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Federal prosecutors say a Dallas man ran companies that sold overpriced gold and silver to seniors — and sometimes didn't deliver, court papers say.
Texas DPS added James Lee Kirby to the state's 10 Most Wanted list and is offering up to $7,500. Authorities say he’s wanted on sexual‑assault charges and has ties to Sherman and Cartwright.
Jeremy Theron Smith pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in the 2022 Hair World Salon shooting; prosecutors treated the attack as a hate crime and he was sentenced to 15 years.
Weather & Environment in ...
A rare mid‑July front will push storms across the Panhandle with half‑dollar‑size hail possible; Central Texas could pick up heavy rain and localized flooding.
A multi‑alarm fire hit the H‑E‑B Alliance store in north Fort Worth Thursday; crews contained the blaze but officials have not released a cause.
A pre-dawn three-alarm blaze tore through a Northeast Dallas condo building on Audelia Road, destroying at least 24 units and displacing dozens of residents. No injuries were reported.
Food & Drinks in ...
Matt McCallister will open River Sing in Exposition Park — a garden-lined tasting room with a roughly $150 prix fixe and a compact, collaborative kitchen.
Expect near‑100°F heat Friday in Dallas with heat indices over 100°F. Showers and storms return late Saturday through Tuesday.
Politics & Govt in ...
Talarico’s campaign reported a $30 million second-quarter haul and says small-dollar donors powered the total, widening his cash lead over Ken Paxton as filings approach.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Gov. Abbott announced a $33.6M TSIF grant to Texas Instruments for upgrades at the Richardson 300mm wafer fab. The project is expected to total about $700M in capital investment.
Court filings show Irving police found nearly 300 illicit images and videos on a 19‑year‑old’s phone; detectives say recordings span multiple shopping centers and are seeking more victims.
Retail & Industry in ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton says Walmart will pay more than $13 million after finding Spark Driver pay and tip misrepresentations. Roughly half has been returned to drivers and new transparency rules are required.
Community & Society in ...
Wally Funk, the Grapevine pilot who trained with the Mercury 13 and later flew on Blue Origin in 2021, has died at 87, the city confirmed. She logged decades of service as an instructor and safety official.
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