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Dallas ‘Vision Zero’ road safety progress questioned at city council briefing


February 21, 2024

A Dallas City Council committee received a briefing on Tuesday regarding the city’s “Vision Zero” road safety plan, but many questions remained unanswered. The briefing was requested by council members following an NBC 5 Investigation that revealed documents indicating limited progress in reducing traffic fatalities and injuries within the city. In November, NBC 5 Investigates obtained a draft copy of …

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Collin County is frontline for emotional Texas House primary elections


February 21, 2024

The potential political repercussions from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will soon become apparent. Despite years of friendship, all five Republican members from his home county supported Paxton’s impeachment, leading to primary election challenges from candidates he helped recruit. The primary election is scheduled for March 5, with early voting already underway. Last spring, the Texas House voted overwhelmingly …

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Parents waited hours outside of Mesquite charter school following shooting


February 20, 2024

Students at Oates Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy in Mesquite were the first to inform their parents about the unsettling situation unfolding at their school. Daneth Castañón recalled feeling scared and immediately called her mom as she was in the classroom adjacent to where the shooting occurred. Talitha Conner received a text message from her daughter, a senior at the …

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Lewisville City Council to consider a temporary ban on short-term rentals Monday


February 20, 2024

The Lewisville City Council is expected to vote on a proposed temporary ban on new short-term rentals during Monday night’s meeting. The temporary ban would apply to new short-term rentals and would be in place for up to a year until a permitting process approved in January “can be established and initial results are evaluated,” according to the city. The …

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Police ask for help identifying man they say stole from Girls Scouts


February 20, 2024

Fort Worth Police are asking for help identifying the person they say stole cash from Girl Scouts earlier this month. According to a post on X, formerly Twitter, Fort Worth Police shared a video they said showed the theft. In the video, a man is seen walking out of the Walmart store on the 9500 block of Clifford Street at …

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How to find free income tax prep help


February 20, 2024

Every tax season millions of taxpayers will spend money to file their return when they may not have to. The National Taxpayer Advocate has estimated around 70% of taxpayers are eligible to use IRS Free File. Only about 2% do. Read on for options tax filers can consider to cut the cost of doing your taxes. FREE FILE OPTIONS ONLINE …

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Judge to rule on Dallas church fight against warehouse plans


February 20, 2024

A Dallas County civil court judge presided over hours of witness testimony and arguments on Monday in the lawsuit filed by Friendship-West Baptist Church to block the construction of a planned warehouse. The proposed 200,000-square-foot warehouse by Stonelake Capital Partners is set to be built adjacent to the church property, situated between I-20 and Wheatland Road near Polk Street. In …

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One North Texas restaurant makes Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in the US’ for 2024


February 20, 2024

Texas is renowned for its diverse culinary landscape, offering a fusion of Southern comfort foods, Tex-Mex delights, and international flavors influenced by various cultures. Adding to the excitement for food enthusiasts in North Texas, a local restaurant has secured a coveted spot on Yelp’s prestigious “Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.” list for 2024. Mr Max Izakaya Restaurant …

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Current officeholders, big campaign accounts hold advantage ahead of primary elections


February 20, 2024

Texans recently celebrated Christmas, but now they’re gearing up for the 2024 primary election, which arrives after just eight weeks. This primary season carries more drama than usual, particularly in rural Republican races, where significant campaign donations are challenging incumbent officeholders. Early voting for the primary begins on Tuesday, marking the start of crucial races that will largely determine the …

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18-year-old charged, accused of helping his girlfriend commit suicide, Frisco Police say


February 20, 2024

A teenager is facing felony charges after being accused of aiding his girlfriend’s suicide in November 2023. According to the Frisco Police Department, 18-year-old Zander Tashman is charged with aiding suicide in connection with the death of his 17-year-old girlfriend, whose identity has not been disclosed. The incident occurred on Nov. 20 in the 8000 block of McKinney Road at …

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