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DFW news for Sunday, June 21: The Long Arc of Cece Cox’s Impact on Dallas; Yum! Brands Spins Off Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion To Private Equity; and 5 local designers prepare for the annual Juneteenth Fashion Show; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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A teenager convicted in the deadly 2023 shooting at Lamar High School will spend the remainder of his 40-year prison sentence in the adult correctional system.Arlington school shooter sent to prisonThe shooting occurred on March 20, 2023, just before school started for the day at Lamar High School in Arlington. Jonathan Porter opened fire, killing 15-year-old Jayshawne Poirier and injuring another student. Porter was later sentenced to 40 years in prison.He’s now 19 and legally an adult. That’s why FOX 4 is now identifying him and showing his face.On Wednesday, a judge had to decide whether Porter should be paroled or move to the Texas Department of Corrections to continue serving his prison sentence.Prosecutors argued that Porter has continued to show violent behavior while in juvenile detention and has been noncompliant with treatment programs."Six months before this hearing, he’s involved in two fights – one just last month. Nothing has changed," said Prosecutor Lloyd Whelchel. "He

Convicted Lamar High School shooter transferred to adult prison system — FOX 4 Dallas
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A teenager convicted in the deadly 2023 shooting at Lamar High School will spend the remainder of his 40-year prison sentence in the adult correctional system.Arlington school shooter sent to prisonThe shooting occurred on March 20, 2023, just before school started for the day at Lamar High School in Arlington. Jonathan Porter opened fire, killing 15-year-old Jayshawne Poirier and injuring another student. Porter was later sentenced to 40 years in prison.He’s now 19 and legally an adult. That’s why FOX 4 is now identifying him and showing his face.On Wednesday, a judge had to decide whether Porter should be paroled or move to the Texas Department of Corrections to continue serving his prison sentence.Prosecutors argued that Porter has continued to show violent behavior while in juvenile detention and has been noncompliant with treatment programs."Six months before this hearing, he’s involved in two fights – one just last month. Nothing has changed," said Prosecutor Lloyd Whelchel. "He

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Dallas Police arrested a man and charged him with murder after a fatal stabbing in east Dallas on Wednesday.On June 27 at around 7:20 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a stabbing call in the 2800 block of Peavy Road.Police found a person who had been stabbed. Dallas Fire-Rescue transported the victim to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.Police arrested 29-year-old Adrian Mendoza in connection to the stabbing. He has been charged with murder.Officials said Mendoza knew the victim prior to the incident.Mendoza is being held at the Dallas County Jail without bond.Police have not released a motive or name of the victim.Dallas Police say their investigation is ongoing.

Man arrested after fatal stabbing in east Dallas — FOX 4 Dallas

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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 20 in Arlington.It happened on Thursday morning on I-20 near Bowen Road.Arlington police said a pedestrian attempted to cross the freeway and was hit by a vehicle.That person died in the crash.Police did not indicate whether this was a hit-and-run or if the driver stopped to call for help. They are expected to release more information later in the day.The victim’s identity has not yet been released.

Pedestrian killed crossing I-20 in Arlington — FOX 4 Dallas

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OPENING Balan: The Boy (NR) This Malayalam-language film stars Chandu Salimkumar as a teenage boy who searches for his mother after she disappears. Also with Girish A.D., Farzana Palathingai, Ganapathi, Sandra Chandran, Dolly June, and Jean Paul Lal. (Opens Friday at AMC Grapevine Mills) A Blind Bargain (NR) A remake of a lost […] The post Film Shorts // June 17-23, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Many in Fort Worth and beyond, throughout Texas and the rest of the US, are collectively becoming fatigued with the contemporary digital realm. You finish your 8-hour shift at the office downtown, working at a warehouse, driving a heavy truck, or in any other profession, and you start the same old routine. You open your […] The post Why Classic Card Games Are Beginning to Dominate Our Screen Time appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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The Swedish men's national soccer team visited Hutchins BBQ in Frisco on Tuesday, taking a brief detour from tournament preparation to sample some local Texas cuisine.The restaurant posted a photo to Instagram showing the team gathered outside the location. The squad is currently using North Texas as its official home base, conducting training sessions at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.The restaurant visit is part of a series of local outings for the team, which was also seen attending a Texas Rangers baseball game in Arlington last week.The local training regimen follows a successful start to the tournament for Sweden, which defeated Tunisia in its opening match in Mexico on Sunday. The team will next travel to Houston to play the Netherlands on Saturday before returning to the Metroplex to face Japan at Dallas Stadium on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m.While team members confirmed they enjoyed the local barbecue, restaurant staff did not disclose whether the players attempted to eat a Texas Twi

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The highly anticipated Universal Kids Resort in Frisco opens to the public in less than two weeks. FOX 4 talked to those who designed it and got a sneak peek at the rides families will enjoy.Universal Kids Resort in FriscoThe 20-acre theme park located at the corner of Dallas Parkway and Panther Creek Parkway in Frisco is set to open on July 1."We chose North Texas because it is one of the fastest-growing destinations in the United States and perfect for young families. There’s so much to do here. Frisco has been a wonderful, welcoming partner with us," said Molly Murphy, the president of Universal Creative.It features seven lands based on popular DreamWorks, Illumination, and Nickelodeon properties including Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots, Jurassic World, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. Each land serves as a playground for young families, featuring attractions, dining, merchandise, and interactive elements. "I’m a dad with 9-year-old twins. Designing this was all about them.

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The Swedish men's national soccer team visited Hutchins BBQ in Frisco on Tuesday, taking a brief detour from tournament preparation to sample some local Texas cuisine.The restaurant posted a photo to Instagram showing the team gathered outside the location. The squad is currently using North Texas as its official home base, conducting training sessions at Toyota Stadium in Frisco.The restaurant visit is part of a series of local outings for the team, which was also seen attending a Texas Rangers baseball game in Arlington last week.The local training regimen follows a successful start to the tournament for Sweden, which defeated Tunisia in its opening match in Mexico on Sunday. The team will next travel to Houston to play the Netherlands on Saturday before returning to the Metroplex to face Japan at Dallas Stadium on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m.While team members confirmed they enjoyed the local barbecue, restaurant staff did not disclose whether the players attempted to eat a Texas Twi

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The World Cup is in full swing, and while we can tell you all kinds of smart things about , one thing we could never convey is what it’s like to play in one. Enter Shaq Moore, who played for the United States in the 2022 World Cup and now lines up at right back … Continued The post StrongSide, The Show: FC Dallas’ Shaq Moore Tells You What It’s Like to Play In the World Cup appeared first on D Magazine.

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The Cowboys held their first day of mandatory minicamp at The Star in Frisco, and wide receiver George Pickens was there.He shared his first public comments about not getting a long-term deal from Jerry Jones.George Pickens at Mini CampDallas put a franchise tag on Pickens back in April rather than offering him a deal.On the night before the NFL Draft, Stephen Jones announced that Dallas would not negotiate a new long-term contract despite Pickens’ career season in 2025, finishing third in the NFL in receiving yards.Many people expected a trade, but Dallas did not move him.Pickens signed the franchise tag and now stands to make $27.3 million on the one-year tag.Although Pickens skipped all of the team’s voluntary workouts, he reported for the team’s first mandatory offseason workout on Tuesday. That means he’ll avoid fines.Pickens doesn’t seem interested in Micah Parsons’-style contract fight drama.After practice, he fielded every question about not getting a long-term contract, includ

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Today, women make up nearly half of the commercial real estate workforce. But it wasn’t always this way. When I began my career in 2005, women encompassed about a third of the industry. Fortunately, I worked for a leader who bucked the odds. At The Staubach Co., I was surrounded by trailblazers like Ka Kotter, Elysia Ragusa, Karra Guess, and Sharon Morrison. Now, two decades later, after holding multiple … Continued The post Why Mentorship in Real Estate Is a Competitive Advantage appeared first on D Magazine.

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Dallas County deputy constables who rushed into an apartment complex explosion and fire last month, putting others before themselves, were saluted for their efforts by Dallas County Commissioners.Deputy Constables HonoredA standing ovation echoed through the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday as county leaders and attendees paused to honor two deputy constables who risked their lives during a chaotic apartment explosion and fire last month in Oak Cliff.Deputy Constables Vincent DeLuna and Jonathan Banda were the first law enforcement officers to arrive at the scene of the May 28 disaster, which left three people dead and others injured.Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia presented a formal resolution to the deputies and their constable, praising the men for running toward danger while other agencies were still assessing the situation."Run to the scene and risk their lives to see how they could save, and they walk into the fire while Dallas Fire-Rescue and everyone else, At

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As one door closes, another opens. Bryan’s House, a nonprofit founded in 1988 by Stefanie Held, is no longer in operation. But its final act was generous. The organization gifted its property at 3610 Pipestone Road to Metrocare, the largest provider of mental health and disability-related services in Dallas County. The real estate transaction reflects … Continued The post Bryan House’s Generous Parting Gift appeared first on D Magazine.

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The famous Dutch double-decker orange bus ran into a couple of issues in Houston.The Orange Fans shared a Facebook post stating, "Houston, we had a problem." The bus had a broken thermostat.After some grueling teamwork with "blood, sweat, and tears," the cooling system was reportedly fixed, and the bus will be ready for Saturday's march from Rice University to Houston Stadium.The Netherlands will take on Sweden at Houston Stadium on Saturday at noon.

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Dallas residents are finding the city's new water billing system exasperating to navigate, and council members have been getting an earful. Dallas Go Launch sparks long wait timesThe city's new water billing system went into place a month ago. Now thousands of Dallas residents are trying to get help navigating the site. The wait time to get through to the city's 311 system has gone from 90 seconds to 35 minutes. The city's new water billing system, called Dallas Go, is bringing everything to a screeching halt as the city said it's getting more than 2,500 calls a day from customers trying to navigate the new system. Council members call the new water billing system a disasterAmong the confused were City Council members themselves. Dallas City Council member Bill Roth explained that one of the issues for business owners or landlords is the fact that separate emails need to be established for a single account. "This has been a disaster," he said, "We're getting hundreds of calls to my off

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Today, women make up nearly half of the commercial real estate workforce. But it wasn’t always this way. When I began my career in 2005, women encompassed about a third of the industry. Fortunately, I worked for a leader who bucked the odds. At The Staubach Co., I was surrounded by trailblazers like Ka Kotter, Elysia Ragusa, Karra Guess, and Sharon Morrison. Now, two decades later, after holding multiple … Continued The post Why Mentorship in Real Estate Is a Competitive Advantage appeared first on D Magazine.

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