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Allen Police, DEA Arrest Hemp Shop Owners Accused of Selling Illegal THC Products

By Jacob VaughnAugust 30, 2024

Raids on nine hemp shops in Allen are likely the start of a legal battle in the city.

More Than 270,000 Cold Cases Across US Include Thousands in Texas

By Jacob VaughnAugust 28, 2024

Cold cases leave victims’ families longing for closure and justice.

Dallas Will Try Hiring Hundreds of Officers, Something Its Repeatedly Struggled to Do

By Jacob VaughnAugust 20, 2024

A lack of officers can lead to increased response times and high rates of violence, the police say.

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Former DPD Officer Embroiled in Capital Murder Allegations Gets Reinstated, Resigns

By Jacob VaughnAugust 14, 2024

In 2021, Bryan Riser was jailed in connection with murders he denied playing any part in. Now, he’ll be getting a check from the city after agreeing to be reinstated then immediately resigning.

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Some Dallas Police Seem to Know What To Do When They Find People With Hemp

By Jacob VaughnAugust 12, 2024

The city may be safer for hemp than others in North Texas.

Dallas Police Charge Man with Murdering Friend and Burying Him in His Own Backyard

By Stephen YoungAugust 5, 2024

Dallas police charged Christopher Colbert with the murder of Ronald Shumway, whose body was found encased in cement in a backyard.

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VIDEO: Dallas Police Bodycam Footage Shows Officer-Involved Shooting

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 31, 2024

One suspect was shot, and another suspect was able to get away.

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Hometown Actress Revisits 1980s Murder in New Podcast

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 15, 2024

Angela Stevens was murdered in 1988. A former classmate, now a Hollywood actress, has never forgotten about the family left behind.

Ted Cruz Takes Aim at AI-Generated Revenge Porn With Bipartisan Bill

By Emma RubyJuly 5, 2024

An Aledo high schooler testified in front of the U.S. Senate about a classmate turning her Instagram photos into porn.

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Two Dallas Employees Reprimanded for Allegedly Stealing Metal From City

By Jacob VaughnJune 28, 2024

The alleged theft occurred on Oct. 25, 2023, and was caught by a nearby security camera.

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Texas Lawmakers Look To Crack Down on Child Sex Abusers

By Emma RubyJune 27, 2024

State lawmakers are speaking out following the child sex abuse allegation that rocked Gateway Church in Southlake.

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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.

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.

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.

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