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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that…...
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25-year-old arrested on suspicion of masturbating in Denton apartment parking lot
A 25-year-old man turned himself in at the Denton Police Department Tuesday after he allegedly masturbated outside an apartment last month.
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Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
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Former Pima County Judge Weighs In as Arizona’s New Domestic Violence Custody Law Takes Effect, says Doug Taylor of Taylor Law Group, PLLC
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‘Save the fireworks’: Denton Kiwanis races to raise $10K before July 4
Denton Noon Kiwanis Club is trying to raise $10,000 after the city of Denton cut nearly $50,000 in sponsorship funding for this year’s annual fireworks show, which helps support the nonprofit Children’s Clinic....
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Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
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A year after the Hill Country floods, two communities face different recoveries
Nearly a year after floodwaters destroyed their home along the Upper Guadalupe River, Juliet and Scott Welden watched construction crews build a new one on the same property....
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Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents
A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.
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Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
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Texans paying half a dollar more for gas this Fourth of July
Many San Antonians, like most Texans and Americans, are hitting the road for the long Fourth of July weekend.
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Driver arrested, indicted in Pilot Point crash that killed two bicyclists
Pilot Point police arrested a Celina man Monday on felony charges related to a crash that killed two bicyclists in December.
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North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight loss drugs to teachers
A former Crowley ISD principal, who was later hired by Godley ISD, faces felony drug charges after investigators said he illegally sold a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff....
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Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
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Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
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Monster Mini Golf to open in Denton on July 4
Texas' Halloween capital will welcome a new monster-themed attraction this weekend.
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Lack of experience didn't stop Dozier Dean's rise to prominent role as UNT assistant coach
North Texas inside wide receivers coach Dozier Dean has quickly risen through the ranks of college coaches, despite not having played in college and having little coaching experience....
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DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty
The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty....
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Unmarked gas line blamed for fatal Dallas apartment explosion, NTSB preliminary report reveals
A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in Dallas in late May....
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World Cup 2026: 4 arrests made at Norway-Ivory Coast match in Arlington
Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
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Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions....
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Arrest affidavit reveals details after Dallas police officer busted in undercover prostitution sting
A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed....
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Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
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Lone Star Cup results: Argyle leads way among Denton-area schools once again
Argyle once again put together the top Denton-area showing in the 2025-26 UIL Lone Star Cup standings, which were made official Wednesday. The Eagles placed third in Class 5A, led by state championships in academics and girls basketball....
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Ninth Prairieland defendant sentenced to 50 years in prison; six who pleaded guilty get 2-15 years
The ninth person convicted in federal court in March for the nonfatal shooting of a police officer outside a North Texas ICE facility was sentenced to 50 years in prison Wednesday....
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Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
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Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag, proposing at top of spire
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded....
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73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
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UNT lands elite DL Trason Haley thanks largely to making an impression on his campus visit
Trason Haley became one of the top prospects to ever commit to North Texas recently. The Sachse defensive lineman cited his relationship with Ben Black and the program's potential as key reasons behind his decision....
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UNT lands elite Sachse DL Trason Haley because it 'felt like home'
Trason Haley became one of the top prospects to ever commit to North Texas recently. The Sachse defensive lineman cited his relationship with Ben Black and the program's potential as key reasons behind his decision....
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Final sentencing phase begins for Antifa cell members involved in 2025 Alvarado ICE center attack
Sentencing hearings are resuming today in federal court for the remaining co-defendants involved in a coordinated, midnight domestic terrorist ambush at a North Texas immigration facility last summer....
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Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
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July 4th: What's open and closed
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours....
safety
Three-alarm fire draws massive response to Killough High School in Lewisville
A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze....
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New Texas law creates single statewide food truck permit
A new Texas law simplifying the mobile food vendor system takes effect today. Food trucks will now pay a single state fee instead of multiple city and county licenses....
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Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory....
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4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
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Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Tuesday decision to strike down caps on coordinated spending by political parties and candidates could boost GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, giving national Republicans a new tool to eat into James Talarico’s fundraising edge....
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Three-alarm fire heavily damages Uptown Dallas Pilates studio early Wednesday morning
A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials....
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Summer mid-90s heat and isolated afternoon storms ahead of holiday weekend
North Texans can expect a continuation of mid-to-upper 90s temperatures alongside isolated, afternoon storm chances heading into the holiday weekend.
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Suspected drunk driver hit victim twice
A suspected drunk driver hit an Irving man twice during a fatal accident earlier in June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
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Atlético Dallas buys women's pro soccer club Dallas Trinity FC
Atlético Dallas has acquired Dallas Trinity FC, bringing the city's women's professional team and its future men's USL Championship franchise under a single ownership group....
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Dallas Police officer arrested for soliciting prostitution
A longtime Dallas Police officer was arrested this week on a prostitution solicitation charge.
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Avelo Airlines to begin commercial flights from McKinney National Airport
McKinney National Airport will soon have a new commercial airline operating out of its gates, with the hope of providing a more affordable solution to North Texas passengers....
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Moss Creek Lake temporarily closed by City of Big Spring, ahead of July 4th
The City of Big Spring has temporarily closed Moss Creek Lake effective immediately due to deteriorating conditions and a lack of maintenance resources, with no current timeline for reopening....
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Longtime Argyle boys golf coach Cody Vanderford dies at 61
Cody Vanderford, who led Argyle's boys golf team to state titles in 2021 and 2022, died Monday at the age of 61. Argyle ISD's assistant athletic director called Vanderford "an outstanding coach who was also great in the classroom."...
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Carbon Nanotubes Market 2026 : Industry Analysis, Growth Strategies and Revenue Forecast by 2031
The carbon nanotubes market is expanding rapidly, driven by growing demand for lightweight, high-strength, and conductive materials across electronics, automotive, aerospace, energy storage, and healthcare sectors. Leading companies are investing in advanced production technologi...