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Lost by 2, or won by 1? A candidate for the Westworth Village City Council lost his election by two votes during the May 2 election. But he’s filed a lawsuit in the Tarrant County District Court, claiming that three of his competitors’ votes were illegal. Read more about the couple and the deceased woman he’s citing to prove his case. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Waymo no mo’: The robotaxis have been acting up, so brand Waymo has suspended its service in all Texas cities. This comes after a number of safety concerns have been reported, including driving around barricades, illegally passing school buses picking up students, and more than a dozen crashes throughout the state. (Fox 4)
MAGA alive and well: Despite a poor economy and historically low approval ratings, key wins from election night show how much influence President Trump still wields over Republican voters in the state.
No plan-o ice skater: Olympic gold medalist and Plano native, Amber Glenn, will be honored during a public proclamation ceremony on Thursday. Glenn was the first ever openly queer woman to represent the US National Team as an individual skater.
Hot (and dirty) water: A North Texas woman was thrown in jail after using Facebook to alert her town about their dangerous drinking water. She was charged with a felony false alarm, even though the city issued a boil-water notice for residents weeks after her post. Now, the woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the city. (New York Post)
FIFA food pick: Meet the 23-year-old Oak Cliff man who was one of the lucky food trucks chosen to feed World Cup attendees at AT&T Stadium. See what he’s serving up. (NBC 5)
A new Children’s Health clinic: The Macy’s store at Redbird that has stood vacant since 2017 will be demolished and replaced with a health care facility and mixed-use development.
How to get a job: UNT has partnered with a local nonprofit to teach college graduates how to get a job. Unemployment rates among grads skyrocketed last year, so the course aims to demystify the job market. Here’s how the course works. (Dallas Morning News)
Food desert Dallas: Did you know more than 36% of Dallas residents live in food deserts? Here’s how this happened.
A second reunion: A mini Reunion Tower is coming to Plano. On Tuesday, the Plano City Council approved a zoning change that allows AT&T to build a 280-foot tower as part of the move of its headquarters from downtown Dallas to Plano. See a rendering here. (Fox 4)
Sundance has balls: Thirty-one large soccer balls appeared at Sundance Square in Fort Worth this week. They’re works of art commissioned from different North Texas artists to celebrate the upcoming World Cup. (Fort Worth Report)
Homes for vets: A transitional housing community for homeless vets is in the works in South Dallas. The 50 homes planned will range from 260-square-foot single occupancy spaces to 360-square-foot family units. Get all the details here. (KERA)
Mock funeral: Students are mourning the death of the University of North Texas System after ongoing attacks on academic freedom and held a mock funeral last week to grieve. Hear from them here.
H-E-B in the Big D: On Wednesday, H-E-B submitted a Texas Department of Licensing and Registration filing calling for a $52 million construction at I-635 and Hillcrest Road in Dallas. It includes a construction start time of March 2027. (My SA)
Far-right groups target principal: Fort Worth ISD has reassigned a newly-hired Muslim principal following online backlash from far-right conservative groups after she was named the new principal at Western Hills High School earlier this week. A now removed post from the district alluded to the educators social media support of Black Lives Matter, Palestinians and immigrants—these were flagged as political bias. (KERA)
The water leak detective: A Labrador retriever mix named River is helping the city of Mansfield conserve water. The rescue dog is now in charge of hunting down water leaks across the city by sniffing for traces of chlorine through concrete. (Axios Dallas)
Summer is for the kids: Mark your calendars, Universal Kids Resort in Frisco has announced it will officially open on July 1. Here are the attractions to expect at the 20-acre park. (NBC 5)
A new museum: The Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center is set to open June 12. Here’s what you need to know about its first exhibit.
