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Fort Worth animal shelter reaches critical capacity, moves pets to outdoor enclosures
Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.
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Jordan fans in Arlington celebrate before historic World Cup match
Jordanian soccer fans are hosting a historic World Cup celebration at Arlington's Levitt Pavilion ahead of their team's final group stage match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium....
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In HelloNation, Estate Planning Attorney Aaron Miller Explains the Differences of Wills & Trusts
The article outlines how wills and trusts function in estate planning and how each supports asset distribution and long-term planning.
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See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
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Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey
Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals....
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Fewer Texans qualifying for SNAP benefits, putting pressure on local food banks
With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure.
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Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
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Highland Hills breaks ground on new McDonald's
The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said ...
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27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later
It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on....
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Emu loose after escaping North Texas home
A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.
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Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
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Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom....
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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
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Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
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More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states....
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Dallas shooting leaves 1 dead, multiple suspects detained
Multiple people are in custody following a deadly shooting early Friday morning at a Dallas apartment complex on Linfield Road.
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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
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Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
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Teens arrested for March, June murders in Dallas
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to two separate shootings that left multiple people dead in Dallas. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
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Kaufman County bust recovers $400,000 in stolen property
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen property in a bust earlier in June.
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Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million....
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Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories.
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What happens to Dallas City Hall if the city leaves?
The Dallas councilman who started the fact-finding process to move out of city hall is now raising concerns about the future of the site if the city were to leave....
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Man runs into burning home to rescue 2 children
Fort Worth firefighters are investigating after a home caught fire overnight, killing a child. In total, five children and their parents were inside when the fire started. Leon Segura saw the smoke as he was driving by and ended up rescuing two of the children....
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After nearly three decades, Fun Spot America closing Georgia park
Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.
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LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary
The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault....
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Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire
A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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1 child dead, 3 children hospitalized after Fort Worth house fire
A child is dead and three other children are hospitalized after a devastating early morning house fire in south Fort Worth near the TCU campus.
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Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
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Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case....
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Austin serial killer Raul Meza facing new charge after CSAM found on his phone
Austin serial killer Raul Meza is facing a new felony charge after child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, was found on his phone.
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Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday....
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TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport
TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.
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David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.
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El Centro College announces major downtown campus expansion
El Centro College is expanding its downtown presence to create a walkable campus, growing from 130,000 square feet to 800,000 square feet.
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Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup for Brazil, back in time for the knockout rounds.
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Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the year
A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas.
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DART bus hits ‘hole’ on Harry Hines Boulevard, 15 hospitalized
A Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus struck a large hole caused by a shifted metal plate on Harry Hines Boulevard Thursday morning, sending 15 passengers to local hospitals....
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Elon Musk loses trillionaire status after tech sell-off erases billions from fortune
Elon Musk is no longer worth more than $1 trillion, less than two weeks after becoming the first person to reach the milestone.
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15-year-old killed, three teens seriously injured in Eastland County rollover crash
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were seriously injured early Thursday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 6, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
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DFW FIFA watch party with FC Dallas' Chioma Ubogagu
A local professional soccer player will be a special guest at a watch party for the World Cup match tonight. Here's what to know about the Japan vs Sweden FIFA World Cup watch party in Lewisville....
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Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing
Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case....
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Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrict...
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El Centro College plans to expand in Downtown Dallas
At a time when several companies are moving out of downtown, a local college is looking to expand.
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Trintech Introduces Flux and Variance Analysis Agents, Giving Finance Teams Trusted AI Coworkers for Financial Close and Performance Review
Trintech Flux agent automates account fluctuation analysis during the close; Trintech Variance Analysis agent accelerates budget-to-actual performance review after the close — both operating within governed financial workflows...
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U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands
Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas....
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Summer Questions: Coppell dealt new district, 5-6A basketball shuffles the deck, and more
The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2026-27 school year....
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17-year-old, 18-year-old suspects arrested in connection to fatal Dallas shootings
Two teenagers are in custody over a March double homicide in Dallas, with one also connected to a separate June homicide.
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Truck driver pleads guilty in fatal Kaufman County I-20 crash
A truck driver facing five counts of manslaughter after a fatal 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County that killed five people entered a guilty plea Thursday....
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Banking giant makes surprise cuts at 12,000-employee Texas hub - Chron
Banking giant makes surprise cuts at...