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A Grand Prairie care‑home operator was convicted in Tarrant County after prosecutors say she submitted more than 80 false Medicaid claims and was sentenced to 15 years.
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Trump’s filings show a $1M–$5M stake in Kura Sushi USA, which operates seven D‑FW restaurants. The purchase briefly lifted KRUS shares.
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SMU's new institutional-neutrality policy and an updated window-and-flag rule prompted the removal of visible pride and BLM flags and set off debate over free expression on campus.
The finance committee recommended keeping Dallas's senior and disability property‑tax exemption at $175,000 as officials cite tightening budgets and trade‑offs.
David Wylie edged Valerie Roehrs by 31 votes in the May 26 GOP runoff for Denton County Precinct 4. The unofficial result advances Wylie to a November contest with Democrat Stephanie Draper.
J&J Oyster Bar will close on May 30. Its 12½‑foot longhorn statue is headed to Fred’s Camp Bowie West, preserving a familiar Cowtown landmark.
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Light rain and muggy conditions Wednesday morning in Dallas with spotty showers and highs near 82°F.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Father-and-son owners Jim and Austin Waterman have opened Five Iron Golf at 824 W. Daggett Ave — a 10,000‑sq‑ft indoor golf eatertainment venue with Trackman bays, a bar and games.
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American will outfit 500+ narrowbodies with Starlink starting Q1 2027, promising lower‑latency, streaming‑capable Wi‑Fi on many domestic routes.
A former Mesquite SWAT officer was arrested after an hours‑long SWAT standoff in Fort Worth. Authorities say he threatened a family member and fired inside before surrendering.
Three people were killed and a fourth wounded at a short‑term rental party in Dallas; police say upstairs gunfire struck people downstairs and detectives are investigating.
Alonzo Diego Fuller Jr., founding pastor of Journey Fort Worth, was indicted and booked in Tarrant County on a sexual‑assault charge; church leaders say he denies the allegations.
A bicyclist was killed Monday on eastbound I-20 in Arlington after being struck by a Toyota Prius. Eastbound lanes near Matlock were closed while police investigated.
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