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Longtime Plano ISD teacher charged with child sex abuse
A Plano ISD elementary school teacher was arrested on Wednesday and was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the teacher's alleged actions....
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Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.
government
Fort Worth zoning committee votes against data center restrictions
The City of Fort Worth addressed concerns from citizens over data centers being built in nearby neighborhoods on Wednesday.
business
The Vending Company Launches Platform Connecting Facility Managers with Top-Rated Vending Service Companies
New York, NY / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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Specialized Plumbing and Sewer Repair Expands Service with New Folsom, CA Location
Roseville, CA / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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Ridgeline Outdoor Living Expands Premium Landscape Design and Build Services in Glendale, California
Pasadena, CA / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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PuroClean of San Rafael Urges Homeowners to Prepare for El Niño Storm Season During Summer Window
San Rafael, CA / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
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Morning View Pro Clean LLC Expands Professional Paver Sealing Services in Pinellas County, Florida
Seminole, FL / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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Clark, NJ Dentist Dr. Gary I. Borker Celebrates 36 Years of Protecting Smiles in Union County
Clark, NJ / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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HEXA Coworking & Event Center Powers Up Four Level 2 EV Charging Stations at Its Richardson, TX Innovation Campus
Richardson, TX / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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Federal appeals court rejects bid to revive in-state tuition for Texas students without legal status
A federal appeals court on Thursday denied an appeal seeking to restore the Texas Dream Act, leaving in place a ruling that ended in-state tuition for Texas students without legal status....
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‘It takes a village’: Denton Noon Kiwanis’ July 4 show raises nearly $20K for children’s healthcare
The Denton community banded together on July Fourth to support the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club's fireworks show, meeting the club's final obligations to host a large event while raising money for the club's children's clinic to continue offering no-cost medical,…...
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Lakewood Methodist Church Launches “In Jesus’ Name” Prayer Initiative to Unite Church and Community in Daily Prayer
Houston, TX / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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Get Reconnected Psychotherapy Services Joins Fertility Friends Foundation's Partner Program to Expand Fertility Education and Community Support
Toronto, ON , Canada / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
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Ein-Des-Ein Launches CashPilots, a Cross-Platform Gamified Rewards App Built on Kotlin Multiplatform for iOS and Android
Warsaw, Masovian, Poland / Storyteller / Jul 08, 2026 /
business
Globe Life Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
MCKINNEY, Texas, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) will announce its Second Quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. At that time, a copy of the Company's Second Quarter 2026…...
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Argyle native Grady Emerson, Krum alum could both be taken in 2026 MLB draft
A pair of baseball players with local ties look poised to be selected this weekend in the 2026 MLB draft. Grady Emerson, who finished HS at Fort Worth Christian after three years at Argyle, and Krum alum Luke Tucker are…...
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Argyle native Grady Emerson, Krum alum Luke Tucker could both be taken in 2026 MLB draft
A pair of baseball players with local ties look poised to be selected this weekend in the 2026 MLB draft. Grady Emerson, who finished high school at Fort Worth Christian after three years at Argyle, and Krum alum Luke Tucker…...
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Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
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Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm ‘Trumpapalooza’ in Dallas
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
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Plano meets with residents of new Stars arena concerns
Plano officials and Dallas Stars officials met with residents on Wednesday to discuss questions and concerns over the new arena the Stars plan on building in the city by 2031. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
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Innocent bystander gunned down in Pleasant Grove
An innocent bystander was killed by three masked men in an East Dallas neighborhood last month, and Dallas Police are looking for them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's edition of Trackdown....
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Republicans eye American Airlines Center for midterm convention
Dallas will host a 2026 Republican midterm convention, and the party is eying the American Airlines Center as the hot venue. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke to the RNC Chair about the upcoming event....
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Dallas police officer injured during traffic stop on Hwy. 67
A driver struck a Dallas police SUV as the officer was conducting a traffic stop on Highway 67 near Wheatland Road on Wednesday afternoon.
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Crowley under boil notice after water main break
Residents in Crowley are under a boil water notice after a recent water main break, which dropped the city's water supply to critical levels. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
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UNT promotes dean to interim provost post
Albert Bimper, who has served as the University of North Texas' executive dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences since 2023, has been selected as the interim provost and vice president for academic affairs....
safety
Victim has throat slashed by unknown suspect in East Dallas
Police are looking for an unknown suspect who slashed the throat of a man in East Dallas early Wednesday morning.
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World Cup 2026: Dozens arrested during matches in Arlington
Nearly 70,000 fans have descended upon Dallas Stadium in Arlington for each of the 2026 World Cup matches, but only a handful have found themselves on the wrong side of the law....
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North Texas woman pleads guilty in unlicensed German Shepherd breeding facility case
Kristine Hicks of Cumby pleaded guilty to wire fraud for running an unlicensed North Texas breeding facility where she sold unhealthy German Shepherds using falsified papers, leaving dozens of animals in deplorable conditions....
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Crowley water main break leads to boil water notice
There is a boil water notice in place in Crowley because of a water main break that caused the water supply to residents to drop to critical levels.
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Swoop Holdings signs mobile wholesale partnership with TPG Telecom to support margin and subscriber growth
The MVNO deal targets a 50% gross margin improvement across FY27 to FY29, while lifting Moose Mobile's base from about 135,000 to more than 180,000 subscribers within three years....
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Plano ISD elementary school teacher charged with sexual assault of a child
Police say a Plano ISD teacher was arrested on Wednesday after continuously sexually abusing a child at the elementary school he worked at.
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Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.
Maria was standing in front of a cryptocurrency ATM, $5,000 in hand and a moment away from being scammed.
government
Fort Worth considers data center zoning rules in response to residents' concerns
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission is moving to regulate data centers near neighborhoods, proposing strict noise and distance barriers to protect residents' quality of life....
safety
Trackdown: 3 masked men murder innocent bystander in Pleasant Grove after targeting someone else
Dallas Police are searching for three suspects from a June 9 shooting in Pleasant Grove who killed an innocent man while initially targeting someone else....
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Denton Blues Festival goes to one day for 28th year this September
Typically a weekend-long event, the 28th annual Denton Blues Festival will be a one-day event on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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Triple-digit highs forecast in Denton County Thursday, up to 105 heat index over weekend
Meteorologists forecast temperatures around 100 degrees in Denton County starting Thursday and heat index values up to 105 over the weekend as storm chances approach....
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5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say
The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.
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Gangs may be using rideshare apps to smuggle people into country, Border Patrol says
Gangs might be using rideshare apps to help smuggle people into the country, according to officials.
schools
New UNT safety Brandon Jones finds avenue to display considerable talent with Mean Green
New North Texas safety Brandon Jones was an elite player in high school and a key contributor last season at McNeese State. He's always wanted a shot to play at the major college level. He's getting it this fall with…...
government
Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
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Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS....