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DFW news for Sunday, August 9: 19-year-old killed in Highway 380 crash by alleged drunk driver with 4 prior DUIs; Kesha’s Freedom Tour rang loud and proud at Dos Equis Pavilion; and Dallas pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV, thrown into Waymo; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

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A United States Army soldier from North Texas rushed to save 21 trapped passengers after witnessing their tour bus overturn in South Korea.According to a report from Osan Air Base, Spc. Karan Sharma, who grew up in Plano, was part of a small group of U.S. service members who were taking an off-duty tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone in Paju, Republic of Korea on June 20.As they were heading to lunch on their own tour bus, they watched another bus struggle on a wet roadway with a steep incline. It lost control, slid down the hill, and overturned, trapping 21 passengers inside.Sharma and his fellow service members immediately jumped out of their own bus and smashed through the overturned bus’s windshield to free the trapped passengers.They rendered aid to some injured passengers before the local first responders arrived."Their selfless response and quick thinking helped prevent a tragic situation from becoming much worse," said U.S. Air Force Maj. Laura Hayden with Osan Air Base.A new

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A suspect who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend and fled after officers fired shots in his direction on Friday morning has turned himself in, police said Saturday.The officer-involved shooting happened around 7 a.m. at the Sunchase Park Apartments in the 8500 block of Park Lane.Dallas police said officers were called to that area for a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they saw 37-year-old Isidoro Melo-Munoz in the process of stabbing his ex-girlfriend.Officers gave him commands to drop the knife, and police said one officer fired a shot at him. The injured female was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. Family members identified her as Maria Santos Martinez. They said she had contacted the police about Melo-Munoz several times because he had been harassing her.No officers were injured.Neighbors recalled hearing the screams and the gunfire outside their apartments on Friday morning."I heard someone screaming," said Monica Milan, who lives nearby. "This guy was over

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A suspect who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend and fled after officers fired shots in his direction on Friday morning has turned himself in, police said Saturday.The officer-involved shooting happened around 7 a.m. at the Sunchase Park Apartments in the 8500 block of Park Lane.Dallas police said officers were called to that area for a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they saw 37-year-old Isidoro Melo-Munoz in the process of stabbing his ex-girlfriend.Officers gave him commands to drop the knife, and police said one officer fired a shot at him. The injured female was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. Family members identified her as Maria Santos Martinez. They said she had contacted the police about Melo-Munoz several times because he had been harassing her.No officers were injured.Neighbors recalled hearing the screams and the gunfire outside their apartments on Friday morning."I heard someone screaming," said Monica Milan, who lives nearby. "This guy was over

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Just days before a new middle school is set to open, Northwest ISD has filed a lawsuit against a nearby gun range after bullets were found in the school's facade.Northwest ISD sues gun rangeNorthwest ISD has filed a lawsuit requesting an injunction against Quail Creek Shooting Range, a gun range that sits 1.2 miles away from Barksdale Middle School.The district filed the lawsuit after finding two bullets in the school's south facade earlier this year. One was found on an exterior wall in May, and the second was found to have struck exterior glass in July.The side of the building where the bullets were found lines up with the gun range.Northwest ISD says it attempted to find an agreement for safety improvements with the gun range's owner, but was unable to get the owner to agree.In a statement, Barksdale Middle School's principal says the lawsuit is to implement safety measures rather than close the gun range.Barksdale Middle SchoolThe school where the bullets were found, Barksdale Midd

Northwest ISD files lawsuit against gun range after bullets found in new middle school building — FOX 4 Dallas

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An outdoor gun range is the target of a lawsuit that claims stray bullets hit a nearby middle school.Stray bullets found at new Floyd Barksdale Middle SchoolThe area has a lot of new development, but the gun range has been here since 1980. The new school is set to open in a few days, and the district has concerns about the safety of students after finding two bullets that hit the school this summer.This morning, gunshots could be heard from the Quail Creek Gun Range, which is 1.2 miles from Floyd Barksdale Middle School. Students will begin attending school here next week.In a lawsuit filed this week, the district says that in May and July, crews found shattered glass and a bullet hole in a window and in the side of the brick part of the school building.Today, a judge sided with the school district and put new restrictions on the gun range.Judge restricts firearms at Quail Creek Gun RangeAt the gun range, the firing line faces north toward the school, and while there are berms to stop

Judge restricts gun range operations after bullets strike school — FOX 4 Dallas

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The weekend forecast for North Texas is all about the heat, with a few chances for isolated storms over the weekend.Friday ForecastFriday features seasonably hot weather with high temperatures reaching around 100 degrees. While humidity levels stay modest with dewpoints in the mid-60s, heat index values should remain below 105 degrees. Isolated sea breeze thunderstorms may develop Friday afternoon in the southeast counties, and a few storms could move toward the Red River Friday night with a 20% chance of rain.Weekend ForecastLooking ahead into the weekend, the region remains in a hot pattern with daily highs topping out near 100 degrees. Storm chances are 20% again for Saturday and then closer to 10% on Sunday, particularly east and southeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.7-Day ForecastMost areas will stay hot and dry through the middle of next week, though isolated storms with about 10% coverage (mainly SE) are possible each afternoon.

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Dallas-Fort Worth’s apartment market is beginning to regain its footing after two years of record deliveries flooded the market with new supply. According to a second-quarter multifamily outlook from Marcus & Millichap, demand remains strong while new construction is slowing. “Dallas-Fort Worth’s strong population growth, corporate expansion, and employment gains continue to create a favorable … Continued The post DFW Apartment Market Rebalances as Demand Outpaces New Supply appeared first on D Magazine.

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Mental health conversations have changed across North Texas over the past several years. More people are recognizing that emotional well-being deserves the same attention as physical health, whether they are dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, or major life changes. Instead of waiting until problems become overwhelming, many residents are seeking support earlier. That shift […] The post Why More North Texans Are Rethinking Mental Health Care Before a Crisis Begins appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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A United States Army soldier from North Texas rushed to save 21 trapped passengers after witnessing their tour bus overturn in South Korea.According to a report from Osan Air Base, Spc. Karan Sharma, who grew up in Plano, was part of a small group of U.S. service members who were taking an off-duty tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone in Paju, Republic of Korea on June 20.As they were heading to lunch on their own tour bus, they watched another bus struggle on a wet roadway with a steep incline. It lost control, slid down the hill, and overturned, trapping 21 passengers inside.Sharma and his fellow service members immediately jumped out of their own bus and smashed through the overturned bus’s windshield to free the trapped passengers.They rendered aid to some injured passengers before the local first responders arrived."Their selfless response and quick thinking helped prevent a tragic situation from becoming much worse," said U.S. Air Force Maj. Laura Hayden with Osan Air Base.A new

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The Cowboys resumed practice on Thursday, and one of the team's best offensive linemen spoke to the media about their expectations for protecting Dak Prescott this season.Dallas Cowboys practiceToday was Salute to Service Day at training camp in Oxnard. A huge crowd of military and first responders were greeted by Cowboys players.During practice itself, wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy showed their skills when matched up against Shavon Revel and rookie Caleb Downs, respectively.The defense was making plays too. Linebacker Justin Barron picked off a Joe Milton tipped pass, while Revel broke up a pass intended for Lamb.We haven't seen that many fights through training camp so far, which coaches will tell you is a very good thing. On Thursday though, Anthony Smith and Caelan Carson got a little heated after one play.Quarterback Dak Prescott was seen playing with his daughters after today's practice. Prescott told FOX 4 yesterday he wants to win a Super Bowl for his children.Da

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp: High expectations for the offensive line — FOX 4 Dallas

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A suspect who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend and fled after officers fired shots in his direction on Friday morning has turned himself in, police said Saturday.The officer-involved shooting happened around 7 a.m. at the Sunchase Park Apartments in the 8500 block of Park Lane.Dallas police said officers were called to that area for a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they saw 37-year-old Isidoro Melo-Munoz in the process of stabbing his ex-girlfriend.Officers gave him commands to drop the knife, and police said one officer fired a shot at him. The injured female was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. Family members identified her as Maria Santos Martinez. They said she had contacted the police about Melo-Munoz several times because he had been harassing her.No officers were injured.Neighbors recalled hearing the screams and the gunfire outside their apartments on Friday morning."I heard someone screaming," said Monica Milan, who lives nearby. "This guy was over

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Each week, D CEO Real Estate tracks the region’s top commercial real estate leases, sales, and developments in its Deal Ticker. Submit your news to christine.perez@dmagazine.com. Development Hospitality The Miyako Hybrid Hotel Plano, a 217-room boutique hotel in Plano’s Legacy District owned by Kintetsu Enterprises Co. of America, has reached a construction milestone with a … Continued The post Deal Ticker: Texas’ First Miyako Hybrid Hotel Tops Out in Plano appeared first on D Magazine.

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Dallas-Fort Worth’s apartment market is beginning to regain its footing after two years of record deliveries flooded the market with new supply. According to a second-quarter multifamily outlook from Marcus & Millichap, demand remains strong while new construction is slowing. “Dallas-Fort Worth’s strong population growth, corporate expansion, and employment gains continue to create a favorable … Continued The post DFW Apartment Market Rebalances as Demand Outpaces New Supply appeared first on D Magazine.

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In response to President Donald Trump’s remarks, a spokesperson for Gov. Greg Abbott defended the decision to put a pause on data center approvals, saying the governor is putting Texans first.Why Texas is pausing data center approvalsProposed data center projects have drawn large crowds at local city council meetings across Texas, with many residents raising concerns about water supplies, increasing electricity costs, noise and pollution.On Monday, Abbott ordered a pause on data center approvals while the state audits the companies to find out more information, including their power and water demand.Donald Trump criticizes Abbott’s data center policyIn an interview published Friday by Punchbowl News, Trump called the opposition to data centers a mistake."I saw Texas the other day, sort of as against data centers. I think it's a mistake, and I'm not taking positions. I just think it's a mistake because there are other communities that want it. When a community wants it, it means a lot o

Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’ — FOX 4 Dallas
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Big back to school bashes are being held in Dallas and Fort Worth on Friday. They’re a way to help families save on school supplies while also getting access to free resources and health screenings.Dallas Mayor’s Back to School FairDallas Mayor Eric Johnson hosted the city’s 30th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday morning.Every year, families gather at Fair Park to make sure they have the chance to get everything they need for the school year such as school supplies, backpacks, and even laptops.In recent years, the Dallas Independent School District has also added free health screenings, hair cups, and community resources.Mayor Johnson said he’s glad to see the city is meeting a crucial need."It started off as a basic school supply drive and now, like I said, it's turned into a full blown deal were we've got hundreds of vendors and we've got everything under the sun that you could possibly need. And that's a reflection of how this community comes together to help every

Dallas and Tarrant County host back-to-school events for families — FOX 4 Dallas
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Dallas-Fort Worth’s apartment market is beginning to regain its footing after two years of record deliveries flooded the market with new supply. According to a second-quarter multifamily outlook from Marcus & Millichap, demand remains strong while new construction is slowing. “Dallas-Fort Worth’s strong population growth, corporate expansion, and employment gains continue to create a favorable … Continued The post DFW Apartment Market Rebalances as Demand Outpaces New Supply appeared first on D Magazine.

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Pillar Commercial, KDC, Hall Capital, and the Allen Economic Development Corp. are teaming up on the development of One Bethany North, a planned nine-story, 225,000-square-foot Class A office tower at Watters Creek Office Park in Allen. The project will add a third building to a campus where Pillar has boosted occupancy above 90 percent at … Continued The post Pillar and KDC to Partner on New Office Tower at Watters Creek appeared first on D Magazine.

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department added nearly 3,000 acres of land in Stephens County for a new wildlife management area.Wildlife officials said the new area would allow access to hunting land in an area of the state where limited public hunting land currently exists. The WMA will have opportunities for walk-in quail hunting and drawn hunts for deer, turkey, and possibly waterfowl, said TPWD."The new Robbie Davis WMA will go a long way to increase public hunting opportunities and support our hunting heritage that is part and parcel to Texas," said Alan Cain, TPWD Wildlife Division Director. "Hunting has and always will be critical to the conservation of our native lands and wildlife."Robbie Davis was a ranch owner in Stephens County. When she died, she left the property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation in the hopes it would benefit Texans."Robbie Davis entrusted her family’s ranch to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation with the hope it would one day benefit all Texans,"

Texas wildlife officials acquire new wildlife management area in Stephens County — FOX 4 Dallas