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One dead after attempted robbery and shooting at La Gran Plaza, police say
One person is dead after an attempted robbery in Fort Worth, police say. Fort Worth police say officers were called around 8:38 p.m. to La Gran Plaza, located off South Freeway. Police said a man inside the shopping center was hitting a glass jewelry kiosk with a blunt object. A security guard in the area told police he saw the man hitting the glass. Police said the security guard shot the man. Police said the suspect ran across the parking lot and collapsed near Seminary Drive.
One dead after attempted robbery and shooting at La Gran Plaza, police say
Follow One dead after attempted robbery and shooting at La Gran Plaza, police say Matthew Moreno, Richard Solomon, Matt McNew Wed, October 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM EDT One person is dead after an attempted robbery in Fort Worth, police say. Fort Worth Police say officers were called around 8:38 p.m. to La Gran Plaza, located off South Freeway. Police said a man inside the shopping center was hitting a glass jewelry kiosk with a blunt object.
Tragic car accident claims lives of theater couple
It was Shakespeare that brought 22-year-old Madison Duren and 23-year-old Julian Harris together, but love gave them a story of their own. "They were both cast in the play and she played his father and the son, so it was comical actually because she's barely five (feet). She's 4'11 and Julian is 6'3," said Sharon Duren. Madison's mother. "They fell in love and they fell in love really hard." Duren and Harris met while attending SMU.
Neighbors mourn Amazi Aplon, 3, as Dallas police investigate his shooting death
Follow Neighbors mourn Amazi Aplon, 3, as Dallas police investigate his shooting death Updated Mon, October 12, 2026 at 7:34 PM EDT Neighbors mourn Amazi Aplon, 3, as Dallas police investigate his shooting death Neighbors at an Oak Cliff apartment complex are mourning a 3-year-old boy who died from a gunshot wound early Sunday. His name was Amazi Aplon, according to the Dallas County Medical Examiner. "It was tragic, and really, it's hard to even speak on it," said neighbor Mary Korede.
"The numbers don't lie": Investors sue over millions poured into Baker Hotel restoration
They shared a dream of bringing one of North Texas' most iconic hotels back to life. For decades, the historic Baker Hotel stood boarded up in downtown Mineral Wells, a reminder of a time when tourists and celebrities flocked to the city for its famous mineral waters. The effort to restore the hotel brought together investors who believed they could help revive the landmark — and the community around it.
Dallas community leaders push for larger early voting space at recreation center
Follow Dallas community leaders push for larger early voting space at recreation center Brittani Moncrease, Matt McNew Thu, October 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM EDT When David Carranza thought back to the March primary elections in North Texas, he remembered the struggle of voting in a small room at the Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center. "The last day that it was the line was all the way out to basically the driveway," said Carranza, Kleberg-Rylie Neighborhood Association President.
County elections offices manage last day voter registrants, DPS backlogs
Follow County elections offices manage last day voter registrants, DPS backlogs Jobin Panicker, Matt McNew Updated Mon, October 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM EDT Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Downtown Dallas group unveils 10-year vision to rebalance away from office space
Downtown Dallas' biggest booster group has a 10-year vision to turn around a tough stretch for the city's core, and it starts with getting more people to live there. At Wednesday's State of Downtown, Downtown Dallas Inc. President and CEO Jennifer Scripps rolled out a proposed plan to rethink what downtown is for. DDI says work on the vision will continue in the coming months. Between the cranes, dust and detours, downtown Dallas is a work in progress.
10-year-old shot in leg inside Redbird-area apartment in Dallas
Follow 10-year-old shot in leg inside Redbird-area apartment in Dallas Tue, September 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM EDT Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. A 10-year-old boy was shot in the leg inside his home at an apartment complex in Dallas' Redbird area, with the suspect still unknown.
Milford teen killed in ATV crash will donate organs, family says
The family of a 15-year-old Milford High School football player remained at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth on Monday, waiting for organ matches before saying a final goodbye to their son. Ayden Hayes, a sophomore, is brain dead after a four-wheeler crash on Dale Acres in Ellis County, his parents said. He is being kept at the hospital so his organs can be donated. "It just means his legacy carries on," his father, Donald Hayes, said of the decision.
Milford teen killed in ATV crash will donate organs, family says
Follow Milford teen killed in ATV crash will donate organs, family says Brittany Costello, Matt McNew Updated Mon, September 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM EDT Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Historic South Dallas home of football trailblazer Abner Haynes destroyed by fire
Follow Historic South Dallas home of football trailblazer Abner Haynes destroyed by fire Brittani Moncrease, Matt McNew Updated Fri, September 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM EDT Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Historic home of football trailblazer Abner Haynes in South Dallas catches fire, raising concerns about intentional arson.
Joppa residents upset over data center construction saying there was no notification to residents
Follow Joppa residents upset over data center construction saying there was no notification to residents Brittani Moncrease, Matt McNew Updated Tue, September 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM EDT Brittani Moncrease, Matt McNew Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
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