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Charles Brandon (credit: Grapevine Police Department)

Police Say Man Posed As Firefighter For Drinks

A man was arrested in Grapevine for public intoxication and later charged with impersonating a public servant. The incident happened at the Glass Cactus nightclub.

2013/01/28

A man drinks a pint of beer on November 26, 2004 in Glasgow, Scotland. (credit: Chris Furlong/Getty Images)

Irving’s Alcohol Sales Ordinance Could Change

A 31-year-old city ordinance about selling alcohol in Irving could soon be changing. The Irving City Council will vote on the issue Thursday.

2013/01/24

Trial Begins For Man Charged With Torturing Ex-Girlfriend

The Lancaster woman that prosecutors say was beaten, stabbed, sexually assaulted and mutilated by her boyfriend, told jurors today that the accused, Jose Arreola, was a “good friend” when they first met in 2008.

2013/01/23

A patient receives a flu vaccine. (credit: FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images)

More Free Flu Shots Available At Garland Clinic

An early and aggressive start to the flu season has sickened thousands of North Texans, and those who have not gotten the flu shot yet are set to run out of excuses.

2013/01/21

Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins discusses the TV show "Dallas DNA" at the 2009 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Universal Hilton Hotel on January 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Watkins Wants State To Pass Racial Justice Act

The prosecutor who built a reputation for freeing wrongfully convicted inmates has proposed a statewide bill that would allow defendants to appeal convictions on the basis of race.

2013/01/21

Dallas County Gets More Flu Vaccines

A new shipment of the flu vaccine is going to be available Wednesday in Dallas County. The health department is set to receive 2,000 doses. But they are not for everybody.

2013/01/16

State: At Least Six Kids Have Died In Texas From Flu

A 6-year-old North Texas girl who died of the flu has been laid to rest. She is one of at least six children in Texas who have died from the flu.

2013/01/11

With a temperature of 103.8, a 6-year-old is examined for symptoms of Influenza. (credit: Mario Villafuerte/Getty Images)

Flu Resources

This year’s flu season has been especially bad for the nation, with many states seeing widespread cases. Here are several resources to help you and your family avoid the illness, or get better faster.

2013/01/11

2nd Trooper Suspended After Irving Cavity Search

The Texas DPS has suspended a second state trooper in connection with the controversial roadside body cavity search of two women in Irving. The incident was caught on video.

2013/01/03

Javier Escobar (credit: Dallas County Sheriff's Office)

Felony DWI Charge For Driver With Child In Car

Deputies in Dallas County reported about half a dozen DWI arrests as the new year rang in, including one man who was charged with a felony DWI for having his 12-year-old daughter in the car.

2013/01/01

UT Southwestern Celebrates 1st Birth Of 2013

Officials at UT Southwestern in Dallas reported their first birth of the new year early Tuesday morning. Fulton Ames Davis was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2013.

2013/01/01