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Pauline MacDonald 'relieved of her duties' as Dallas Trinity FC coach, team says

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

DALLAS — Dallas Trinity FC has relieved Pauline MacDonald and Gavin Beith of their duties as head coach and assistant coach, the club confirmed to WFAA. The club sent out a press release Wednesday saying the search for their replacements began effective immediately. “Both Pauline MacDonald and Gavin Beith have been an important part of making history with our club and this league,” Dallas Trinity FC General Manager Chris Petrucelli said in the press release.
The Dallas Mavericks have the No. 1 pick. Here's what time they'll make their selection.

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have the No. 1 overall pick for the NBA Draft for only the second time in the team's history. The last No. 1 overall pick for the Mavs was selected on June 9, 1981. Now, overcoming a 1.8% chance to win the NBA Lottery this year, the Mavericks have the rights to select top consensus pick, Duke star Cooper Flagg. Flagg comes with high expectations even as an 18-year-old.
The Mavericks have selected No. 1 overall only once before this year. A look at the Dallas' draft history

3 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and its fan base struck gold when overcoming 1.8% odds of securing the No. 1 overall pick and the right to draft the consensus top prospect, Duke star Cooper Flagg. The 2025 NBA Draft will start at 7 p.m. on WFAA, and the pick is scheduled for approximately 7:07 p.m. When Dallas (presumably) picks Flagg to be the future of the franchise, it'll mark only the second time in Mavericks history they've picked at No. 1 overall.
Dallas man with domestic violence history sentenced to 70 months in prison for firearm charge, DOJ says

3 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

DALLAS — A 26-year-old Dallas man with three prior domestic violence convictions was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, federal officials announced Tuesday. Thomas Keithlun Brown pleaded guilty to a possession of a firearm by a convicted felon charge in September 2024. Brown was sentenced last week to 70 months in federal prison, the DOJ said.
Atletico Dallas releases jerseys: Blackland Crude and Texas Topaz

3 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

DALLAS — Atlético Dallas released its inaugural "Commemorative Edition Kit" on Tuesday for its media day at Cotton Bowl Stadium. The jerseys – Blackland Crude and Texas Topaz – were released Tuesday morning. Atlético Dallas will play its home matches at the Cotton Bowl for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons after the Dallas City Council approved a deal with the United Soccer League (USL) team based in Garland. Atlético Dallas will also take over managing MoneyGram Soccer Park from FC Dallas.
Man caught on camera in North Texas shootout not indicted on murder charge, records show

3 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Editor's note: The video published above is a WFAA report from April where spoke with neighbors who witnessed the fatal shooting. A grand jury declined to indict a Seagoville man on a murder charge stemming from a shootout in late April, according to court records. Larry Robertson, 51, was indicted, however, on an Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon charge, the Dallas County District Attorney's office confirmed to WFAA.
Bruce Willis' daughter responds to criticism over posting 'vulnerable' photos of her dad

3 days ago | wfaa.com | Chris McCrory

WASHINGTON — The daughter of legendary actor Bruce Willis is addressing criticism she faced about an Instagram post showing her father after his dementia diagnosis. The set of photos, posted on June 22, shows 31-year-old Tallulah Willis hanging out with her father at her grandmother's home. One of the shots features Tallulah's fiancé, Justin Acee, and Bruce Willis smiling and posing for the camera. "Sunday funday at Grams ! Grateful 🕊️," the post was captioned.
Wichita Falls man indicted for May 2024 murder, officials say

3 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

DALLAS — A 43-year-old Wichita Falls man was indicted for murder in connection with a deadly May 2024 shooting in Dallas. Records show Elmondo Gildo was indicted by a Dallas County grand jury for the murder of 34-year-old Jamal Cooksey. Dallas police said officers responded to the 2000 block of W. Northwest Highway for a shooting call. When officers arrived, they found Cooksey shot and lying in a parking lot. Cooksey was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Welcome to 'Roadstock': McKinney's concrete panel replacement tour

3 days ago | wfaa.com | Paul Livengood

MCKINNEY, Texas — The City of McKinney is set to begin a concrete panel replacement project on its city streets and they're going about it in creative way. The city announced its upcoming construction project and marketed it as a music festival called "ROADSTOCK." The project will replace damaged concrete panels and strip the roadway to improve the overall driving surface along Eldorado Parkway from Ridge Road to U.S. 75 and Virginia Parkway from Stonebridge Drive to U.S. 75.
Grandmother of 4-month-old baby who died in motel drawer blames 'broken' daughter who's 7 months pregnant

4 days ago | wfaa.com | Troy Kless

HOUSTON — We’re learning new details about the tragic suffocation death of a four-month-old baby girl. Destiny Campos and Jeremy Fancher are now facing murder charges in the death of their daughter more than a year ago. Investigators say Brookelyn Fancher was placed in a motel drawer in May 2024, where she suffocated and died. This weekend, more than a year after Brookelynn’s death, Campos, 20, and Fancher, 37, were arrested.