Top stories: Principal sues Fort Worth ISD; Korean restaurant reopens; Parker County killing
.JPG "One of Sam Won Garden’s bestsellers was spare beef rib marinated in traditional Korean BBQ sauce with various traditional Korean side dishes.")
From a high-profile lawsuit against Fort Worth ISD to a beloved Korean restaurant’s reopening, here’s a rundown of some of today’s top stories:
- A Fort Worth principal reassigned over old social media posts has filed a lawsuit against Fort Worth ISD alleging First Amendment violations. Shayma Alzubi’s lawsuit, filed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, says her removal from Western Hills High School was driven by her Palestinian and Muslim identity rather than her posts. Reporting by Harriet Ramos.
- Sam Won Gardens, a south Fort Worth Korean restaurant that closed in October when owner Sylvia Chung retired, has reopened under new ownership as Sam Won Korean Cuisine. The restaurant at 5201 McCart Ave. is in a soft-opening phase with a largely unchanged menu, though prices are higher than before, some customers say. Reporting by Ella Gonzales.
- A Parker County father is facing a murder charge after fatally shooting his daughter inside their home near Azle on Sunday, according to the Parker County Sheriff’s Office. Charles Brooks told investigators the handgun went off while he was trying to separate his daughter and her mother during an altercation, and his bail has been set at $2 million. Reporting by Mary Ella Hastings.
- The U.S. men’s run in the World Cup should not be used to justify a youth soccer system that critics call predatory and exploitative. Elite club teams can cost up to $30,000 per year, with former U.S. players like Eddie Lewis and Landon Donovan saying the developmental system prioritizes funding clubs over player growth. Commentary by Mac Engel.
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