Cruddy weather and an unpleasant drive to Mavs & Stars new sites. Today’s stop stories

From weekend weather threats to a high-profile prison transfer, here’s a quick look at some to today’s top stories from the Star-Telegram:

• Scattered storms and flash flooding are possible across North Texas from Friday through Sunday, with Saturday carrying the highest flash flood risk. The National Weather Service Fort Worth says the severe weather threat remains low, but heavy rain and gusty winds are expected before summer-like highs in the mid to upper 90s return next week. Reporting by Brayden Garcia.
• Fort Worth fans face long drives with no public transportation options after the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars announced separate new arena plans. The Mavericks are heading to the Valley View Mall site in north Dallas, while the Stars will play at the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano. Follow columnist Mac Engel as he videos the trek from Fort Worth.
• Former reality television star Josh Duggar was transferred to the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth on May 29 while serving a 12-year sentence for possessing child pornography. A federal judge denied his appeal to overturn his 2021 conviction on June 1, and he is scheduled for release in February 2033. Reporting by Maven Navarro.
• The Fort Worth school district is investigating Western Hills High School Spanish teacher Ernie Moran after conservative activist Carlos Turcios posted screenshots of his classroom website and social media on X. Moran’s website features an LGBTQ flag, Black Lives Matter content and the flag of Spain. Reporting by Maven Navarro.

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