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Robby Albarado, two-time Preakness-winning jockey, dies at 52
Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice, has died at age 52.
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Florida 3-year-old dies after tragic incident involving common play toy at babysitter's house
A Florida family is mourning its 3-year-old daughter after police said she became trapped in a toy kitchen play set while at a babysitter's home.
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Dallas man accused of drugging & assaulting underage girl
A 62-year-old man from Dallas is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a minor, whose family says was missing from her home for days. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more....
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Beloved NC gas station clerk allegedly killed by registered sex offender after vanishing from home: deputies
A beloved North Carolina gas station clerk was killed by a registered sex offender after vanishing from her home, deputies say.
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Tarrant County delays plan to close 100+ voting locations
Tarrant County Commissioners tabled the vote on a plan to drastically cut the number of polling places. Critics argued the proposal to eliminate 40% of the county's election voting sites would hurt voter turnout, primarily in areas where residents are predominately people of colo...
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Ezequiel Duran has 4 RBIs as Rangers beat Giants to end season-worst 6-game losing streak
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game losing streak that knocked them out of the AL West lead. Duran won it with a hit that bounced into the rig...
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Reward offered in Garland 17-year-old's shooting death
Garland police identified 17-year-old E’Lija Richardson as the victim killed in a July 17 apartment shooting on River Fern Drive and are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest....
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Over 20 states sue Trump administration over sharing social services info
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families....
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Westlake approves 87-acre data center with added conditions
The Town of Westlake is one step closer to getting a new data center after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposal following hours of public comment and an executive session. The vote came after an emotionally charged meeting that drew a packed crowd to To...
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Arrest made amid public outcry as Tarrant County delays vote to close 100+ polling locations
After a hotly-contested Tuesday meeting, Tarrant County officials tabled a vote to close 40% of the county's polling locations ahead of this year's midterm elections....
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Expert says abduction of teenage girl was “crime of opportunity”
A Dallas man is behind bars after police said he drugged and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl who had run away from home. Dallas police arrested 62-year-old David Klepak after investigating the alleged assault at an East Dallas duplex along Winton Drive. Officers remained ou...
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Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
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Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant murder suspects arrested in Peru
Two suspects tied to a Colombian gang were arrested in Peru for allegedly drugging and murdering Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina during a layover....
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Texas A&M sued over policy restricting teaching of race, gender
The lawsuit argues the policy is vague and unlawfully censors certain viewpoints in violation of the First Amendment.
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Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants for potential tie to salmonella outbreak
Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officials are investigating. In a brief statement, Chipotle maintained that the “health an...
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Man with illegal weapons in home, car arrested at Trump golf club in California
A man with weapons in his home and vehicle who appeared to be “monitoring security-planning activities” at the Los Angeles-area Trump National Golf Club was arrested days before a planned presidential visit, the county sheriff’s department said Tuesday. Jeanine John Taele, 38, a ...
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Cardinals face Panthers ahead of Larry Fitzgerald's HOF induction
Before Larry Fitzgerald is enshrined in Canton, rookie QB Carson Beck will start for the Arizona Cardinals when they face the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame game on August 6....
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Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller requests an ethics investigation into himself
Embattled Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, asked Tuesday that the House Ethics Committee investigate domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife — an unusual move to try to exonerate himself amid a messy custody battle that is playing out in public view. “In light of all the renewed i...
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4 Dallas police officers and 911 call center employees fired
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux fired four employees, including two police officers and two 911 call center employees, following Monday disciplinary hearings....
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State officials deploy helicopters and firefighters as Texas enters peak wildfire season
Gov. Greg Abbott directed TDEM to activate additional wildfire response resources as elevated fire danger spreads across the Texas Panhandle and North Texas....
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3 charged with capital murder in West Dallas house party shooting
Three men face capital murder charges in connection with a deadly May shooting that left three people dead and one injured during a house party at a West Dallas short-term rental home....
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‘Game of Thrones' author George R. R. Martin opens up about experiencing depression
George R. R. Martin, author of the wildly popular “Game of Thrones” book series, shared that he’s pulled back from updating fans via his blog as he “battled sadness and depression.” “This year has been… stressful, to say the least,” Martin wrote in a blog post published this week...
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Some older Ford vehicles pose 'unreasonable' safety risks, regulators warn
Some older Ford cars and SUVs pose "unreasonable" safety risks, according to federal regulators. Here's what to know.
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Black Texas voters favor Talarico, but frustration with Democrats runs high
A poll released Monday shows 79% of Black voters support James Talarico, while just 12% support his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Rangers host 10 Texas shelter dogs for Bark at the Park night
A group of Texas shelter dogs got to enjoy a night out at the ballpark. The Texas Rangers hosted 10 dogs from Irving Animal Services for Bark at the Park Tuesday as the MLB club faced the San Francisco Giants . The shelter pets were among hundreds of dogs expected to be in attend...
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
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Richardson ISD will limit classroom screen time under new policy
Richardson ISD is implementing a new policy to limit passive classroom screen time across grade levels and extend its YouTube ban to secondary campuses to focus on pencil-and-paper learning....
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Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Amid growing public backlash to the rapid buildout of data centers across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced a moratorium on the approval of data centers until regulatory agencies can audit proposed data centers seeking connection to the state’s electric grid. It is uncl...
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Trump's arch could harm integrity of many D.C. historical sites, report says
President Donald Trump ‘s proposed 250-foot-tall memorial arch could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites near its planned location, according to an assessment by the National Park Service . Many of Washington’s monuments, buildings and sites have been carefully...
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Proposed Preston-Royal development draws growing neighborhood opposition
Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups are joining forces to oppose the proposed height of an $800 million development near Preston Road and Royal Lane ahead of a key city vote Thursday. The project, proposed near the southwest corner of the intersection, would include retail, rest...
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Dallas firefighter dies after cancer battle on his 48th birthday
Dallas Fire-Rescue is mourning driver and engineer Ted Carpenter, a 22-year department veteran who died on his 48th birthday following a battle with stage four cancer....
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Texas extends deadline for flood-affected families to apply for SNAP replacement benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Central and South Texas affected by last month's severe weather and flooding will have more time to apply for replacement food benefits, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday....
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Dallas boy, 10, thanks California lifeguard who rescued him from powerful waves
Back home in Dallas, 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai is still dealing with the aftershock of nearly losing his life on a California beach last month. “I was pretty much on the shore, [and] I got like pulled,” Nathaniel told NBC 5. Nathaniel, who has now seen the viral video of himself ...
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Cowboys TE Princeton Fant will miss season after tearing knee ligaments in practice
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp on Monday. Fant tore his ACL and partially tore his MCL, and he will undergo surgery in the coming weeks, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday. Fant was hurt on a...
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Dallas man accused of drugging, assaulting runaway teenager
A 62-year-old Dallas man faces felony charges after police say he picked up a 14-year-old runaway girl in a luxury vehicle, drugged her, and sexually assaulted her over three days....
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Trinity River cleanup investigation leads to felony charges against Dallas man for deed fraud
A Dallas man faces felony charges after authorities say he forged real estate documents to steal three properties from an elderly man weeks before his death....
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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It’s good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or part...
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Fort Worth police arrest suspect linked to multiple attempted kidnappings
A suspect is in custody following an attempted kidnapping at a Fort Worth Dollar Tree. Police suspect the individual was involved in a similar attempt at a nearby restaurant....
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2 arrested in connection to death of American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, announced the arrest of two men in connection to the death of an American Airlines flight attendant who went missing in Medellín earlier this year during a crew layover in the South American country. In a statement posted on X over the weeken...
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Mavs' Klay Thompson responds to former teammate KD after viral comparison
Former teammates turned foes on social media, with Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson questioning Kevin Durant. It started when Durant claimed the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers have a stronger resume than the 2016 Golden State Warriors, whom Durant joined shortly after they lost the ...
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Planning the weather for your wedding day
Couples can choose the venue, the flowers and even the exact time they walk down the aisle. But they cannot order perfect weather. Now, some are hiring concierge meteorologists to help them prepare for nearly anything Mother Nature might bring. For one wedding reception inside a ...
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Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings
New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or require that they wear visible identification, a federal judge ruled Monday. The ruling comes after a federal judge earlier this year blocked a similar law in California that was enacted after the Trump administrati...
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North Texas faces triple-digit heat and poor air quality before weekend humidity surge
North Texas faces triple-digit heat and air quality alerts through Thursday before weekend rain chances bring slight relief alongside surging humidity....
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Fort Worth commissioners will vote on reducing polling sites
Leaders in Tarrant County will decide whether or not to cut back on polling locations. The vote by county commissioners to reduce the number polling sites last year ran into some vocal opposition, but it passed. The commissioners court is set to vote on a similar proposal today, ...
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Jacob deGrom told Rangers before trade deadline that he wanted to stay in Texas
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom told the Texas Rangers before Monday’s trade deadline that he wanted to stay with the team. “I want to be here. I believe in this group,” deGrom said. The right-hander, who has a full no-trade clause in his contract, addressed reports t...
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Lee homers, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs, and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1 on Monday night. Lee homered in the third and eighth innings and added a sacrifice fly in the ninth as the Giants ...
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $786 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot has climbed again after no tickets matched all the winning numbers drawn on Monday night.
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Senate Republicans advance Todd Blanche nomination after ‘anti-weaponization' fund holdup
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after it had been delayed over concerns from two GOP members on the panel. Blanche’s path to confirmation had been on hold after Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis...
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Viewers defend TV anchor and new mom after she was ‘caught' dozing off on air
A morning news anchor has gone viral for seemingly taking a snooze during a live broadcast — and people are giving her grace for being a new mom. In a video shared online , FOX13 Memphis anchor Dominique Dillon is seen in the studio with her eyes closed and head resting on her ha...
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Austin's Alamo Drafthouse Mueller is now the Matthew McConaughey Cinema
Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is getting a special honor at an Austin Alamo Drafthouse: they’re renaming a theater after the Texas acting icon. The Mueller location will officially become the Matthew McConaughey Cinema on Monday, Aug. 10. The dedication ceremony will include ...
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Dallas commission moves toward historical designation for downtown Neiman building
The downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus took a step toward getting more recognition for its longtime place in the city. On Monday, the Dallas Landmark Commission approved a public hearing to consider starting the historic designation process for the building, which is located at 1618 M...
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25 states sue over Trump's tariffs, calling them ‘pretext' to replace old ones
Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February . The United States last month imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union, chargin...
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Richardson ISD rolls out classroom screen time guidelines, emphasizing hands-on learning
Richardson ISD is implementing new classroom technology guidelines this school year aimed at reducing student screen time and increasing opportunities for hands-on learning. The move follows months of feedback from parents and community members. District leaders announced the cha...
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Starbucks and Dunkin' set return dates for popular pumpkin spice drinks
Starbucks and Dunkin’ are bringing autumn to August. The two coffee giants announced their popular pumpkin spice drinks will return this month. Dunkin’ shared in an Instagram post on Sunday that pumpkin is coming back on Aug. 19. Starbucks, meanwhile, announced on Monday that its...
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Ariana Grande addresses concertgoers after news she's stepping back from public eye
Just after news broke that Ariana Grande would be taking a break from the public eye , she took the stage in Chicago to address her fans. Videos shared on social media showed Grande taking a moment to discuss the news onstage at the United Center Monday night, the first of three ...
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Tarrant Co. commissioners to vote on reducing polling locations for Nov. election
Tarrant County commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal that would significantly reduce the number of polling places available to voters during the November 2026 midterm election. The proposal, listed on the Aug. 4 Commissioners Court agenda, would cut the number ...
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Public kicked out of meeting before vote on reduction in midterm polling locations
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare kicked the public out of a commissioners court meeting Tuesday after the crowd erupted into jeers and began chanting “shame” as the commissioners discussed reducing the number of polling locations open during the November 2026 midterm election. The...
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 threatened species
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas. DiCaprio’s Re:wild and the Bezos Ear...
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Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iran claims about talks diverge
A British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States and Iran made opposing claims about whether they were holding talks. President Donald Trump on Monday said th...