Texas AG Ken Paxton threatens legal action over State Fair of Texas gun ban: 'Fix the issue' - Garland news - NewsLocker (2025)

Paxton argued that the gun ban infringes on Texas gun owners' rights because Fair Park is government-owned property.

All Elite Wrestling to host 2025 'All In' pay-per-view event at Arlington's Globe Life Field

The event will be the largest show AEW has held in the U.S. throughout its five-year history.

Google says it'll invest $1B this year in Texas, where it has huge data centers and office hubs

The $1 billion figure would represent an increase of around 200% from the $330 million investment pledged last year in Texas by Google.

Arrest made after one person killed in Dallas gas station shooting, police say

Dallas police said five people were found shot at the location. An officer was also injured at the scene.

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North Texas parents urged to stay alert after two safety incidents involving kids reported to police

On Monday, two safety incidents were reported to Dallas and Richardson Police involving students at Richardson ISD. The district warns parents.

Disney goes punk: New cover album of pop-punk versions of popular songs coming soon

The compilation, titled A Whole New Sound, features alt-rock covers of beloved Disney songs.

A stadium, lecture halls and geothermal energy: New $270M high school opens in North Texas

The new school boasts large lecture halls, an expansive fine arts complex, and the school’s athletic facilities include a stadium and more.

A growing North Texas city is getting its first full-service hospital

The new hospital will be built on 50 acres located along U.S. Route 80, adjacent to the Villages at Gateway project already underway.

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DFW becomes 1st airport in U.S. with airside Customs and Border Protection Centralized Examination Station

This step expedites the direct transfer of cargo from airplanes to the CBP inspection facility, officials said.

North Texas' biggest waterpark is about to get bigger: Here are the details

The 58,000-square-foot addition, which is expected to open in 2025, will feature more than 110 water features and seven kid-friendly water slides.

'We are deeply sorry': Gateway Church cancels major conference in wake of Robert Morris resignation

The Southlake-based megachurch announced the decision Wednesday to cancel Gateway Conference, which was set to happen in September.

What a woman! Connie Claxton just retired from Whataburger after 54 years of service

“I feel like in my heart it’s time to give it up,” she said. Connie Claxton dedicated 54 years to Whataburger. Through the years, she found purpose and even love.

'His reputation was ruined' | Dallas settles with former police officer who says detective wrongfully accused him of murder

Under the agreement, Bryan Riser will be paid more than three years of back pay. Riser was also reinstated in exchange for his resignation.

Hundreds honor fallen Fort Worth Police Sergeant during candlelight vigil on what would've been his birthday

"Billy isn’t just a hero because of the way he died, Billy was a hero because of the way he lived," FWPD Chief Neil Noakes said during the vigil.

Southlake woman pleads guilty to stealing $1.2 million, spending it on TikTok coins and Dallas Mavericks suite

Staci Blackmon pleaded guilty to two charges of theft and was sentenced to 35 years in prison after stealing $1.2 million from her employer.

Plano grants Raising Cane's $6 million incentives package for campus expansion

Tuesday, the City of Plano approved a $6.2 million incentives package for Raising Cane's, which plans to spend $20 million to expand its campus.

DART network restored following temporary outage and delays

DART says its rail system experienced delays due to a network communications issue.

Man shot multiple times during a car sale in North Texas

Police say everyone involved has been identified.

The 40th Anniversary of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo returns with a musical contest twist

"You are going to get to see some of the greatest talent, Soul Country Music Stars, that Dallas Fort Worth has to offer," Obba Babatundé said.

Dallas Police Department comes together to escort a fallen officer's son to his first day of school

Dallas Police escorted the son of Sr. Cpl. Jose DeLaRocha to class. The officer died last year after just finishing his shift.

Guns or no guns | Ken Paxton's threats to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban contradict his past rulings

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he doesn't want a gun ban at the State Fair of Texas, but his past rulings support the contrary.

World Languages Institute welcomes students back to school, celebrates 10 years of success with its unique curriculum

Students at the school are able to develop cultural awareness and language skills through this curriculum.

Arlington police, FBI identify suspect in 40-year-old cold case using genealogy

The victim was found beaten to death inside her fiancé's apartment on Valentine's Day in 1985. Thanks to new technology, a suspect has finally been identified.

Wednesday Child: 11-year-old Have'Ana and 9-year-old Layla are waiting to be adopted together

The sisters are in need of a loving forever family to adopt them and, most importantly, a family that will keep them together.

Righting a wrong | Dallas City Council renames S.M. Wright Freeway again, after an error 29 years ago

City Council corrected a 29-year-old mistake and renamed a portion of South Central Expressway after Civil Rights leader, S.M. Wright.

Crews contain large brush fire near Cleburne Highway in Parker County

Chopper footage showed large areas of burnt grass in an unincorporated part of Parker County.

'That could've been it' | Woman hit by her own car on I-635 multi-vehicle crash shares her experience during chaotic scene

Dallas police say 26-year-old Angel Zamora-Moreno is the man responsible for stabbing a man and running over people with their own vehicles

Dallas Wings' Satou Sabally and Maddy Siegrist return to the lineup after Olympic break

The team had to release second-leading scorer Odyssey Sims and Monique Billings since they signed hardship contracts as injury replacements.

Student hospitalized after stabbing at East Dallas high school

Two sources confirmed to WFAA that a teenage student was stabbed by another student in a school bathroom.

$16,000 a month? That's how much a penthouse will cost you at this new Uptown Dallas residential tower

The 22-story Maple Terrace Residences has 345 units, including nine top-floor penthouses. Apartments range from 601 to 2,879 square feet, and rents start at $2,400.