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First Baptist Dallas to hold first service in worship center since catastrophic fire

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2 years ago

August 1, 2024

First Baptist Dallas to hold first service in worship center since catastrophic fire

First Baptist Church of Dallas plans to hold its first service in its worship center since a four-alarm fire engulfed its sanctuary and destroyed much of the historic building last month.

The fire started July 19 and the church was ablaze for several hours. The church has stood for 134 years at its spot on San Jacinto Street downtown.

For the past two Sundays, the church held services at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as crews worked on securing the sanctuary’s foundation, which got the city’s approval for preservation last Wednesday.

The sanctuary is a separate building from the worship center and was typically used for weddings, funerals and other special services.

Church leaders announced on their website Wednesday that services will resume in the worship center this Sunday.

This week’s service will be at 11 a.m. and will not include the usual child care services or Sunday school.

“Throughout all of this, the reason we are going to such great lengths to be able to worship together is because we are the body of Christ,” the announcement states.

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Wings’ top pick Azzi Fudd hosts clinic as Cash App donates to Dallas nonprofit

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4 hours ago

June 4, 2026

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Wings’ top pick Azzi Fudd hosts clinic as Cash App donates to Dallas nonprofit

The Dallas Wings’ top draft pick hosted a basketball clinic for young girls through a partnership with Cash App, supporting the nonprofit Raise Hope. The event included skills training, a $35,000 donation to the organization, and a $100 donation per participant. The segment also previewed major men’s sports matchups happening the same night.

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Trackdown: Dallas 7-Eleven robbery suspect wanted

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14 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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Trackdown: Dallas 7-Eleven robbery suspect wanted

DALLAS – Dallas police need a name for a dangerous robber who pulled a gun on a 7-Eleven clerk and walked out with the cash register drawer.

He was caught on camera. But it’s been six months, and he’s still at large.

7-Eleven Robberies

What we know:

The robbery in question happened on Jan. 13 around 10:30 p.m. at the store at 302 North Marsalis Avenue.

A Black male who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 to 180 pounds walked in and waited until no other customers were inside.

“After it’s empty, he displays a handgun and points it at the cashier,” said Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa. “I don’t know what he said. He just demanded the cash from the cash register.”

Det. Villa said the suspect took the whole cash register drawer before fleeing eastbound on foot on 8th Street.

What you can do:

The detective believes anyone who knows the suspect will be able to recognize him.

“Yes, most definitely based on the video and the screenshot. If you know him, you’ll recognize him,” he said.

Tipsters can call or text Det. Villa at 469-755-8445.

“I need his information so I can talk to him about this incident,” he said.

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The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Police Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa.

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Dallas weighs $500 million‑plus repair plans as City Hall’s future comes up for debate

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June 3, 2026

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Dallas weighs 0 million‑plus repair plans as City Hall’s future comes up for debate

Dallas officials are weighing two costly options for City Hall’s future: either relocate entirely or spend more than half a billion dollars on repairs. One proposal would cost about $532 million over six years, while a second plan would spread repairs over a decade at an estimated cost of $557 million. The City Council is expected to outline the next steps on the project tomorrow.

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