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4 Boyd High School students arrested in connection to hazing incident
A hazing incident at Boyd High School earlier this month has led to the arrest of four students.
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Texas executes inmate for 2005 triple murder
LeJames Norman was executed by lethal injection in Texas for the 2005 triple murder of three people during an attempted drug robbery in Edna, southwest of Houston....
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Dallas apartment shooting leads renewed safety push
A deadly mass shooting over the weekend is putting attention on a Dallas apartment community where neighbors say there's been too much violence.
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Dallas leaders debate $5.7B proposed budget
The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a $5.7 billion budget that includes employee layoffs and cuts to city services. So far, there's been a lot of discussion and debate, with different groups expressing their frustrations....
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Here's who will be on ‘SNL' when Season 52 starts next week
“Saturday Night Live” added two new names to its cast for its 52nd season, while another cast member is moving on. Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter will join the sketch comedy show as featured players when it resumes next weekend, “SNL”announced Wednesday. “Welcome to the cast...
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Texas to explore energy options on state land, including geothermal and small nuclear reactors
Texas is looking to “explore the development” of new energy sources on state land, according to the General Land Office.
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Dallas apartment community demands action after a violent weekend
A deadly mass shooting over the weekend is drawing renewed attention to a Dallas apartment community where neighbors say violent crime has been an ongoing issue for years....
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22-year-old fighting for his life after being stabbed in Bishop Arts
A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life, according to his family, after being stabbed over the weekend in the Bishop Arts District. Police say they’re investigating what led to the attack and surveillance video shows part of what happened. Relatives identified the victim as Ab...
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Fort Worth youth sports association loses equipment worth thousands in fire
A nonprofit that’s trained generations of young Fort Worth athletes is facing a major setback after a fire destroyed equipment worth thousands. As Hallmark Youth Association’s football season gets underway, president Newtown Braziel says they’re working to rebuild the property th...
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Train derailment closes Dalrock Road in Rowlett
Five railcars derailed Wednesday afternoon near Dalrock Road and Interstate 30 in Rowlett, bringing a train to a stop across the crossing.
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Swords, knight helmet stolen from cutlery store at Shops at Willow Bend Mall
A cutlery store in The Shops at Willow Bend Mall was hit by burglars earlier this week, and saw several valuable swords and custom knives taken during the robbery....
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'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving....
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Family claims abortion ban kept doctors from saving Texas woman
The family of a Texas woman is claiming doctors refused to provide a potentially life-saving abortion in response to the woman's worsening health issues, because of the state's total abortion ban....
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4 Boyd High School students face felony charges after hazing investigation
Four Boyd High School students are facing felony charges following a hazing investigation into an alleged incident inside the school’s field house. Investigators said the incident happened Sept. 3. Two of the students are juveniles, and their identities are being protected by law...
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Travis Kelce was among the victims of a man's multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was among the victims of a man sentenced to 11 years in prison after he admitted to running what prosecutors described as a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors around the country. U.S. District Court Judge Zachary Bluestone also ordered...
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‘Everybody pays for it': Plano police operation cracks down on retail theft
Plano police and retail loss prevention officers are teaming up to catch suspected shoplifters in the act as part of a coordinated crackdown on retail crime across North Texas. The operation put officers near major Plano retailers, including Walmart, Home Depot, Sephora and H-E-B...
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Women sue Epstein's estate, saying their photos were found in his vast child porn collection
Two women filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, claiming their photographs were found in his vast collection of child pornography. Identified in court papers only as Jane Doe and Amy, the women allege that “few if any” of those whose photos were i...
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Mbappé, Vinícius caught in Spain's migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts
Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior have found themselves in the middle of a supercharged political and social debate in Spain about migration and the country’s relations with Morocco. The reason is their decision to cover up part of the message on a T-shirt in su...
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair fined by NFL: Eye black pays tribute to dead Palestinian girl
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined $11,492 by the NFL for wearing eye black inscribed with "Hind Rajab"—a tribute to a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024. The fine stems from league rules prohibiting unauthorized personal messages on the fiel...
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Cowboys unveil new food lineup for 2026 season at AT&T Stadium
Cowboys fans hungry for a win at Sunday’s home opener will also find plenty of new food to try at AT&T Stadium this season. The Cowboys are rolling out new concessions and suite offerings for the 2026 season, including handheld nachos with a twist, a loaded hot dog, lobster rolls...
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Dallas leaders approve $5.7B budget that includes layoffs and cuts
The Dallas City Council votes Wednesday on a $5.7 billion proposed budget that cuts nearly 300 positions, reduces library hours, alters employee healthcare, and slightly lowers property taxes while preserving public safety funding....
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Denton barbershop owner accused of secret recording previously served as pastor
Former members of a local church are raising concerns about a former pastor and Denton barbershop owner who is accused of secretly recording an employee inside a restroom. Denton police said there is no evidence of additional victims at this time, although the case remains open. ...
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Dallas trainer helps clients defy expectations through adaptive fitness
A Dallas personal trainer is helping people with life-changing injuries rebuild their strength and mobility through adaptive fitness — while giving them something they say is just as important: hope. Brandon Miller specializes in personalized strength and mobility training for cl...
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Here's what top tech leaders say about AI dangers and guardrails
Fears about out-of-control artificial intelligence and suggestions to hit the brakes on the technology’s development aren’t new, but they have recently found new life as warnings about rogue AI systems causing mayhem grow louder. Several leading AI executives recently voiced agre...
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Macklemore pledges $1M to Palestinian relief, invites Robert Kraft to match it
Macklemore is donating $1 million of his earnings to Palestinian relief organizations after he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour , and he has invited New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to do the same. Macklemore said Wednesday on Instagram that he wants to “bring the conver...
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Dallas City Council approves record budget totaling nearly $5.7 billion in 10-5 vote
The Dallas City Council has approved the largest budget in the city’s history, totaling $5.66 billion . The budget passed in a 10-5 vote after a debate that lasted much of the day. After an all-day discussion and several amendments, the budget was approved on Wednesday night. Dal...
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Chris Brown tells Texas lawmaker to 'keep that award' after backlash
Chris Brown rejected a Texas recognition after Rep. Venton Jones apologized for honoring him at an Arlington concert.
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DART adding State Fair shuttle buses, more train service for fairgoers
DART announced Wednesday that it will launch special “State Fair Flyer” shuttle buses on weekends during the fair, giving riders direct service from several transit centers to Fair Park. The agency is also increasing train capacity and running all light rail lines every 20 minute...
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Dalrock Road closed in Rowlett after track failure pushes railcars off the tracks, city says
Five railcars left the tracks near Dalrock and Chiesa roads in Rowlett on Wednesday afternoon, closing Dalrock Road into the evening. According to Malcolm Hornsby with the city of Rowlett, track failure is being blamed for derailing the railcars just before 2 p.m. Hornsby said at...
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Hydra Fire tracker: Latest acreage, containment and map
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
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An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award
An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll in the war in Gaza has sparked fierce backlash at home after being awarded the special jury prize last week at the Venice Film Festival, drawing anger from top officials and even calls to strip the filmmakers of Israeli citizen...
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North Texans track city spending decisions that shape affordability
When money is tight at home, you may think about direct expenses like food and gas. A North Texas woman said she wants more neighbors to know about affordability decisions happening at City Hall with your money. ‘People depend on those doors being open’ Earlier this year, Nohelli...
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What the Fed interest rate hike likely means for borrowers and savers
The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point , the first rate hike since the summer of 2023. The hike will likely make it even costlier to borrow for ho...
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SNAP changes coming in October: Benefits will increase, but states will take on more costs
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ), commonly known as the food stamp program, will have new changes starting Oct. 1, 2026. Although the maximum benefits families can receive to purchase food will increase, states will be responsible for covering 75% of the pro...
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Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police
A woman was arrested after allegedly meeting a man at a club in South Florida, going home with him and drugging him before stealing his nearly $100,000 Rolex watch, according to court records....
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‘Once-in-a-lifetime observation': NASA discovers huge new crater on the moon
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that’s bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected. The steep-sided hole — about 728 feet (222 meters) across and up to 141 feet (43 meters) deep — is the solar...
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Built in Our Backyard: Fort Worth company providing solutions to sticky problem
North Texas is full of innovators, movers, shakers and entrepreneurs. A company Built in Our Backyard in Fort worth is providing literal solutions to a problem that impacts everyone when it comes ears. Along the 5000 block of South Fwy in Fort Worth is a building with purple lett...
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Texas execution on track for Wednesday; Georgia inmate gets last-minute stay
The execution of a man who killed two real estate agents in Georgia was halted by a judge’s late-night decision, at least for now, while an execution in Texas of a man convicted of a rural triple murder was still expected to take place Wednesday. This would be the fifth execution...
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Attorneys in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' $100M defamation lawsuit seek to withdraw over months of unpaid fees
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ are dropping the rapper and music executive as a client in his $100 million defamation lawsuit. Michael Tremonte, a partner at Sher Tremonte LLP, said Combs, 56, “has not paid a substantial balance of attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses,” accord...
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Parents of Heaven's 27 create foundation to protect future campers
Summer is over but a North Texas non-profit is already thinking about how to keep campers safe next year. Safe Summer’s Foundation is made up of a coalition of Heaven’s 27 Parents whose goal is to protect other families. “This mission was born out of the unimaginable grief from p...
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Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years amid persistent inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation , a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, ov...
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How Kraft Heinz is keeping its legacy brands affordable to cost-conscious shoppers
Years of high inflation have strained household budgets across America, putting a spotlight on the rising costs of necessities like gas and groceries. They have also contributed to a shift in how consumers perceive value at the supermarket. New research from McKinsey finds that A...
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Patrick Clancy gives his 1st interview after the Lindsay Clancy trial
Weeks after the Lindsay Clancy trial ended with a hung jury , her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy , is set to give his first television interview. Clancy spoke to “60 Minutes” — the conversation with Ross Douthat will air Sunday night, according to CBS News, which posted a video showi...
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Fatal crash and vehicle fire shut down southbound I-35W near Hill-Johnson county line
Southbound Interstate 35W weas shut down early Wednesday morning following a fatal vehicle fire and crash near the Hill-Johnson county line, authorities said....
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Kennedy Center demolition worries rise with closing after judge blocks Trump name restoration
The Kennedy Center will close most of its facility for renovations after its Trump‑aligned board voted Tuesday to proceed with the shutdown just hours after a federal judge again blocked the institution from restoring Donald Trump’s name to the building, as lawyers warned the ven...
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Dallas City Council set for final vote on proposed $5.7 billion municipal budget
The Dallas City Council holds a final vote today on a proposed $5.7B budget featuring 108 city worker layoffs, expanded police funding, and modified library hours....
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Japan now has more than 100,000 people who are 100 or older
The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country’s rapidly aging and declining population. The Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released Tuesday show Japan now has 107,677 cent...
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House to leave early, punting Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections
House lawmakers will leave Washington on Wednesday night for the last time before the November midterm elections, after GOP leaders said they were canceling votes set for Thursday. The change in schedule means that the House won’t vote on Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky...
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Triple-digit heat and dry winds keep fire danger elevated across North Texas
High pressure and dry winds maintain elevated wildfire risks in North Texas as the 1,000-acre Hydra Fire remains 10% contained. Slight rain chances projected late Sunday....
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‘Not a place to scroll': NYC's new public bathrooms auto-open door after 10 minutes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that the installation of 17 new public bathrooms is underway across New York City, part of his previously announced effort to bring free, accessible facilities to public plazas and high-traffic areas that haven’t reliably had...
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How Sydney Sweeney responded to the Novig ad backlash without using words
This wouldn’t be the first time Sydney Sweeney has faced public scrutiny over her appearance. The actress is currently facing backlash over her latest advertisement with Novig, a sports trading platform, ahead of football season. The campaign features Sweeney in a series of provo...
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U.S.-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses struggling with rising costs
A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined countries to operate, according to business owners caught in the crossfire. Canada imposed reciprocal tariffs on about $20 billion (CA$27.6...
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7 missing women connected to Philadelphia home, officials say
Editor’s note: This article contains content that may be disturbing for some readers. Philadelphia police suspect five women connected to a home at the center of a sprawling death investigation are deceased, while two other women tied to the home remain missing. The investigation...
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What is ‘phubbing'? The slang term for the subtle behavior hurting your relationships
Smartphones have become integrated into daily life for many of us. Perhaps your boss leaves you voice memos in off-hours, or you always read an actor’s Wikipedia page while watching their new show. Maybe every notification from your child’s daycare leaves you scrolling through ol...
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FBI thwarts Russian plot to kill a prominent dissident in D.C.
The intelligence services of the Russian Federation are plotting to carry out targeted killings in the U.S. and in European nations supporting Ukraine, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing they’d thwarted a plot to kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be livin...
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So Delicious Dairy Free recalls frozen dessert over potential stone contamination
Danone USA is recalling a popular frozen dessert product because it may contain small stones. The parent company issued a voluntary recall of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints on Tuesday. It said the product contained the “potential pre...
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Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said....