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DFW news for Monday, August 3: Marsh McLennan Agency Works with Non-Profits to Help Them Achieve Their Mission; Texas actor Henry Thomas phones home with genre-bending ‘Due West’; and If City Hall Is Abandoned, So Is Our ‘Sanctuary for Creative Expression’; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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Three people are now charged with capital murder for allegedly starting an RV fire that killed a woman in the White Rock area of Dallas.White Rock Fatal FireDallas police on Friday announced capital murder indictments for 31-year-old Lamont Richardson, 35-year-old DeAnthony Lewis, and 63-year-old Matthew Grindberg.Grindberg was arrested at his home in Galveston on Thursday.Lewis was arrested on Friday and booked into the Dallas County jail. Richardson was already in custody for an arson charge related to the case.The arrests are linked to the death of 68-year-old Leslie McBride on Oct. 19, 2025.McBride and her dog died in an RV fire in the 10300 block of Eastwood Drive. Dallas Fire-Rescue officials said they got a 911 call and arrived to find fire coming from an RV that was parked next to a house.The RV was destroyed and the one-story home was damaged.Firefighters found McBride’s body inside the RV once they knocked down the flames.Two people inside the home were able to escape and wer

3 men charged with capital murder for Dallas woman's death in RV fire — FOX 4 Dallas
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Grapevine police are searching for a suspect after a domestic disturbance on Sunday that prompted a SWAT response at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Walnut Street.SWAT response triggered by domestic disturbanceOfficers were responding to a report of a person with a gun who had pointed the weapon at another individual. Authorities said officers recovered the gun, but the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence, prompting SWAT officers and crisis negotiators to respond.In an update given on Sunday, police said the scene had been cleared and secured.According to Grapevine police, officers were dispatched at about 11:50 a.m. to a domestic disturbance in which the suspect displayed a weapon. The man was believed to have barricaded himself inside the apartment. After entering the residence, officers searched the apartment but did not locate the suspect.Officers recover weapons, suspect fleesInvestigators recovered multiple weapons from a vehicle parked outside the suspect

Grapevine police search for suspect after SWAT responds to domestic disturbance — FOX 4 Dallas
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A Dallas fire station is currently without air conditioning as the city looks for a temporary and permanent solution to the problem.Dallas Fire Station temporary closureDallas Fire Station 43, located just off Harry Hines Boulevard in Northwest Dallas, saw its primary air conditioning unit stop working last week.The outage comes as temperatures have regularly soared over 100 degrees over the last several weeks.Temporary portable AC units were installed at the station to alleviate the intense summer heat, but due to power disruptions caused by the temporary units, the decision was made to temporarily move Station 43's firefighters and equipment to nearby fire stations.Dallas Fire-Rescue says it is currently working on Station 43 to repair the station's air conditioning unit. DFR says firefighters who were moved to strategic locations to ensure coverage in the station's district will not be interrupted.The same portable AC units are in use at other Dallas Fire Stations that are currently

Dallas fire station dealing with AC outage amid intense summer heat — FOX 4 Dallas
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Tributes are pouring in for Kay Granger, the former Fort Worth mayor and United States congresswoman who passed away over the weekend.Granger is remembered for the barriers she broke.Kay Granger dies at 83House peaker Mike Johnson announced Granger’s death on social media, calling her a "dear friend" who dedicated her life to public service."Kay Granger devoted her life to serving her Fort Worth, Texas community," he said in part in a statement. "Throughout her career, she broke barriers for women in public service."U.S. Rep. Lisa Mclain of Michigan, the chair of the House Republican caucus, said Granger’s impact on Congress and our nation will not be forgotten.And Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said she is fortunate to have called Granger a mentor and friend."I learned from her indelible spirit, work ethic, constant sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to Texas and Fort Worth," Mayor Parker said in a statement.No details were provided about Granger’s cause of death.The 83-year-old ret

Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger, trailblazing Fort Worth mayor, dies at 83 — FOX 4 Dallas
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Fort Worth police said one person was killed after a fight escalated into a deadly shooting early Saturday morning.Officers were called to the intersection of Miller Avenue and East Berry Street just before 2:30 a.m. for a fight call.When they arrived, they were told of a shooting that happened in the 4100 block of East Berry Street. There officers found a man who had been shot.First responders attempted to save the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Officers said a second victim had taken a private vehicle to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. That victim's injuries were not considered life-threatening. The victim's name has not yet been released.Fort Worth police said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 817-392-4222. Anonymous tips can be shared with Tarrant County Crime Stoppers online or by calling 817-469-8477.

1 dead, 1 injured in southeast Fort Worth shooting — FOX 4 Dallas
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July was a big month for Dallas restaurant news. I’ve already recapped the effects of the World Cup, talking to a dozen restaurateurs with different perspectives on how the sports tournament affected sales. (TL;DR: great if you’re in downtown, Deep Ellum, or a famous soccer-watching spot; otherwise, it depended on whether your regulars came in … Continued The post Rants and Raves: The Dallas Food News We’re Most (and Least) Excited About in August 2026 appeared first on D Magazine.

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Early storylines have begun to emerge at Dallas Cowboys Training Camp in California, including a rookie defender meeting the early hype.Cowboys Training Camp Day 3The Cowboys didn't practice on Friday, but storylines from camp continued to form today.One player living up to early hype in Oxnard? Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.Downs' selection came with high expectations, and he's expected to immediately help a defense that was among the worst in the NFL last season.Yesterday, when asked about his personal expectations for his rookie season, Downs played it cool."That's for me to know and y'all to find out," Downs said.Downs further explained his mindset going into his first NFL season."Be dominant. That's what I've thought about every defense I've been on, and we have the talent to do it," Downs told the media. "Dominate every offense we that go against, to go out every game and know that we're prepared to make the plays we need

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp: Downs meets early hype, Guyton battles for starting job — FOX 4 Dallas
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Grapevine police are searching for a suspect after a domestic disturbance on Sunday that prompted a SWAT response at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Walnut Street.SWAT response triggered by domestic disturbanceOfficers were responding to a report of a person with a gun who had pointed the weapon at another individual. Authorities said officers recovered the gun, but the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence, prompting SWAT officers and crisis negotiators to respond.In an update given on Sunday, police said the scene had been cleared and secured.According to Grapevine police, officers were dispatched at about 11:50 a.m. to a domestic disturbance in which the suspect displayed a weapon. The man was believed to have barricaded himself inside the apartment. After entering the residence, officers searched the apartment but did not locate the suspect.Officers recover weapons, suspect fleesInvestigators recovered multiple weapons from a vehicle parked outside the suspect

Grapevine police search for suspect after SWAT responds to domestic disturbance — FOX 4 Dallas
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Tributes are pouring in for Kay Granger, the former Fort Worth mayor and United States congresswoman who passed away over the weekend.Granger is remembered for the barriers she broke.Kay Granger dies at 83House peaker Mike Johnson announced Granger’s death on social media, calling her a "dear friend" who dedicated her life to public service."Kay Granger devoted her life to serving her Fort Worth, Texas community," he said in part in a statement. "Throughout her career, she broke barriers for women in public service."U.S. Rep. Lisa Mclain of Michigan, the chair of the House Republican caucus, said Granger’s impact on Congress and our nation will not be forgotten.And Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said she is fortunate to have called Granger a mentor and friend."I learned from her indelible spirit, work ethic, constant sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to Texas and Fort Worth," Mayor Parker said in a statement.No details were provided about Granger’s cause of death.The 83-year-old ret

Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger, trailblazing Fort Worth mayor, dies at 83 — FOX 4 Dallas
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Keller residents who live along the border with Westlake are raising concerns about a proposed data center planned in neighboring Westlake, saying the project would be located just steps from their homes.Westlake meeting on proposed data centerOn Sunday, Keller residents packed a community meeting with Mayor Ross McMullin and members of the City Council to voice their concerns ahead of a Westlake meeting where the proposed data center will be discussed.Although the proposed data center would not be built in Keller, residents who live near the city line say it would be effectively in their backyard."We are really the ground zero neighborhood or one street neighborhood for this data center," Keller resident Kevin Myers said. "The city of Westlake says it's going to be 506 feet from our back property line."Residents speak against data centerMyers, whose backyard borders the proposed site, said he and his neighbors were caught off guard when they learned about the project last week."You kn

Westlake data center proposal sparks concerns from Keller residents — FOX 4 Dallas
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims he pushed through the THC ban because he cares so much about children, whom he claims were being hurt by formerly legal hemp products. Do not believe him. This is the same Dan Patrick who helps lead a state legislature that has gutted funds for child healthcare, social services, […] The post THC Ban in Effect Today (Jul 31) appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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More than 700 guests gathered at South Side Ballroom to celebrate the ninth annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards, presented by D CEO in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas. The evening recognized 136 outstanding individuals and organizations for their dedication to serving North Texas and driving meaningful change. Selected from more than 900 nominations, … Continued The post Scenes from D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2026 appeared first on D Magazine.

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A border construction project near Big Bend is now at the center of a dispute between the state of Texas and the federal government after Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham accused a federally hired contractor of clearing state-owned land without permission.Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wallBuckingham sent cease-and-desist letters this week to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the company leasing the property, and a subcontractor. She says this is not a fight over border security, but control over Texas land.The Texas General Land Office allege that more than a mile of state land in Presidio County, Texas was cleared to make way for border wall construction without written approval.Environmental impact concerns growThe conflict also comes as opponents of border wall construction near Big Bend say they remain concerned about potential environmental impacts in the region."For generations, Big Bend's remote landscape has remained largely untouched by the steel barriers

Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wall work near Big Bend — FOX 4 Dallas
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