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The overnight parking trap: Why Bar Fairies went viral and why Dallas needs them
The grassroots group just went viral for its unique approach to curbing impaired driving.
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DFW Local News — Today's Top Stories from Dallas-Fort Worth
DFW news for Wednesday, July 8: The overnight parking trap: Why Bar Fairies went viral and why Dallas needs them; Beloved senior center off the chopping block as Dallas weighs budget dilemma; and Talk birdie to me: Austin-based mini-golf restaurant opens in Fort Worth; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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Dallas police ambush 10-year anniversary tributes honor fallen officers
Tuesday marks 10 years since the Dallas police ambush.There are special tributes planned for the five officers who lost their lives in Downtown Dallas.Dallas Police AmbushOn July 7, 2016, about 100 Dallas police officers had been assigned to keep the peace at a Downtown demonstration.The participants were protesting two recent police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota.Just before 9 p.m., a gunman opened fire in a deadly ambush attack.Five police officers were killed. They included Dallas Police Department Officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, and Patrick Zamarippa. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson was also killed.Nine other officers were injured. Two civilians were also hurt.The gunman had positioned himself on the second floor of El Centro College. After an hours-long police standoff, the shooter was killed by a bomb detonated by a police robot.READ MORE: Archived coverage of the July 7, 2016 Dallas Police AmbushThe chief of police at that time was Davi
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Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)
Ravyn Lenae, American Football, Role Model and more promise a big year for shows in North Texas.
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Suspect identified, arrested after calling 911 to surrender in Arlington GM plant shooting
A 26-year-old man was arrested after calling 911 to turn himself in for shooting a man multiple times during a dispute in a General Motors plant parking lot Tuesday morning, police said.
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Frisco mother found guilty of murder for child's death in hot car
A North Texas mother will spend years behind bars for her role in the death of her toddler in a hot car last summer.Frisco intentional hot car murder27-year-old Vanessa Esquivel was found guilty of murder by a Collin County jury on June 19.Esquivel was sentenced to 25 years in prison for her role in the death of her 15-month-old son in a hot car.The incident happened on Aug. 16, 2025. Police said Esquivel left her son in a hot vehicle outside her workplace, a Frisco spa, for several hours.An arrest affidavit states investigators believe Esquivel stopped at a McDonald's restaurant before taking the child the hospital. Esquivel initially told officers she had been driving the child around in a hot vehicle because the air conditioning was not working. She denied going to work that day and claimed she had been with her son all day.However, investigators with the Frisco Police Department, working with Plano police, contacted the Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa where Esquivel was employe
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Two suspects wanted after Dallas drive-by shooting leaves woman critical
Authorities are searching for two unidentified suspects who opened fire on a man and a woman in Dallas on Tuesday night, leaving the female victim in critical condition, police said in an update.
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Dallas police ambush 10-year anniversary tributes honor fallen officers
Tuesday marks 10 years since the Dallas police ambush.There are special tributes planned for the five officers who lost their lives in Downtown Dallas.Dallas Police AmbushOn July 7, 2016, about 100 Dallas police officers had been assigned to keep the peace at a Downtown demonstration.The participants were protesting two recent police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota.Just before 9 p.m., a gunman opened fire in a deadly ambush attack.Five police officers were killed. They included Dallas Police Department Officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, and Patrick Zamarippa. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson was also killed.Nine other officers were injured. Two civilians were also hurt.The gunman had positioned himself on the second floor of El Centro College. After an hours-long police standoff, the shooter was killed by a bomb detonated by a police robot.READ MORE: Archived coverage of the July 7, 2016 Dallas Police AmbushThe chief of police at that time was Davi
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Hot Property: A Timeless Craftsman Cottage in North Oak Cliff
With its welcoming porch, historic character, and darling curb appeal, 1414 Kings Highway captures the charm that makes North Oak Cliff so beloved. Dating back to 1921, this home pairs classic Craftsman details with a warm, inviting atmosphere, offering a sense of comfort and authenticity that feels both timeless and effortlessly livable. Preserved architectural details … Continued The post Hot Property: A Timeless Craftsman Cottage in North Oak Cliff appeared first on D Magazine.
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North Texas woman sentenced to six years for aiding Antifa cell after Alvarado ICE center attack
A North Texas woman was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for providing material support to an Antifa cell following a 2025 terrorist attack at an immigration detention center.
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Talk birdie to me: Austin-based mini-golf restaurant opens in Fort Worth
Of course there's a bar too. Who would even ponder mini-golf right now without a lot of drinks?
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Dallas Weather: Tuesday was the first 100-degree day of the year
It’s official. Tuesday was the first triple-digit day of the year in North Texas.Triple-Digit HeatWhile it’s been hot throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for the past few days, Tuesday was the first official day of triple-digit temperatures.According to the National Weather Service, the temperature hit 100 degrees at DFW Airport at 3:20 p.m.The average first triple-digit day of the year is July 1, according to the NWS. So, the intense heat arrived just a few days behind schedule this year. "It’s plenty hot out there regardless of where you are and regardless of if it’s 99 or 100. And keep in mind that with the humidity, it feels even hotter," said FOX 4 Meteorologist Josh Johns.7-Day ForecastThe heat will intensify mid-week as rain chances dwindle. Forecasters have capped Wednesday’s rain chances at 10% along the I-35 corridor and 20% to the east, with highs again reaching the upper 90s. Rain chances drop to zero on Thursday, paving the way for the first widespread triple-digit
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Dallas weather: Evening commute hazards and triple-digit heat expected in North Texas
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex faces a volatile week of weather, shifting from isolated severe storms and localized flooding to its first triple-digit heatwave of the year.
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June was a feeding frenzy for new Dallas restaurant openings
We're excited about Sueño in Snider Plaza and Kuluntu Bakery in South Dallas. Here are a few other places to add to your list.
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Talk birdie to me: Austin-based mini-golf restaurant opens in Fort Worth
Of course there's a bar too. Who would even ponder mini-golf right now without a lot of drinks?
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The most-booked restaurants in Fort Worth
There are some similarities to Dallas here, but steak rules in Cow Town.
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Season 3 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Is Its Best
Warning: Light spoilers ahead for season 3 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. They got me again. Every summer since America’s Sweethearts first dropped on Netflix, I think to myself, eh, maybe I’ll watch that. Maybe I’ll be too busy reading a book or something. But eventually, I find myself engulfed in the DCC charm … Continued The post Season 3 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Is Its Best appeared first on D Magazine.
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Food Network’s New BBQ-Competition Show Stars a Few Familiar Texas Faces
Pitmasters, which premieres July 13, promises to be different than any of the other cooking competition shows out there.
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May shares vision for team's NBA championship future
North Texans are eager to learn all about the Dallas Mavericks' new head coach, Dusty May, and his plan for the team.Dallas Mavs Coach Dusty MayMay is fresh off a national title win with the Michigan Wolverines.In his two season in Ann Arbor, May guided the Wolverines to a 64-13 record.In his prior stint as the head coach at Florida Atlantic University, May guided the Owls to a Final Four in 2023 and multiple NCAA tournament berths.May comes in as the replacement for Jason Kidd, who the Mavericks parted ways with in late May. He's the first big hire under Masai Ujiri, who was hired as the team's new President of Basketball Operations in early May.This will be May's first stint as an NBA head coach.In an interview with Mike Doocy, the 49-year-old coach said he thinks the Mavericks could become real championship contenders sooner rather than later.He highlighted Kyrie Irving’s return, the potential of Max Christie, and, of course, the skills of star rookie Cooper Flag."I think it's just
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Rachael Carter Simplifies Homebuying and Lending While Empowering North Texas Buyers
Rachael Carter combines a vibrant culture-building background with a sharp analytical mindset to help buyers achieve their real estate goals while making the lending process approachable and easy to understand. Her influence in the local real estate and mortgage industries has continued to grow as she educates clients, REALTORS®, and lending professionals through insightful and … Continued The post Rachael Carter Simplifies Homebuying and Lending While Empowering North Texas Buyers appeared first on D Magazine.
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Innocent bystander caught in crossfire at Dallas apartment complex shootout
An innocent bystander was hospitalized Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two groups at a Dallas apartment complex, authorities said.
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2 arrested in connection to fatal June shooting in McKinney
McKinney Police have made multiple arrests in connection to a shooting at an apartment complex in McKinney that left a man dead.W. White Avenue shooting arrestsDaniel Chavira and an unidentified 16-year-old juvenile suspect were arrested following the June 19 shooting of 19-year-old Jose Herberto Martin.Chavira was arrested on June 20 and charged with criminal conspiracy to commit capital murder.The juvenile was arrested on July 1 and charged with capital murder.Police said there are no more outstanding suspects in their investigation.Officers responded to the Larkin Apartments on West White Street around 8:30 p.m. on June 19 for a shots-fired call.One victim, identified as 19-year-old Jose Herberto Martin, was found inside a vehicle in the apartment complex parking lot with a gunshot wound to his neck.Martin was taken to an area hospital where he later died.McKinney Police said their investigation remains ongoing, and that more information will be released when it becomes available.
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Frisco Was a Welcoming Place for Indian Immigrants. Then Came the Influencers.
How outsider agitators and a growing nativist sentiment within the state GOP fueled a rise in anti-Indian vitriol.
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World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte face following call from Donald Trump
After four exciting weeks of competition, it may be an off-field scandal involving the US men's team that defines the 2026 World Cup.
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o9 Solutions Taps Former Goldman Sachs and Target Exec as CTO
o9 Solutions Ashwin Rao, Chief Technology Officer O9 Solutions has tapped Ashwin Rao as the software company’s new chief technology officer. Rao previously held executive positions at major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, as well as at Target and QXO. With o9, he will be tasked with furthering its APEX initiative, building upon … Continued The post o9 Solutions Taps Former Goldman Sachs and Target Exec as CTO appeared first on D Magazine.
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Conversation With: Chris Scott, Scott + Reid
Since co-founding Scott + Reid in 1992, CEO Chris Scott has grown the general contractor company into one of the largest privately owned commercial construction firms in Texas. In total, the firm has delivered more than 6,000 projects and over $3 billion in investment value. Each year, Scott + Reid manages nearly 300 projects for … Continued The post Conversation With: Chris Scott, Scott + Reid appeared first on D Magazine.
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Christine Finn Named President of Tolleson Trust Company
Christine Finn was recently appointed president of Tolleson Trust Company, part of Tolleson Wealth Management. With more than a decade at Tolleson, including prior leadership as chief fiduciary officer and general counsel, Finn brings continuity and deep institutional knowledge to a structure designed to provide greater focus and clarity in trustee and estate settlement services. … Continued The post Christine Finn Named President of Tolleson Trust Company appeared first on D Magazine.
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