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Lifelong Efforts Of Fort Worth's Opal Lee Has Juneteenth On Way To Becoming Federal HolidayThe U.S. House joined the Senate on Wednesday, June 16 overwhelmingly voting to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill is now headed to President Biden‘s desk.
Texas Bill On Increased Police Accountability In Honor Of Botham Jean Signed Into LawThe new law, also known as Bo's Law, was named in honor of the Dallas accountant murdered in his own apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer in 2018.
Feud Between 2 Groups Of Teens Led To Deadly Mass Shooting In Austin, Police SayA deadly weekend mass shooting in Austin’s famed entertainment district arose from a feud between two groups of Central Texas teenagers, according to a police affidavit filed Wednesday.
North Texas Officer Helps Wrangle Snake From Inside Man's Car At Shopping CenterSnakes On A Plane was a 2006 action movie, but snake in a car was a 2021 reality for a McKinney man.
Many States Ending $300 Federal Unemployment Benefits EarlyFederal unemployment benefits worth $300 per week are ending early in half the states. Is yours one of them?
Blue Alert For Suspect Accused Of Shooting North Texas Officer Canceled Due To Complaints From ResidentsA Blue Alert had been issued for Royce Wood, 43, after he allegedly shot a Rhome officer during a traffic stop Sunday evening. He remains on the loose.
Fort Worth ISD Students, Families Will Have To Beat The Heat During Graduation CeremoniesMore school districts are adjusting their graduation because of the extreme heat in North Texas.
Texas Border Wall: Gov. Abbott Signs Letters For Funding, Demanding Land Back From Federal GovernmentThe governor also introduced a website where residents can learn more about the wall and donate to the wall's funding.
Latest Sports
Former Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo's Got NERF GameThe NERF Challenge takes things to the extreme by filling up Fair Park's Centennial Hall with a variety of events through August 23.
Donnie Nelson Out As Mavericks General ManagerThe Dallas Mavericks have parted ways with general manager Donnie Nelson after 23 years, the team announced Wednesday.
Baseball Report: Phillies' Walk-Off WinsThis week's Baseball Report looks at the Phillies' walk-off streak, the Blue Jays' power surge and some of the specifics surrounding MLB's crackdown on pitchers for substance use.
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Ranks 5th On CBSSports.com's Best Running Backs ListDespite a tough 2020 season, CBSSports.com has Elliott in the Top 5 of best players at his position. Is a rebound year coming?
Dallas Baptist Falls 1 Game Short In Bid For 1st College World Series BerthA grand slam by a Virginia freshman in the 7th inning of the decisive Game 3 of the Super Regional on Monday, led to a 5-2 defeat for Dallas Baptist.
Cowboys' Dak Prescott Says Ezekiel Elliott In 'Best Shape Of His Life'After having the worst statistical season of his young NFL career in 2020, Zeke Elliott appears to be in great shape looking to prove people wrong in 2021.
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Closing In On Triple Digits On ThursdayWe start out at 76 degrees but are expected to reach 99.
Opal Lee Shares Story Of Mob That Wanted Them Out Of Fort Worth NeighborhoodWhen Lee's family moved in, white neighbors didn't want them there.
Lifelong Efforts Of Fort Worth's Opal Lee Has Juneteenth On Way To Becoming Federal HolidayThe U.S. House joined the Senate on Wednesday, June 16 overwhelmingly voting to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The bill is now headed to President Biden‘s desk.
Fort Worth ISD Students, Families Will Have To Beat The Heat During Graduation CeremoniesMore school districts are adjusting their graduation because of the extreme heat in North Texas.
Texas Border Wall: Gov. Abbott Signs Letters For Funding, Demanding Land Back From Federal GovernmentThe governor also introduced a website where residents can learn more about the wall and donate to the wall's funding.
North Texas Officer Helps Wrangle Snake From Inside Man’s Car At Shopping CenterSnakes On A Plane was a 2006 action movie, but snake in a car was a 2021 reality for a McKinney man.
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Free Limited Public Wi-Fi Coming To Some Low Income Fort Worth NeighborhoodsOfficials said crews will begin installing equipment in the Rosemont area the week after Thanksgiving.
Police Called On Bloody East Dallas Halloween DecorationsArtist Steven Novak says he "loves gore," but Halloween -- not so much. Tell that to his East Dallas neighbors who called the cops about his bloody decorations.
Texas Singer, Songwriter, Self-Professed Gypsy Songman Jerry Jeff Walker Dead At 78: 'Sad Day For Texas'Jerry Jeff Walker, perhaps most noted around the world as the man who penned pop and country hit "Mr. Bojangles" has died at the age of 78.
Apple Ditching The Ear Buds And Charger Brick For Its Newest iPhone LineupIf you need a new iPhone charger or earbuds for your new phone, you need to purchase them separately. In a move to cut down waste, Apple says neither will be included once it ships its newest lineup of iPhones.
Raise A Cup And Celebrate International Coffee Day!Tuesday was National Coffee Day. Here's another reason to celebrate, today is International Coffee Day!
North Texas Independence Day Fireworks CelebrationsWhile many North Texas cities have cancelled their Independence Day fireworks celebrations, others are still set to go.
Offbeat News
North Texas Officer Helps Wrangle Snake From Inside Man's Car At Shopping CenterSnakes On A Plane was a 2006 action movie, but snake in a car was a 2021 reality for a McKinney man.
Beaver Seen Strolling In Downtown PlanoRudy Guajardo captured video in the Downtown Plano Arts District, at the Corner of 15th Street and Avenue K and shared it on his Facebook page.
Carrollton Police Take New Measures to Protect Lonesome Dove And Its EggsCarrollton Police are taking no chances that an officer could drive off in a "protected" cruiser.
Carrollton Police Cruiser Out Of Service After Being 'Egged'A Carrollton Police cruiser is out of service for a couple of weeks after a bird built a nest and laid a couple of eggs between the windshield and the hood of the SUV.
'I'm Here Live, I'm Not A Cat': Texas Attorney Struggles To Remove Cat Filter During Zoom Court HearingA Texas lawyer had the internet purring Tuesday, Feb. 9, after accidentally appearing in front of a judge on Zoom — as a cat.
Horror-ble Mistake: Texas DPS Accidentally Pushes Amber Alert For 'Chucky' DollThe alert was emailed out three separate times to subscribers of the Texas Alerts System last Friday.