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Funeral arrangements set for Arlington police officer killed in hit-and-run

Funeral arrangements announced for Arlington police officer Darrin McMichael

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Funeral arrangements set for Arlington police officer killed in hit-and-run

NBC DFW Local News 9/23 5:19P NBCDFW Staff

Funeral arrangements have been released for the Arlington police officer killed Thursday morning while riding his motorcycle to work. Darrin McMichael will be laid to rest on Wednesday. A public...

Garland officer on leave after firing gun during confrontation with armed man

NBC DFW Local News 9/22 9:33A NBCDFW Staff

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Ken Paxton Is Finally Free to Talk. Cue the Falsehoods on Tucker Carlson’s Show.

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Texas Monthly 9/22 8:02A Dan Solomon

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This Collector Has 49,000 Crayons—But Only One “Torch Red”

Texas Monthly 9/22 7:09A Taylor Prewitt

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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party

My Sweet Charity 9/22 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

On the eve of the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, Heidi and Matthew Mazzucchi home was the setting for a cocktail party for underwriters and the featured designer himself Adam...

Our Friends Place Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of Helping Homeless Young Women And Youths

My Sweet Charity 9/22 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

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CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors

My Sweet Charity 9/22 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

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The Best Pumpkin Patches in DFW (2023)

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My Sweet Charity 9/21 7:42P Jeanne Prejean

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Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD unveils its largest Youth and Family Center enriching south Dallas...

Dallas ISD 9/21 11:24A

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Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/18 4:48A Kathy Beazley

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Faith Family Academy Oak Cliff Announces New Secondary Grades Leadership for the New School Year

Oak Cliff BubbleLife iReporter 9/13 1:35P Christine Finnegan

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Taking a Road Trip to North Texas Wineries

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Restaurant News 9/22 10:10A RestaurantNews.com

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THIS IS SO GOOD!

The Sister Studio 9/23 9:38P Jennifer Reed

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CHOCOLATE BROWN

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TWEED BLAZERS

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IT’S FINALLY HERE!!

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Jáder Obrian heads in Jesús Ferreira's cross in the 43rd minute and FC Dallas ties the Crew 1-1

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/24 5:00A Associated Press

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AL West-leading Texas Rangers get 7 scoreless innings from Montgomery in 2-0 win over Mariners

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/24 1:30A Associated Press

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Brooks and defense lead No. 3 Texas into final Big 12 season with dominant 38-6 win at Baylor

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/24 1:00A Associated Press

Texas got a dominant game from its defense to overpower Baylor in a 38-6 win Saturday night to launch the Longhorns into their final Big 12 season.

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Spectrum Local News Sports 9/23 11:10A Associated Press

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Top 15 Luxury Neighborhoods With Million Dollar Homes in Flower Mound, TX

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Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

Spectrum Local News Health 9/23 2:48A Associated Press

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Spectrum Local News Health 9/13 5:57A Craig Huber

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