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2 Buddhist monks hurt in crash on highway near Dayton, police say A truck struck a vehicle that was escorting a group of monks on a peace walk across the country.

Two Buddhist monks on a peace walk from Fort Worth to Washington D.C. were hurt in a car crash near Dayton, police say.

20.11.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Custom cowboy boots and the man who still makes them by hand in Fort Worth β€œI wouldn’t call this work, I come down here and play,” said long-time cowboy bootmaker Steve Parker. Steve has been making boots since 1978.

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind pair of cowboy boots, there’s a place in Fort Worth where they’re still made the old-fashioned way.

20.11.2025 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜It was paperwork over life’ | Family accuses hospital of delayed care for woman in active labor after viral video Kashena Manuel recorded her daughter's struggle during labor at a Mesquite hospital. She said hospital staff delayed urgent care.

"It was all about the paperwork. It wasn't about my daughter."

A North Texas family is speaking out against a Dallas hospital. A viral video showed the mother screaming while a nurse asks her to file paperwork, sparking accusations of delayed care.

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β€˜Motivated’ by closure, Rodeo Dallas owner opening new Uptown location The Deep Ellum location remains closed under a court injunction, but the owner is launching a smaller Uptown spot while appealing the shutdown.

Rodeo Dallas in Deep Ellum remains closed under a court injunction, but the owner is launching a smaller Uptown spot while appealing the closure.

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Bexar County grand jury indicts suspect in Jonathan Joss murder case Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez is accused of killing the King of the Hill actor in June of this year.

Five months after actor Jonathan Joss was killed in a neighborhood dispute, a grand jury has handed down an indictment.

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Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The president and senior Republicans initially resisted the...

BREAKING | President Trump has signed a bill to release files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here's when they'll be available.

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'The ball is in your court' | Wednesday's Child 17-year-old Shawn wants his shot at a forever family Shawn is an intelligent, competitive and compassionate teen with a deep desire to belong.

Our Wednesday's Child takes us to the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where TCU's Basketball players welcomed a special young man who loves the game.

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Pregnant woman killed in Arlington I-20 shooting remembered as a hero Pregnant mother of three died shielding boyfriend's children from I-20 gunfire, family says.

Her family says she died shielding children from gunfire. Now, they're remembering 29-year-old Bre'Asia Johnson as a hero.

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'Micro-preemie' born at less than one pound thrives after state-of-the-art care "It was terrifying, but also like miraculous," said Annie Babcock of her giving birth to her daughter Nora at just 24 weeks gestation.

'Micro-preemie' born at less than one pound thrives after state-of-the-art care

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Fort Worth aims to improve safety on dangerous East Berry Street curve Fort Worth plans new safety signs and improvements on East Berry Street curve after years of crashes alarm residents.

City officials are implementing new safety measures on a stretch of East Berry Street that neighbors say has been plagued by crashes and dangerous driving for years.

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DPS seeks driver of 18-wheeler accused in Plano hit-and-run crash that killed father of four DPS is searching for the driver of an 18-wheeler police say caused a fatal Plano crash on the Dallas North Tollway. The victim’s family is pleading for answers.

A North Texas family is begging for answers after DPS says an 18-wheeler caused a deadly Tollway crash and never stopped.

19.11.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Child killed, adult injured in crash involving car and train in Tarrant County, officials say WFAA chopper footage of the scene shows police and emergency vehicles on scene, and a train stopped on the tracks.

BREAKING | A child was killed and an adult was injured in a crash involving a train and a car in Tarrant County, police said.

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MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal, benefiting both parties. ESPN has gained out-of-market streaming rights, while NBC and...

MLB’s new media shakeup is bigger than just losing β€œSunday Night Baseball” on ESPN β€” the streaming rights, money and matchups quietly shifted in a major way.

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Shooting at Dallas Walmart leaves 2 injured, shooter found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound, sources say WFAA chopper footage of the scene shows multiple officers gathered in a parking lot outside a Walmart store in the 9300 block of Forest Lane.

UPDATE: A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people in a Dallas Walmart parking lot in the 9300 block of Forest Lane on Wednesday afternoon was found dead in a car of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police sources tell WFAA.

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Gateway Church appeals, seeks dismissal of defamation lawsuit filed by Robert Morris' accuser The church is appealing a ruling allowing a civil defamation lawsuit filed by Robert Morris' accuser against the church to move forward.

Gateway Church is now appealing a judge’s ruling in the defamation case tied to Robert Morris’ abuse admissions. Here's what the filings reveal.

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Torchy's Tacos is coming to Uptown Dallas | Here's where The Austin-based taco chain is expanding with plans to open a new restaurant at one of Uptown's newest buildings.

Torchy's Tacos is coming to Uptown Dallas. Here's where.

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Police responding to Walmart on Forest Lane in Dallas WFAA chopper footage of the scene shows multiple officers gathered in a parking lot outside a Walmart store in the 9300 block of Forest Lane.

Officers are responding to reports of a possible shooting Wednesday afternoon at a Walmart store in the 9300 block of Forest Lane.

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DART to spend $24.6 million on safety and cleanliness upgrades The DART Board of Directors approved two contracts to improve cleanliness and safety on its trains and buses, according to a press release.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will invest $24.6 million to improve safety and cleanliness, the agency said in a press release.

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Neighbor indicted after fatal shooting of β€˜King of the Hill’ actor Jonathon Joss A Texas grand jury has indicted a 57-year-old man who police say confessed to fatally shooting Joss outside his San Antonio home in June.

The neighbor of actor Jonathon Joss has been indicted in the death of the β€œKing of the Hill” actor.

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Corsicana ISD police officer injured by accidental discharge at Bowie Elementary, officials say The district says the accidental discharge Wednesday morning came from someone authorized to carry a firearm on school district property, officials say.

A Corsicana ISD police officer was injured Wednesday morning after an accidental discharge of a firearm at an elementary school, district officials say.

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5 plead guilty to charges in connection with July 'ambush' of North Texas ICE facility The news comes after federal indictments were announced in the case last week.

Five pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to charges in connection with the July "ambush" of a North Texas ICE detention facility.

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Payouts for Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement have begun Eligible Amazon customers are now receiving instructions to claim refunds of up to $51.

Automatic refunds for a $2.5 billion Amazon settlement have started going out this week. The settlement comes after Amazon agreed to the payout over alleged violations of a consumer protection law.

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Man arrested in Lake Worth for stealing action figures, police say The suspect was reportedly involved in multiple thefts across the DFW metroplex

A 20-year-old was arrested in Lake Worth, accused of stealing action figures. Police say this wasn't his first theft.

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Daniel Radcliffe sent encouraging letter to new 'Harry Potter' actor: 'I hope you have the best time' The former "Harry Potter" star, who portrayed the character across eight films, emphasized he did not want to overshadow the new generation of actors.

The former "Harry Potter" star, who portrayed the character across eight films, emphasized he did not want to overshadow the new generation of actors.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified? Here's a list breaking them all down. By the end of 2025, 42 of the 48 spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be finalized.

Curacao has become the smallest ever country to qualify for a World Cup finals after hanging on for a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on the last day of Concacaf qualifying.

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After judge tosses map, Texas Democrat calls quorum break β€œprobably the most important thing" in his political career Fort Worth State Rep. Ramon Romero, Jr. is the chair of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus in the Texas House.

A federal court has blocked Texas’ mid-decade congressional map, ruling that race predominated in how district lines were drawn. Here’s what that means for the map’s future.

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Six Flags Over Texas gives first look at record-breaking β€˜Tormenta Rampaging Run’ roller coaster Six Flags Over Texas unveils the train for its record-breaking Tormenta coaster, set to open in 2026, promising to smash six world records.

The tallest and fastest rollercoaster on Earth is being built in North Texas. Here's a sneak peek at Six Flags' latest innovative ride.

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'We deserve answers.' | Family wants justice after arrest in wrong-way crash that killed North Texas mother The suspect was arrested more than two months after the crash, leaving the Elliott family questioning why he was back on the road.

Two months after a wrong-way crash killed Fort Worth mom Brytni Elliott, police have arrested the suspected intoxicated driver. The Elliott family says the arrest brings some relief, but they’re still searching for answers.

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Here's how a failing Denton ISD elementary school became one of the state's biggest success stories In 2024, 163 North Texas Schools were labeled as failing by the Texas Education Agency. One Denton ISD school turned that failure into a remarkable achievement.

From an β€˜F’ to a β€˜B’ in just one year! Tomas Rivera Elementary is proving what happens when a school and its community come together.

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Singer D4vd viewed as suspect in teen's death: Reports The remains of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas were found in an impounded car belonging to the singer in September.

Singer D4vd is being viewed by investigators as a suspect in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose decomposed remains were discovered in his Tesla in September.

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