and Marsh Lane just after 10 p.m. They found two male drivers, each in a separate vehicle. Both were taken to a local hospital, where the driver of a red Ford Focus died shortly after arrival. The other driver is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Investigators believe the driver of the Ford Focus was traveling east on West Northwest Highway when he failed to yield while trying to turn onto Marsh Lane. A westbound white van struck the Ford Focus and rolled onto its side.Police are investigating the crash but said they do not expect any criminal charges to be filed. The identities of the drivers have not yet been released.

Dallas crash: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after rollover on Northwest Highway — FOX 4 Dallas

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During the nine World Cup soccer matches at AT&T Stadium, a.k.a. “Dallas Stadium,” an estimated 4 million visitors will flow through Tarrant and Dallas counties, with the potential for 100,000 extra humans to be in our cities daily. From a public health standpoint, there’s a lot going on. Globally, there’s a resurgence of Ebola in […] The post World Cup Chaos appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Along with the places mentioned in “City of (World) Cups and Culture” (pg. 4), there’s also a great piece of soccer art in the Modern’s permanent collection. This directory will help you with the when, where, what, and how much. City of (World) Cups and Culture At the Arlington Museum of Art (1200 Ballpark Way, […] The post Big Ticket: The Art of the Game appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Ever since you saw the TV commercial for Disclosure Day during last winter’s Super Bowl, you’ve likely been asking: “What is this movie?” Now I have the answer, and it’s somewhat underwhelming: It’s a thriller about people trying to go public with proof of human contact with space aliens. This movie finds Steven Spielberg in […] The post Disclosure Day: The Truth Is Down Here appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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The first person to be convicted of murder in Dallas County under the state’s new fentanyl law was sentenced to 20 years in prison.Earlier this week, 31-year-old Destin Scott pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.His conviction marks the first in Dallas County under Texas’ fentanyl murder statute enacted in 2023.Police accused Scott of killing a woman who was found dead inside her vehicle outside a fast food restaurant in Dallas.Although there were no signs of foul play, the autopsy report determined she died because of an overdose of ecstasy and fentanyl.Investigators found a bag of pills and two cellphones in her vehicle. They used cellphone records, social media communications, and other evidence to determine that she purchased the drugs from Scott.Under the new state law, fentanyl-related overdose deaths are classified as "poisonings." Those who distribute the fentanyl can be charged with murder if they:knowingly distributed fentanyl to the victimacted wi

Dallas fentanyl overdose leads to first murder conviction, 20-year prison sentence — FOX 4 Dallas
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On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina will close all of its company-owned restaurants as the Tex-Mex chain evaluates options for the future of the brand.Affected restaurant locations nationwideOTB Hospitality said in a statement that company-owned locations will cease operations by the end of the day on Friday, June 12, after what it described as a thorough review of the business."This decision follows a thorough evaluation of the business and was not made lightly," the company said. "We are currently evaluating the future of the On The Border brand and exploring a range of strategic options."The company said its immediate focus is supporting employees affected by the closures and conducting an orderly shutdown of operations.Which On The Border locations will stay open?OTB Hospitality said franchise-operated restaurants in South Dakota, Florida, Nevada, California and South Korea will remain open.The announcement comes about a year after Houston-based Pappas Restaurants acquired the Da

On The Border restaurant to close all corporate Texas locations on Friday — FOX 4 Dallas
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Going to a hawker center with a large group and eating food from all over Asia is one of the things I miss most about living in Singapore. My friends and I would order a bunch of dishes from different stalls, pile them in the middle of the plastic table alongside pitchers of Tiger beer, … Continued The post Pan Asian Kitchen Puts the Whole Night Market on One Menu in Lake Highlands appeared first on D Magazine.

Pan Asian Kitchen Puts the Whole Night Market on One Menu in Lake Highlands — D Magazine
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Sports

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Yes, you read that correctly. The Mikes got the greatest head coach in team history to go in depth about every moment and player who made the greatest triumph in team history happen 15 years ago today. Whether you loved that team, love significant moments in Dallas history, or love getting into the mind of … Continued The post StrongSide, The Show: Rick Carlisle Relives the 2011 Mavericks’ Championship Run appeared first on D Magazine.

StrongSide, The Show: Rick Carlisle Relives the 2011 Mavericks’ Championship Run — D Magazine
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OPENING Governor: The Silent Saviour (NR) This Indian drama stars Manoj Bajpayee as a governor trying to avert a national financial catastrophe in 1990. Also with Adah Sharma, Madhoo, Mounis Ratta, Aryan Pushkar, Umar Raza Khan, and John Forbes. (Opens Friday at AMC Parks at Arlington) Jinsei (NR) Ryuya Suzuki’s animated film is […] The post Film Shorts // June 10-16, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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I believe in you. It was the summer of 2010, and Dirk Nowitzki was a free agent. He didn’t want to leave the only franchise he had ever known, but after coming within two games of an NBA title in 2006, the Mavericks had slipped. Dallas’ season had ended in the first round in three … Continued The post Remembering the 2011 Mavericks, a One-of-a-Kind NBA Championship Team appeared first on D Magazine.

Remembering the 2011 Mavericks, a One-of-a-Kind NBA Championship Team — D Magazine

Real Estate

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Fifth-generation Texan Cally Miltenberger has worn many hats in her 21 years in the commercial real estate industry. Co-president of the Texas region for the global real estate firm Savills is only the most recent. Before Miltenberger found her way to Savills’ Dallas-Fort Worth office, she had done everything from tenant rep brokerage at JLL … Continued The post Conversation With: Cally Miltenberger, Savills Texas Region Co-President appeared first on D Magazine.

Conversation With: Cally Miltenberger, Savills Texas Region Co-President — D Magazine
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Each week, D CEO Real Estate publishes the region’s top commercial real estate leases, sales, and new developments in its Deal Ticker. Submit your news via this online form or email it here. Development Mixed-Use Craig International has won the bid to redevelop the former Globe Life headquarters at 3700 S. Stonebridge Drive in McKinney. The developer will transform the … Continued The post Deal Ticker: Craig International to Lead $200 Million Renovation of Former Globe Life HQ appeared first on D Magazine.

Deal Ticker: Craig International to Lead $200 Million Renovation of Former Globe Life HQ — D Magazine
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Real estate developer Bill Cawley has a knack for sniffing out a deal. During his long and prolific career, his nose has rarely—if ever—steered him wrong. So, when an opportunity came up a few years back to partner on a redevelopment of the Shops of Willow Bend in Plano, he was all in. The chairman and CEO of Cawley Partners has deep experience in the market, developing office towers up and … Continued The post Behind the Deal: The Real Estate Players Who Lured the Dallas Stars to Plano appeared first on D Magazine.

Behind the Deal: The Real Estate Players Who Lured the Dallas Stars to Plano — D Magazine
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Politics

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The future of Dallas City Hall could be decided next week if a newly scheduled special meeting goes through as planned.Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has called a special Dallas City Council meeting for Wednesday, June 17.That meeting's voting agenda includes steps to authorize Kim Tolbert, the Dallas City Manager, to pursue the first steps needed to vacate Dallas City Hall.Dallas City Council was scheduled to vote on potentially relocating out of the current Dallas City Hall building, but a Dallas County judge blocked the vote after three city council members filed a lawsuit.Council members did vote on potential renovations to City Hall, but that vote failed by a 9-6 vote.Johnson said in a statement following that vote that he believes relocation will be a more prudent use of taxpayer dollars and a better long-term solution for the city’s government, employees, and residents.Save Dallas City Hall, the nonprofit coalition that has been campaigning to keep the current building, argues the ci

Dallas Mayor calls special meeting to vote on Dallas City Hall's future — FOX 4 Dallas
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The Dallas City Council, barring any surprises, will meet again for a special-called session next Wednesday to take another stab at relocating city operations from City Hall to a new location. According to the stamp on the memo for the request, Mayor Eric Johnson called the new meeting shortly before 9:30 Thursday night, roughly 24 … Continued The post The City Hall Debate Returns Next Week. Again. appeared first on D Magazine.

The City Hall Debate Returns Next Week. Again. — D Magazine

Business

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On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina will close all of its company-owned restaurants as the Tex-Mex chain evaluates options for the future of the brand.Affected restaurant locations nationwideOTB Hospitality said in a statement that company-owned locations will cease operations by the end of the day on Friday, June 12, after what it described as a thorough review of the business."This decision follows a thorough evaluation of the business and was not made lightly," the company said. "We are currently evaluating the future of the On The Border brand and exploring a range of strategic options."The company said its immediate focus is supporting employees affected by the closures and conducting an orderly shutdown of operations.Which On The Border locations will stay open?OTB Hospitality said franchise-operated restaurants in South Dakota, Florida, Nevada, California and South Korea will remain open.The announcement comes about a year after Houston-based Pappas Restaurants acquired the Da

On The Border restaurant to close all corporate Texas locations on Friday — FOX 4 Dallas
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Fort Worth Police say a suspected drunk driver killed a pedestrian on E. Rosedale Street on Thursday evening.Fatal Fort Worth drunk driving crashThe Fort Worth Police Department says on June 11 at around 7 p.m., a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed in the 4000 block of E Rosedale Street hit a pedestrian crossing the street.The car continued driving with the pedestrian on top of it until stopping at a business near E Rosedale Street and Miller Avenue.The pedestrian, later identified as 50-year-old Jack Vogt, was pronounced dead at the scene.The car's driver, 35-year-old Jory Durst, was evaluated for a DWI and subsequently arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.We don't know how fast Durst was driving at the time of the accident.

Fort Worth Police arrest suspected drunk driver after fatal pedestrian crash — FOX 4 Dallas
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