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Fort Worth settles with Atatiana Jefferson's family

The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the $11.25 million settlement

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The city of Fort Worth has agreed to pay Atatiana Jefferson&#x27;s family $11.25 million to settle a civil lawsuit related to her killing in 2019.Why it matters: The settlement is one of Fort Worth&#x27;s largest ever payouts and ends a multi-year civil case against the city after a police officer fatally shot Jefferson while responding to a call for a welfare check at her home.

Plan your weekend: Scam prevention, city budgets and puppy love

Celebrate National Dog Day a few days early.

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Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend. 🤨 Sniff out fraud. Learn how to identify fraudsters and keep your wealth intact at a scam prevention workshop hosted by the Senior Source, Fifth Third Bank and a representative of the Federal Trade commission.

Axios readers' tips for minimizing your summertime electric bill

Hose off your outside AC condenser, ditch the dryer and other tips.

We can&#x27;t make the Texas heat go away, but we do have some tips to make it hurt your wallet less.Driving the news: Earlier this month, we asked <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas" data-vars-content-id="b3ac2d26-3cc8-4f76-963e-b070a4ae9afe" data-vars-headline="Axios readers&#x27; tips for minimizing your summertime electric bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas" target="_self">Axios Dallas</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios San Antonio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="b3ac2d26-3cc8-4f76-963e-b070a4ae9afe" data-vars-headline="Axios readers&#x27; tips for minimizing your summertime electric bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio" target="_self">Axios San Antonio</a> readers to share what they do to keep their electric bills as low as possible.

Abbott visits Y'all Street

127 companies currently have listings in NYSE Texas.

With the strike of a gavel in Dallas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday marked the end of the day&#x27;s trading on the New York Stock Exchange over 1,500 miles away.<ul><li>The governor was in Dallas to unveil the new NYSE Texas office, located on the Old Parkland campus.</li></ul>

Trial judge removed from next phase of Frisco murder case

The Karmelo Anthony case has drawn national attention for over a year.

A Collin County judge will no longer preside over the case of a 19-year-old man convicted of murder in the killing of a 17-year-old athlete during a track meet in Frisco last year.Why it matters: The case has drawn national attention for over a year, with court watchers focused on questions over whether Karmelo Anthony was justified in fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during an argument between the two.

Take our survey: How do you keep your summer energy bills as low as possible?

North Texas usually tallies 20 days at or above 100 degrees every summer.

North Texas has had 20 days at or above 100 degrees so far this year, per the National Weather Service.<ul><li>The region also hasn&#x27;t recorded any measurable rainfall in nearly a month.</li></ul>

Why August is a big stargazing month for North Texans

The coming days and weeks are expected to bring  shooting stars and a nearly eclipsed full Moon.

The stars at night may appear bigger and brighter deep in the heart of Texas this month.The big picture: August is one of the best months for skygazing. The coming weeks are expected to bring shooting stars and a nearly eclipsed full Moon.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center pulls off rare "domino transplant"

The kidney transplant involved six people.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center last week pulled off a rare &quot;domino transplant&quot; involving multiple people who donated their kidneys to strangers after their loved ones also received a kidney on the same day. Why it matters: The endeavor, which included three donors and three recipients, was the first such procedure for the almost 100-year-old hospital. Doctors say it will help the patients live better lives.

How school openings shift traffic patterns in Dallas-Fort Worth

Typical traffic hours shift earlier when schools are in session, per TxDOT.

A new school year begins this week for North Texas families, marking the return to more predictable routines and early bedtimes. Phew.Why it matters: Whether you are a parent or not, the return to class reconfigures school zone speed limits, traffic patterns and mall crowds.

AI-powered Alpha Schools to expand in North Texas

Alpha has campuses in Plano and Fort Worth and plans to open three more in North Texas.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-end, AI-powered" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/27/alpha-schools-ai-artifical-intelligence-education" data-vars-content-id="31246b3a-b884-48c6-aa58-2d7dc3234da5" data-vars-headline="AI-powered Alpha Schools to expand in North Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/27/alpha-schools-ai-artifical-intelligence-education" target="_self">high-end, AI-powered</a> private school Alpha Schools plans to grow from a dozen to roughly 50 campuses in the 2026 school year, its founder tells Axios.Why it matters: While traditional schools navigate how to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="adopt AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/27/ai-education-teacher-guidance-polling" data-vars-content-id="31246b3a-b884-48c6-aa58-2d7dc3234da5" data-vars-headline="AI-powered Alpha Schools to expand in North Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/27/ai-education-teacher-guidance-polling" target="_self">adopt AI</a>, Alpha Schools has created an AI-dependent classroom model that the company claims reduces screen time and increases human interaction.

Texas delta-8 ban takes effect

The ban could remove more than half of the THC products from some store shelves.

Texans can no longer buy delta-8 products in the state under new THC rules that went into effect Friday.Why it matters: Texas&#x27; hemp businesses are experiencing one of the &quot;most volatile regulatory stretches the state industry has ever experienced,&quot; the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas Cannabis Policy Center" data-vars-click-url="https://texascannabispolicy.org/news-and-updates/f/cannabis-policy-update---may-2026" data-vars-content-id="2f9b6c99-01aa-4bf5-9524-799ab80d24ca" data-vars-headline="Texas delta-8 ban takes effect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://texascannabispolicy.org/news-and-updates/f/cannabis-policy-update---may-2026" target="_blank">Texas Cannabis Policy Center</a> says.

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Abbott visits Y'all Street

Texas gets $1 billion in landmark Meta settlement

Axios readers' tips for minimizing your summertime electric bill

Fort Worth settles with Atatiana Jefferson's family

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards celebrate 25th year