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DFW news for Tuesday, August 25: Ponder ISD cancels classes on Tuesday due to town-wide boil water notice; Breaking up with your loser boyfriend costs at least $7K in Texas; and Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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Ponder ISD cancels classes on Tuesday due to town-wide boil water notice

Ponder ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 25, because of a water service issue affecting the town and resulting in a boil water notice.District officials said campuses cannot fully operate without reliable water service, including safely providing meals and meeting students' needs during the school day.The closure includes all Ponder ISD campuses. Coaches, fine arts directors and activity sponsors will contact students and families directly about Tuesday practices, events and other extracurricular activities.Ponder Elementary’s curriculum night, which had been scheduled for Tuesday evening, has also been canceled. The district said it will share rescheduling information with families later.Ponder ISD said it will provide updates as it learns more about the water situation.

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Minnesota officials have asked a federal judge to force Gov. Greg Abbott to act on the state’s request to extradite an ICE officer accused of shooting an immigrant in January and then lying about what happened.90-day legal deadline threatening officer's releaseThe lawsuit comes as a 90-day deadline for holding Christian Castro, while he awaits extradition, is set to expire on Thursday. Under Texas law, a person awaiting extradition cannot be held longer than 90 days.An extradition request that would normally be routine has turned into a legal battle between Abbott and the state of Minnesota. As Minnesota wants Castro returned to face criminal charges, but Abbott says he needs more time to consider whether Castro meets extradition requirements.Is Christian Castro a fugitive from justice?"Governor Abbott is claiming a right to investigate whether or not this gentleman is a fugitive, whether his presence in Texas is just he was here for some other reason that had nothing to do with the ev

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Cleburne Police confirmed one of their officers was shot after an incident near a Sam's Club in Burleson. Multiple agencies are currently responding to the incident.Burleson officer-involved shootingOn Monday, Aug. 24, at around 6:50, Cleburne Police responded to reports of an individual brandishing a firearm who was in a vehicle.When officers arrived at the scene, a pursuit ensued, which led officers through Alvarado and ended near a Sam's Club in Burleson at I-35 and Burleson Boulevard.Shots were fired, and the individual was shot and killed during the incident.One Cleburne police officer was shot in the leg during the incident. The officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.Burleson Police, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety have also responded to the incident.Police say there is no threat to the public at this time, and are asking the public to avoid the area while they continue the

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Minnesota officials have asked a federal judge to force Gov. Greg Abbott to act on the state’s request to extradite an ICE officer accused of shooting an immigrant in January and then lying about what happened.90-day legal deadline threatening officer's releaseThe lawsuit comes as a 90-day deadline for holding Christian Castro, while he awaits extradition, is set to expire on Thursday. Under Texas law, a person awaiting extradition cannot be held longer than 90 days.An extradition request that would normally be routine has turned into a legal battle between Abbott and the state of Minnesota. As Minnesota wants Castro returned to face criminal charges, but Abbott says he needs more time to consider whether Castro meets extradition requirements.Is Christian Castro a fugitive from justice?"Governor Abbott is claiming a right to investigate whether or not this gentleman is a fugitive, whether his presence in Texas is just he was here for some other reason that had nothing to do with the ev

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Cleburne Police confirmed one of their officers was shot after an incident near a Sam's Club in Burleson. Multiple agencies are currently responding to the incident.Burleson officer-involved shootingOn Monday, Aug. 24, at around 6:50, Cleburne Police responded to reports of an individual brandishing a firearm who was in a vehicle.When officers arrived at the scene, a pursuit ensued, which led officers through Alvarado and ended near a Sam's Club in Burleson at I-35 and Burleson Boulevard.Shots were fired, and the individual was shot and killed during the incident.One Cleburne police officer was shot in the leg during the incident. The officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.Burleson Police, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety have also responded to the incident.Police say there is no threat to the public at this time, and are asking the public to avoid the area while they continue the

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After his motion for a new trial was denied last weekend, Karmelo Anthony may have to wait until 2027 for an appeal hearing as his case goes through a Dallas appeals court.Karmelo Anthony new trial motion deniedOn Aug. 22, Judge Michael Chitty denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial.Anthony’s new attorneys argued that his rights were violated through undocumented conferences held by former Collin County Judge John Roach, who was recused from the appeal hearing, and pretrial hearings Anthony did not attend.They also argued Anthony was denied his Sixth Amendment right to a public trial because of decisions limiting courtroom access during his trial.A central issue at Friday’s hearing was a "gentleman’s agreement" between prosecutors and Anthony’s original defense attorneys to keep certain character evidence involving both Anthony and Metcalf out of the trial.During closing arguments, prosecutors argued the courtroom remained accessible to the public and media, while the defense

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Damage to a Flock camera in Dallas comes as the city's police department has seen a surge in Flock camera vandalism since early 2026.Dallas Flock camera damagedFOX 4 captured images of a damaged Flock camera in Dallas.The camera, located at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Hampton Road in North Oak Cliff, was seen tipped over onto the ground.We don't know who or what caused the Flock camera to tip over.Dallas Police have not yet said if there will be a criminal investigation into the damaged camera.Flock camera debateAs more and more police departments use Flock cameras to assist in solving crimes, more and more people have expressed concerns about them.There are approximately 670 Flock cameras located all across Dallas. They’re typically mounted on 12-foot poles and have a solar panel on top to power the camera.They can read license plate numbers and other vehicle details. That information is then uploaded into a database that can be accessed by law enforcement agencies.The

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Cleburne Police confirmed one of their officers was shot after an incident near a Sam's Club in Burleson. Multiple agencies are currently responding to the incident.Burleson officer-involved shootingOn Monday, Aug. 24, at around 6:50, Cleburne Police responded to reports of an individual brandishing a firearm who was in a vehicle.When officers arrived at the scene, a pursuit ensued, which led officers through Alvarado and ended near a Sam's Club in Burleson at I-35 and Burleson Boulevard.Shots were fired, and the individual was shot and killed during the incident.One Cleburne police officer was shot in the leg during the incident. The officer was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.Burleson Police, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety have also responded to the incident.Police say there is no threat to the public at this time, and are asking the public to avoid the area while they continue the

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For fans of former Preston Hollow pizzeria My Family’s Pizza, once known as Pizza by Marco, the opening of Ghost Pizza is reason to celebrate. Proprietor Frankie Nuccio took a hiatus after the restaurant was destroyed by a tornado in 2019. Now he’s back with his family’s signature pizza, this time near his home in … Continued The post Don’t Be Afraid of Ghost Pizza appeared first on D Magazine.

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Avra Estiatorio, the Greek dining spot at The Crescent Hotel in Dallas, has a new lunch experience. It's designed to offer an elevated but approachable midday dining option featuring a three-course Prix fix menu.Lobster Pasta!Serves 2–3• 8 oz linguine or spaghetti• 8–10 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped into large pieces• 2 tbsp olive oil• 3 cloves garlic, minced• 1 small shallot, finely chopped• 8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved• ½ tsp dried oregano• ½ cup seafood or lobster stock• 2 tbsp tomato paste• 2 tbsp butter• ½ tsp salt, plus more for pasta water• ¼ tsp black pepper• Pinch of chili flakes (optional)• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice• Fresh Basil for Garnish• Optional: grated Parmesan for servingCook the pasta. Boil the linguine in well-salted water until just shy of al dente. Save about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.Start the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.Add the t

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The Navajo Nation showed up for a Cowboys rookie in Arizona this weekend. Shiyazh Pete made history as the first Navajo man to sign with an NFL team.Shiyazh PeteWhen Pete took the field on Saturday in Arizona, members of the Navajo Nation erupted in cheers.Thousands of members of the Navajo Nation, including the president, made the short trip to Glendale to support Pete in his first NFL preseason appearance.He entered the game in the fourth quarter and played six snaps. He also helped to lead the Cowboys to a fourth quarter touchdown.When he returned to the bench after the play, he looked up to see a standing ovation.It was that moment, not the team’s 34-14 win, that had everyone talking, including Coach Brian Schottenheimer."I saw something that I’ve never seen before in 25 years in the NFL. An entire section cheering for one man," Schottenheimer said in the locker room.Pete said the standing ovation was surreal. He struggled to find the English word to describe it and instead used th

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s home was burglarized Friday afternoon, according to Fairview police.Details of the Fairview break-inOfficers responded about 1:20 p.m. July 31 to a home in the 500 block of Michelle Way after a burglary was reported, according to a release from Fairview Police Chief Chris Chandler.Police met with people representing Lamb at the home, where they found a broken window on the side of the residence that appeared to be the point of entry and exit.Investigators believe one suspect entered and left through the window. Several high-end personal items belonging to Lamb were stolen, police said.The Fairview Police Department is working with area law enforcement agencies to identify and arrest the suspect. No additional details were released.The investigation remains ongoing.

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Fairview Police say Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's home was broken into while he was in California for training camp, and that hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen items have been reported.CeeDee Lamb home burglary investigationPolice responded to reports of a break-in at CeeDee Lamb's home in Fairview on Friday, July 31, just days after Lamb had left with the team for training camp in Oxnard, California.Evidence at the scene indicated a single suspect entered through a broken window on the side of the home.A person monitoring an ongoing construction project on Lamb's home noticed the broken window when walking the perimeter of the residence.The incident report for the burglary indicates multiple items were taken from Lamb's home.The report lists the value of four luxury bags stolen amounted to more than $300,000."These athletes, they'll have alarm systems, but there's ways around them."Doug Carson, a former Dallas Police Officer and private security firm founder not i

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Households in Fort Worth continue to face financial pressures from rising housing costs, utilities, insurance premiums, healthcare expenses and everyday living costs. As a result, many families are taking a more proactive approach to budgeting and financial planning in 2026. Creating an emergency budget can help households prepare for unexpected expenses and reduce reliance on […] The post Fort Worth Cost Pressures and Emergency-Budget Planning appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Minnesota officials have asked a federal judge to force Gov. Greg Abbott to act on the state’s request to extradite an ICE officer accused of shooting an immigrant in January and then lying about what happened.90-day legal deadline threatening officer's releaseThe lawsuit comes as a 90-day deadline for holding Christian Castro, while he awaits extradition, is set to expire on Thursday. Under Texas law, a person awaiting extradition cannot be held longer than 90 days.An extradition request that would normally be routine has turned into a legal battle between Abbott and the state of Minnesota. As Minnesota wants Castro returned to face criminal charges, but Abbott says he needs more time to consider whether Castro meets extradition requirements.Is Christian Castro a fugitive from justice?"Governor Abbott is claiming a right to investigate whether or not this gentleman is a fugitive, whether his presence in Texas is just he was here for some other reason that had nothing to do with the ev

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The mark of a truly well-designed home is when several design iterations can exist at once. At 3112 Greenbrier Drive, European-inspired architecture provides a polished foundation, but the interiors refuse to be confined to one particular style. Curved plaster, hand-finished surfaces, warm wooden details, patterned accents, and layers of natural materials come together in a … Continued The post Hot Property: Layered Interiors Shine in This University Park Abode by MORE Design + Build appeared first on D Magazine.

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