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Frisco unveils revitalized downtown after two years of construction

Frisco unveils revitalized downtown after two years of construction

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Six Flags death in Georgia renews roller coaster safety concerns

One more day of October heat before relief arrives for DFW

One more day of October heat before relief arrives for DFW

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Multistate search underway for Denton murder suspect

Catholic faithful dedicates rosary prayer to Pope Leo

Catholic faithful dedicates rosary prayer to Pope Leo

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Former unlicensed assisted living operator accepts plea deal

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Texas mail carrier's death raises USPS safety questions

Fort Worth's North Side works to preserve its culture as city grows

Fort Worth's North Side works to preserve its culture as city grows

Dallas Cowboys superfan “Tattoo Mark” remembered by friends

Dallas Cowboys superfan “Tattoo Mark” remembered by friends

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Dallas pastor defends plans to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

Grand Prairie school cancels school play after female cast as male lead

Grand Prairie school cancels school play after female cast as male lead

Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa denies 2019 vote on Texas income tax ban

Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa denies 2019 vote on Texas income tax ban

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Tarrant County judge denies temporary injunction to restore polling sites

Dallas ISD students train to become pilots through aviation program

Dallas ISD students train to become pilots through aviation program

Texas waives public college application fees through Oct. 18

Texas waives public college application fees through Oct. 18

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Drone food delivery launches in Denton through Uber partnership

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More than 112,000 bottles of acetaminophen recalled over discoloration

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid allegations

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid allegations

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Strong cold front brings fall to North Texas late this week

Cornell's president cancels all fraternity parties for rest of year

Cornell's president cancels all fraternity parties for rest of year

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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery

Some rides temporarily suspended at Six Flags parks across the country

Some rides temporarily suspended at Six Flags parks across the country

Federal officials say North Korean laptop farms busted in North Texas

Federal officials say North Korean laptop farms busted in North Texas

Denton police believe woman missing for weeks is dead; estranged husband wanted

Denton police believe woman missing for weeks is dead; estranged husband wanted

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