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A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA

Forensic genetic genealogy helped investigators identify Robert LaFaire, whose remains were found in a tree line in February 2023.

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What should Buda’s giant wiener dog be named? — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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What should Buda’s giant wiener dog be named?

The public can vote online through Nov. 8, when a name will be selected.

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Westbound lanes of I-30 closed near Northwest Drive after car crashes into Mesquite firetruck — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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Westbound lanes of I-30 closed near Northwest Drive after car crashes into Mesquite firetruck

All westbound lanes of Interstate 30 are closed after a crash involving a Mesquite fire truck, police said. The highway will likely remain closed well into rush hour

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Twin brothers among those who joined a grassroots movement to boost young voter turnout in Tarrant County — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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Twin brothers among those who joined a grassroots movement to boost young voter turnout in Tarrant County

“Yeah, we are getting out here knocking on doors, got people knocking on doors. We are putting literature on doors,” Sherequan Evans said.

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Man accused of sexually assaulting minor on Six Flags Fiesta Texas ride, court documents allege — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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Man accused of sexually assaulting minor on Six Flags Fiesta Texas ride, court documents allege

Liam McCormick, 23 at the time, is accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him on an amusement park ride.

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Emergency responders at the scene of a car crash near Dallas DART station, highlighting community safety concerns
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Potentially fatal gunshot incident leads to car accident near DART station, authorities say

On a quiet morning near the bustling DART station in Dallas, the community was shaken by a harrowing incident that could have claimed multiple lives. Witnesses recall seeing a car suddenly swerve uncontrollably, crashing into another vehicle before plummeting onto the nearby train tracks. The...

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Dallas community members gather to watch election results for Texas State Board of Education race, highlighting the community's engagement and hope for fair process
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Texas Dems celebrate flipping State Board of Education, brace for potential recount

On a quiet evening in Dallas, a small group of passionate parents and educators gathered at a local community center, their faces illuminated by the glow of their phones and the flickering hope that change is within reach. The air was thick with anticipation, as the latest election results revealed...

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Toyota Motor North America headquarters in Plano, Texas
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New CEO to lead Toyota Motor North America

As the sun rises over the sprawling campus of Toyota Motor North America in Plano, excitement buzzes through the air. Employees gather in small clusters, sharing their hopes and aspirations for the future under the new leadership of CEO Koji Sato . The shift in leadership comes at a pivotal time...

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Residents of Grand Prairie gather to discuss potential financial relief.
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Will Texans get $1,500? What must happen for Gina Hinojosa’s payment plan to become reality

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Grand Prairie, residents gathered at the local community center, buzzing with anticipation. Among them was Maria Lopez, a single mother of two, who had recently lost her job due to the pandemic. She clutched a flyer announcing a...

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A cowboy boots and a belt with initials RB
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He was found wearing a belt with the initials 'RB' in Humble in 1987. Who was he?

In the sweltering heat of a Texas summer, a man was discovered near Rankin Road in Humble in 1987. Clad in cowboy boots and a belt emblazoned with the initials 'RB,' he was a mystery waiting to be unraveled. For decades, his identity remained elusive, a haunting reminder of the many stories left...

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Grand Prairie community gathering in response to local sheriff's trial
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Trial to be rescheduled for North Texas Sheriff reindicted on retaliation, tampering with evidence charges

As the sun set over Grand Prairie, the air was thick with anticipation and concern. Families gathered in their homes, sharing dinner and discussing the events that have unfolded in their community. Among them was a palpable sense of unease as news broke that a local sheriff had been reindicted on...

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A diverse group of South Asian Texans gathers for a community meeting in Grand Prairie.
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‘Hate was on the ballot’: South Asian Texans push back against anti-immigrant rhetoric

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the bustling streets of Grand Prairie, Texas, a palpable sense of determination filled the air. Families gathered at the local community center, their voices rising in unison, echoing a shared commitment to stand against the tide of...

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