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A beloved Dallas mural by Wyland, Whaling Wall 82, is being painted over to make way for World Cup–themed art, triggering outcry from residents; AP notes a correction indicating the mural is indeed being painted over.
Dallas’s iconic Wyland Whaling Wall mural is being painted blue to promote the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing disappointment from residents and Wyland Foundation officials who call the public artwork a gift and want more discussion before its replacement by new World Cup–themed art.
Dallas is repainting Wyland’s eight-story Whaling Wall 82 in downtown Dallas to create a FIFA World Cup 2026 mural, with the northern corner preserved but most of the eight-story ocean scene covered in blue. The change, described as not an advertisement, has sparked outrage from the artist and Wyland Foundation, who say organizers didn’t notify them and may pursue legal action under the Visual Artists Rights Act to protect the artwork.
A man opened fire at a Carrollton shopping plaza north of Dallas, killing two and injuring three; police say the incident followed a known business relationship and was not random. The 69-year-old suspect, Seung Han Ho, was arrested about four miles away at a grocery store, with the FBI and other federal agencies assisting in the investigation. Officials say the victims who were injured are in stable condition and law enforcement is continuing the investigation.
Rapper Kid Cudi cut M.I.A. from his Rebel Ragers tour after her Dallas set included remarks about being a brown Republican voter and an inability to perform Illygal, which led to boos and fan backlash. Cudi said he’d told her team to avoid offensive statements and was disappointed by the comments, while M.I.A. defended parts of her stance and noted voting ambiguity. The tour will continue with other acts.
North Texas remains under a weather alert as cleanup begins from Mineral Wells tornado damage; additional disturbances are expected to bring more rain and the potential for flooding through the workweek, with 1–3 inches of rain likely by Friday night and cooler, unsettled conditions into the weekend. Shelters are assisting displaced residents, and two fatalities from weekend Texas tornadoes in Parker and Wise counties have been identified.
Tesla’s robotaxi service began in Dallas, but a rider’s experience exposed ongoing reliability and safety concerns: after a long app wait, the vehicle navigated city streets, missed an exit, and briefly pulled onto an 80–90 mph highway before a human operator took over and steered it off. The 11-mile, 54-minute ride wandered to the wrong location and a hotel loop before being redirected, costing about $18. The incident illustrates the promise of autonomous ride-hailing alongside persistent glitches and skepticism about readiness for everyday use.
Tesla says its Robotaxi service has expanded to Dallas and Houston, but early data shows only about one driverless vehicle operating in each city within a limited 25–30 square mile area, making it hard to actually ride and underscoring how slow and scarce the rollout remains compared with Austin and the Bay Area.
Tesla has begun unsupervised Robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston with tightly scoped geofences, signaling a broader Texas push and a potential mix of supervised/un supervised operations ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings; the post also notes Tesla’s North Dakota direct-sales lawsuit and includes a separate guide on home charging options and costs.
Gov. Greg Abbott warned Houston, Dallas and Austin that roughly $200 million in state public-safety funding could be cut unless their police policies fully cooperate with ICE, ranging from $110 million for Houston to about $2.5 million for Austin and $32+ million for Dallas plus World Cup funds. The move catalyzes pushback from city leaders and a Paxton-led investigation and lawsuit against Houston, as officials defend SB 4-compliant policies and emphasize public safety and constitutional rights. The dispute underscores tensions between state immigration enforcement and local policing policies.
Rapper Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) was denied bail in a Dallas federal case tied to kidnapping and robbery at a recording studio involving Gucci Mane. Prosecutors say he traveled from Memphis with eight others, used an AK-style pistol to force Gucci Mane (Radric Davis) to sign paperwork terminating his contract, and robbed several people of jewelry and cash. Williams allegedly violated home detention by being at the scene; nine defendants face conspiracy-to-kidnap charges with a potential life sentence. Williams’s lawyer questioned the evidence, citing no contract or video of a signing, while the judge found credible evidence and a flight risk, ordering detention until further proceedings.
The family of Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan immigrant detained by ICE in Dallas on March 13, 2026, says they have received no explanation for his death the following day at a Dallas hospital. ICE says he was in a processing hold, began showing shortness of breath and chest pains, and died after medical intervention during observation, with his parole status having expired in 2025. The family notes his prior local arrests but says a broader life story—he served in Afghan forces and aided U.S. troops—should be considered; DHS says there is no record of such service. The death is under investigation, and the family continues to seek answers as ICE detainee fatalities rise this year.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirmed that the Dallas man killed by police after a standoff, Diamon Robinson (who used the alias Mike King), had worked for her security team. Crockett said he bypassed congressional security vetting, highlighting gaps in the system as police described multiple warrants and the confrontation in a hospital parking lot that ended in the fatal shooting. She emphasized concerns about threats to lawmakers and the need for robust security protocols, while Capitol Police did not immediately comment.
An Afghan national, Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died at Parkland Hospital in Dallas after about a day in ICE custody following a March 13 arrest; the death is under active investigation. He had prior SNAP fraud and theft arrests in 2025, entered the U.S. in 2021, and his parole expired in August 2025. ICE says detainees receive medical care and will coordinate appropriate notifications to next of kin and consulates.
A fugitive who worked as a security contractor for Rep. Jasmine Crockett was shot dead by Dallas police SWAT after a standoff in a parking garage. The man, identified by CBS News Texas as Mike King, reportedly used aliases, ran a security business and oversaw security at hotels and a church, and Crockett had paid him for security services as recently as last year. He allegedly impersonated a police officer, drove a replica undercover vehicle, and used stolen license plates; authorities say tear gas forced him from the vehicle before he fired on officers. King’s real name has not been released, and the incident highlights questions about how such a figure secured high‑level security work for a sitting congresswoman amid Crockett’s recent primary loss.