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A young family relocating from Liechtenstein to Dallas sought a spacious home in Collin County, prioritizing space, a good school district, and family-friendly amenities, ultimately choosing a property that met their criteria within their budget.
A man was shot and killed in Lavon, Texas, with police seeking a juvenile suspect who is a student at Community Trails Middle School; the suspect fled the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, with local schools temporarily closed for security.
NFL quarterback Dak Prescott has filed a $100 million countersuit against a woman who sued him for alleged sexual assault, claiming that she is part of an extortion plot. The woman had previously filed a lawsuit seeking the same amount in compensation, alleging that Prescott sexually assaulted her in 2017. Prescott denies the allegations and has pledged to donate any recovery from the lawsuit to the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization that supports victims of assault and abuse.
Convicted murderer Ivan Cantu was executed in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2000 murders of his cousin, James Mosqueda, and Mosqueda's fiancée, Amy Kitchen, despite claims of innocence from influential voices. Court documents revealed that Cantu had confessed to his attorneys before the trial, stating that he killed the victims out of revenge over drug money owed to him. The Collin County District Attorney remains convinced of Cantu's guilt, while supporters had campaigned for his innocence, citing poor defense during the trial.
This weekend in Dallas and Collin County, music lovers can enjoy performances by Metallica, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Ted Nugent. Other activities include a comedy show by Tony Deyo, art exhibits, a summer movie series, and various markets. There are also upcoming events to look forward to, such as the Dallas Chocolate Festival, Addison Oktoberfest, and Plano Balloon Festival.
A woman in Collin County, Texas, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after the remains of 12 horses and 24 dogs were found near her home. The property, owned by her elderly grandparents, had multiple dead dogs in various stages of decomposition, some of which were found in cages without food or water. The decaying horses indicated that the deaths were not recent. The woman claimed the animals belonged to her deceased husband but admitted to neglecting them due to depression. This incident follows a history of animal cruelty complaints on the property. The surviving animals are now under the care of animal services workers.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be tried on felony securities fraud charges in Harris County instead of Collin County, where he grew his political career. The ruling means Paxton's fraud cases, which have been mostly stalled since he was indicted nearly eight years ago, could be restarted as the attorney general is also preparing for an impeachment trial in the Texas Senate that will determine whether he is removed from office.
The unanimous vote to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by the five Republican representatives from Collin County exposed a statewide rift within the GOP that’s apparently also been playing out in Paxton’s backyard. Changing demographics and some erosion in Republican voting power in Collin County have coincided with allegations and scandals that piled up for Paxton. The next step in his impeachment is a trial before the state Senate — with his wife as a potential juror.