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Arlington PD on murder charge at assisted living center

Arlington police shared new details Wednesday in the investigation into a woman facing a murder charge connected to the death of a client who was living at one of her unlicensed assisted living centers. Following allegations of neglect, theft, fraud, and abuse, Arlington police opened investigations into the deaths of at least 20 people who had been living in five unlicensed group homes in …

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Welcome sunshine, but still cold

The rain moved out as expected by early Thursday morning, but breezy north winds kept it chilly all day in spite of afternoon sunshine.. After a freeze Friday morning, we will enjoy a bit of a warm up as we head into the weekend. Clouds will increase on Saturday, and slight rain chances return on Sunday, although any rainfall is …

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Northwest Dallas homeowners with lingering tornado damage may be cited or even fined, city manager says

The city of Dallas plans to begin enforcing housing codes in areas affected by the tornado that devastated parts of Northwest Dallas in October, according to a memorandum signed by City Manager T.C. Broadnax. That means homeowners who still have partially collapsed structures, broken windows, fallen walls, scattered debris and other issues may be fined or summoned to appear before …

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Freezing start, then cool finish

After a freezing start, today’s weather will be sunny, but cool with highs right around 50. Look for a gradual warming trend to take place along with rain free conditions as we head into the weekend. Clouds will increase on Saturday, and slight rain chances return on Sunday, although any rainfall is expected to be very light. No wild temperature …

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Dallas County picking up the bill for primary election after Dems, GOP fall short on poll workers

Dallas County commissioners approved an emergency $359,000 on Tuesday to cover the cost of poll workers for the March 3 primary election after both political parties fell short on staffing. In Texas, the two major political parties are responsible for running their primaries. They typically contract with local election departments for voting equipment and other logistics. However, the parties historically …

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Richardson man sentenced to 70 years in prison for stabbing girlfriend to death

A Richardson man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for fatally stabbing his girlfriend last year. Jeffrey Lee Patterson(Dallas County Sheriff’s Department) Jeffrey Lee Patterson, 47, was found guilty of murder Monday in a Dallas County courtroom. A jury handed down his sentence later in the day, court records show. Authorities were called the morning of April 14, …

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