Dallas News

NFL Network cuts ties with Cowboys legend Michael Irvin, reports say

Recent changes at NFL Network have included significant shifts in both on-air talent and programming. Reports suggest that the network has parted ways with Michael Irvin, a former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer, and has canceled “NFL Total Access,” one of its longest-running and most popular shows after more than two decades. These changes come …

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2 Hospitalized After Collision With DART Streetcar

A motorcyclist is dead and his passenger is recovering after a crash with a sedan late Thursday night on Interstate 635 near U.S. Highway 75 in Dallas, police say. The black Toyota sedan was disabled in the left lane on the northbound ramp of U.S. 75 to eastbound I-635 about 11:30 p.m., police said. The sedan was parked behind a …

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Tonight’s execution of Texas 7 lookout isn’t justice, he says: ‘It’s about vengeance’

The second to last Texas 7 prison escapee who murdered an Irving police officer said his execution Thursday night is about vengence, not justice. Aubrey Hawkins (Hawskins family) Patrick Murphy said he isn’t claiming innocence. He said he shouldn’t be executed for  killing police officer Aubrey Hawkins during a Christmas Eve 2000 robbery while he and six other felon felons were on …

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Dallas police charge Deep Ellum assault suspect Austin Shuffield with a felony

After a week of protests and rallies calling on officials to upgrade criminal charges against the Dallas man filmed punching a woman repeatedly during an argument in Deep Ellum last week, police have filed a felony assault charge against the suspect. Austin Shuffield (Dallas County Sheriff’s Department) Austin Shuffield, 30, now faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony, …

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‘Reimagine Red Bird’ Breaks Ground Tuesday in Southern Dallas

After years of waiting, the “Reimagine Red Bird” development project will break ground Tuesday. The $160 million transformation will begin in front of the old Macy’s. During “Phase 1” of the project, a walking trail, apartments and retail and office space will be developed. “We are beyond excited,” said Peter Brodsky, the majority owner of the Southwest Center Mall. Brodsky …

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City of Dallas Truck Hits Cable, Homeowner Raises Concern

An Oak Cliff couple said they’re upset after a City of Dallas trash truck ripped a cable from their home Monday morning, offering little explanation or time-line for repairs. Antonio and Jordan Tolefree caught the incident on their surveillance cameras and the City of Dallas later confirmed for NBC 5 it was their truck. “It almost sounded like the roof, …

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Mom Left Note Saying System Failed to Protect Her and Baby

A Delaware woman who killed her toddler and herself rather than surrender custody left a note to judges, lawyers and her family accusing the system of failing to protect them from domestic abuse. The News Journal of Wilmington delved into this month’s deaths of Laura Connell and her 1-year-old boy, Walton. It reports about 450 children are killed by their parents …

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Backup on I-30 in Dallas as Crews Clean Construction Debris

Traffic is backed up for about 5 miles in Dallas as construction debris is scattered on westbound Interstate 30 at E. Lamar Street. The left lane is getting by. Dallas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday involving an 18-wheeler that lost a load of sheet metal onto the roadway. Backups are up to about Loop …

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Lawyer Says District Attorney Will Interview Deep Ellum Beating Victim

The lawyer for a woman severely beaten in Deep Ellum last week said Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot personally wants to interview her before deciding what charges the alleged attacker should face. Creuzot’s office said he is out of town until Thursday. The woman, L’Daijohnique Lee, returned Monday to the scene of the crime on Elm Street, with her …

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