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DFW Local News — Today's Top Stories from Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW news for Friday, October 16: Texas isn’t buying a lot of sex toys, except for one tiny town that loves tentacles; Educator misconduct reports triple since new Texas reporting requirements took effect; and Blame is on Cornyn, Karl Rove 'if Ken Paxton loses,' Trump says; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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Film Shorts // October 14-20, 2026
OPENING Aa Bata Aama 2 (NR) The sequel to the Nepali film from this past January, this film continues the story of the family that leaves Nepal for a better future. Starring Bipana Thapa, Paul Shah, Pradeep Rawat, and Si
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2 teens arrested in connection to fatal Plano alleyway shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of another teenager in a Plano neighborhood alleyway.Plano shooting arrestsOn Thursday, October 15, Plano Police announced that 17-year-old Chauncey Ha
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Jackson and Kira's Wedding Bash
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Peter Bjorn and John - Writer’s Block 20th anniversary tour (Support: Josh Rouse)
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2 teens arrested in connection to fatal Plano alleyway shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of another teenager in a Plano neighborhood alleyway.Plano shooting arrestsOn Thursday, October 15, Plano Police announced that 17-year-old Chauncey Ha
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17-year-old killed in shooting on Norwalk Avenue
Dallas police are investigating after someone shot and killed a 17-year-old boy on Wednesday night.
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Denton Police seek public's help finding man accused of murdering estranged wife
Police believe a Denton man murdered his estranged wife and fled Texas last month, and are asking for the public's help in locating him.Denton missing woman investigationThe Denton Police Department says 42-year-old Marj
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Why is Elizabeth Holmes trending? Texas prison stay, new documentary puts disgraced founder back in headlines
As a viral new documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes opens in theaters, she continues serving her ten-year fraud sentence at a federal prison in Texas.
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Why is Elizabeth Holmes trending? Texas prison stay, new documentary puts disgraced founder back in headlines
As a viral new documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes opens in theaters, she continues serving her ten-year fraud sentence at a federal prison in Texas.
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Boots & Booze brings all-day eats, cocktails and quickie weddings to Deep Ellum
From morning bites and nightcaps to "I do" and "I'm done," Boots & Booze is aiming for all-day hangout status.
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Film Shorts // October 14-20, 2026
OPENING Aa Bata Aama 2 (NR) The sequel to the Nepali film from this past January, this film continues the story of the family that leaves Nepal for a better future. Starring Bipana Thapa, Paul Shah, Pradeep Rawat, and Si
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Reel Worth: Zine Fest Is Back
After a five-year hiatus, Fort Worth Zine Fest is back this Sat, Oct 17. For the uninitiated, zines are self-published magazines printed and shared by activists, artists, musicians, and others in underground scenes, givi
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Winners Circle: Ate Days of Fall at The Mont
The Mont (4729 St. Amand Cir, Ste 105, Fort Worth, 817-502-3400) is introducing a dinner menu that highlights fall flavors with an elevated touch. Reservations are now available at TheMontFW.com. For more information, ke
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Boots & Booze brings all-day eats, cocktails and quickie weddings to Deep Ellum
From morning bites and nightcaps to "I do" and "I'm done," Boots & Booze is aiming for all-day hangout status.
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Winners Circle: Ate Days of Fall at The Mont
The Mont (4729 St. Amand Cir, Ste 105, Fort Worth, 817-502-3400) is introducing a dinner menu that highlights fall flavors with an elevated touch. Reservations are now available at TheMontFW.com. For more information, ke
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Pizza spot Fortunate Son to open a new restaurant in East Dallas
The New Haven-style pizza spot is expanding from Garland to Ferguson Road.
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Film Shorts // October 14-20, 2026
OPENING Aa Bata Aama 2 (NR) The sequel to the Nepali film from this past January, this film continues the story of the family that leaves Nepal for a better future. Starring Bipana Thapa, Paul Shah, Pradeep Rawat, and Si
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StrongSide, The Show: Tipping Off Mavs Season With Bobby Karalla
As you may recall, the Mavericks were pretty bad last year. Spoiler alert: even a promising offseason overhaul won’t make them much better this year. What they won’t be, however, is boring. For more on why that is, the M
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Cowboys look to slay past demons against Packers on Sunday Night Football
The Cowboys have had ten days to wipe off the memory of their embarrassing loss in Week 5, and now hope to turn the page against a team they have struggled to beat in recent years.Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs. Green Bay Packe
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Denton Police seek public's help finding man accused of murdering estranged wife
Police believe a Denton man murdered his estranged wife and fled Texas last month, and are asking for the public's help in locating him.Denton missing woman investigationThe Denton Police Department says 42-year-old Marj
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Amber Guyger released on parole after murder conviction
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was convicted of murdering a man inside his own apartment, was released from prison today.
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Prop A proposes tax hike to expand homelessness response in Dallas County
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is urging voters to approve Prop A, a property tax increase that would generate more than $100 million annually to expand homelessness services across Dallas County.The Dallas County Comm
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Not leaks, but drops: Welcome to the Ken Paxton secret audio mixtape
It's the hottest release of the 2026 midterm campaign season.
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Dallas city leaders split on support for $443 million public safety bond
Voters in Dallas will soon decide on a public safety bond that would fund new Dallas police training facilities. Critics argue the bond would be the beginning of the process for the city to abandon Dallas City Hall.Dalla
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Video shows Paxton partying in Dubai with 2 indicted US fugitives, report says
The WSJ reported that Paxton celebrated New Year's Eve 2024 in Dubai with his girlfriend, Tracy Duhon, and two Americans who had been indicted on federal healthcare-fraud charges and not returned to the U.S.
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Dallas city leaders split on support for $443 million public safety bond
Voters in Dallas will soon decide on a public safety bond that would fund new Dallas police training facilities. Critics argue the bond would be the beginning of the process for the city to abandon Dallas City Hall.Dalla
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Incoming DART CEO gets raise over former job that's under criminal investigation
The incoming CEO of DART will make more in Dallas than he did with his previous transit company in Florida, one that's under a criminal investigation regarding spending under his leadership.Incoming DART CEO salaryNathan
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Cowboys look to slay past demons against Packers on Sunday Night Football
The Cowboys have had ten days to wipe off the memory of their embarrassing loss in Week 5, and now hope to turn the page against a team they have struggled to beat in recent years.Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs. Green Bay Packe
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