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Storm season gives way to scorching summer
Denton County has now made it through a winter ice storm and the severe storms of April and May. Now comes what is statistically the deadliest weather hazard of the year: extreme heat. As mentioned last month—but it bears repeating—excessive heat kills more Americans each year th...
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Hot dog hot takes with Joey Chestnut: Q&A with the legendary competitive eater
It was best to be seated early for Chestnut family dinners. Earlier, at least, than Joey Chestnut. Being last to the table of eight could mean an empty plate and stomach. Not because there wasn’t enough food to go around. But because the member of the family who’d become th...
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American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection....
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Babies born this year to receive ‘Freedom 250' Social Security cards, Trump administration says
Babies born in the U.S. this week through the end of the year will receive a Social Security card bearing the Freedom 250 logo to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. “The next generation of Americans born during this histor...
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Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday....
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More people may be at risk for red meat allergy caused by ticks than previously thought
Far more people may be at risk for alpha-gal syndrome, the tick-borne illness that triggers an allergy to red meat, than previously thought. Nearly a quarter of adults in five states where lone star ticks are prevalent are estimated to show signs that they’ve been bitten, acco...
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More Texas communities join cellphone emergency alert system after Central Texas floods
More communities in Texas and across the country are signing up to use the nation’s most powerful emergency alert system after deadly flooding in Central Texas exposed gaps in how warnings reach people in danger. NBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, in...
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Frisco's Little Bit Bakery draws lines flocking to a 21-year-old's front porch
If you drive through one Frisco neighborhood early on a Saturday morning, you might think something special is happening. Lawn chairs line the sidewalk. Customers sip coffee while waiting patiently. And just beyond the front yard, a bakery cart is about to roll onto the porch. ...
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U.S. Olympic canoeist David ‘Davey' Hearn charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism
U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn was indicted Thursday on a single count of destruction of property following his arrest last month at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn was indicted in D.C. Superior Court on the felony charge. Hearn previously told NBC ...
safety
Jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake sends two to hospital
Three jet skis collided on Grapevine Lake Wednesday afternoon, sending a pair of riders to local hospitals. Crews from Flower Mound’s police and fire departments responded to a jet ski accident on Grapevine Lake around 4:05 p.m. Wednesday near Hollow Way. According to officials,...
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16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years....
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Two Dallas Wings named WNBA All-Star starters
The Dallas Wings have two All-Star starters: Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard. Bueckers, who is averaging nearly 20 points this season, received the most votes among all starters and will make her second straight All-Star start. She’s improved her points per game, assists pe...
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One man dead following overnight shootout near Deep Ellum
One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday....
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Dallas police step up Fourth of July public safety with bridge, freeway closures
Six months after a viral video showed several men firing automatic weapons along the Margaret McDermott Bridge on New Year’s Eve, Dallas Police are taking new steps to prevent similar incidents during this year’s Fourth of July holiday. The Dallas Police Department announced i...
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This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day. Some swear that turning off the AC when they’re gone ...
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Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know
On Saturday, President Donald Trump’s administration plans to launch Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids. Under the program, parents can open investment acc...
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New information in Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case court docs
New federal court documents show what prosecutors say was the planned, armed kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane at a Dallas recording studio. Rapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., allegedly forced Gucci Mane, real name Radric Davis, to release him from his 10...
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CDC is tracking the source of a parasite that causes ‘explosive' diarrhea
Cyclosporiasis, a nasty parasitic infection that causes “explosive” watery diarrhea, has sickened dozens of people in Michigan and other parts of the United States. Cases of the gastrointestinal illness, caused by a parasite that spreads through contaminated food, have been on...
safety
One man wounded in overnight shooting at grocery store near Dallas Love Field
Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.
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NTSB releases first report from deadly apartment complex explosion
The first report was just released from the NTSB following that deadly apartment building explosion at the end of May in Oak Cliff. It says the gas line was not properly marked. Fox 4's Dan Godwin has the update from investigators....
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Proposal worth the felony? Empire State Building climbing couple speaks after court
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple’s arraignment on ...
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North Texas Fourth of July weather: Hot and muggy DFW forecast
A typical early July weather pattern has settled over North Texas, bringing seasonable heat, mugginess, and minimal relief from low-grade rain chances over the holiday period....
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Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier. Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was ext...
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Is July 3 a federal holiday? What's open and closed Friday ahead of Fourth of July
The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, with this year marking the milestone of America’s 250th birthday. The day, a national holiday, also means government offices are closed. But the fact that it falls on a Saturday means it will actually be observed on a weekday. ...
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‘Guard, go home!' Hegseth National Guard event in D.C. park met by protest
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a ceremony in D.C.’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests. “Guard, go home!” and “Say it loud, say it clear: I...
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The Onion's new parody of Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ’ conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some ...
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Princess Kate returns to Wimbledon and greets tennis fans lining up in the Queue
Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue on Thursday before attending a second-round match featuring British player Arthur Fery on one of the outer courts at the grass-court Grand Slam. The princess, who early last year announced her c...
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UK formally apologizes for forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption
Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state’s role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s. He said in Parliament that “we are deeply and profoundly sorry” for...
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World Cup Round of 32 ends Friday with Dallas Stadium, wrapping up 3-game days
The 2026 FIFA World Cup moves to the Round of 16 on Saturday, but first the Round of 32 wraps up at Dallas Stadium. Friday is the final three-game day of the tournament. First is Australia versus Egypt at Dallas Stadium at 1 p.m. It is expected to bring an additional wave of i...
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FBI says it's still investigating some notes in Nancy Guthrie case as legitimate
The FBI is still evaluating some ransom notes relating to the February disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as potentially “legitimate,” while others have been discounted as “extortion attempts,” the agency said in a Wednesday update. “This case continues to be investigated as a kid...
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DFW Airport braces for crowds as 4th of July travel rush meets World Cup traffic
The Fourth of July travel rush is underway at DFW Airport, where officials expect one of the busiest holiday periods on record as holiday travelers and FIFA World Cup fans converge on North Texas. DFW Airport projects approximately 1.75 million passengers will travel to, throu...
business
U.S. employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook. The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, tho...
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Take a ride on some of America's historic roller coasters
From the steep descent of the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California, to the twists and turns of Brooklyn’s Coney Island Cyclone, wooden roller coasters have defined American amusement parks for more than a century. And for families across the country, riding them has become the ...
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11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok, were on the pilgrimage. ...
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After the Flood: Resilience along the Guadalupe River
Before dawn on July 4, 2025, catastrophic flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country when the Guadalupe River surged and rose about 30 feet in an hour, washing away bridges and roads and killing at least 137 people. Families celebrating the holiday weekend woke to rising wa...
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The Cross Timbers Gazette July 2026
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Arrest affidavit reveals details after Dallas police officer busted in undercover prostitution sting
A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed....
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Erling Haaland’s Dallas Western wear purchase goes viral
Following a World Cup victory, Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland visited Wild Bill’s Western Store in Downtown Dallas, buying cowboy boots and a popular t-shirt that is now nearly sold out after going viral on social media....
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Dallas officer arrested in prostitution case
A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.
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Unmarked gas line blamed for fatal Dallas apartment explosion, NTSB preliminary report reveals
A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in Dallas in late May....
safety
One of Double Oak’s original residents still fighting for its future
No one can say longtime Double Oak resident Bernie Carrico isn’t flexible. From 1980 to 1983, Carrico, a former investment banker who’d moved his family from Michigan to Texas in 1974, was Double Oak’s sixth Mayor. For nearly three months during that stint, he was also the Chief ...
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Dallas County approves funding for Metrocare CFO amid projected $18M loss
Metrocare, Dallas County's largest provider of help to individuals struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities, is facing a desperate financial situation....
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West Nile virus season’s fastest start in decades spurs warning before 4th of July
Twelve states have reported cases. Arizona, by far, has had the most cases with 32 reported.
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Dallas employees to take mandatory furlough days amid financial shortfall
City of Dallas employees will be required to take mandatory furlough days as the city tries to balance its budget.
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Mental health provider facing financial problems
Metrocare is the largest provider of help to people struggling with mental health disorders and intellectual disabilities in Dallas County. But the county-funding resource is facing financial problems. Leaders are hoping to fix them before it's too late....
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North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight loss drugs to teachers
A former Crowley ISD principal, who was later hired by Godley ISD, faces felony drug charges after investigators said he illegally sold a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug to school teachers and staff....
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Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies
Victor Runnels' family is demanding more transparency from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office about his death. They claim he was still handcuffed to a hospital bed when he died, even though the department said he was released and was no longer in custody....
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Dallas city employees facing furlough days
Dallas employees are going to have to take a significant hit to their budget with three upcoming furlough days. The first day civilian employees will go unpaid is next Friday....
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Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage
In the hotly contested Texas race for U.S. Senate, the closely linked issues of pay and affordability are drawing major attention, with Democrat James Talarico pushing for a dramatic increase in the minimum wage....
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Another Tarrant County jail inmate dies after being ‘released’
The family of Victor Rennels is demanding answers from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office after his death following a 14-day jail stay, raising fresh questions about recent inmate deaths and the criteria used for in-custody reporting....
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Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
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Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
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Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents
A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.
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Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
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Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
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Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate....