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No Black jurors were selected for the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who is charged in the fatal stabbing of Frisco teen Austin Metcalf and faces up to life in prison if convicted. Here's a breakdown of how the jury was selected and what comes next as testimony begins.

Dallas' beloved White Rock eaglets are growing up. 🥹 Last week, concerned park visitors reported one of the eaglets had fallen from it's nest. The fall marks a transition in the eaglets’ growth stages. They have moved out of the branching stage and are now beginning to fly.

Hoping to enjoy the sun before it gets too hot this summer? You're not alone... ☀️🐊 Several alligators were spotted near Eagle Mountain Lake and the Fort Worth Texas Nature Reserve last week. 📹️: Courtesy of Shalen Robbins

Supporters of Karmelo Anthony chanted outside the Collin County Courthouse on Wednesday as day two of his murder trial continued in McKinney. The scene outside the courthouse was quieter than the opening day of proceedings. 📹️: Chitose Suzuki / Staff photographer

At the Plano Event Center on Monday night, Democrat James Talarico accused Ken Paxton, the Republican he'll face in the November contest for U.S. Senate, of putting personal gain ahead of Texans. 🗳️

For years, Valley View sat vacant. Now, it could become the future home of the Dallas Mavericks. 🏀 The team announced Monday that it has secured purchase options for about 104 acres at the former mall site.

Demonstrators gathered outside the Collin County Courthouse before Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial began Monday morning. Supporters chanted in favor of Anthony’s self-defense claim, while others across the street voiced support for Austin Metcalf.

About 100 people gathered in Oak Cliff Sunday to honor Marisol Pérez and her 18-month-old son, Erik Pérez Jr., both of whom died when an explosion and fire destroyed their apartment building Thursday. 📹️✍️: Elissa Jorgensen / Staff reporter

Oak Cliff explosion: Jason Evans, a fire department spokesman, said the blaze was reportedly the result of an explosion. One person has been taken to a hospital, Evans said, noting that number could change quickly. www.dallasnews.com/news/article...

From the Senate runoff to key local races, election night is taking shape across Texas. 🗳️ Politics writer Gromer Jeffers Jr. breaks down the biggest results so far. Find more updates at the link in our bio. 🔗 📹️: Shannon Worley / Social video producer

The Associated Press has called the race: Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP Senate runoff, ending Cornyn’s two-decade run in the U.S. Senate. Politics writer Gromer Jeffers Jr. breaks down the race and discusses what's next for Paxton.

The first batch of results is painting an early picture of tonight’s runoff races. 🗳️ Gromer Jeffers walks through who’s leading so far, what the early voting data tells us and whether those numbers could hold as Election Day votes roll in. Find more updates at the link in our bio. 🔗

Polls close at 7 p.m. — but the biggest races are just heating up. 🗳️ Politics writer Gromer Jeffers Jr. breaks down the key runoff elections to watch and what could shape the night ahead. Stay with us for live updates and results coverage. 🔗 📹️: Shannon Worley / Social video producer