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White Rock Boathouse from the front, with a gravel staging area pictured in the foreground.

White Rock Boathouse operator in breach of agreement, city says

By Austin WoodJuly 24, 2026

The operator has 30 days to remedy the alleged issue, according to a memo, however, the memo also states the original breach notice was sent on July 8.

Pamela Colloff

In a new book, an award-winning journalist exposes the con man who fooled her too

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 13, 2026

In “Catch the Devil,” Pamela Colloff details how a prolific jailhouse snitch manipulated the courts for decades — and, for a moment, even got the better of her.

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ICE must stop making immigration court arrests, federal judge rules

By Emma RubyJune 24, 2026

Last summer, ICE agents became a daily fixture of Dallas’ immigration court. Now they are barred from making arrests.

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US Supreme Court denies appeal of man on Texas death row for Farmers Branch murder

By Kelly DearmoreJune 16, 2026

The use of investigative hypnosis in criminal cases is now outlawed in Texas, but it was vital in condemning a man to be executed for a 1998 murder.

Karmelo Anthony Trial Collin County Courthouse

Karmelo Anthony appeals conviction: what’s next?

By Austin WoodJune 11, 2026

Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison and will first be eligible for parole after serving half his sentence.

Karmelo Anthony Trial Collin County Courthouse

Karmelo Anthony found guilty in murder trial, sentenced to 35 years in prison 

By Emma RubyJune 9, 2026

Anthony was found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in 2025 on Tuesday.

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Karmelo Anthony Trial Jake Lang

Demonstrators clash outside Karmelo Anthony trial as opening arguments begin

By Emma RubyJune 5, 2026

Jan. 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang was met with fury after he yelled that Karmelo Anthony, a Black man, “deserves to hang.”

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No black jurors chosen in Karmelo Anthony trial, fueling new controversy

By Kelly DearmoreJune 4, 2026

Opening arguments in the murder trial begin on Thursday, but the discourse and contentiousness has long since started.

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What to watch for as jury selection begins in Karmelo Anthony track-meet stabbing trial

By Austin WoodJune 1, 2026

Attorneys will likely ask potential jurors about their relationship with law enforcement and pre-trial exposure to information on the case.

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A timeline of the Frisco track-meet stabbing, including Karmelo Anthony trial details

By Alyssa FieldsMay 29, 2026

Karmelo Anthony’s trial is set to begin on June 1. Here is everything else that’s happened since Austin Metcalf was killed on April 2, 2025.

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‘Unbearable’ noise and chicken deaths: lawsuits mount against local crypto mine

By Austin WoodMay 11, 2026

Residents allege cardiac issues, tinnitus, permanent hearing loss and insomnia have developed from the noise.

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Tarrant County advocates protest court’s discriminatory overuse of death penalty

By Emma RubyMay 8, 2026

A new study warns that Tarrant County disproportionately seeks capital punishment sentences against defendants of color.

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Prairieland Verdict Leaves Questions for Left-Wing Groups, Free Speech Advocates

By Austin WoodMarch 17, 2026

Experts warn the verdict could have a ‘chilling’ effect on protests and that terrorism charges are an overreach.

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Local Landlord Loses U.S. Supreme Court Case About Intentionally Withheld Mail

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 9, 2026

The Euless resident waged a legal battle against the USPS for years, alleging racist postal workers refused to deliver her mail.

Maybe Love Hasn’t Won In Texas: Judges Can Now Refuse To Marry Gay Couples

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 31, 2025

For ten years, gay marriage has been constitutionally protected. That’s being challenged now.

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Convicted North Texas Oath Keeper Leader Sues USA Today, Ex-Wife for $25M

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 30, 2025

The president commuted Stewart Rhodes’ 18-year sentence for seditious conspiracy connected to the Jan. 6 attacks after his re-election.

Paxton Sues Tylenol Over Autism, Auditions for Trump’s Favorite in 2026 Senate Race

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 28, 2025

The Texas Attorney General has always been MAGA, but he’s also MAHA.

Richardson Community Leader Denied Medical Release From ICE Detention

By Emma RubyOctober 20, 2025

Marwan Marouf was arrested by ICE agents after dropping his youngest son off at school in September. He has lived in the U.S. for 30 years.

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Robert Roberson Granted Stay of Execution

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 9, 2025

The blocked execution marks the latest dramatic development in a case that has gained international attention.

A Timeline of the Robert Roberson ‘Shaken Baby’ Death Row Case

By Emma RubySeptember 22, 2025

After narrowly avoiding death last year, he is scheduled to die by lethal injection next month. Here’s what to know about the case.

Rally for Palestine at Raytheon in Richardson

Judge Sends Activist to Jail Over Anti-Israel Graffiti

By Tyler HicksSeptember 15, 2025

The ‘lifelong activist’ will not avoid incarceration, thanks to a judge who went above and beyond the jury’s decision.

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BREAKING: Texas Court Sets New Execution Date for Robert Roberson

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 16, 2025

After Roberson avoided execution in 2024, a Texas judge felt forced to rule in the state’s favor on Wednesday.

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