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Another busy week brought major stories across Dallas, Texas, and beyond, from the looming Dallas City Hall vote and the Mavericks’ arena debate to H-1B fraud claims, the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, Dallas ISD, MCBA, Dallas Bright Futures, and a major milestone announcement from The Dallas Express and WBAP.
Here are some of the stories readers may have missed this week from The Dallas Express.
**Dallas City Hall, Downtown, And The Mavericks**
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**Why It Matters:** Dallas is heading into a major City Hall vote next week as questions remain over repair costs, relocation plans, and the long-term price of maintaining or replacing one of the city’s most recognizable public buildings. The Mavericks’ focus on the former Valley View Mall site added another layer to the debate over downtown’s future, as South Dallas leaders urged the team to reconsider and remain tied to the city’s urban core.
**H-1B, Immigration, And Fraud**
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**Why It Matters:** Immigration and fraud remained major national themes this week. Fake-degree allegations put H-1B visa scrutiny back in focus, while federal officials targeted alleged illegal alien payroll schemes tied to billions in suspicious activity. At the same time, lawmakers advanced a major immigration enforcement package and continued debating broader citizenship and border-security questions.
**Karmelo Anthony Trial**
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**Why It Matters:** The Karmelo Anthony murder trial moved quickly this week, beginning with jury selection and continuing through public demonstrations outside the Collin County Courthouse before prosecutors rested and the defense opened its case. The Frisco track meet stabbing case has remained one of North Texas’ most closely watched legal stories because of the ages of those involved, the school setting, and the public reaction surrounding the trial.
**_DX_, WBAP, MCBA, And Dallas Bright Futures**
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**Why It Matters:** _The Dallas Express_ and WBAP announced plans for an America 250 and _DX_ fifth birthday celebration, while MCBA made two major civic moves, naming Julie Strum CEO and adding Scott Beck to its board. Dallas Bright Futures also recognized five Dallas ISD seniors with Bennett Bright Futures scholarships, tying the week’s civic and education stories to the next generation of local leadership.
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