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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
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Argentina fans to take over Klyde Warren Park before World Cup match
Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas this Friday ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium....
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Long-term ties to assistant coach lead Berkner CB Mehki Jessie to commit to UNT
North Texas picked up a commitment from Richardson Berkner cornerback Mehki Jessie this week. Jessie cited his relationship with cornerbacks coach Corey Jordan as a key reason for his decision....
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Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
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Watch: Denton's first Halloween 2026 teaser asks, 'What was in that time capsule?'
Halloween is still months away, but Denton is already preparing for another year of events, decorations and fun. A new promotional video from the city of Denton is setting the stage for this year's celebration and pulling from Denton lore…...
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More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states....
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Dallas shooting leaves 1 dead, multiple suspects detained
Multiple people are in custody following a deadly shooting early Friday morning at a Dallas apartment complex on Linfield Road.
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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
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Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
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ICYMI: Pump the brakes on development and data centers, Denton spots close and neighborhood whimsy
Catch up on any stories you might have missed this week from the Denton Record-Chronicle.
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Teens arrested for March, June murders in Dallas
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to two separate shootings that left multiple people dead in Dallas. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
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Michele Montoya Named Host of The American Dream’s Portland Edition on Travel Channel
Oregon’s Top-Ranked Realtor and Leader of Envision Home Properties Group Brings 20+ Years of Expertise to National Television
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Kaufman County bust recovers $400,000 in stolen property
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen property in a bust earlier in June.
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US Beauty Award 2026: Honoring the Living Legacy of America’s Premier Salon Vanguards
The US Beauty Award proudly launches its exclusive Spotlight Series, honoring the elite salon visionaries of 2024 and 2025 who successfully crossed the data verification threshold to redefine high-end beauty standards....
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/Added Media -- Tom Gores Family Foundation/
In the news release, TOM GORES AND CITY OF DETROIT BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON NEW BRENNAN COMMUNITY CENTER AT ROUGE PARK, issued 25-Jun-2026 by Tom Gores Family Foundation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that two photos have…...
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Solve Med Spa Chicago Launches New Website and Brand, Bringing All Aesthetic Treatments Under One Name/
Every Botox, filler, laser, and skin treatment moves to Solve Med Spa, with a new website and a quick skin quiz to help clients find the right care. Solve Clinics will now focus only on hair loss....
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Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
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What happens to Dallas City Hall if the city leaves?
The Dallas councilman who started the fact-finding process to move out of city hall is now raising concerns about the future of the site if the city were to leave....
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Census: Texas leads the U.S. in having more kids, but the state’s fertility rate is still falling
Texans are having more babies than the rest of the United States as the nation’s fertility rate declines, census data released Thursday shows. But the state’s fertility rate is falling, too....
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Isaiah Rasheed commits to UNT after building tight bond with WRs coach Kishawn McClain
North Texas picked up a commitment from Isaiah Rasheed, a wide receiver from Humble Atascocita this week.
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Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children
Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children....
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Hanni Family Breaks Ground on New Corporate Headquarters in West Bend, Launches Parent Company Dervati
New food experience company brings together flavor innovation, food processing technology and product development
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After nearly three decades, Fun Spot America closing Georgia park
Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.
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LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary
The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault....
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Transportation options to local World Cup games to remain the same, official says
Existing methods of transportation to the FIFA World Cup games in Arlington via charter buses and train rides will remain the same for now, an official of the North Central Texas Council of Governments said....
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Supreme Court undermines TPS program, putting 147,000 immigrants in Texas at risk of deportation
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Haiti and Syria.
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17-year-old, 19-year-old suspects arrested in connection to fatal Dallas shootings
Two teenagers are in custody over a March double homicide in Dallas, with one also connected to a separate June homicide.
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Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
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Denton's The Wee-Beasties let it rip on new EP, ‘The Afterparty’
No one would ever accuse The Wee-Beasties of being tame.
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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Chevron/
In the news release, Chevron with next-generation Techron® fuels America's 250th summer road trips, issued 25-Jun-2026 by Chevron over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that a change has been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional…...
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Denton PD: Woman grazed by bullet outside Providence Place Apartments
Denton police report a woman was lightly grazed by a bullet during a shooting at the Providence Place Apartments on Wednesday night.
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Denton’s July 4 fireworks show returns for America’s 250th: What to know about VIP, parking and the good cause
Once again, the skies of Denton will shine brightly as fireworks spew up into the air to celebrate Independence Day.
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FIEGER LAW TO REPRESENT SEVERAL FAMILIES SERIOUSLY INJURED FOLLOWING TREATMENT AT THE NOVI DAVITA DIALYSIS CENTER
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fieger Law has been retained to represent several families seriously and critically injured following routine treatment at the Novi DaVita Dialysis Center. There is an ongoing investigation into the multiple illnesses reported and…...