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Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.
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Fort Worth zoning committee votes against data center restrictions
The City of Fort Worth addressed concerns from citizens over data centers being built in nearby neighborhoods on Wednesday.
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New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
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HEXA Coworking & Event Center Powers Up Four Level 2 EV Charging Stations at Its Richardson, TX Innovation Campus
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Houston ICE shooting: Family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, activists call for transparency
Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
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Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
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Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm ‘Trumpapalooza’ in Dallas
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
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Plano meets with residents of new Stars arena concerns
Plano officials and Dallas Stars officials met with residents on Wednesday to discuss questions and concerns over the new arena the Stars plan on building in the city by 2031. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
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Innocent bystander gunned down in Pleasant Grove
An innocent bystander was killed by three masked men in an East Dallas neighborhood last month, and Dallas Police are looking for them. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's edition of Trackdown....
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Republicans eye American Airlines Center for midterm convention
Dallas will host a 2026 Republican midterm convention, and the party is eying the American Airlines Center as the hot venue. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke to the RNC Chair about the upcoming event....
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Dallas police officer injured during traffic stop on Hwy. 67
A driver struck a Dallas police SUV as the officer was conducting a traffic stop on Highway 67 near Wheatland Road on Wednesday afternoon.
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Crowley under boil notice after water main break
Residents in Crowley are under a boil water notice after a recent water main break, which dropped the city's water supply to critical levels. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
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Victim has throat slashed by unknown suspect in East Dallas
Police are looking for an unknown suspect who slashed the throat of a man in East Dallas early Wednesday morning.
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World Cup 2026: Dozens arrested during matches in Arlington
Nearly 70,000 fans have descended upon Dallas Stadium in Arlington for each of the 2026 World Cup matches, but only a handful have found themselves on the wrong side of the law....
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North Texas woman pleads guilty in unlicensed German Shepherd breeding facility case
Kristine Hicks of Cumby pleaded guilty to wire fraud for running an unlicensed North Texas breeding facility where she sold unhealthy German Shepherds using falsified papers, leaving dozens of animals in deplorable conditions....
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Toyota set to construct $3.6 billion expansion in San Antonio
(The Center Square) - Toyota announced that it will invest in a $3.6 billion expansion at its San Antonio manufacturing campus, creating 2,000 new high-quality jobs....
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Crowley water main break leads to boil water notice
There is a boil water notice in place in Crowley because of a water main break that caused the water supply to residents to drop to critical levels.
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Plano ISD elementary school teacher charged with sexual assault of a child
Police say a Plano ISD teacher was arrested on Wednesday after continuously sexually abusing a child at the elementary school he worked at.
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Trackdown: 3 masked men murder innocent bystander in Pleasant Grove after targeting someone else
Dallas Police are searching for three suspects from a June 9 shooting in Pleasant Grove who killed an innocent man while initially targeting someone else....
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5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say
The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.
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Gangs may be using rideshare apps to smuggle people into country, Border Patrol says
Gangs might be using rideshare apps to help smuggle people into the country, according to officials.
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Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
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Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS....
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Salvation Army opens cooling stations across North Texas as heat index spikes
The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures....
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Study ranks Frisco as the luckiest lottery city in Texas ahead of National Lottery Day
A new study ranks Frisco as the luckiest city in Texas for July 17 lottery wins, with a local Circle K named the luckiest retail location in the United States....
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Plano Dallas Stars venue details unveiled as city leaders seek public feedback
The city of Plano is requesting community input on the proposed Willow Bend District project, a potential new sports and entertainment venue to replace the Shops at Willow Bend and serve as the future home arena for the Dallas Stars....
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Ex-Texas Tech professor admits to running fentanyl ring, trading drugs for sex, documents say
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses....
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Tormenta Rampaging Run: Six Flags Over Texas’ newest roller coaster opens
The record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run, branded as the first giga dive coaster, opens Thursday at Six Flags Over Texas with a 309-foot drop, speeds of 87 mph, and six world records....
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Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters....
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Major 2026 hurricane forecast updated: What it says about Texas
One of the most-watched hurricane forecasts has been updated for the remainder of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Affidavit reveals victim was killed with a concrete block, suspect charged with murder
David Brown Jr., 23, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with murder for the fatal June 18 concrete block beating of John Nelson in South Dallas....
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The Atlantic Federal Credit Union Reduces Consumer Loan Account Opening Time from Two Days to Six Minutes with MANTL Loan Origination
First credit union to go live on MANTL Loan Origination achieves 80% personal loan submission rate, automates membership enrollment, and eliminates document collection for 67% of booked personal loans...
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Mistrial declared in Johnson County Sheriff Adam King's official oppression trial
A mistrial was declared in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King after a jury deadlocked on charges of official oppression, sexual harassment, and witness retaliation....
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Standout sluggers: All-district superlative awards aplenty for local baseball stars
With another season of high school baseball in the books, coaches from each district convened to recognize the top players from their respective conferences on the annual all-district teams....
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Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial, judge's removal
Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony, serving 35 years for the Frisco track meet murder of Austin Metcalf, filed motions demanding a new trial and the recusal of District Judge John Roach....
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Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors say suspect Tyler Robinson's DNA found on key evidence
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence....
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Innocent bystander caught in crossfire at Dallas apartment complex shootout
An innocent bystander was hospitalized Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two groups at a Dallas apartment complex, authorities said....
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Ride along on new Tormenta: Rampaging Run roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas
Daredevils and speed seekers, buckle in. The new coaster at Six Flags is ready for riders. After months of previews and a few delays, Tormenta: Rampaging Run opens Thursday. We have an early spot in line with our own Paige Ellenberger. She's ready to take on the ride, live!...
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Angel Reyes & Associates Expands with 14 New Locations After 47% Surge in Client Volume
New offices strengthen access to bilingual personal injury representation across Texas
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Aduna with Major U.S. Carriers Introduces Network-Based Authentication as an alternative to SMS Codes
PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aduna, a leading global provider of standardized network APIs, today announced a major leap forward in digital security designed to reduce fraud across the U.S. mobile ecosystem. In collaboration with AT&T, T-Mobile, and…...
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Simplilearn Launches Professional Certificate in Data Analytics & GenAI With UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education
PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, a global leader in digital upskilling, in collaboration with UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education (UCSB PaCE), has launched the Professional Certificate in Data Analytics & GenAI. This program is designed…...
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Plano hosting community open house for sports arena
On Wednesday morning, we'll get an early look at the city of Plano's plans to welcome the Stars to town. Today is the first community open house after early renderings were released showing the plans for a new entertainment district near the Shops at Willow Bend....
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Plano ISD teacher arrested for sexually abusing a child, officials say - Yahoo
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Fort Worth officials vote against data center zoning rules after residents voice concerns
Fort Worth zoning officials rejected proposed recommendations for data centers built in the city on Wednesday after spending the day listening to resident concerns....
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
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Two suspects wanted after Dallas drive-by shooting leaves woman critical
Authorities are searching for two unidentified suspects who opened fire on a man and a woman in Dallas on Tuesday night, leaving the female victim in critical condition, police said in an update....