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DFW news for Thursday, August 27: Cedar Hill Reimagines Downtown Development Site as a Vibrant Interim Park; Tony: Plate Up; and Big Ticket: Big Game Watching; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.

Cedar Hill Reimagines Downtown Development Site as a Vibrant Interim Park — D Magazine

Cedar Hill Reimagines Downtown Development Site as a Vibrant Interim Park

On a 2.68-acre stretch of downtown Cedar Hill once waiting for its next chapter, there’s now a reason to stop and stay. Colorful shade structures rise over outdoor seating. Trees and public art soften the property, while open space makes room for markets, events and other gatherings. The site, known as “Phillips Property,” has become … Continued The post Cedar Hill Reimagines Downtown Development Site as a Vibrant Interim Park appeared first on D Magazine.

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ICE agent sought in Minnesota immigrant shooting released from Texas jail

Castro was arrested by the Texas Rangers in May and has been held in a Cameron County jail on charges out of Hennepin County, Minnesota, related to a January shooting of an immigrant.

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Austin Metcalf's dad reacts to 'gentlemen's agreement' discussed at Karmelo Anthony appeal hearing

The father of Austin Metcalf, the teen killed in the 2025 Frisco track meet stabbing, spoke to reporters about new information revealed in the appeal hearing for Karmelo Anthony, the teen convicted of Metcalf's murder.Je

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The Ross Fire Consumed the Summer Camp That Shaped Me

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Where to buy local beef in North Texas

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What We Learned From Netflix’s New Vince Young Documentary

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Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather

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Join our members-only supper club with Chef Shirley Chung at Night Rooster

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Trackdown: East Oak Cliff homicide suspect takes off on foot after convenience store shooting

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Film Shorts // August 26 – September 1, 2026

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Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in immigrant shooting

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