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Target Food Distribution Center Opens In Denton

Target has officially opened the doors to a distribution center, bringing more jobs to Denton.

CBS 11–2013/06/03

TripAdvisor Says Americans Are Big Tippers

American travelers aren’t cheap, according to a major survey by TripAdvisor, which says stateside citiznes are among the world’s top tippers.

2013/05/30

AA Flight Makes Emergency Landing

American Airlines flight 1943 en route from Dallas (DFW) to Seattle had to make an emergency landing Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City.

2013/05/12

A nurse tends to a recovering patient at a hospital. (credit: Getty Images/Christopher Furlong)

Review: State Hospitals Could Use More Oversight

A Texas newspaper’s review of more than three dozen deaths at state-run mental health hospitals between 2005 and 2012 shows the need for more oversight.

2013/04/28

The SPCA of Texas is also standing by should the North Texas Emergency Management System should call upon them to help in the rescue of animals in West.

The SPCA Shelters 57 Dogs From Waco

The Humane Society of Central Texas sent 57 dogs from the Waco area to The SPCA of Texas Thursday night. Based in Dallas, the SPCA is taking the animals in to help free up space at local shelters near the explosion.

CBS 11–2013/04/18

State Insurance Commissioner May Be Rejected

Texas Insurance Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman could have trouble winning Senate confirmation to keep her job, as Democrats with enough votes to defeat her nomination question her credentials.

2013/02/25

US Consumer Prices Tick Up As Rental Costs Rise

Rising food costs and higher rents offset a drop in gas prices last month, leaving consumer prices only slightly higher in October compared with the previous month.

2012/11/15

Contractors place sections of a water pipeline in a trench. (credit: Getty Images/Ross Land)

New $300 Million Pipeline Means Water Rate Hike

Water rates could be going up for residents in many North Texas cities and the hike is the result of Zebra Mussels.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/10/02

U.S. Consumers Cut Credit Card Use For 2nd Month

Americans cut back on their credit card use in July for the second straight month, suggesting many remain cautious in the face of high unemployment and slow growth.

2012/09/10

A Toyota emblem is seen on a vehicle. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Feds Expand Toyota Fire Investigation To 1.4M Autos

The government has expanded an investigation into fires that can start in the doors of several Toyota models, adding 600,000 Camrys and other vehicles to the probe.

2012/06/18

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Marlboro Man Meets Moisturizer

Everyone wants flawless skin, flat abs and a fab rear. But men don’t always admit it. So, some companies that sell products feel they have to walk a fine line between men’s vanity and masculinity.

2011/10/27

A cashier bags food at a grocery store. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Rising Food And Gas Costs Push Consumer Prices Up

Consumers paid more for gas and food in April, lifting inflation to its highest level in two and a half years. But inflationary pressures have begun to ease this month, and analysts say some prices could taper off.

2011/05/13