Balch Springs cop charged, former ManiAAC guilty: Your Friday evening news roundup

Good evening. Here are some stories you may have missed today. [Good evening. Here are some stories you may have missed today.] [Advertisement](  [Dallas News](  Evening Roundup [DallasNews.com Â]( May 5, 2017 By Holly Rusak Good evening! Here is a look at some of the top headlines of the day. 🔎 Prefer the online view? [It's here.]( [This undated family photo provided by Edwards family attorney Lee Merritt shows Jordan Edwards, left, posing for a photo with his father, Odell Edwards.]( This undated family photo provided by Edwards family attorney Lee Merritt shows Jordan Edwards, left, posing for a photo with his father, Odell Edwards. (Edwards family/Courtesy) Fired Balch Springs officer who killed Jordan Edwards faces murder charge [A fired Balch Springs officer faces a murder charge]( in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards over the weekend as he left a party, according to law enforcement officials. A judge signed a murder warrant Friday afternoon. The officer, Roy Oliver, has not yet been arrested. Balch Springs Police Chief Jonathan Haber said he terminated the six-year veteran of the department for violating policies, though he has refused to provide specifics. This breaking story is developing. For the latest updates, visit [dallasnews.com](. Background: In 2013, Roy Oliver was [suspended for being aggressive]( and swearing in a courtroom. Yesterday: About 300 people gathered at [a vigil for Jordan Edwards]( to mourn a life taken too soon, to support the family members left behind and to pledge to fight for justice. Editorial: Inquiries into Jordan Edwards' killing must explore [question of bias among Balch Springs police]([.]( In this 2015 file photo, a demonstrator helps hold a large "Come and Take It" banner at a rally in support of open carry gun laws at the Capitol in Austin. (Eric Gay/AP) Texans could carry a handgun without a license under a House bill that's stuck in the chamber A bill that would [allow Texans to carry a handgun without a license]( is working its way through the Texas House. It passed through a committee last month, the furthest such a proposal has ever moved through the Legislature. Supporters say the proposal establishes "constitutional carry" and protects Texans' Second Amendment rights. Critics decry the legislation as outlandish and dangerous, as it lets people pack pistols without taking any training or gun safety courses. Law enforcement groups have said they're concerned the bill would make it harder for them to verify if someone is legally carrying. Law enforcement and gun-control advocacy groups continue to resist the proposal, despite indicators that it probably won't clear the House. More from the Legislature: The Texas House will [delay voting on a knife-legalization bill]( in light of the fatal stabbing Monday at the University of Texas. Also: Texas could [scrap vehicle inspection requirements]( under a Dallas lawmaker's bill that passed the Senate on Thursday. In Washington: Congress strikes [a deal on temporary foreign workers]( used by Texas lawn companies — and Trump. Share your story: Tax Day has passed, but the tax debate in Washington is just heating up. Are you among the Texans who takes the deduction for state and local taxes on your annual returns? If so please contact reporter Tom Benning at tbenning@dallasnews.com, who is writing about some of the policy changes proposed by President Donald Trump and others. Former Mavs ManiAAC found guilty in two-city rampage that killed 4 women Jurors [convicted a military veteran and former Mavs ManiAAC in a rampage]( that left four women dead and four children seriously wounded. Deliberations lasted nearly five hours Thursday and another two hours Friday morning. Ultimately, they didn't buy Erbie Lee Bowser's defense of not guilty by reason of insanity. The sentencing phase of the trial began immediately after the verdict was announced. The jury will weigh whether the 48-year-old should be put to death for the August 2013 rampage at two homes in Dallas and DeSoto. North Lake shooting: Stalking is creepy, sick behavior and [needs to be treated like the crime it is](, writes columnist Jacquielynn Floyd. Editorial: The deadly mix of [mental health problems and easy access to guns](. Peter Cetera was in the lineup for aTrolla Music Festival. (aTrolla Music Festival) aTrolla Music Festival on Saturday canceled because of 'lack of demand' The [aTrolla Music Festival that was scheduled for Saturday](, May 6, has been canceled. Organizers released a statement Thursday night saying "the lack of demand for concertgoers for this event has left organizers with no choice but to cancel the event rather than rescheduling." The event was to be held on the lawn at Reunion Tower in Downtown Dallas. Scheduled acts included Survivor, Dionne Warwick, Tower of Power and Peter Cetera. The festival will fully refund tickets, and will release more details on the process in a few days. Hello, 1990s: [Tripping Daisy announces small Deep Ellum show](before its Homegrown Fest reunion. OM: Practice [yoga and fight breast cancer]( at the Dallas Cowboys' Star in Frisco. (Rose Baca/Staff Photographer) Photo of the day The Weeknd performed at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday. Music Critic Kelly Dearmore called his show "[sinfully great.](" Around the site Nerd up: What to [get Saturday during Free Comic Book Day](, whether you like TV, movies or something new. Win mor awards: Chick-fil-A cows and Motel 6's Tom Bodett lift Dallas' [Stan Richards to the ad hall of fame](. Set  your DVR: Three [D-FW restaurants score appearances]( on the Food Network’s Incredible Edible America with the Dunhams. 'Fearfully and wonderfully made': A Dallas [transgender man's quest]( to be crowned "king." Hometown girl: [Demi Lovato to release a docu-series]( on YouTube. Best in show: Tornado damage, vigil for Jordan Edwards, day care fire are just part of our [Week in Pictures](. Finally, Tomorrow is election day for cities and school districts across North Texas. Find out [where to vote and, later on, get result totals](. Before you head the polls, compare candidates through their own side-by-side answers and [create your own ballot](. [Dallas voters](, we’ve got everything you need to know. 👋  That's all for this evening! 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