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DFW news for Thursday, August 13: The Literary Antiquarians of Dallas; East Dallas dive bar Strangeways takes its punches, turns 15 on brand; and Le Sol lives on: City council approves experimental recreation club in Oak Cliff; the latest from across Dallas-Fort Worth, curated from the best DFW sources.
An arrest affidavit states the suspect in an officer-involved shooting last week shot a Dallas ISD police officer with the officer's weapon after he was willingly removed from a highway in Far North Dallas.Dallas ISD Police officer-involved shootingJose Pantoja-Morales was arrested last week in connection to the Dallas ISD Police officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 6 in Far North Dallas.An arrest affidavit states that around 10:45 a.m., Dallas ISD police officer Justin Jones received a call about a man walking in the median of LBJ Highway near Midway Road.The affidavit says the man walking along the highway, later identified as Pantoja-Morales, willingly got into Jones' police vehicle and was driven to a nearby Walmart parking lot.Jones stopped his vehicle in between the Walmart parking lot and a Sam's Club parking lot after Pantoja-Morales began pulling items out of Jones' work bag.The affidavit states Jones pulled Pantoja-Morales out of the vehicle and attempted to turn
A woman was killed in a road rage shooting on Interstate 20 in Fort Worth on Thursday morning.Fort Worth Road Rage ShootingThe deadly shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 3700 block of I-20, which is just past the Hulen Mall near Benbrook.According to Fort Worth police, witnesses told officers that the victim and the suspect were both traveling eastbound on the interstate and were involved in an apparent road rage incident."The suspect pulled up to the victim and fired some shots and struck the victim," said Officer Cynthia Wood, a spokeswoman for the department.The suspect fled the scene.The woman did not survive the shooting.The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the victim’s identity.No details about the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle were released.Officer Wood said she couldn’t release any additional information because this is an ongoing investigation.Anyone with information about what happened is urged to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-3
A 23-year-old man was charged with murder after video footage captured him trailing a neighbor on a bicycle and shooting him multiple times in his parked car, leading to an hours-long SWAT standoff.
The city of Dallas is no longer planning to close neighborhood library branches. Instead, it will lay off library employees and reduce hours to balance the budget.Dallas Library LayoffsThe latest version of the city’s proposed budget no longer includes the closure of any neighborhood library branches.But the city is now set to lay off 35 library employees, as well as eliminate a total of 72 positions. Neighborhood libraries will also be closed on Sundays and Mondays because of the cuts.Five flagship library locations, including Vickery Park, Hampton-Illinois, Fretz Park, Pleasant Grove, and Bachman Lake will remain open seven days a week."Keeping all the libraries open is great. And it shows that the city listened to the residents and in saying that it wanted to keep all of its branches [open]. But the $3.3 million cut is higher than what was expected," said Denise McGovern, with the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. "There's so many ways that the library benefits the city in infor
Maybe you saw the trailer for The End of Oak Street and thought, “What’s with the dinosaurs?” I’m here to tell you that the movie wisely doesn’t delve too deeply into that question. I’m not best pleased with David Robert Mitchell’s creature feature, but if you or your kids are obsessed with the big reptiles, […] The post End of Oak Street: “Our House Has Moved” appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Near the end of Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark says, “You mess with time, it tends to mess back.” Too bad Peter Parker (Tom Holland) had to learn that lesson the hard way in Spider-Man: No Way Home, when his attempt to make everyone forget his secret identity resulted in his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei) being […] The post Spider-Man: Red Recluse appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
A woman was killed in a road rage shooting on Interstate 20 in Fort Worth on Thursday morning.Fort Worth Road Rage ShootingThe deadly shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 3700 block of I-20, which is just past the Hulen Mall near Benbrook.According to Fort Worth police, witnesses told officers that the victim and the suspect were both traveling eastbound on the interstate and were involved in an apparent road rage incident."The suspect pulled up to the victim and fired some shots and struck the victim," said Officer Cynthia Wood, a spokeswoman for the department.The suspect fled the scene.The woman did not survive the shooting.The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the victim’s identity.No details about the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle were released.Officer Wood said she couldn’t release any additional information because this is an ongoing investigation.Anyone with information about what happened is urged to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-3
Let’s set a scene. You’re at your favorite steakhouse, the one with the reputation for premium cuts of beef prepared just as you want, a red-heavy wine list, and smartly attired waitstaff. As many restaurants do, the menu lists the ranch where they get their beef. Would you notice if the name of the ranch … Continued The post A Dallas Chef-Favorite Cattle Ranch Has a New Name and a Deal With Walmart. But Does It Taste the Same? appeared first on D Magazine.
Juicy Seafood & Bar, 6501 N Fwy, Fort Worth. 682-250-5798. Noon-10pm Sun-Thu, noon-11pm Fri-Sat. Happy hour 3-7pm Sun-Thu. With three locations around Dallas, Juicy Seafood & Bar recently opened a Fort Worth spot right beyond The Wall (the territory north of Meacham Airport) — and right next to another, rather popular seafood restaurant. From Juicy’s entrance, […] The post Gettin’ Juicy appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b
One of the Dallas Cowboys' top defensive players is now one of the highest paid players at his position after he and the team agreed on a 3-year extension.Cowboys extend DT Quinnen WilliamsThe Dallas Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams have agreed to a 3-year contract extension that makes him one of the NFL's highest paid defensive linemen.The reported contract is worth $105.9 million over the three years, and includes $101 million in guarantees.Including the remaining money and years on Williams' previous contract, he is now signed for five total years at $153.15 million.Williams' $35.3 million annual average salary is second on the Cowboys' roster only to QB Dak Prescott.Dallas acquired Williams from the New York Jets last November for a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, a 2026 second-round pick, and defensive lineman Mazi Smith.Williams was named to the 2025 Pro Bowl after his midseason trade to Dallas, where he posted 1.5 sacks, 21 combined tackles and 3 tackles for
CyrusOne John Hatem, CEO John Hatem has been appointed CEO of data center developer CyrusOne. Since joining CyrusOne in 2011, Hatem’s held multiple leadership roles with the company, and most recently served as president. His tenure with the Dallas-based company has involved strengthening operations and executing strategy. In his new role, Hatem will continue to structure … Continued The post CyrusOne, HTeaO, and More Appoint New CEOs appeared first on D Magazine.
The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b
Not long after the Dallas City Council left the chambers Wednesday for an executive session to discuss several notice letters sent by the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition’s lawyers, the organization announced it had filed suit against the city. The suit names the city, Mayor Eric Johnson, all 14 City Council members, as well as … Continued The post Dallas City Hall Preservation Group Sues the City Over ‘Demolition by Neglect’ appeared first on D Magazine.
Dallas city leaders are deciding whether to put a nearly $1 billion bond package on the November ballot.City leaders are not looking to spend all the cash in one place. Instead, the $960 million bond package would be split up.About $443 million for Proposition A would go to supporting public safety, including the construction of a new Dallas police gun range. The department's current facility is an outdated building with chipping paint and rusty ammo storage. Plans call for a new range, simulated training village, and emergency vehicle operation course at a site near the Dallas Executive Airport.It would also include moving 911 and emergency center operations out of the Dallas City Hall basement and would allocate money for a new Dallas police property room and evidence storage facility.Proposition B would authorize $17 million for upgrades to the city’s fleet maintenance facilities.And the final $500 million under Proposition C would go toward pension obligation bonds. That would go t
There is a distinct magic to a neighborhood business. It’s in the quiet hum of the espresso machine early in the morning, the sound of the door chime ringing when a regular walks through, and the owner knowing customer orders by heart. Honestly, it is that quiet understanding that this place belongs to the community […] The post How Small Businesses Can Grow Without Losing What Made Them Local appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
It’s a challenging time to be an independent filmmaker. Funding has always been difficult to come by, and even after a film gets made finding a distributor is a herculean task. Many filmmakers see their film play a handful of festivals and disappear; many more struggle to get even that much exposure. Even the lucky … Continued The post How Filmmaker Josh David Jordan Gave His Indie a Blockbuster Release Strategy appeared first on D Magazine.
Dallas city leaders are deciding whether to put a nearly $1 billion bond package on the November ballot.City leaders are not looking to spend all the cash in one place. Instead, the $960 million bond package would be split up.About $443 million for Proposition A would go to supporting public safety, including the construction of a new Dallas police gun range. The department's current facility is an outdated building with chipping paint and rusty ammo storage. Plans call for a new range, simulated training village, and emergency vehicle operation course at a site near the Dallas Executive Airport.It would also include moving 911 and emergency center operations out of the Dallas City Hall basement and would allocate money for a new Dallas police property room and evidence storage facility.Proposition B would authorize $17 million for upgrades to the city’s fleet maintenance facilities.And the final $500 million under Proposition C would go toward pension obligation bonds. That would go t