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The ultimate guide to World Cup events in North Texas
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DFW news for Tuesday, June 30: The ultimate guide to World Cup events in North Texas; Inside the Itchy, Sticky World of Competitive Sand Sculpting; and Meanwhile, in Texas: Cows Trail a Tiny Tot on a Toy Truck; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurant during World Cup visit
Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurantKing Abdullah II of Jordan was seen dining at Khashoka, a Jordanian restaurant in Richardson, on Sunday.Abdullah II was in North Texas to watch his country compete in this year's FIFA World Cup, the country's first-ever appearance in the tournament.He has been president of Jordan since Feb. 1999.The Jordanian soccer team also visited Khashoka following their 3-1 loss to Lionel Messi and Argentina.Khashoka in RichardsonKhashoka, which means "a spoon that feeds everyone, has several locations open across the Middle East, and first opened its doors in North Texas in 2025. Jordanian food like falafel and mansaf are staples.The restaurant's owner, Muhammad Albakri, told FOX 4's David Sentendrey the store imports more than 90% of its ingredients directly from Jordan. Most of the store's decoratio
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Man killed in Dallas shooting; suspect identified as Jermiah Savage
31-year-old Lee Womack Jr. was fatally shot early Friday morning on Linfield Road in Dallas. Suspect Jermiah Savage, 21, was arrested at the scene.
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Man killed in Dallas shooting; suspect identified as Jermiah Savage
31-year-old Lee Womack Jr. was fatally shot early Friday morning on Linfield Road in Dallas. Suspect Jermiah Savage, 21, was arrested at the scene.
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Fort Worth Gun Violence detectives investigate late-night shooting on Ward Park Lane
A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said.
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Kaufman County capital murder suspect arrested at Arizona-Mexico border
Fugitive Diego Carlos Rodriguez has been arrested in Douglas, Arizona, by U.S. Marshals for the March 2026 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kace Leatherwood.
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Camp Mystic victim Eloise Peck remembered through Living for Lulu Foundation
The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation.The perfect name"She was such a joy," Tim said.Tim and Missy Peck loved the name Eloise, and decided to call their daughter Lulu for short."Then, when she arrived, we were like, oh yeah, she is definitely Lulu," Missy said.Empathetic at an early ageEloise Elizabeth Peck was empathetic from an early age. Kindness and empathy came naturally to her, and she gravitated towards kids who were left out."There was a little boy her age who has autism, and his parents reached out and told me that she was his only friend," Missy said. "She would come home and talk about him and be so excited.""There was always room for one more at the table. She was friends with everyone, and she just had this light and joy that never dimmed."Tragedy at Camp MysticLulu was one of 27 girls who died when floodwaters overwhelmed Camp Mystic in the early hours of J
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Communities Foundation of Texas to Invest $10 Million Into DFW Education Initiatives
Communities Foundation of Texas is investing $10 million into local education initiatives, with funding going to Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region, For Oak Cliff, Texas 2036, The Dallas Foundation, and United to Learn. The foundation also launched several new programs, including the Chronic Absenteeism Initiative, AI + Education Collaborative, and Opportunity Youth Collaborative. … Continued The post Communities Foundation of Texas to Invest $10 Million Into DFW Education Initiatives appeared first on D Magazine.
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Fort Worth Gun Violence detectives investigate late-night shooting on Ward Park Lane
A woman was hospitalized late Friday night after being shot during a dispute in northwest Fort Worth, police said.
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Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
As the country gears up to celebrate 250 years, North Texas is also getting ready to cue up the fireworks.One of the biggest displays in North Texas will be at Fort Worth’s Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion, and FOX 4 is a proud sponsor.Fort Worth’s FourthThis year’s Independence Day festival in Fort Worth is on Saturday, July 4. The gates open at 5 p.m. for live music, food, family fun, and, of course, a fireworks show.As of Monday, the base infrastructure is taking shape. Crews have been busy prepping the pyrotechnics and watering the grassy area along the Trinity River so that it doesn’t catch fire.By midweek, Panther Island Pavilion is guaranteed to look completely different.Last year, more than 80,000 people attended the event. This year, organizers expect a slightly larger crowd because of the World Cup and because it’s the nation’s 250th birthday."A lot of people are lucky enough to have the day off, but it’s often on a Tuesday or Thursday. So, getting it on a Saturday with the
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Why “Doing Nothing” is Becoming the New Luxury
In a world that’s always connected and constantly pushing us to do more, doing nothing has become rare and surprisingly valuable. Not sleep or rest in the usual sense, but real stillness: no screens, no tasks, no pressure to be productive. Just being present, with yourself or others. That kind of simplicity now feels like […] The post Why “Doing Nothing” is Becoming the New Luxury appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurant during World Cup visit
Both soccer royalty and literal royalty from Jordan visited a local restaurant in Richardson during their trip to North Texas for the World Cup.King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Richardson restaurantKing Abdullah II of Jordan was seen dining at Khashoka, a Jordanian restaurant in Richardson, on Sunday.Abdullah II was in North Texas to watch his country compete in this year's FIFA World Cup, the country's first-ever appearance in the tournament.He has been president of Jordan since Feb. 1999.The Jordanian soccer team also visited Khashoka following their 3-1 loss to Lionel Messi and Argentina.Khashoka in RichardsonKhashoka, which means "a spoon that feeds everyone, has several locations open across the Middle East, and first opened its doors in North Texas in 2025. Jordanian food like falafel and mansaf are staples.The restaurant's owner, Muhammad Albakri, told FOX 4's David Sentendrey the store imports more than 90% of its ingredients directly from Jordan. Most of the store's decoratio
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Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
As the country gears up to celebrate 250 years, North Texas is also getting ready to cue up the fireworks.One of the biggest displays in North Texas will be at Fort Worth’s Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion, and FOX 4 is a proud sponsor.Fort Worth’s FourthThis year’s Independence Day festival in Fort Worth is on Saturday, July 4. The gates open at 5 p.m. for live music, food, family fun, and, of course, a fireworks show.As of Monday, the base infrastructure is taking shape. Crews have been busy prepping the pyrotechnics and watering the grassy area along the Trinity River so that it doesn’t catch fire.By midweek, Panther Island Pavilion is guaranteed to look completely different.Last year, more than 80,000 people attended the event. This year, organizers expect a slightly larger crowd because of the World Cup and because it’s the nation’s 250th birthday."A lot of people are lucky enough to have the day off, but it’s often on a Tuesday or Thursday. So, getting it on a Saturday with the
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Dallas stylist J. Bolin made his name dressing the stars, now he wants to style you
J. Bolin has styled Tyra Banks and Brandy, but now he wants to style the everyday women of Dallas. Step one is throwing a pop-up styling event on July 18.
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A Case for Appreciating City Council Speakers
As a longtime correspondent (and sometimes even enjoyer) of City Council meetings, I will admit that the public comment portion can be a mixed bag. You might even lean toward being irritated at times because the comments can seem disorganized, even incomprehensible. You might agree with every speaker, but at the end of the day, public … Continued The post A Case for Appreciating City Council Speakers appeared first on D Magazine.
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Haslet congregation blocks return of pastor who hired sex offender son
Members of Heritage Baptist Church in Haslet voted against reinstating former senior pastor Eric Crawford months after he resigned over hiring his sex offender son.
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Communities Foundation of Texas to Invest $10 Million Into DFW Education Initiatives
Communities Foundation of Texas is investing $10 million into local education initiatives, with funding going to Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region, For Oak Cliff, Texas 2036, The Dallas Foundation, and United to Learn. The foundation also launched several new programs, including the Chronic Absenteeism Initiative, AI + Education Collaborative, and Opportunity Youth Collaborative. … Continued The post Communities Foundation of Texas to Invest $10 Million Into DFW Education Initiatives appeared first on D Magazine.
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Scenes from D CEO’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Symposium
A crowd of nearly 600 business and community leaders gathered at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel on June 16 for D CEO‘s 11th annual Women’s Leadership Symposium. Centered around this year’s theme, Built to Last: The Long Game of Leadership, the half-day event featured breakfast, networking, and a lineup of inspiring conversations focused on building careers—and lives—with lasting impact. … Continued The post Scenes from D CEO’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Symposium appeared first on D Magazine.
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Klyde Warren Park will get a $200M expansion, Dallas city leaders announce
Dallas city leaders announced a new $200 million expansion at Klyde Warren Park.The 5.4-acre deck park helps connect the Uptown neighborhood to Downtown Dallas, and leaders hope the expansion will attract even more visitors and spur economic growth in the area.Expansion plans unveiledKlyde Warren Park opened in 2012 with a price tag of more than $100 million. But the park brings in hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It’s already generated $6 billion in growth for Uptown and Downtown Dallas.Dallas leaders want to continue to build on that success. They hope to add another 1.7 acres of space over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway.The plans also call for a new event pavilion, reception spaces, and outdoor lawns for concerts that can also transform into an ice skating rink in the winter.The expansion will cost nearly $200 million with construction starting this fall.Jody Grant, the chairman of Klyde Warren Park, said talks of an expansion at Klyde Warren have been in the works for a wh
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