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Oral arguments are underway in New Orleans over whether McKinney must pay after police destroyed a retiree’s home during a 2020 SWAT standoff.
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Dallas adopted a consolidated master plan for White Rock Lake on March 25, setting priorities for trails, wildlife protections and a phased dredging program.
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A Dallas player has claimed a $2.4M Texas Two Step jackpot from the March 5 drawing, marking the game's biggest top prize in nearly 20 years.
Frisco's May 2 general election will pick a new mayor and two council members; residents must register by April 2 to be eligible. Early voting runs April 20–28.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 38-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday on the 4600 block of St. Francis Avenue in Dallas. Police have opened case 044037-2026 and are asking for tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Top Dallas agent Susan Baldwin lays out seller and buyer strategies as the luxury market shifts. Her checklist centers on staging, smart pricing and lifestyle‑first upgrades.
A deadly crash on southbound Highway 67 near Danieldale and Main in Duncanville blocked the service road and a right lane while investigators worked the scene.
Food & Drinks in ...
Soulman's filed to convert the former Whataburger at 938 W Main into a $300K, 2,797‑sq‑ft restaurant, with construction aiming to start March 30.
A decades‑old deed restriction on 715 W. Davis St. may be lifted after a 12‑2 City Plan Commission vote, potentially clearing the way for a five‑story mixed‑use project near Bishop Arts.
Dallas police say two people were arrested after officers exchanged gunfire on the 2700 block of W. Jefferson Boulevard; no injuries were reported and body-cam video will be shown Friday.
Early‑morning thieves rammed a pickup into a Greenville Avenue vape shop, grabbed at least $10,000 in product and left heavy damage. Police are investigating.
A fast-moving fire at the Studio 6 motel on the West Freeway in White Settlement displaced roughly 150 residents; one person was hospitalized and the Red Cross is assisting.
A Dallas County jury awarded $1.1 billion after finding a stepfather responsible for a 2021 beating that left a child permanently disabled.
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