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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
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
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
Keller businesses forced to move, in favor of apartments

Keller businesses forced to move, in favor of apartments
10 Years Later: North Texans turn grief, anguish of 9/11 into positive force

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

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

North Texas small businesses score big with Super Bowl contracts, deals

North Texas small businesses score big with Super Bowl contracts, deals

Dallas Cowboy, Jay Ratliff, blasts the sex trafficking of children during Super Bowl

Dallas Cowboy, Jay Ratliff, blasts the sex trafficking of children during Super Bowl

Lawsuit by former TCU student tied to alleged gang rape will proceed

Lawsuit by former TCU student tied to alleged gang rape will proceed

Homeowners score big bucks, renting homes during Super Bowl XLV

Homeowners score big bucks, renting homes during Super Bowl XLV

Effective police tool or torture device: Texas lawmakers to debate the taser

Effective police tool or torture device: Texas lawmakers to debate the taser

Texas mother pushes for changes in pornography law, after children shown sexual, adult images

Texas mother pushes for changes in pornography law, after children shown sexual, adult images

Super Bowl planners confident in weather strategy, despite criticism after weekend storm

Super Bowl planners confident in weather strategy, despite criticism after weekend storm

Calls for change, awareness after murder of Arlington officer, Jillian Smith

Calls for change, awareness after murder of Arlington officer, Jillian Smith

DFW Domestic Violence programs see dramatic rise, as much as 60% in 2010

DFW Domestic Violence programs see dramatic rise, as much as 60% in 2010

Lawsuit by Texas student challenges longstanding federal ban on teens buying handguns

Lawsuit by Texas student challenges longstanding federal ban on teens buying handguns

Training begins to keep streets clear of drunks during Super Bowl XLV events

Training begins to keep streets clear of drunks during Super Bowl XLV events

Proposal would expand powers for police, prosecutors in stalking cases

Proposal would expand powers for police, prosecutors in stalking cases

Family, community call for change in Dallas deadly force policy after shootings of unarmed men

Family, community call for change in Dallas deadly force policy after shootings of unarmed men

Accused drunk driver "just barely" over the legal limit after fatal crash

Accused drunk driver "just barely" over the legal limit after fatal crash

Drunk driving suspect apologizes, asks for forgiveness in fatal crash

Drunk driving suspect apologizes, asks for forgiveness in fatal crash

Police release dash cam video, defend actions of officer who arrested a sober man for DWI

Police release dash cam video, defend actions of officer who arrested a sober man for DWI

Dallas police, deputies collect DNA samples from prostitutes in groundbreaking program

Dallas police, deputies collect DNA samples from prostitutes in groundbreaking program

Family of Brad Stoner, who died waiting for transplant forms foundation

Family of Brad Stoner, who died waiting for transplant forms foundation

Dallas man to file complaint, wants apology from police after being arrested for DWI, while sober

Dallas man to file complaint, wants apology from police after being arrested for DWI, while sober

Big paychecks, big disappointment for Arlington residents living near "monster" gas well

Big paychecks, big disappointment for Arlington residents living near "monster" gas well

Dallas family wants answers after unarmed, mentally ill man is shot 23 times by police

Dallas family wants answers after unarmed, mentally ill man is shot 23 times by police

Tug-of-war over chihuahua between two women may end in court battle

Tug-of-war over chihuahua between two women may end in court battle

Dispute over lost and found canine may turn into a legal "dog fight"

Dispute over lost and found canine may turn into a legal "dog fight"

North Texas mother says Facebook opened the door to a cyber stalker

North Texas mother says Facebook opened the door to a cyber stalker

Arlington family who lost custody of disabled daughter in secret hearing cries foul

Arlington family who lost custody of disabled daughter in secret hearing cries foul

MVP Texas Ranger, Josh Hamilton, inspires recovering teenage addicts

MVP Texas Ranger, Josh Hamilton, inspires recovering teenage addicts

Edgy Facebook postings play a role in child custody case, attorneys say

Edgy Facebook postings play a role in child custody case, attorneys say

Two pictures emerge of confessed bomber, Hosam Smadi

Two pictures emerge of confessed bomber, Hosam Smadi

Animal abuse offenders expected to register, like sex offenders

Animal abuse offenders expected to register, like sex offenders

Drunk or Sober: Why it can be difficult to tell

Drunk or Sober: Why it can be difficult to tell

North Texas couple whose son killed himself, pushes to end "death by bully"

North Texas couple whose son killed himself, pushes to end "death by bully"

Arlington couple seeks return of disabled daughter, after "secret hearing"

Arlington couple seeks return of disabled daughter, after "secret hearing"

Free Speech vs Violent Video Games: US Supreme Court will decide

Free Speech vs Violent Video Games: US Supreme Court will decide

Police, prosecutors may pursue sex crime case after deaf man exonerated

Police, prosecutors may pursue sex crime case after deaf man exonerated

Child rape conviction overturned for deaf man

Child rape conviction overturned for deaf man

Parent renews calls for youth leader, strip club manager to resign

Parent renews calls for youth leader, strip club manager to resign

"I Heart Boobies" bracelets causing a commotion in some schools

"I Heart Boobies" bracelets causing a commotion in some schools

Will Dallas be ready to "make it right" with man, beaten by rookie officers?

Will Dallas be ready to "make it right" with man, beaten by rookie officers?

Proposal would require Texas insurance companies pay for better breast cancer screening

Proposal would require Texas insurance companies pay for better breast cancer screening

Arlington proposes "zone" to eliminate prostitutes before Super Bowl XLV

Arlington proposes "zone" to eliminate prostitutes before Super Bowl XLV

Parents warned of "smash or pass" sex game, among teenagers on Facebook

Parents warned of "smash or pass" sex game, among teenagers on Facebook

Lawmaker pushes for secure lockup for Texas' most violent sex offenders

Lawmaker pushes for secure lockup for Texas' most violent sex offenders

Injured Dallas Cowboys employees receive $34 million settlement

Injured Dallas Cowboys employees receive $34 million settlement

Bring Your Gadgets: Keller District opens access to devices

Bring Your Gadgets: Keller District opens access to devices