On Saturday night, the State Fair of Texas in Dallas was evacuated after reports of a shooting. One suspect is in custody, and the Dallas Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. The fairgrounds were evacuated, and the fair, which had drawn a record crowd of over 2.5 million attendees last year, was scheduled to run through next weekend.
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Jedidiah Murphy, 48, was executed by lethal injection in Texas on Tuesday night for the fatal shooting of an 80-year-old in 2000. Prior to his execution, Murphy expressed remorse and unsuccessfully challenged the safety of the state's lethal injection drugs. His execution marks the end of a long legal battle, bringing closure to the victim's family and serving as a reminder of the gravity of the crime.
Billy Chemirmir, a man convicted of killing two elderly women in Dallas County, was killed in prison Tuesday morning by his cellmate. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is investigating the incident and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office is committed to ensuring justice is served for the victims and their families.
Billy Miller, an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his roles on "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" and "All My Children," has died at the age of 44. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before relocating to Los Angeles. Miller's manager confirmed his death on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, and revealed he was struggling with manic depression. He will be remembered for his impact on soap opera fans.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has disclosed trips paid for by his friend, billionaire Harlan Crow, in his annual financial disclosure report. This has renewed focus on judicial ethics, as it is the first disclosure form filed by the justice since he came under scrutiny for his relationship with the Texas developer. The remaining seven justices have filed their 2022 reports, but it is unclear if any of them have had similar trips paid for by outside sources.
On July 23rd, a Black family from Little Rock, Arkansas were held at gunpoint by police in a suburb north of Dallas. The incident was caused by an incorrect license plate identification, and the Frisco Police Department has since apologized and is reviewing their policies and procedures. The body camera footage of the incident has sparked outrage from many, calling for greater accountability and transparency from police departments.
The NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Magic Johnson for a record-breaking $6.05 billion. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed his excitement for the new ownership group and the potential for the team to reach new heights. The agreement is set to take effect before the 2023 season begins, and the Washington Commanders are expected to enter a new era of success and growth.
Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2024, joining fellow Democrat MJ Hegar in a longshot bid to unseat Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Gutierrez has been a vocal advocate for tougher gun legislation since the deadly 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, and has called for police accountability. Hegar has already amassed a $6.2 million war chest since announcing her candidacy two months ago.