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A woman accused of taking a child in her care to multiple photoshoots in which the victim was put in “sexually explicit poses” has been sentenced to 32 years behind bars, the Collin County Criminal District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Stacey Jurik, 40, of Wylie was arrested by Dallas police officers in December 2022 on multiple charges, including continuous sexual …

WASHINGTON — Texas has 38 seats in the U.S. House. Nearly all will be filled by the same people after the next election. Of 35 incumbents seeking reelection, more than half drew no challenger in the March 5 primary. Those who do face a contested primary are all but assured of reelection once they secure the nomination because of the …

Another tranquil day is on tap for North Texas Wednesday with plenty of clouds and light winds. Temperatures will be a bit cooler than in recent days because of the clouds. This quiet pattern will soon get more active with rain chances on the horizon. Some light rain (or sprinkles) could show up as early as Wednesday. The higher chance …

As the bells began to ring shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, every seat in downtown’s Cathedral Guadalupe was full. Visitors lined the back of the sanctuary and crowded around the side doors, hoping to peer inside. Hundreds more spilled out into overflow seating. They were there to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a religious holiday honoring …

A Mesquite resident won big on a scratch ticket game, Texas Lottery announced Monday. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, recently claimed the top prize of $1 million playing the Millionaire Maker, the release said. The ticket was bought at Mr. Joe’s Food Mart on Motley Drive in Mesquite. This was the third of 15 prizes worth $1 million …

The woman accused of fatally attacking a tourist from Seattle who went missing in Dallas took the witness stand Tuesday afternoon to testify in her own high-profile trial. Lisa Dykes, 60, is charged with murder and tampering with a corpse in the death of 23-year-old Marisela Botello-Valadez. Botello disappeared Oct. 5, 2020, after a night out in Deep Ellum. Her …

LOS ANGELES — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, died Monday at age 61. Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press the actor died after a short illness. No further details were given. The Chicago-born actor would establish himself in the role of Det. Frank Pembleton, the …

Report by Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: A ceremony was organized to commemorate PPP’s 56th foundation day in Dallas, Fort Worth. Aamir Memon, president of the PPP Dallas chapter, played a key role in coordinating the event. The ceremony was graced by central officials of the Pakistan People’s Party of America and other dignitaries from the state of Texas. During …

By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: In order to keep the civilization and culture of Sindh alive, where Sindhi Topi and Ajrak Day was started in Sindh for many years, now this day is being celebrated all over the world including America as the day of unity of Sindhi culture. To celebrate, Sindhi leaders Moazzam Bhangar, Aamir Memon, Shafi Khawaja, …

Murder charges were dropped Friday against the wife and boyfriend of a woman on trial for the slaying of a Seattle woman who went missing in Dallas more than three years ago. The Dallas County district attorney’s office asked a judge to dismiss the charges against Nina Marano and Charles Beltran “in the interest of justice,” according to court documents. …