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Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
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DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid
Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills....
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Map: Denton police reports from June 29 to July 5, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 58 individuals and responded to 3,002 service and officer-initiated calls from June 29 to July 5, 2026.
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Dallas baseball field damaged by illegal fireworks
A baseball field in Dallas was heavily damaged by a fire caused by illegal fireworks on the 4th of July. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
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Karmelo Anthony's legal team wants new judge for appeal
The new legal team working on Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction appeal wants a new judge for a potential new trial. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
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Johnson County Sheriff awaits jury verdict
Adam King, the Johnson County Sheriff, is waiting for a jury to hand out a verdict in the trial over allegations of retaliation by his former chief deputy. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
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Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
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What Americans Actually Buy: Window Treatment Trends From Real Order Data by Factory Direct Blinds
Factory Direct Blinds studied paid U.S. customer orders from 2024 through 2026 to date and found homeowners choosing function over pure decoration.
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Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products
The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state....
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Harley-Davidson, Inc. To Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 23, 2026
Webcast Conference Call Scheduled for 8 a.m. CT
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Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training....
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Denton County reports two cases of diarrhea-causing parasite amid U.S. outbreak
Denton County Public Health received two laboratory reports of cyclosporiasis in May. The CDC, FDA, state and local health officials are working to identify potential sources for 145 cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S., reported from May 1 to June…...
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Karmelo Anthony seeks retrial and judge’s removal
Lawyers for Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murder in the Frisco track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf, have filed motions for a new trial and the recusal of Collin County Judge John Roach, citing problematic public comments and constitutional violations....
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Fort Worth resident is 50 millionth fan to attend a FIFA World Cup match
Over 50 million fans have now attended a World Cup match, and lucky number 50 million lives in Fort Worth.
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Aubrey's Abby Lynch-Buxton earns TSWA softball all-state honors
Aubrey senior Abby Lynch-Buxton earned recognition among the top softball players in Texas this week as part of the TSWA's all-state teams. The standout catcher and Ole Miss signee was the lone Denton-area selection....
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Texas Medical Association proposes age limit on prediction markets to prevent gambling addiction
An association of Texas doctors wants state lawmakers to implement more regulations and safeguards on “prediction market platforms” that pediatricians say contribute to gambling addictions....
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Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on ‘illegal voting.’ He may have violated Texas election law.
Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud....
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Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, is promising to send each Texas household a $1,500 check drawn from the state’s rainy day fund if she defeats Gov. Greg Abbott this November....
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Texas community colleges showing small signs of recovery after enrollment decline, report finds
Texas community colleges have struggled with enrollment over the past 15 years as many high school graduates opted to go straight into the workforce, but a new report points to signs of the campuses pivoting to stay relevant....
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Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
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El Niño surges toward 'monster' territory, signaling an active winter for East and West coasts
The El Niño surge signals an active winter for East and West coasts.
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Karmelo Anthony attorneys file motions for new trial, judge recusal in Frisco stabbing case
Karmelo Anthony's new defense team filed motions for a new trial and to recuse Judge John Roach Jr. from the case Tuesday.
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A stomach parasite is sickening Texans. Here's what to know. - CBS News
A stomach parasite is sickening Texans. Here's what t...
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The McKinney airport expansion is taking off. Here’s what you need to know
People in McKinney soon won’t have to travel as far to get to the airport — flights out of the city’s commercial airport are set to start in November after years of controversy over the airport’s expansion....
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Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations
A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025....
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A guide to Denton culture: Landmarks, legends and local lingo explained
Are you new to Denton, or do you need a hand deciphering some of the lingo used by terminally online townies?
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Popular video game College Football 27 paints optimistic picture of UNT for upcoming season
EA Sports’ new College Football 27 video game paints an optimistic picture of North Texas' chances to excel this season. The Mean Green are tied with Memphis and South Florida for the top overall grade among American Conference teams....
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College Football 27 video game gives UNT high marks entering 2026 season
EA Sports’ new College Football 27 video game paints an optimistic picture of North Texas' chances to excel this season. The Mean Green are tied with Memphis and South Florida for the top overall grade among American Conference teams....
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Ken Paxton’s voter registration may violate Texas election law - The Texas Tribune
Ken Paxton’s voter registration may violate Texas election...
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Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
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WATCH: Forney officer, Kaufman County deputy narrow escape after driver hits parked patrol car
A Kaufman County Sheriff’s deputy and a Forney police officer narrowly escaped injury early Sunday morning after a passing vehicle struck a parked patrol car on the freeway, prompting authorities to issue a stark safety reminder to motorists....
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Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher facing new criminal charges
Former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD middle school teacher Haley Radabaugh faces new charges for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student. She was also arrested in May on child grooming charges....
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Vehicle slams into parked police cruiser in Forney, missing first responders by feet
A Forney police officer and Kaufman County deputy narrowly escaped injury after a vehicle struck their parked cruiser, prompting a reminder of Texas's Move Over law....
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Fireworks to blame for fire that destroyed turf on Dallas baseball field
Fire investigators have ruled a Sunday blaze that scorched a baseball field at a Dallas park as accidental, blaming expended fireworks for sparking the fire....
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Wind turbine company must start cleanup process at Texas facilities, court says
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge....
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Suspect arrested for murder after fatal South Dallas beating
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal beating of a man in South Dallas last month, authorities announced Tuesday....
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Denton PD: Pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash
Denton police report a pedestrian was seriously injured when a vehicle struck her in the middle of East McKinney Street on Monday night.
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Denton PD: Pedestrian hospitalized with serious injuries after crash
Denton police reported that a pedestrian was seriously injured when a vehicle struck her in the middle of East McKinney Street on Monday night.
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Pedestrian killed in Grand Prairie after Maserati misses curve
Authorities have identified a 50-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a luxury vehicle early Sunday morning in Grand Prairie.
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Dallas police ambush 10-year anniversary tributes honor fallen officers
Dallas marks 10 years since the July 7, 2016, downtown ambush with tributes honoring the five fallen DPD and DART officers killed in the attack.
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North Texas woman sentenced to six years for aiding Antifa cell after Alvarado ICE center attack
A North Texas woman was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for providing material support to an Antifa cell following a 2025 terrorist attack at an immigration detention center....
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Gunman calls 911 to surrender after shooting man at Arlington GM assembly plant parking lot
A 24-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday morning after being shot multiple times in the parking lot of the General Motors assembly plant, authorities said....
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Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges in Alabama: Police
Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum was arrested last week in Alabama during a traffic stop after Daphne police say officers searched his vehicle and found marijuana and three packages of a substance that later tested positiv...
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LIVE: Columns buckle at high-rise construction site in Midtown; nearby buildings evacuated
Emergency crews rushed to Midtown East early Tuesday morning after reports of falling debris revealed a structural compromise at a high-rise construction site....