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Man duct-taped to seat after disturbance on flight from DFW
An American Airlines flight from DFW Airport to Newark made an unexpected stop after passengers restrained a man with zip ties and duct tape.
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American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat, plane diverted after mid-flight outburst
An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday night due to a disruptive passenger , the Fort Worth-based airline confirmed Friday. Witnesses who were on board the plane told CBS News New York the passenger's behavi...
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Tarrant County authorities arrest alleged leader in $250 million senior fraud scheme
Authorities in Tarrant County say they have arrested one of the top figures in a crime ring accused of stealing millions of dollars from seniors in North Texas and across the country. "Investigators believe Muzamil Ahmed is a central figure in this operation. He used shell corpor...
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Suspect arrested in alleged scheme targeting North Texas seniors
Tarrant County authorities say they arrested a man accused of playing a central role in a crime ring that stole millions of dollars from seniors. Investigators allege he used shell companies to launder stolen money and convert proceeds into gold and cryptocurrency before moving f...
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Waxahachie, Coppell face off in CBS Sports Texas Game of the Week
Waxahachie and Coppell meet Friday night after both North Texas teams opened the season with impressive wins. Waxahachie players say they are focused on maintaining the “Hachie Standard” of full-speed effort and physical play....
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Central figure arrested in Tarrant County elderly gold theft scheme, more than 40 indicted
A central figure in a gold theft scheme that has affected dozens of elderly Tarrant County residents was arrested in New York after attempting to flee the country. More than 40 indictments have been handed down in connection to the scheme....
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Passengers use duct tape to restrain man on American flight from DFW
Federal authorities are investigating a disturbance aboard an American Airlines flight that departed DFW Airport on Thursday night. Video shows passengers restraining a man with duct tape, wrapping him from his head to his chest, and securing him to a seat....
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Utility Rates Are Changing October 1
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North Texas record shop gives old vinyl a second spin through recycling program
At County Line Records in Keller , old music is getting another turn. The Main Street record shop is taking part in a pilot program that lets customers drop off damaged, scratched, used, or unused vinyl records so the material can be recycled into new records. For owners Rodney a...
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Keller record store gives old vinyl a new spin
County Line Records in Keller is taking part in a pilot program that recycles damaged and unwanted vinyl into new records. The shop says younger customers are also fueling renewed interest in physical media, including records, CDs, and cassette tapes....
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Hinojosa says Texas governor's race is tightening as she focuses on affordability
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa says she has cut the governor's polling advantage by more than half since February. She considers Tarrant County an important battleground and says her campaign is focused on affordability, kitchen-table issues, and the controversy...
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Labor Day weekend travel ramps up at DFW Airport
More than 254,000 travelers are expected to pass through DFW International Airport on Thursday as Labor Day weekend travel gets underway. About 1.4 million travelers are expected over the holiday weekend, with Monday projected to be the busiest day....
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Edouard remnants could bring rain to North Texas
Remnants of Edouard could bring rain to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and other parts of North Texas over the next few days. The storm caused major flooding, downed trees, and power outages in Southeast Texas, creating hazardous conditions....
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Chase Sanderson Steps Up When His Team Needs Him
Fire Driver/Engineer Chase Sanderson earned the Fire Department Director’s Award for his steady support of his teammates and dedication to helping others succeed....
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Former Tarrant County judge calls commissioners court meetings a "circus," hopes for resolution
Arrests in connection with public comment. Elderly residents removed from meetings. Anger over plans to shrink the number of voting locations and a proposed resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. The issues are different, but former Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley says the increa...
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Tarrant County meetings draw criticism over increasingly heated tone
Tarrant County Commissioners Court meetings are facing renewed scrutiny over increasingly tense and disruptive exchanges. A former county judge described a recent meeting as a “circus.”...
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Voters voice concerns about eliminated Tarrant County voting locations
Dozens of activists and voters voiced concerns at Tuesday evening's Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting, protesting a plan to cut the number of polling sites for the upcoming midterm election. Commissioners voted 3-2 to reduce general election sites to 224 from 316 during ...
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Tarrant County voting site cuts spark backlash ahead of midterms
Tarrant County commissioners voted to reduce the number of voting locations ahead of the midterm election, drawing protests from some residents.
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Our Southlake: 70 Years in the Making
A City of Southlake and the Southlake Historical Society Event Source
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Southlake Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Remembrance Ceremony
Southlake will come together on September 11 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks, honor those who lost their lives and those who served, and remember the lasting impact of September 11....
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North Texas gets a slight cooldown after Edouard reaches the coast
Dallas-Fort Worth is off to a warm start Tuesday morning, but temperatures fall a few degrees shy of the triple digits by the afternoon. While high temperatures won't get into triple digits, it will still feel like 100-104° once humidity is factored in....
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Tropical Depression Edouard brings scattered rain, cooler temperatures to North Texas before Labor Day heat
Dallas-Fort Worth is off to a warm start Tuesday morning, but temperatures fall a few degrees shy of the triple digits by the afternoon. While high temperatures won't get into triple digits, it will still feel like 100-104° once humidity is factored in. While the metroplex st...
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Making Ends Meet: A look at free Labor Day weekend events across Dallas-Fort Worth area
Dallas Holocaust Museum is hosting a community day on Labor Day, and there are numerous festivals.
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Victory+ has dissolved and will no longer stream Texas high school football games
Victory+ has been dissolved by its parent company and will no longer stream high school games, according to an email sent to multiple North Texas school districts with games the service was set to broadcast this season. The Dallas Morning News confirmed with Prosper, Frisco, Sout...
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Tarrant County commissioners vote to cut election polling sites
Tarrant County commissioners have voted to reduce the number of polling locations . Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of fewer polling sites for early voting and Election Day. The new proposal would slash the number of polling sites from 316 on Election Day in 2022 to 224 this Nov...