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Traveling to the beach? Beware of the rip currents
A warning for those heading to the beach this summer, as rip currents cause hundreds of rescues on both coasts this pasts holiday weekend.
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Five day preliminary hearing for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk is now over
Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, went on the offense today in a preliminary hearing.
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Ryanair passenger almost sucked out of dislodged window
Terrifying moments on a Ryanair plane departing Greece when a passenger was almost sucked out of a window. Another passenger told a Greek radio station that the head and shoulders of a passenger were outside a window, and other passengers helped pull the victim in....
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The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule and how to watch
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every sin...
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Here's who's playing in Arlington for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
Some of soccer's biggest stars are taking the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the FIFA World Cup.AT&T Stadium, which is referred to as Dallas Stadium during the tournament, hosted five group stage matches:Group F – Netherlands vs. Japan on Sunday, June 14 – Mat...
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Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry this weekend with 3-game series
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will renew their in-state rivalry with a three-game series this weekend.
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DART names finalists for vacant CEO position
Three finalists have been announced for DART's open President & CEO position.
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Aaron Reitz, former Texas AG candidate, named federal attorney for Southern Texas
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
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Man dies in Frisco Lakes community pool
A man was discovered deceased Friday morning in a pool at the Frisco Lakes retirement community.
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Affidavit: Plano ISD teacher touched female students at his desk
More details have been released in the case of a Brinker Elementary School teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a second grader. Plano ISD has also taken steps to fire him....
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Denton reports first human case of West Nile virus of the season
Health officials in Denton are warning residents to take precautions after reporting the first case of someone getting sick with West Nile virus this year. Officials said the illness was linked to an infected mosquito. Residents are being urged to drain standing water and u...
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SB I-35 reopens after semi hits construction worker near Alvarado, police say
A construction worker was flown to the hospital in critical condition Friday afternoon after being hit by a big-rig along Interstate 35W in Alvarado, police say. The crash happened at about 1 p.m. near I-35W and County Road 401 in Johnson County. Police said the truck left the...
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Triple-digit heat, along with increased rain chances expected for North Texas this weekend
Friday is off to another warm start across North Texas, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Throughout the day, highs reach the 100° mark once again with feels-like temperatures as hot as 105°, and expect breezy winds with gusts up to 25 mph.These steamy temperatures co...
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Showers, storms may move through North Texas this weekend. Here's an outlook
While no severe storms are expected across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, these storms may contain gusty winds, some hail and heavy downpours.
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NASA seeking volunteers for space simulation in Houston
If you’re willing to spend a year in a simulated space habitat at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, this opportunity may be for you.
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Teen arrested after hundreds of videos, photos of women inside restrooms and dressing rooms found on phone, Irving police say
The Irving Police Department is encouraging victims to come forward after a 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly photographing and recording women inside the restrooms and dressing rooms of several area businesses. Irving Police said that Markarious Jevonne Bates was arrest...
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'Intentionally discarded' human fetus found at Lewisville Lake Park
Lewisville police are investigating after a human fetus, estimated to be about 5 to 6 months' gestation, was found “intentionally discarded" along the Lake Park shoreline on Friday morning....
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Dallas libraries and community centers closed as furlough days begin to help ease budget issues
The furlough days will be July 10, Sept. 4 and Sept. 28, the city said. On those days, non-uniform employees funded by the city General Fund will be required to participate, resulting in the days being marked as leave without pay....
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Neighbor recalls waking residents as fire destroyed Dallas condo building
"I was just running. And then when I got to the back of the apartments, I just saw a lot of engulfed in fires. And so, I started beating on people's doors, knocking on door to door, to alarm people, 'there's a fire, there's a fire, everybody wants y'all to get out, get out,'" Kha...
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Fetus found deceased along Lewisville Lake shoreline was discarded intentionally, police say
An investigation is underway after the Lewisville Police Department said a fetus was found deceased along the Lewisville Lake shoreline Friday morning.Police said a resident called them to report the discovery around 8 a.m. near Lake Park Road. Officers then began searching for e...
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Fort Worth data center moratorium requested by 5 council members
Five Fort Worth City Council members are calling for a temporary pause on new data center construction to address residents’ concerns over noise pollution, infrastructure demands, and water and energy consumption....
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Fort Worth leaders want to pause data center work
Five Fort Worth city council members are calling for a temporary pause on the construction of new data centers within the city limits.
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A decade-old Dallas sexual assault case was cold. Police say new DNA testing and testimony lead to an arrest
An arrest has been made in a sexual assault case that the Dallas Police Department reports went cold over a decade ago.DPD said the arrest of 35-year-old Jarvis Pierce occurred in June 2026 after new DNA testing and additional testimony were obtained. Pierce is now charged with s...
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Mexico seeks prosecutions over deaths of 17 Mexicans in U.S. after shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions wi...
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Fort Worth H-E-B closed after electrical fire, officials say
The Fort Worth Fire Department says flames were showing as crews first arrived around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the store located on Heritage Trace Parkway east of I-35....
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Arlington World Cup matches boost local economy with record hotel revenue
The city of Arlington anticipates a massive economic impact from hosting nine World Cup matches, driven by record-shattering hotel revenues and a significant boost in traffic for local businesses....
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Residents went door-to-door to help others get out of Dallas condo building as fire spread
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, at about 1 a.m. Friday, July 10, fire crews responded to a call at the Cambridge Park Condominiums, located in the 11400 block of Audelia Road....
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How sleep trials and warranties can protect your mattress purchase
A quality mattress can cost thousands of dollars and is expected to provide years of comfortable sleep. But what should you do if it starts sagging or sinking long before you think it should? That’s the question Anita Karnes faced after she said her Tempur-Pedic mattress devel...
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Dallas condo fire leaves 45 people homeless
Dozens of condos in Far Northeast Dallas were destroyed by an overnight fire, leaving about 45 people homeless.
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3-alarm Dallas condo fire displaces 45 residents
An overnight three-alarm fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums near Audelia Road and Skillman Street in Far Northeast Dallas damaged 24 units and displaced 45 residents, though no injuries were reported....
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Temperatures soar into 100s as rain chances return to North Texas this weekend
There is a very slim chance of showers on Saturday, July 11, with a much better chance of isolated to scattered storms on Sunday. Rain chances return at 30% as a boundary approaches from the north....
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Meet Iris, Fort Worth Zoo’s newest baby giraffe
The zoo says just like her mom, Acacia, Iris was named for the beautiful foliage found in Texas. You can see Iris, along with her siblings, at the zoo’s African Savanna habitat....
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Texas Stock Exchange live trading begins in Dallas
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), which is headquartered in Uptown Dallas, is now open for live trading after testing wrapped earlier this week. This new exchange is designed to be more cost-effective and flexible as an alternative to Wall Street venues....
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“Dig World” opens in Grapevine this weekend
The construction-themed park gives attendees the opportunity to ride and operate equipment. It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and located at 2200 W Grapevine Mills Circle, across from the mall....
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France punches ticket to World Cup semi-final match at Dallas Stadium
France beat Morocco 2-0 in the first World Cup quarterfinal. France, chasing a third straight trip to the World Cup final, will play either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals at Dallas Stadium....
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At least two dozen Dallas condos destroyed in large fire; residents say they “lost everything"
"The alarm just went off, and I just got up and checked what was going on, and as soon as I came out, I saw the smoke coming out of the way, so I just ran inside, got my kids and my husband out," one resident, Melissa, told CBS News Texas....
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Six players represent baseball in Texas at 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend
Texas baseball fans will have plenty of familiar names to follow during the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia this weekend.
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Fire destroys Dallas condominium building; dozens displaced, officials say
DFR said when they arrived, the fire was coming from the roof of the three-story building, and the blaze quickly spread.
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TX universities are offering AI degrees. Is it the answer for a changing workforce?
“Who wants to go first?” During the last week of the spring semester, a few dozen graduate students, in a mix of sweatshirts and business attire, chatted softly around tables as they awaited the start of their Agentic AI class, a new course in the University of Texas at Dalla...
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Deep Vellum to host new Music and Literature Festival in Dallas this weekend
Friday evening will kick off Deep Vellum’s inauguralMusic and Literature Festival in Downtown Dallas. The three day event is happening in Deep Ellum, which is the inspiration for Deep Vellum’s name. The non-profit, which was created in 2013, is a publishing house, bookstore a...
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Belgium, Spain playing for spot in Dallas Stadium semifinal against France
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals continue with Belgium-Spain in Los Angeles at 2 p.m. CST. Both teams have yet to lose in the competition. Spain, the reigning European champions, have yet to allow a goal in the tournament. Their goalkeeper Unai Simón has only had to make ...
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Langford wins game in 9th in return as Rangers beat Angels after blowing 5-run lead
Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after the Rangers blew a five-run lead Thursday night. Langford struck out three of his first four times up as t...
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Galleria Dallas hosts summer story times
Galleria Dallas has teamed up with the Dallas-based nonprofit Catch Up & Read to offer story times throughout the month of July. The story times at the mall are Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, Storytimes will feature local children’s authors, including J...
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Local nonprofit celebrates literacy for more than 10K children
Project Transformation North Texas is a nonprofit focused on literacy, leadership development and community engagement. Since the program started in 1998, organizers said they have helped more than 10,000 students improve their reading skills through the summer. “We have more ...
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Plano ISD teacher accused of abuse worked more than 25 years; police seek additional victims
Plano police are releasing new details in the investigation into a Brinker Elementary teacher accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old student. As the 64-year-old remains jailed without bond, detectives are interviewing additional people to determine whether there may be more vi...
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Police investigate additional victims as 2nd-grade Plano teacher remains jailed after allegations of child sex abuse
At least two 8-year-old girls have said they were assaulted by their 2nd-grade teacher, Paul Campbell, at a Plano elementary school, a newly-released arrest affidavit states.Plano police said they arrested 64-year-old Campbell on Wednesday after a student reported inappropriate p...
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More triple-digit heat for North Texas as rain chances return late weekend
Another triple-digit day:Wednesday reached 101° at DFW, and we're likely to reach 100° again Thursday and Friday. While it's hot, we're still well below record levels for July. Heat peaks before relief: Thursday through Saturday will be the hottest stretch, with the hotte...
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The Stewpot artists find healing, purpose and income through art in Dallas
The Stewpot, a Dallas-based homeless services organization, is helping people who have experienced homelessness be seen in a new light. During a special art exhibit Thursday night, paintings filled the walls, but it was artists like Darrell Plunkett who were the real focus. Wh...
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North Texas rain chances return, but heat sticks around
A few rain chances arrive this weekend, but North Texas will still see highs near 100 and triple-digit heat indices.
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Kansas wagyu market makes Texas debut with upscale Southlake store - CultureMap Fort Worth
Kansas wagyu market makes Texas debu...
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"I just lost everything". Dozens of people displaced after 3-alarm fire destroys Dallas condominium, officials say
Dozens of residents are displaced after an overnight fire destroyed a Dallas condominium building, officials said. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, at about 1 a.m., fire crews responded to a call at the Cambridge Park Condominiums, located in the 11400 block of Audelia Road. DFR ...
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Discarded human fetus found along Lewisville Lake shoreline
A human fetus was found deceased Friday morning, “intentionally discarded” in Lewisville’s Lake Park, police say. Lewisville Police said they received a call at about 8 a.m. from a person who found the fetus along the Lewisville Lake shoreline, near Sandy Beach Road and Turtle...
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Fort Worth H-E-B to remain closed Friday after fire in meat case
Firefighters say a blaze at a Fort Worth HEB has been contained, one that began in the store's meat department.
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24 pregnant at once. How a team of Fort Worth labor and delivery nurses bonded over shared motherhood
A Fort Worth hospital is in the business of bringing babies into the world, but that work is getting a lot more personal. At one point, 24 labor and delivery nurses at Andrews Women's Hospital at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center were all expecting babies of their o...
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Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who fatally shot Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston this week were looking for a different person when they stopped his vehicle, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Thursday."After receiving a credible tip...
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‘It's like no other season,' Wings CEO talks success and move to downtown Dallas
The Dallas Wings have the fourth-best record in the league, setting them up for a potential playoff spot. At 14-8, this is the best start in team history after 22 games. In addition to the team’s success, the Wings have two starters in the WNBA All-Star Game: Paige Bueckers an...
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3-alarm condo fire in Northeast Dallas displaces dozens of residents
A three-alarm fire at a Northeast Dallas condominium complex early Friday destroyed at least 24 units, displaced dozens of residents and prompted a large emergency response. Dallas Fire Rescue responded around 1 a.m. to a reported structure fire at the Cambridge Park Condomini...