The Dallas Express News

🚨 DON’T MISS IT! DALLAS EXPRESS & WBAP AMERICA 250 BIRTHDAY BASH — JULY 1! Get ready for an unforgettable patriotic celebration featuring a high-energy live concert by @RichOToole performing “American Kid,” plus meet your favorite WBAP personalities and snag exclusive DX & WBAP merch! General admission is FREE — kids welcome! Reserved tables and VIP packages available. Huge thanks to title sponsor @BenAbbottTX as well as @wbap247News, @claycooleygroup, @BasinVentures, and @MarinelandWaco! 📍 Longhorn Icehouse, 1901 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 📅 Wednesday, July 1st | 6PM – 10PM CST RSVP now and DM for sponsorship opportunities. eventbrite.com/e/americas-250… See you there!

7-YEAR-OLD NORTH TEXAS BOY SAVES BROTHER FROM BACKYARD POOL Patrick from Burleson pulled his 1-year-old brother Liam from the water, alerted their mother, and ran to a neighbor for help after finding him unresponsive. Liam is expected to make a full recovery. Patrick has been nominated for a Johnson County Sheriff's Commendation Award. dallasexpress.com/metroplex/burl…

🚨 8 ANTIFA-LINKED DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO COMBINED 450 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON A federal court sentenced the group for their roles in the 2025 armed attack on Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado that included gunfire wounding a police officer. Benjamin Hanil Song received 100 years as the longest term. First convictions under the Trump administration's domestic terrorist designation for Antifa. dallasexpress.com/crime/antifa-a…

🚨 DON’T MISS IT! DALLAS EXPRESS & WBAP AMERICA 250 BIRTHDAY BASH — JULY 1! Get ready for an unforgettable patriotic celebration featuring a high-energy live concert by @RichOToole performing “American Kid,” plus meet your favorite WBAP personalities and snag exclusive DX & WBAP merch! General admission is FREE — kids welcome! Reserved tables and VIP packages available. Huge thanks to title sponsor @BenAbbottTX as well as @wbap247News, @claycooleygroup, @BasinVentures, and @MarinelandWaco! 📍 Longhorn Icehouse, 1901 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 📅 Wednesday, July 1st | 6PM – 10PM CST RSVP now and DM for sponsorship opportunities. eventbrite.com/e/americas-250… See you there!

MORNINGSTAR FARMS RECALLS TWO FROZEN PLANT-BASED PRODUCTS NATIONWIDE The company is recalling select packages of Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets (10.5 oz) and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties (8 oz) due to possible plastic pieces that could pose a choking hazard. Affected products have "Best if Used Before" dates in July 2027. Discard or return for refund. No illnesses reported. dallasexpress.com/national/morni…

🚫 SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER JAKE LANG RESTRICTED FROM ENTERING TEXAS Under bond conditions in his felony terroristic threat case, Jake Lang (Edward Jacob Lang) may only enter the state for court appearances or meetings with his attorney. He must also wear an electronic monitoring device. This is his second recent arrest in North Texas. dallasexpress.com/metroplex/jake…

CIGNA GROUP FOUNDATION AWARDS $3 MILLION TO EXPAND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The grants support 22 nonprofits across 10 states, including Texas, to improve early intervention, caregiver support, and access to care for youth ages 5-18. This latest round advances the foundation’s three-year, $9 million commitment. dallasexpress.com/state/cigna-in…

U.S. TREASURY SANCTIONS 9 INDIVIDUALS AND 26 ENTITIES TIED TO PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION The designations target a Southeast Asia-based network behind scams that drained billions from American victims, including major investors and front companies linked to cyber fraud and money laundering. dallasexpress.com/crime/u-s-sanc…

⚾ MLB’S PRIDE NIGHT POLICY DRAWS DOJ AND SENATE SCRUTINY The league faces a federal referral to the EEOC over potential religious discrimination after Giants players wrote Bible verses on their caps and a minor league team forfeited rather than force rainbow jerseys. Commissioner Manfred responded to Sen. Josh Hawley, stating participation must remain voluntary. @MLB dallasexpress.com/sports/mlb-pri…

TEXAS AG KEN PAXTON JOINS LAWSUIT AGAINST CALIFORNIA’S PLASTICS ACT @KenPaxtonTX and a multistate coalition are challenging the law, arguing it imposes costly regulations on out-of-state businesses and raises prices for everyday goods. The suit claims the measure overreaches by extending California’s rules far beyond its borders. dallasexpress.com/state/texas-su…

DALLAS MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER WOMAN’S BODY FOUND IN FREEZER Kendrick Brown, 51, has been arrested and held on a $250,000 bond in the death of 27-year-old Maria Murray. Her body was discovered May 10 inside a working freezer at a vacant East Oak Cliff home. Investigation ongoing. dallasexpress.com/crime/dallas-m…

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💬 RESURFACED COMMENTS SPOTLIGHT TALARICO’S VIEWS ON CHRISTIANITY AHEAD OF TEXAS SENATE RACE State Rep. @JamesTalarico (D-Austin), the Democratic nominee facing Attorney General @KenPaxtonTX, described himself as “a Christian who hates Christianity” in a 2021 podcast interview. The November contest is drawing increased attention. dallasexpress.com/state/talarico…

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TUCKER CARLSON ANNOUNCES HE WILL NO LONGER SUPPORT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY The longtime conservative commentator stated there is “no chance” he will back the GOP ahead of the November midterms, citing the party’s failure to prioritize American interests, particularly regarding the Iran conflict. Carlson emphasized he is not joining the Democrats. @tuckercarlson dallasexpress.com/national/tucke…

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📚TEXAS SPENDING OVER $8 MILLION TO FIX ERRORS IN BLUEBONNET SCHOOL CURRICULUM The state is covering reprints, shipping, and disposal after approving about 4,200 edits to the materials, including text mistakes, grammatical issues, and image licensing problems. SBOE Vice Chair Pam Little raised the cost concerns as the board continues meeting this week. dallasexpress.com/education/texa…

NORTH TEXAS YOUTH BASEBALL TEAM RESCUED FROM FLOODING IN MISSISSIPPI The Parker County Pickles, competing in a World Series tournament near Biloxi, were evacuated by boat from their flooded Airbnb by Cajun Navy volunteers and Gulfport Fire Department as Tropical Storm Arthur remnants caused dangerous rising waters. All 12 players, 9 adults, and 3 dogs were safely rescued. The team later won three games before being eliminated in the semifinals. dallasexpress.com/metroplex/caju…

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PARKER COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER FATAL SHOOTING OF DAUGHTER 61-year-old Charles Brooks was arrested after allegedly shooting his adult daughter in the chest while trying to intervene in a physical altercation inside the family home in Azle. He remains held on a $2 million bond. dallasexpress.com/metroplex/park…

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🛠️ GOV. ABBOTT DIRECTS MAJOR WORKFORCE TRAINING EXPANSION IN TEXAS Four state agencies have been tasked with boosting apprenticeships, career pathways, skilled trades education, and licensing reforms to prepare more Texans for high-demand, high-paying jobs. The directives follow recommendations from the Texas Jobs Council. @gregabbott_tx dallasexpress.com/state/abbott-d…