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A juvenile student was detained Wednesday after a gun was reported at Everman High; police recovered a handgun and the campus was briefly locked down.
Food & Drinks in ...
State filings show a $3.2M renovation at the former Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford, but the application names a Fort Worth trust — not Taylor Sheridan.
Tacos El Metro has been quietly serving Mexico City–style tacos, al pastor and whole-roast pork from a Northwest Dallas corner spot. Owner Sergio Quijano and chef Michael Garcia aim for authentic, accessible flavors.
Politics & Govt in ...
Commissioners voted 3-2 to hire First Liberty Institute to respond to a legal demand over the Ten Commandments monument on the courthouse lawn.
Weather & Environment in ...
Morning showers then a Wind Advisory 1–10 p.m.; gusts up to 40 mph. Cooler, gusty conditions expected tonight.
A massive Conduent breach exposed Social Security numbers and medical data for more than 25 million Americans, with Texas and Oregon hardest hit. State probes and class actions are now underway.
A woman was killed early Monday in a hit-and-run in south Fort Worth. Police say they located a suspect vehicle and driver but have not released names or charges.
Sports in ...
Dallas is finalizing a deal to acquire Pro Bowl edge Rashan Gary from Green Bay for a 2027 fourth‑round pick. The move becomes official when the new league year opens on March 11.
A Waxahachie man was arrested after deputies found a cockfighting ring and injured birds at a rural Cleburne property; officials say more arrests may follow.
Denton police shot and killed a man at a Riney Road pickleball court after officers say he threatened them with a metal rod. Texas Rangers will investigate.
A late-night shooting at an apartment complex in Southeast Dallas left one man dead and a juvenile critically injured as homicide detectives canvass the scene for footage.
Parks & Nature in ...
Park crews cleared more than 30 unauthorized cat feeding stations from Turtle Creek after finding rotting food, waste and at least one dead cat.
Botham Jean’s parents and sister sued in Dallas County, asking a judge to force the city to honor a $98.65M federal jury award tied to his 2018 killing.
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