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DFW news for Friday, August 14: WTF is happening to the Garland Road Dickey’s space?; White Rock Boathouse operator rejects breach notice, won’t change code of conduct; and Data center bans have been challenged, but Dallas wants more control; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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Data center bans have been challenged, but Dallas wants more control
Five Dallas City Council members want to vote on whether to adopt a data center-specific land use, increasing local control over development.
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Dallas City Hall Preservation Group Sues the City Over ‘Demolition by Neglect’
Not long after the Dallas City Council left the chambers Wednesday for an executive session to discuss several notice letters sent by the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition’s lawyers, the organization announced it had filed suit against the city. The suit names the city, Mayor Eric Johnson, all 14 City Council members, as well as … Continued The post Dallas City Hall Preservation Group Sues the City Over ‘Demolition by Neglect’ appeared first on D Magazine.
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Plano ISD votes to fire principal following teacher’s arrest, abuse allegations
A Plano principal’s job is on the line after a teacher in her school was arrested and accused of sexually abusing multiple students.Plano ISD Child Sex Abuse InvestigationThe Plano Independent School District placed Brinker Elementary School Principal Jennifer King on leave last month. She has been the school's principal since 2024.A lawsuit accuses her of failing to report allegations against former second grade teacher Paul Campbell. The suit states King received at least one report of Campbell touching a student inappropriately but she did not investigate, did not tell law enforcement, and did not report anything to the Texas Education Agency.Campbell is currently in the Collin County jail charged with one count of sexual abuse of a child and three counts of indecency with a child.Although King is a defendant in the civil lawsuit, she is not facing any criminal charges.On Thursday night, school board members voted 7-0 to send a termination and non-renewel letter to King, beginning t
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Murder warrant issued for Plano husband initially arrested for abuse of corpse
A 37-year-old North Texas man was arrested on murder and abuse of a corpse charges after his wife was found dead in their Plano home.
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Plano Police searching for runaway teen with special needs
The Plano Police Department is asking the public for help locating a teenager with special needs who has not been seen since Monday.Plano teen missingPlano Police are looking for 14-year-old Nicholas Oshaun Brown, Police say he has not been seen leaving his home on Monday, August 10.Brown has multiple mental health diagnoses that require medication, and has a recent history of self-harm ideations.He is on probation for assault and theft, and has an active directive to apprehend him for a probation violation.Police are asking for the public's help in locating Brown.If you have any information on Brown's whereabouts, call 9-1-1 and reference Plano Police incident #2026-158886. You can also call Plano Police Det. Cole at (972) 941-0044 or email acole@plano.gov.
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These 10 Texas college athletes earn the most off their NIL rights
Since college athletes began to make money on their names, images and likenesses, Texas athletes have been cashing in.
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The Cursing Ex-Punk Creating a Plant Sanctuary in South Texas
Joey Santore wants you to “kill your lawn.” Freshly moved to Texas, he’s now working to preserve 150 acres of thornscrub in the Valley.
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Dallas weather: Fires break out in several North Texas cities as extreme heat rages on
Extreme heat caused several grass fires to break out across North Texas on Thursday, and more could happen with no end in sight for the region's 100-degree days.Grand Prairie highway fireA grass fire broke out in Grand Prairie on Thursday afternoon in the median of Highway I-30 and Belt Line Road.Smoke was seen covering the highway as drivers drove past it.The Grand Prairie Fire Department responded and quickly put the fire out.Saginaw highway fireA large portion of land near Highway 287 and Warehouse Way in Saginaw was seen burned after a fire broke out.Sky 4 flew over the fire around 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.Payne Springs wildfireIn Payne Springs, a town in Henderson County south of Dallas, emergency crews are currently responding to a grass fire near Peach Tree Road that has spread to at least 25 to 30 acres.County Road 2507 to County Road 2930 has been closed due to the fire burning an electrical pole.Crews have requested assistance from the Texas A&M Forest Service to help
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Pickleball is all the rage. Do you know where to go to get in on the fun?
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Best Of 2026
With its magazine-style glossy cover, great photographs, and insightful opinions on the BEST of everything this area has to offer, Best Of 2026 is the issue you don’t want to miss. Our critics will make their choices, and those winners will be announced in the Best Of 2026 special edition on Wed, Sep 30, but […] The post Best Of 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Tarrant County issues 90-day outdoor burn ban as wildfire risks escalate
Tarrant County officials issued a 90-day ban on outdoor burning Thursday as severe drought conditions continue to raise the risk of dangerous wildfires across the region.
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Inside Lito’s Kitchen, the From-Scratch Lunchtime Gem in a Garland Industrial District
The first time I had a meal from Lito’s Kitchen, my office ordered in lunch for an all-day meeting. I was handed a grilled chicken bowl, and after the first bite I demanded to know what and where the restaurant was. “It’s Lito’s, just down the road,” my coworker told me. I was confused. My … Continued The post Inside Lito’s Kitchen, the From-Scratch Lunchtime Gem in a Garland Industrial District appeared first on D Magazine.
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Denton County detention officer arrested for child porn
A former Denton County detention officer is facing child porn charges.He was arrested after Dropbox reported suspicious files on his account to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Detention Officer ArrestedRichard Caleb Goodman, 43, was arrested on Aug. 3 and booked into the Denton County jail for possession with intent to promote child pornography.His bond was set at $100,000.According to an arrest warrant affidavit, investigators got a tip about Goodman after Dropbox contacted the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The file sharing company said it found child sexual abuse material linked to Goodman’s account.Denton County investigators obtained search warrants for both Goodman’s Dropbox account and Google account. They allegedly found more files containing child pornography, as well as a photo of Goodman’s driver’s license, a W2 showing that he worked for Denton County, and email receipts for food orders delivered to the Denton County Sheriff’s Off
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Every restaurant and bar that has closed in Deep Ellum since 2020 (Updated)
Neighborhood turnover remains high in 2026 — even with major events in town, 10 more spots have shuttered.
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Dallas Mavericks release 2026-27 season schedule
The Dallas Mavericks unveiled their 82-game schedule for the upcoming NBA season, and it includes plenty of nationally televised games for Cooper Flagg and company.Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 scheduleThe Mavs will open up the 47th season in team history on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Houston to take on Kevin Durant and the Rockets.On October 24 at 7 p.m., the Mavs will play their first home game of the season against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the third straight season Dallas will play San Antonio in their home opener.The Mavs' 2026-27 schedule features 21 nationally televised games, with their first being on October 28 when they host 2-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on ESPN.This year's schedule does not include a game on Christmas Day, a holiday the Mavs had played on for six straight seasons.Dallas will play in a season-high 17 games in the month of January. The Mavs will play in 16 back-to-backs during the season.Other games of note
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Film Shorts // August 12-18, 2026
OPENING Agadha (NR) This Telugu-language horror film stars Kamakshi Bhaskarla as a young woman seeking answers after a series of mysterious deaths strikes her family. Also with Shravan Reddy, Uika Gupta, Jovika Vijayakumar, Roshan Basheer, Keshav Deepak, and Bhanu Chander. (Opens Friday at AMC Grapevine Mills) Awarapan 2 (NR) Emraan Hashmi reprises his […] The post Film Shorts // August 12-18, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
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Dallas Cowboys Training Camp: Defense shows up in joint practice vs. Rams
The Cowboys' remade defense made some highlight plays during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday.Cowboys, Rams joint practiceThe Dallas Cowboys held a joint training camp practice with the Los Angeles Rams in Woodland Hills, California on Tuesday.It's the third straight season the Cowboys and Rams have held a joint practice. In the past two summers, the Rams drove up the Pacific Coast to Oxnard.Media members were not allowed to record the joint practice, and no fans were in attendance. During the previous joint practices in Oxnard, both recording and fans were allowed.Offense & defense make highlight playsMembers of the media who watched the team's joint practice said the Cowboys defense made several highlight plays on the afternoon.Linebacker Justin Barron made three interceptions during the joint practice, including an interception off of reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.New defensive coordinator Christian Parker called defensive plays for the first time during tod
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FBI offers $50K reward for info about Irving double murder suspect
The FBI is offering a big reward for information about the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother in Irving in 2024.They’re hoping the $50,000 will lead to tips on Hector Vicente Paguada Paguada’s whereabouts.Irving Double MurderIrving police said the double murder happened on Jan. 19, 2024, at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of West Irving Boulevard.Investigators believe Paguada shot and killed 23-year-old Nayeli Medina, who he had been in a relationship with, and her mother, 55-year-old Juana Rodriguez. Medina’s 5-year-old son witnessed the murders.Four people are already in custody after being accused of helping Paguada escape.Two women -- Nicolle Martinez Tome and Paguada’s sister, Yudi Mabel Paguada Ruiz – allegedly helped him get rid of the vehicle he used to flee the scene and one of them also deleted digital evidence. They were allegedly paid $100 to get rid of Paguada's SUV.Yeferi Josue Aguilera Hernandez was charged with hindering apprehension of a known
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Data center bans have been challenged, but Dallas wants more control
Five Dallas City Council members want to vote on whether to adopt a data center-specific land use, increasing local control over development.
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Dallas City Hall Preservation Group Sues the City Over ‘Demolition by Neglect’
Not long after the Dallas City Council left the chambers Wednesday for an executive session to discuss several notice letters sent by the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition’s lawyers, the organization announced it had filed suit against the city. The suit names the city, Mayor Eric Johnson, all 14 City Council members, as well as … Continued The post Dallas City Hall Preservation Group Sues the City Over ‘Demolition by Neglect’ appeared first on D Magazine.
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Plano ISD votes to fire principal following teacher’s arrest, abuse allegations
A Plano principal’s job is on the line after a teacher in her school was arrested and accused of sexually abusing multiple students.Plano ISD Child Sex Abuse InvestigationThe Plano Independent School District placed Brinker Elementary School Principal Jennifer King on leave last month. She has been the school's principal since 2024.A lawsuit accuses her of failing to report allegations against former second grade teacher Paul Campbell. The suit states King received at least one report of Campbell touching a student inappropriately but she did not investigate, did not tell law enforcement, and did not report anything to the Texas Education Agency.Campbell is currently in the Collin County jail charged with one count of sexual abuse of a child and three counts of indecency with a child.Although King is a defendant in the civil lawsuit, she is not facing any criminal charges.On Thursday night, school board members voted 7-0 to send a termination and non-renewel letter to King, beginning t
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Longtime North Texas municipal judge passes away
A longtime North Texas attorney who served as Municipal Judge for multiple cities passed away this week.Watauga Municipal Judge passes awayThe City of Watauga announced that Municipal Judge J. Stewart Bass passed away on Wednesday, August 12, following a medical emergency.He was 66-years-old.Bass served as Municipal Judge for several North Texas cities during his career, including Watauga, Richland Hills and Boyd. He also served as the Presiding Judge in Blue Mound and North Richland Hills.Bass received his bachelor's degree from Trinity University in 1982 and his law degree from the University of Texas Law School in 1985.He maintained a private legal practice in Fort Worth for 40 years.Watauga canceled Municipal Court services on Thursday after Bass' passing was announced.We don't know the nature of the medical episode that led to Bass' passing.The City of Watauga remembered Bass in a statement:"Judge Bass was more than a respected member of the judiciary. To those who had the privile
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Dallas Mavericks release 2026-27 season schedule
The Dallas Mavericks unveiled their 82-game schedule for the upcoming NBA season, and it includes plenty of nationally televised games for Cooper Flagg and company.Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 scheduleThe Mavs will open up the 47th season in team history on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Houston to take on Kevin Durant and the Rockets.On October 24 at 7 p.m., the Mavs will play their first home game of the season against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the third straight season Dallas will play San Antonio in their home opener.The Mavs' 2026-27 schedule features 21 nationally televised games, with their first being on October 28 when they host 2-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on ESPN.This year's schedule does not include a game on Christmas Day, a holiday the Mavs had played on for six straight seasons.Dallas will play in a season-high 17 games in the month of January. The Mavs will play in 16 back-to-backs during the season.Other games of note
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Denton County detention officer arrested for child porn
A former Denton County detention officer is facing child porn charges.He was arrested after Dropbox reported suspicious files on his account to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Detention Officer ArrestedRichard Caleb Goodman, 43, was arrested on Aug. 3 and booked into the Denton County jail for possession with intent to promote child pornography.His bond was set at $100,000.According to an arrest warrant affidavit, investigators got a tip about Goodman after Dropbox contacted the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The file sharing company said it found child sexual abuse material linked to Goodman’s account.Denton County investigators obtained search warrants for both Goodman’s Dropbox account and Google account. They allegedly found more files containing child pornography, as well as a photo of Goodman’s driver’s license, a W2 showing that he worked for Denton County, and email receipts for food orders delivered to the Denton County Sheriff’s Off
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