Former Denton County fire chief gets federal prison for theft of funds

Plus: New club at Topgolf, house explodes in Ellis County and more [WEEKEND ROUNDUP]( Howdy, North Texas! If you’re wanting to save money on your bill when dining out, you may want to [consider eating at BYOB friendly restaurants](. Food Reporter Claire Ballor compiled a list of different spots in D-FW where you can bring your own alcohol. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. More news will be delivered to your inbox tomorrow morning. — Carmina Tiscareño, Audience Journalist   [Former Denton County fire chief gets over 4 years in federal prison for theft of funds]( Former Argyle, Texas, fire chief was ordered to pay more than half a million dollars in restitution in theft [...] [Ellis County couple hospitalized after house explodes early Friday]( Waxahachie fire chief said a 2 a.m. house explosion left two people hospitalized Friday. [Elon Musk, accused of withholding kids from mother, appears in Texas family court]( This was a rare public appearance for Musk in Austin.   ADVERTISEMENT   [Attorneys for East Texas man convicted in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case seek dismissal]( Robert Roberson III is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection Oct. 17, 2024, in Huntsville. [Topgolf, Callaway create new club to help novice golfers swing — and not miss]( “The Sure Thing,” a beginner-friendly take on a driver, is the latest collaboration between Topgolf and [...] [Jimmy Carter’s next goal: Vote for Kamala Harris for president]( Carter, whose 100th birthday is Oct. 1, has been “more alert and interested in politics and the war in Gaza” [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Gov. Greg Abbott wants school vouchers. But do Texans? This poll offers insight]( School choice is expected to be a major debate during next year’s legislative session. [A look at where a house once stood with only steps remaining.]( [Vitriol about female boxer Imane Khelif fuels concern of backlash against LGBTQ+ and women athletes]( LGBTQ+ athletes, officials and observers have warned that a deluge of hateful comments about female boxer [...] [MORE NEWS](   SPORTS [Track star Sha'carri Richardson holds the American flag behind her. She is wearing blue shorts, her hair is pulled back and is wearing a red and blue top. ]( Sha'carri Richardson of the United States celebrates after a silver medal finish in the women’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in Saint-Denis, France.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) [Beneath the Paris rain, Sha’Carri Richardson’s slow start costs her Olympic gold]( Columnist Kevin Sherrington writes: The first clue that it might not be a world champion’s kind of night came when Sha’Carri Richardson couldn’t even get in the stadium. Then she couldn’t get out of the blocks. Beneath drizzly skies and on a glistening track Saturday, [another slow start doomed Richardson’s gold-medal hopes]( in the 100-meter finals at Stade de France, requiring a majestic recovery from the Dallas native just to win silver in her Olympic debut. [READ MORE]( Related: - [Jasmine Moore almost skipped triple jump, but overcame doubts to win Olympic medal]( - [Longhorn standout Ryan Crouser makes history with third-straight Olympic shot put gold](   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201