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North Texas mourns Dolly Parton as the philanthropist, country music icon dies at 80
As Kacey Musgraves perfectly put it, "the world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden."
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DFW news for Tuesday, August 25: North Texas mourns Dolly Parton as the philanthropist, country music icon dies at 80; The Texans’ New Rivalry Uniforms Look a Lot Like the Oilers’. Just Don’t Say It Out Loud.; and Join our members-only supper club with Chef Shirley Chung at Night Rooster; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
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Large apartment fire burns in Fort Worth, 1 firefighter injured
Fort Worth firefighters battled a large fire at an apartment complex on the west side of the city on Tuesday morning. About 100 people were displaced.The fire broke out around 6 a.m. at a two-story apartment building in the 6700 block of Calmont Avenue, which is near Interstate 30 and Green Oaks Boulevard.Images from nearby traffic cameras and FOX 4 crews at the scene showed the building fully engulfed in flames. Residents said the flames then jumped from one building to another.Three alarms were sounded, meaning dozens of firefighters were called to the scene.At least one firefighter was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but he is already back on the job.Four residents were also treated after breathing in the thick, black smoke. Two of them were taken to the hospital as a precaution.Firefighters estimate that roughly 50 apartments were impacted, with more than 100 people out of their homes."A lot of pain. Our faith and hope has been destroyed today. Our only material things
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Cleburne police officer shot after officer-involved shooting at Sam's Club in Burleson
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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Cleburne police officer shot after officer-involved shooting at Sam's Club in Burleson
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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Fairview police investigate burglary at CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home
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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Rockwall Police looking for Target purse thieves who used victim's credit card within minutes of robbery
Police in Rockwall are searching for two suspects who they say stole a woman's purse as she was putting her grandson in her car, and put fraudulent charges on her credit card within minutes of the theft.Rockwall Target purse theftPolice say the incident happened on August 7, 2026, at a Target in Rockwall.The woman tells FOX 4's Shaun Rabb that she was putting her grandson in her car when two men reached into her vehicle and snatched her purse.Within minutes of the theft, the two suspects put charges on her credit cards at nearby stores.The victim and her grandson were physically unharmed from the incident."It seems pretty brazen that time of day on a Friday," Rockwall Police Captain Aaron McGrew tells Rabb.McGrew says the woman wasn't at fault for the robbery. "In this case, there were some natural distractions because the priority is the child's safety, and so it's understandable that your mind can't be on everything," McGrew said.The victim tells Rabb she's been living in fear since
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As evictions rise, Dallas may cut an advocacy program it failed to fund last year
The city's budget trouble continues to show itself in many important ways.
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A Year Ago, He Wrote to a Baseball Hero. Then the Hero Showed Up.
There’s an often-used warning: Meeting your heroes can lead to disappointment. But 12-year-old Joe Spear and his family have done just that, and the experience was anything but disappointing. A year ago this month, Joe wrote to former MLB pitcher Bret Saberhagen, who pitched for the Royals, the Rockies, the Red Sox, and the Mets … Continued The post A Year Ago, He Wrote to a Baseball Hero. Then the Hero Showed Up. appeared first on D Magazine.
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Breaking up with your loser boyfriend costs at least $7K in Texas
Before you tell Jack to hit the road, check your bank account balance. A new study says it'll cost you the price of an international vacation.
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Large apartment fire burns in Fort Worth, 1 firefighter injured
Fort Worth firefighters battled a large fire at an apartment complex on the west side of the city on Tuesday morning. About 100 people were displaced.The fire broke out around 6 a.m. at a two-story apartment building in the 6700 block of Calmont Avenue, which is near Interstate 30 and Green Oaks Boulevard.Images from nearby traffic cameras and FOX 4 crews at the scene showed the building fully engulfed in flames. Residents said the flames then jumped from one building to another.Three alarms were sounded, meaning dozens of firefighters were called to the scene.At least one firefighter was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but he is already back on the job.Four residents were also treated after breathing in the thick, black smoke. Two of them were taken to the hospital as a precaution.Firefighters estimate that roughly 50 apartments were impacted, with more than 100 people out of their homes."A lot of pain. Our faith and hope has been destroyed today. Our only material things
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Cleburne police officer shot after officer-involved shooting at Sam's Club in Burleson
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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Fort Worth Cost Pressures and Emergency-Budget Planning
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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4 Harwood Hospitality restaurants close in Uptown Dallas
Big shifts in the Harwood District: Elephant East, Poco Fiasco, Tequila Social and Dolce Riviera have all closed. Harwood Hospitality says it’s part of a redo.
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Lobster pasta recipe for a Mediterranean lunch
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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How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party
The iconic Dallas spot marks a half-century with 50 free sandwiches each weekday and a block party on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Fairview police investigate burglary at CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home
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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Dallas Cowboys rookie Shiyazh Pete earns standing ovation during preseason game
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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Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb has thousands stolen from Fairview home while in California for training camp
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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Large apartment fire burns in Fort Worth, 1 firefighter injured
Fort Worth firefighters battled a large fire at an apartment complex on the west side of the city on Tuesday morning. About 100 people were displaced.The fire broke out around 6 a.m. at a two-story apartment building in the 6700 block of Calmont Avenue, which is near Interstate 30 and Green Oaks Boulevard.Images from nearby traffic cameras and FOX 4 crews at the scene showed the building fully engulfed in flames. Residents said the flames then jumped from one building to another.Three alarms were sounded, meaning dozens of firefighters were called to the scene.At least one firefighter was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but he is already back on the job.Four residents were also treated after breathing in the thick, black smoke. Two of them were taken to the hospital as a precaution.Firefighters estimate that roughly 50 apartments were impacted, with more than 100 people out of their homes."A lot of pain. Our faith and hope has been destroyed today. Our only material things
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Fort Worth Cost Pressures and Emergency-Budget Planning
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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Youth camp, homes, solar panels destroyed by Palo Pinto County wildfire
A youth camp in Palo Pinto County is one of many structures that has suffered catastrophic damage from the effects of the Ross Fire that currently rages across Palo Pinto and Jack counties.Worth Ranch youth scout campImages from SKY 4 showed devastation at Worth Ranch, a youth scout camp owned by Scouting America's Longhorn Council.The Longhorn Council confirmed a majority of buildings on the campground have sustained catastrophic damage, though the full extent of the damage is still unknown.Thankfully, no scouts, campers, or guests were on the property at the time and all camp personnel were safely evacuated.Longhorn Council is asking people to stay away from the campgrounds, as structures have been made unstable by damage from the fire.Longhorn Council is asking for donations to help recovery efforts. You can find the donation link here.Other structures affectedThe Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has affected multiple structures as it continues to burn.Sky 4 captured images of a house
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‘It’s going to brutally impact them’: How imported beef could devastate North Texas cattle ranches
A cattle rancher at the Decatur Livestock Auction explains how Trump's policy on imported beef has already hit local ranchers.
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Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting
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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Flock cameras are being used on college campuses; some students are not happy
Many college police departments are using Flock cameras on campus, and college students are speaking out about them.
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Hot Property: Layered Interiors Shine in This University Park Abode by MORE Design + Build
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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All Fletcher’s Corny Dogs will be less than $10 at the State Fair of Texas
Fletcher’s wants everyone to be able to afford an iconic Corny Dog at the State Fair of Texas this year.The company announced its 2026 menu with every option under $10, including the new Chocolate Corny Dog, which won for the best tasting sweet treat in the Big Tex Choice Awards. The Chocolate will set fairgoers back just $7.Fletcher’s said it wants as many families as possible to enjoy a Texas tradition."For 84 years, Fletcher’s has believed a Texas tradition should be something as many Fairgoers and families as possible can enjoy. That means serving the same quality Corny Dogs families have loved for generations, taking care of the people who make them, and working hard to provide a great value year after year," the company said on social media.It’s important to note that most of Fletcher’s menu options were under $10 last year too. According to a 2025 blog post from the State Fair of Texas, the Original Corny Dog was priced at $8, with variations such as the Veggie Corny Dog and the
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