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Eagle Mountain ranks among North Texas' deadliest lakes

Eagle Mountain ranks among North Texas' deadliest lakes

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Violators Beware: Red Light Cameras being installed on school busses

Violators Beware: Red Light Cameras being installed on school busses
Police on defensive, after no public alert issued in Katy Trail attacks

Police on defensive, after no public alert issued in Katy Trail attacks
Police increase patrols, amid escalating armed robberies near Katy Trail, Uptown area

Police increase patrols, amid escalating armed robberies near Katy Trail, Uptown area
American Employees Vote "no confidence" in Senior Managers, Hold March

American Employees Vote "no confidence" in Senior Managers, Hold March
Schools, church targeted with white powder envelopes and threatening letters

Schools, church targeted with white powder envelopes and threatening letters
Judge issues ruling in Deion Sanders Divorce Battle

Judge issues ruling in Deion Sanders Divorce Battle
Teenage Trend: Younger workers dropping out of labor pool

Teenage Trend: Younger workers dropping out of labor pool
Brothers steal $6 Million from Christians, SEC says

Brothers steal $6 Million from Christians, SEC says
Rape suspect confesses, after wrongly-convicted men exonerated

Rape suspect confesses, after wrongly-convicted men exonerated
Epileptic teen loses legal battle after alleged 13 taser strikes by cop

Epileptic teen loses legal battle after alleged 13 taser strikes by cop
Southlake Miracle League step closer to reality

Southlake Miracle League step closer to reality
Colleyville residents claim independent study shows fracking emissions dangerous, city refutes

Colleyville residents claim independent study shows fracking emissions dangerous, city refutes
Dallas Police put dash cam reviews on hiatus following cop complaints

Dallas Police put dash cam reviews on hiatus following cop complaints
Uncertainty looms for American Airlines employees, as merger plan moves forward

Uncertainty looms for American Airlines employees, as merger plan moves forward
Baylor tobacco hiring ban in spotlight, as Fort Worth mulls similar cost-cutting measure

Baylor tobacco hiring ban in spotlight, as Fort Worth mulls similar cost-cutting measure
Masterminds use Facebook to carry out "Grandparents Scam", advocates warn

Masterminds use Facebook to carry out "Grandparents Scam", advocates warn
Advocates disturbed by sudden spike in North Texas teen on teen violence

Advocates disturbed by sudden spike in North Texas teen on teen violence
Questions surround effectiveness of Texas K2 ban on Teenage use

Questions surround effectiveness of Texas K2 ban on Teenage use
Arlington Mayor targeted in alleged murder for hire plot by Topless Club Owner

Arlington Mayor targeted in alleged murder for hire plot by Topless Club Owner
Yu Mania: Darvish debuts with Texas Rangers

Yu Mania: Darvish debuts with Texas Rangers
New Hope: Lancaster Tornado victims begin to mend after devastation

New Hope: Lancaster Tornado victims begin to mend after devastation
Business employees capture stunning video of DFW twisters

Business employees capture stunning video of DFW twisters
Texas lawsuits against debt collectors soar, but some cry foul

Texas lawsuits against debt collectors soar, but some cry foul
Homeowners use new smart phone security system

Homeowners use new smart phone security system
Grapevine Police continue speeding crackdown in DFW Connector

Grapevine Police continue speeding crackdown in DFW Connector
Ticking Timebombs: Incidence of habitual DWI offenders on the rise

Ticking Timebombs: Incidence of habitual DWI offenders on the rise
Southlake, Colleyville condemn properties; owners cry foul

Southlake, Colleyville condemn properties; owners cry foul
State Senator, Wendy Davis vows to 'stand strong', after fire-bombing attack

State Senator, Wendy Davis vows to 'stand strong', after fire-bombing attack
Reality Star, Khloe Kardashian, to tackle gotcha camera as part of "Cheaters" True TV

Reality Star, Khloe Kardashian, to tackle gotcha camera as part of "Cheaters" True TV
Online,"KONY-2012" debate stirs action, controversy over accuracy of film

Online,"KONY-2012" debate stirs action, controversy over accuracy of film
Sales of fuel-efficient cars, trucks rise as gas prices soar

Sales of fuel-efficient cars, trucks rise as gas prices soar
Texas 7 ringleader George Rivas executed for killing Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins

Texas 7 ringleader George Rivas executed for killing Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins
Teens use free apps to keep sexting messages secret from parents

Teens use free apps to keep sexting messages secret from parents
Parents, teachers, districts purchase STARR supplies for test prep, state advises caution

Parents, teachers, districts purchase STARR supplies for test prep, state advises caution
Report Card: Texas exporting crime guns, according to Brady Campaign

Report Card: Texas exporting crime guns, according to Brady Campaign
Texas animal advocates push for law to ban "gas chambers" to euthanize shelter animals

Texas animal advocates push for law to ban "gas chambers" to euthanize shelter animals
Fired by Facebook?: New NLRB rules outline social media policy for employers

Fired by Facebook?: New NLRB rules outline social media policy for employers
North Texas teacher tells student, "Go back to Mexico"

North Texas teacher tells student, "Go back to Mexico"
Texas puppy mill regulation under fire for being too lax, allowing cruelty

Texas puppy mill regulation under fire for being too lax, allowing cruelty
Fracking secrets may be revealed under new Texas disclosure law

Fracking secrets may be revealed under new Texas disclosure law
Everyone's Watching: Police use new video tool, while public uses smart phones to videotape

Everyone's Watching: Police use new video tool, while public uses smart phones to videotape
"Financial Day Off": Finding ways to trim your monthly budget

"Financial Day Off": Finding ways to trim your monthly budget
Super Bowl XLV ticket holders still locked in legal fight with NFL, Jerry Jones

Super Bowl XLV ticket holders still locked in legal fight with NFL, Jerry Jones
"Safety Chick" shares self defense, personal safety message in Southlake

"Safety Chick" shares self defense, personal safety message in Southlake
Police: robbery suspect used toy assault rifle to hold up convenience store

Police: robbery suspect used toy assault rifle to hold up convenience store
Texas readies to execute 2 former "Texas 7" fugitives, amid uptick in scheduled executions

Texas readies to execute 2 former "Texas 7" fugitives, amid uptick in scheduled executions
Lessons from the Heart: McKinney girls' birthday bash for charity

Lessons from the Heart: McKinney girls' birthday bash for charity
Real life "Jane Roe" Norma McCorvey to star in pro-life movie

Real life "Jane Roe" Norma McCorvey to star in pro-life movie
Unleashing the law: Do those convicted of Animal abuse in Texas, skirt punishment?

Unleashing the law: Do those convicted of Animal abuse in Texas, skirt punishment?
Colleyville residents brace for "fracking" of gas wells

Colleyville residents brace for "fracking" of gas wells
Keller teen tackles gay discrimination issue at restaurants, with petition drive

Keller teen tackles gay discrimination issue at restaurants, with petition drive
Texas' new standardized STARR tests bring out apprehension, according to state

Texas' new standardized STARR tests bring out apprehension, according to state
Fort Worth man accused of dragging leashed dog as he drove, denies cruelty charge

Fort Worth man accused of dragging leashed dog as he drove, denies cruelty charge
Trust our Troops: Texas Senator wants expedited airport security for service men, women and their families

Trust our Troops: Texas Senator wants expedited airport security for service men, women and their families
Study links winning football team to falling college grades

Study links winning football team to falling college grades
Santa Claus killings in Grapevine highlight domestic violence danger after a woman leaves

Santa Claus killings in Grapevine highlight domestic violence danger after a woman leaves
Christmas Cottage allows needy parents to "shop" for holiday gifts

Christmas Cottage allows needy parents to "shop" for holiday gifts
Texas murder exoneree seeks inquiry into prosecutor, could break new legal ground

Texas murder exoneree seeks inquiry into prosecutor, could break new legal ground
New hope, leads for families 37 years after disappearance of missing trio of girls from Fort Worth mall

New hope, leads for families 37 years after disappearance of missing trio of girls from Fort Worth mall
Miracle League ballpark proposed in Southlake, to expand baseball for special needs children

Miracle League ballpark proposed in Southlake, to expand baseball for special needs children
Family of man hit and killed by former Dallas Cowboy Dwayne Goodrich picks up pieces following prison release

Family of man hit and killed by former Dallas Cowboy Dwayne Goodrich picks up pieces following prison release
Feds crackdown on counterfeit goods sold online

Feds crackdown on counterfeit goods sold online
From "Naughty to Nice": Some retailers calling it Christmas again

From "Naughty to Nice": Some retailers calling it Christmas again
Arlington Police test, train with drones; as FAA set to propose new rules on unmanned aircraft

Arlington Police test, train with drones; as FAA set to propose new rules on unmanned aircraft
Americans willing to forfeit privacy in favor of technology?

Americans willing to forfeit privacy in favor of technology?
Texas pro-life group blasts Susan G. Komen Foundation for monies given to abortion provider, Planned Parenthood

Texas pro-life group blasts Susan G. Komen Foundation for monies given to abortion provider, Planned Parenthood
New report pegs Texas as leading the industrialized world in child abuse

New report pegs Texas as leading the industrialized world in child abuse
Injured Dallas cop sues Taser, raises questions about training safety for officers

Injured Dallas cop sues Taser, raises questions about training safety for officers
Stalker uses Facebook, social media to torment woman; ultimately driven to suicide, family says

Stalker uses Facebook, social media to torment woman; ultimately driven to suicide, family says
Northwest ISD defends decision to allow "faith-based" group to address high school assembly

Northwest ISD defends decision to allow "faith-based" group to address high school assembly
Family of slain Plano fitness model, uses tragedy to highlight domestic violence

Family of slain Plano fitness model, uses tragedy to highlight domestic violence
Facebook sued by angry father upset by young daughter's "sexting" on social media site

Facebook sued by angry father upset by young daughter's "sexting" on social media site
Child Identity Theft: What is the answer to curbing the crime?

Child Identity Theft: What is the answer to curbing the crime?
Grapevine golf course dog, "Tee Time" will be allowed to stay

Grapevine golf course dog, "Tee Time" will be allowed to stay
Presidential bid, new documentary put Texas execution record back on national radar

Presidential bid, new documentary put Texas execution record back on national radar
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10 Years Later: North Texans turn grief, anguish of 9/11 into positive force

Through their Eyes: Young Americans who were children during 9/11 reflect on terror attacks

Through their Eyes: Young Americans who were children during 9/11 reflect on terror attacks

Wrongly convicted men sue Texas official after being denied compensation

Wrongly convicted men sue Texas official after being denied compensation

Actions of Dallas County Constable, Mother being scrutinized after two boys murdered

Actions of Dallas County Constable, Mother being scrutinized after two boys murdered

Father accused of drowning two children threatened violence before, family says

Father accused of drowning two children threatened violence before, family says

Texas smoke shops prepare for enforcement of K2 ban

Texas smoke shops prepare for enforcement of K2 ban

Business group concerned Dallas "Bridge" shelter policies help harbor fugitives, felons

Business group concerned Dallas "Bridge" shelter policies help harbor fugitives, felons

Prosecutors seek death penalty for alleged killer of Arlington pastor, prompting mixed feelings in congregation

Prosecutors seek death penalty for alleged killer of Arlington pastor, prompting mixed feelings in congregation

North Texas Father arrested for leaving 4 young children in hot SUV, expresses regret

North Texas Father arrested for leaving 4 young children in hot SUV, expresses regret

Economy still worrisome for back to school shoppers

Economy still worrisome for back to school shoppers

How did the Casey Anthony jury reach its not guilty decision?

How did the Casey Anthony jury reach its not guilty decision?

John Wiley Price: JWP's First Dallas County Commission meeting since criminal investigation

John Wiley Price: JWP's First Dallas County Commission meeting since criminal investigation

Hawaiian Falls opens in Roanoke, touting "World's Largest Water Playground"

Hawaiian Falls opens in Roanoke, touting "World's Largest Water Playground"

Parents of injured Fort Worth tot, blast Texas lawmakers for lack of new anti-drunk driving measures

Parents of injured Fort Worth tot, blast Texas lawmakers for lack of new anti-drunk driving measures

Texas Senator proposes copyright crackdown that could pose problems for lip-synch material posted to YouTube

Texas Senator proposes copyright crackdown that could pose problems for lip-synch material posted to YouTube

Mavs NBA Title renews interest in regional commission to draw big, sporting events

Mavs NBA Title renews interest in regional commission to draw big, sporting events

No Respect: Are the world champion, Dallas Mavericks still overshadowed by defeated Miami Heat?

No Respect: Are the world champion, Dallas Mavericks still overshadowed by defeated Miami Heat?

Man who survived 9/11 hate crime, battles to stop his attacker's execution

Man who survived 9/11 hate crime, battles to stop his attacker's execution

Alessia: Texas father vows to overcome international hurdles to win custody of daughter in the UK

Alessia: Texas father vows to overcome international hurdles to win custody of daughter in the UK

NBA, Dallas Police blow the whistle on counterfeit sales during NBA Playoffs

NBA, Dallas Police blow the whistle on counterfeit sales during NBA Playoffs

Defense gets its turn in trial for man accused of killing Dallas Officer, Norm Smith

Defense gets its turn in trial for man accused of killing Dallas Officer, Norm Smith

Justice, finally done?: Rape kit testing bill to ease backlog headed to Governor

Justice, finally done?: Rape kit testing bill to ease backlog headed to Governor

Teenage Sex offenders may be dropped from Texas sexual offender registry, under "Romeo and Juliet" proposal

Teenage Sex offenders may be dropped from Texas sexual offender registry, under "Romeo and Juliet" proposal

Little Elm Mother turns to blogging to inform, cope during son's fatal cancer battle

Little Elm Mother turns to blogging to inform, cope during son's fatal cancer battle

New Generation: Bin Laden assassination, reported first on Twitter, spreads on Facebook

New Generation: Bin Laden assassination, reported first on Twitter, spreads on Facebook

Sense of Justice: Family of Ennis sailor killed in USS Cole attack, relieved by Bin Laden death

Sense of Justice: Family of Ennis sailor killed in USS Cole attack, relieved by Bin Laden death

Hidden Camera Video Shows Calves Being Bludgeoned on Texas Ranch (WARNING: Disturbing Content)

Hidden Camera Video Shows Calves Being Bludgeoned on Texas Ranch (WARNING: Disturbing Content)

Disabled woman's death inspires calls for expanded Amber Alert system

Disabled woman's death inspires calls for expanded Amber Alert system

Mandatory in-car breathalyzer: Is the Car the Cure for drunk drunking?

Mandatory in-car breathalyzer: Is the Car the Cure for drunk drunking?

Blood Sport: Texas lawmakers consider upping penalty for dog theft, amid claims of use in dog fighting

Blood Sport: Texas lawmakers consider upping penalty for dog theft, amid claims of use in dog fighting

Bashed and Trashed: Grapevine wedding coordinator stunned by cyber smear on Facebook, Twitter

Bashed and Trashed: Grapevine wedding coordinator stunned by cyber smear on Facebook, Twitter

Set to Die: Tarrant County inmate fails in attempt to challenge state's new execution drug

Set to Die: Tarrant County inmate fails in attempt to challenge state's new execution drug

High School hockey players disciplined after brawl following championship game

High School hockey players disciplined after brawl following championship game

North Texas school district, that allows teachers to pack heat, supports expansion of guns on campus

North Texas school district, that allows teachers to pack heat, supports expansion of guns on campus

Fort Worth's Trimble Tech High School Mourns Death of Beloved Coach

Fort Worth's Trimble Tech High School Mourns Death of Beloved Coach

Police detail gruesome murder of Arlington pastor, arrest suspects

Police detail gruesome murder of Arlington pastor, arrest suspects

Pregnant in Prison: Should pregnant drug users be considered felons?

Pregnant in Prison: Should pregnant drug users be considered felons?

NFL increases the offer for jilted Super Bowl ticket holders whose seats weren't ready

NFL increases the offer for jilted Super Bowl ticket holders whose seats weren't ready

Arlington lawmaker proposes new warning for online dating sites

Arlington lawmaker proposes new warning for online dating sites

Arlington releases emails, defends its actions leading up to Super Bowl ticket fiasco

Arlington releases emails, defends its actions leading up to Super Bowl ticket fiasco

North Texas schools turn to web devices to boost learning during snow days

North Texas schools turn to web devices to boost learning during snow days

NFL, Jerry Jones apologize for ticket fiasco during Super Bowl

NFL, Jerry Jones apologize for ticket fiasco during Super Bowl

NFL players, XXX Church join forces to promote Porn Sunday, on Super Bowl Sunday

NFL players, XXX Church join forces to promote Porn Sunday, on Super Bowl Sunday

Arlington Homeowners to use rooftop ads to sell houses near Cowboys Stadium

Arlington Homeowners to use rooftop ads to sell houses near Cowboys Stadium