A new champion was crowned. On Friday, Texas Parks and Wildlife announced Chungus as the winner of the 2026 Fat Squirrel Week. The final two contenders were named as finalists Friday morning, with voting continuing into the afternoon. Chungus was described as hailing ” from behind the Lone Pine B...
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Dr. Tyler Cooper, president and CEO of Dallas-based Cooper Aerobics, died at 55 following a nine-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office has provided more information on the deadly Canton shootout that killed Deputy Adam Sherifi, injured Officer Chris Watson, and left a felony warrant suspect dead....
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Fort Worth Federal Officer Joe Lock spoke out after a court hearing regarding release conditions for Juliza Aguilar, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity after running him over in 2024, leading to his leg amputation....
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A 3-year-old boy died four days before his 4th birthday after he grabbed his dad’s gun and shot himself in the drive-thru of a Florida fast food restaurant....
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The remains of a woman were found along a road in Alvarado on Friday, according to officials.
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Former Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD teacher Landon Beck faces federal charges for allegedly lying to FBI agents after being accused of sending obscene images to students....
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Federal prosecutors urge a judge to deny rapper Pooh Shiesty’s inhumane jail motion, noting he has unlimited access to email, Netflix, and NFL games while awaiting a Dallas trial for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane....
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a slight lead over his November opponent, Democrat Gina Hinojosa, in the latest poll from Texas Public Opinion Research released Friday....
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College students may have their class schedules figured out, but what happens when they need groceries, a ride to the store or a little guidance navigating life away from home? One North Texas entrepreneur is stepping in to help, offering a service that gives students something t...
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Pet names can be just as unique as the four-legged friends we take into our homes.
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Fort Worth’s popular ArtsGoggle festival is preparing for one final celebration before a major construction project puts the annual event on hiatus and forces businesses along Magnolia Avenue to adapt. The free arts festival, which draws about 80,000 people to the Near Southside ...
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A $443 million public safety bond is dividing Dallas City Council members, with competing campaigns urging voters to either approve the proposal or reject it in favor of a smaller package next year. As early voting continues, Proposition A has become a point of contention among c...
