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Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States....
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TxDOT launches July 4 DWI crackdown in partnership with North Texas mother
A TxDOT Fourth of July "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign features a Frisco mother who lost her daughter to a drunken driver, as Texas police ramp up holiday weekend DWI enforcement to prevent crashes....
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What to know before you visit Lewisville Lake: One of the deadliest lakes in Texas
Every summer, people flock to Denton County's busiest lake, Lewisville Lake, to escape the Texas heat.
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Religious nonprofit donates 1,200 Ten Commandments posters to Denton ISD
A religious nonprofit donated 1,200 posters of the Ten Commandments to Denton ISD. A state law passed last year requires Texas public schools to post the biblical content in classrooms if a group donates posters....
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Denton police arrest man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman he offered to help
Denton police arrested a man who allegedly offered to help an injured woman, and then sexually assaulted her and stole from her.
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Denton police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting woman he offered to help
Denton police have arrested a man who is accused of offering to help an injured woman, then sexually assaulting her and stealing from her.
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Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19....
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Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
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Denton police arrest home invasion suspect who allegedly fled from officers
Denton police arrested a 27-year-old man who allegedly broke into a home and threatened the resident at knifepoint after evading officers Thursday morning....
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Inside Market Behind the Square, Denton’s butcher shop for steaks and summer grilling
The Fourth of July is this weekend, and it is a milestone year for the United States of America, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. It’s generally thought of as America’s birthday, so why not throw…...
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Denton PD: Man sustains broken bones after drop from I-35E overpass
Denton police report a man sustained injuries after he dropped from an overpass at Interstate 35E and Fort Worth Drive on Wednesday.
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Suspect sustains broken bones after drop from I-35E overpass, Denton police say
Denton police reported that a man sustained injuries after he dropped from an overpass at Interstate 35E and Fort Worth Drive on Wednesday.
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Market Behind the Square, your local butcher with summer grilling tips
The Fourth of July is this weekend, and it is a milestone year for the United States of America, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. It’s generally thought of as America’s birthday, so why not throw…...
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Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke....
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Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
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$1 million Powerball ticket in Texas still unclaimed with time running out
A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.
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Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'
A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
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Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the agency’s acting head, Kelly Hancock, steps down at the end of the month....
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Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
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Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season....
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Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison....
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Five alleged Tren de Aragua gang members charged in Farmers Branch kidnapping, execution
Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging five alleged members of the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) in connection with a 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder outside Dallas....
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American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection....
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Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday....
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Trump administration won’t renew US-Mexico-Canada free trade deal, raising risks of higher prices and lost jobs for Texas
The Trump administration has served notice that it will not renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement in its current form, increasing the likelihood that the free trade agreement will be allowed to lapse in 10 years' time — potentially leading to higher…...
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This weekend in Denton: Fireworks, Glizzy Fest and more on the calendar
The Fourth of July is this Saturday, and that's what's going on around Denton this weekend, especially with this year marking the 250th birthday of the United States....
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16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years....
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Guyer defensive back Paxton Williams flips commitment to UNT from Tulsa after 'amazing' visit
Guyer defensive back Paxton Williams committed to North Texas this week shortly after backing out of a commitment to Tulsa.
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Guyer defensive back Paxton Williams flips commitment to UNT after ‘amazing’ visit
Guyer defensive back Paxton Williams committed to North Texas this week shortly after backing out of a commitment to Tulsa.
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One man dead following overnight shootout near Deep Ellum
One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday....
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One man wounded in overnight shooting at grocery store near Dallas Love Field
Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.
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NTSB releases first report from deadly apartment complex explosion
The first report was just released from the NTSB following that deadly apartment building explosion at the end of May in Oak Cliff. It says the gas line was not properly marked. Fox 4's Dan Godwin has the update from investigators....
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North Texas Fourth of July weather: Hot and muggy DFW forecast
A typical early July weather pattern has settled over North Texas, bringing seasonable heat, mugginess, and minimal relief from low-grade rain chances over the holiday period....
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Denton County 4-H announces summer camps for youth of all ages - North Texas e-News
Denton County 4-H announces summer camps for youth of all ages <font co...
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Erling Haaland’s Dallas Western wear purchase goes viral
Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after going viral on social media....
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Dallas officer arrested in prostitution case
A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.
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Trusted Roofing Sounds Alarm On Hidden Roof Leaks And Why Small Problems Become Major Emergencies
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Dallas County approves funding for Metrocare CFO amid projected $18M loss
Metrocare, Dallas County's largest provider of help to individuals struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities, is facing a desperate financial situation....
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West Nile virus season’s fastest start in decades spurs warning before 4th of July
Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.
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Mental health provider facing financial problems
Metrocare is the largest provider of help to people struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities in Dallas County. But the county-funding resource is facing financial problems. Leaders are hoping to fix them before it's too late....
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Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies
Victor Runnels' family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office about his death. They claim he was still handcuffed to a hospital bed when he died, even though the department said he was released and was no longer in custody....
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Dallas city employees facing furlough days
Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday....
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Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talorico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage....
