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State Lawmakers Mull School ID Tracking Chips

Texas House members are to discuss a proposed ban on school districts from requiring student ID badges embedded with locator chips.

2013/03/19

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Girls Getting In On Video Gaming

As throngs of video game fans converge on the Dallas Convention Center for a weekend tournament– you have to look hard to get a glimpse of the girls: But, they’re there.

2013/03/15

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Samsung Challenges iPhone With New Galaxy S4

Samsung Electronics is ratcheting up its rivalry with Apple with its new Galaxy S 4 smartphone, which has a larger, sharper screen than its predecessor, the best-selling S III.

2013/03/15

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Conclave Competitions, Pope TV, Tweets & Sistine Brackets

You’ve signed up for sale alerts from department and grocery stores, CBSDFW.COM news and weather alerts, and trending video signals… now you can also get online notifications and texts centered on the selection of the next pope.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/12

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Troubled Texas Scooter Seller Sends Layoff Email

A seller of motorized wheelchairs and mobility scooters whose commercials have become familiar television fixtures has sent layoff notices to its workforce a little more than two weeks after federal agents raided the place.

2013/03/10

AT&T Reaches Agreement With Union

AT&T Mobility has reached a tentative agreement with a union representing more than 20,000 employees across the country.

2013/03/08

Texans With Character: Cher Ewing

A local woman is using Pinterest as an outreach to create lasting memories for women going through difficult circumstances. It was her own experience that gave her the idea.

2013/03/08

Subaru Recalls Cars That Start On Their Own

Subaru of America is recalling more than 47,000 cars and SUVs with remote starters because the engines can start on their own.

2013/03/07

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Trucks Top List Of Most Stolen Vehicles

Texans love pickup trucks, but so do Texas thieves. Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge trucks topped the Texas Department of Public Safety’s list of most stolen vehicles last year.

2013/03/07

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Dell Shareholder Demands Info Before Sale

Dell’s largest independent shareholder is turning up the pressure against the proposed $24.4 billion sale of the struggling personal computer maker to a group of investors that includes its CEO.

2013/03/06

Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, during an interview on January 30, 2013. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Gates To Help Dedicate New UT Computer Center

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is in Austin to help dedicate a new computer science center at the University of Texas named in his and his wife’s honor.

2013/03/06

American Red Cross Offers New Tornado Warning App

As North Texans prepare for storm season, the American Red Cross today launched its official Tornado App. The free app, available in English or Spanish, offers access to local and real-time weather information.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/04