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I-30 east and westbound in downtown Dallas closed through weekend, again

I-30 east and westbound in downtown Dallas closed through weekend, again

Rain looks to return end of October after above-average temperatures across North Texas

Rain looks to return end of October after above-average temperatures across North Texas

Assault suspect fires more than 800 rounds, killing Texas deputy, sheriff says

Assault suspect fires more than 800 rounds, killing Texas deputy, sheriff says

East Texas sheriff mourns slain deputy, family killed in fire in separate incidents

East Texas sheriff mourns slain deputy, family killed in fire in separate incidents

Expect a warm, slightly cloudy weekend across North Texas with temperatures in the mid-80s

Expect a warm, slightly cloudy weekend across North Texas with temperatures in the mid-80s

Dallas Police chief faces questions over investigation involving public information officer

Dallas Police chief faces questions over investigation involving public information officer

Trump's campaign blitz heads south as backlash grows over Ramaswamy ad, economy

Trump's campaign blitz heads south as backlash grows over Ramaswamy ad, economy

Officials to update public after East Texas deputy killed in shootout with assault suspect

Officials to update public after East Texas deputy killed in shootout with assault suspect

At least 3 injured following shooting in South Dallas, police say

At least 3 injured following shooting in South Dallas, police say

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to resume Big Bend border wall

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to resume Big Bend border wall

Broken AC leaves Fort Worth high school choir rehearsing in heat

Broken AC leaves Fort Worth high school choir rehearsing in heat

Mother sues Dallas daycare over alleged mistreatment of daughter

Mother sues Dallas daycare over alleged mistreatment of daughter

Mother, four children killed in house fire: Heartbreak in Canton

Mother, four children killed in house fire: Heartbreak in Canton

Carrier plans $600 million Fort Worth facility, creating 1,500 jobs

Carrier plans $600 million Fort Worth facility, creating 1,500 jobs

Texas has considered selling beloved state park to SpaceX / Texas Monthly

Texas has considered selling beloved state park to SpaceX / Texas Monthly

Woman sentenced to 14 days in jail after controversial Hurst arrest

Woman sentenced to 14 days in jail after controversial Hurst arrest

Korean War soldier laid to rest in North Texas after 75 years

Korean War soldier laid to rest in North Texas after 75 years

Fort Worth police officer dies after medical emergency on duty

Fort Worth police officer dies after medical emergency on duty

Judge to review Camp Mystic owners' phone data in flood investigation

Judge to review Camp Mystic owners' phone data in flood investigation

I-Team tracks mysterious Texas student mailers to Wyoming

I-Team tracks mysterious Texas student mailers to Wyoming

Teen's alleged plot to kill Rep. Keith Self raises security concerns

Teen's alleged plot to kill Rep. Keith Self raises security concerns

World's largest cowboy hat earns Guinness record in Austin

World's largest cowboy hat earns Guinness record in Austin

BabyCenter releases the most popular baby names of 2026

BabyCenter releases the most popular baby names of 2026

AI reshapes online dating, raising questions about authenticity

AI reshapes online dating, raising questions about authenticity

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