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Farmers Branch Mayor Cleared of Ethics Violations Connected to Poker Club

By Jacob VaughnJune 25, 2024

Complaints alleged Mayor Terry Lynne had improper dealings with a man seeking to open a poker room.

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Shocking Video of an SUV Crashing into Bike Riders at DFW Airport Goes Worldwide

By Kelly DearmoreJune 20, 2024

A 31-year-old has been arrested and charged for his role in the horrifying accident caught on video.

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Speeding Cameras and DWI Checkpoints, Dallas Police Introduce Legislative Agenda

By Emma RubyJune 17, 2024

Dallas Police hope using cameras for traffic enforcement could help combat inconsistent monitoring caused by short staffing.

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A Parker County Teen Confessed to Murdering His Family, and It’s Really Disturbing

By Eric NicholsonJune 13, 2024

Almost four months after 17-year-old Jake Evans calmly confessed to a 911 operator that he had just murdered his mother and sister at their Aledo home — “It’s weird,” he said. “I wasn’t even angry with them. It just kind of happened.” — the teen’s written account of what happened…

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Old Sin and Stealing Churches: This Week in Local Pastors Behaving Badly

By Kelly DearmoreJune 11, 2024

One prominent pastor cited years-old “sin” as the reason for his departure, and another Dallas pastor is sentenced to 35 years for fraudulent property deeds.

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In Many Dallas Suburbs, Police Oversight Is Handled In-House, for Better or Worse

By Jacob VaughnJune 10, 2024

Civilian police oversight doesn’t exist in many North Texas suburbs. Some advocates believe it should be everywhere, regardless of a city’s size.

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Readers Respond: Dallas Christian School Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child

By Kelly DearmoreJune 8, 2024

Few things can provoke the anger of readers the way the arrest of a Christian private school teacher for child sexual assault did.

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Dallas City Council Members Propose Decriminalizing Small Amounts of Marijuana

By Jacob VaughnJune 7, 2024

The push for marijuana decriminalization in Dallas just got a little stronger.

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Dallas Man Tied to Camp With History of Abuse Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child

By Emma RubyJune 6, 2024

Matthew Harmon, who was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a minor, has ties to the Kanakuk Christian summer camp.

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Scottie Scheffler

UPDATE: Kentucky County Attorney Drops Charges Against Scottie Scheffler

By Kelly DearmoreMay 29, 2024

Video captured exchange with police that Kentucky prosecutor agrees was a “big misunderstanding” between top golfer in the world and cops.

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Allen Police Put Hemp Shops on Notice for Selling Illegal THC Products

By Jacob VaughnMay 21, 2024

Vape and CBD shops in Allen have been warned about selling products with illegal levels of THC.

Kelgurg-Rylier in Dallas

Some Kleberg-Rylie Residents Allege Neglect by City

By Jacob VaughnMay 20, 2024

Both residents and the City Council member representing Kleberg-Rylie are frustrated that more can’t be done for the community.

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Dallas Police Might Use Controversial Company for Facial Recognition

By Jacob VaughnMay 14, 2024

The AI technology is being used in other North Texas cities and will likely soon begin to recognize faces in Dallas.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia

Dallas Says ‘Turn Around’ After Other Cities Show Interest in Chief Eddie Garcia

By Emma RubyMay 10, 2024

The city charter does not allow the police chief to be offered a contract, meaning Garcia could resign at any time.

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DNA of North Texas Serial Rapist With HIV Tied To Another Sexual Assault

By Kelly DearmoreMay 8, 2024

Tambaoga’s DNA was a match for a 2022 sexual assault according to Denton police. That brings his total sexual assault charges to six, including one against a child.

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Allen Mayor Baine Brooks

With Grief and Hope, Allen Paid Its Respects to Those Killed One Year Ago

By Kelly DearmoreMay 7, 2024

On Monday night in front of hundreds of attendees, the memorial ceremony encouraged people to never forget the fallen while looking ahead.

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Poker Rooms in Farmers Branch? It Might Not Be in the Cards.

By Jacob VaughnMay 7, 2024

Things aren’t looking so hot for poker clubs in Farmers Branch, but the games will continue in other cities across the state – including Dallas, for now at least.

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One Year Later, Allen Honors the Victims and Heroes of the Allen Premium Outlets Mass Shooting

By Kelly DearmoreMay 6, 2024

Even after a year, questions remain about the deadly May 6, 2023, Allen mass shooting, but the city hasn’t let that stop them from remembering the fallen.

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Conflict of Interest? Rowlett Resident Accuses City Council Member of Corruption

By Jacob VaughnMay 3, 2024

A Rowlett city council member voted to approve a zoning case earlier this year. A Rowlett resident says he should have recused himself from the vote.

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UPDATED: Lewisville, Collin County Police Cancel Classes With Rogue Police Training Company

By Kelly DearmoreMay 2, 2024

Critics say that Street Cop Training teaches unconstitutional police tactics and promotes toxic behavior. That hasn’t stopped local departments from hiring them.

Albert Martinez, DISD police chief

Dallas ISD Increases Campus Security Following Shootings

By Emma RubyApril 30, 2024

Gun violence incidents affecting two Dallas-area high schools have led to increased on-campus personnel and safety protocol retraining.

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New Dallas Police Program Will Map Cameras Across City, Raising Privacy Concerns

By Emma RubyApril 26, 2024

The partnership of Dallas and Arlington police with a real-time crime surveillance platform shows the blurred line between safety and privacy.

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