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DFW news for Tuesday, July 7: Forget the ‘burbs: Elephant Indian Grill brings elite Indian comfort food to Oak Cliff; Ronaldo’s last dance: Soccer’s superstar takes his final World Cup bow in Dallas; and As dog days of summer approach, Dallas Animal Services braces for impact; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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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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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

Frisco mother found guilty of murder for child's death in hot car — FOX 4 Dallas
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A Grand Prairie man was arrested on Sunday in connection to a fatal shooting.Grand Prairie homicide arrestOn July 4 at around 11:45 p.m., Grand Prairie police responded to a shooting in an alleyway in the 5000 block of Red River Trail.Police found a man suffering a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.Investigators later arrested 20-year-old Eduardo Jaime of Cedar Hill in connection to the shooting. Jaime had fled the scene but was arrested shortly after the incident.Grand Prairie Police detectives determined an argument broke out between Jaime and the victim, which escalated into Jaime shooting the victim.The identity of the victim has not been released.

Cedar Hill man arrested in connection to July 4 homicide in Grand Prairie — FOX 4 Dallas
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Deandra Grant is an av-rated attorney with a North Texas DWI/criminal trial and consulting practice. She is a national instructor on DWI law and science and the author of “The Texas DWI Manual,” now in its 13th edition. She also has 17 other legal books listed on Amazon. Grant is president emeritus of the DUI … Continued The post Deandra Grant Brings National Expertise to DWI Defense appeared first on D Magazine.

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A federal appeals court upheld a Texas death row inmate's sentence, finding that state courts did not unreasonably allow evidence of his affiliation with Satanism because it was relevant to "future dangerousness."Irving Alvin Davis was sentenced to death in 2002 after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting and killing 15-year-old Melissa Medina.According to court documents, Davis, Medina and others were at a friend's house drinking and socializing when Davis said he was interested in Medina and attempted to grind on her while dancing. Medina was reportedly not interested in Davis' advances.Later, the group left the home to walk Medina home. Court documents state Medina told the group that she could make it home when they approached an elementary school that she would normally cut through. As the group started to leave, Davis said he wanted to walk her the rest of the way home and ran after her.Witnesses reported hearing "low growls followed by thumping noises and moaning." When Dav

Court says Satanism evidence was allowed in Texas death penalty case — FOX 4 Dallas

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If you look hard enough, you’ll notice that all kinds of hobbies and interests have their own community – some larger, some smaller. Of course, you likely already know that casino gaming has a big and thriving community, with many people passionate about this pastime. However, there are also particular online casinos where community is […] The post 3 Excellent Online Casinos Where Community Matters appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Fire investigators are working to determine if fireworks caused several house fires in Fort Worth on the Fourth of July.Curzon Avenue FireOne of the fires happened in the 5500 block of Curzon Avenue near Highway 377 on Saturday night.Neighbors reported seeing a group of people setting off fireworks in the middle of the street. Not long after the fireworks were set off, a nearby home caught fire.One person was taken to the hospital to be treated for burns. At least four people were displaced.A firefighter was also treated on the scene for heat exhaustion.The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.7th Avenue FireFirefighters also battled a blaze that consumed several structures on 7th Avenue on Saturday night.The Fort Worth Fire Department got several 911 calls about both a commercial and a residential fire. Some callers said two houses were on fire.The firefighters arrived to find a residence that was engulfed in flames, with several nearby structures also burning.One pers

July 4 fires damages multiple Fort Worth homes — FOX 4 Dallas
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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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The largest glass of beer ever has been poured by your Texas Rangers in celebration of America's 250th birthday.World's largest beer glassPrior to their July 4 game against the Detroit Tigers, the Texas Rangers set a Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer ever poured.Starting at 12 p.m. and finishing around 1:45 p.m., 600 gallons of Budweiser were poured into the huge beer stein, which was constructed outside the north entrance to Globe Life Field in Arlington.A Guinness World Records representative confirmed the record, which surpassed a 2014 record of a 550 gallon beer glass poured by beer fans in the United Kingdom.The record was set in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary celebrations. $1.50 Budweiser beers were sold following the record-setting pour in honor of Anheuser-Busch's 150th anniversary.Jim Cochrane, Chief Business Officer for the Texas Rangers, said Anheuser-Busch challenged them to come up with an idea big enough for the company's 150th anniversary.

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This year's MLB All-Star roster features a first-time Texas Ranger.Jacob Latz named MLB All-StarRangers reliever Jacob Latz was named to the American League's All-Star Team on Sunday night.It's the first All-Star selection for Latz.Rangers manager Skip Schumaker revealed the news to Latz after the team's July 4th game against the Detroit Tigers.Latz is in the midst of a breakout campaign.He's recorded 18 saves out of the Rangers' bullpen after recording just one save in his previous three seasons.Latz currently sports a 1.71 ERA in 33 appearances. He's pitched 42 innings and recorded 43 strikeouts to 9 walks.The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. CT.

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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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Egypt players and coaches met with Dallas Police after a confrontation with a Dallas police officer at the team’s hotel before their World Cup match.But at least one Dallas city council member is calling for an investigation.Egypt and Dallas PoliceA video clip on social media went viral the day before Egypt beat Australia in a World Cup Round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium.It shows a Dallas police officer arguing with members of the Egyptian national team’s coaching staff as a player took a picture with a young fan in the hotel’s lobby.The officer first approaches head coach Hossam Hassan. A shoving match then appears to break out between the officer and team director Ibrahim Hassan.Dallas police released a statement confirming the incident took place."The Dallas Police Department responded to the Westin at the request of hotel security regarding an individual without event credentials attempting to gain access. The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of th

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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.

o9 Solutions Taps Former Goldman Sachs and Target Exec as CTO — D Magazine
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Walmart has agreed to pay more than $13 million and change how it compensates drivers in its Spark Driver Program, a program used to deliver groceries from local Walmart locations. The amount is to settle allegations from the State of Texas that the company misled drivers about their earnings.Walmart delivery driver settlement breakdownThe settlement resolves a state investigation into Walmart's delivery program, where Walmart denies any wrongdoing or violation of Texas law as part of the settlement agreement. The agreement also requires Walmart to adopt new safeguards designed to ensure drivers receive the compensation advertised to them. Under the settlement, Walmart has already paid approximately $6.69 million in restitution to affected Texas drivers. The company also agreed to pay an additional $6.69 million to the state for civil penalties, attorneys' fees and costs, bringing the total settlement value to more than $13.3 million.How Walmart allegedly misrepresented delivery driver

Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay — FOX 4 Dallas