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City leaders look for solutions to Dallas pension crisis, public transportation part of discussion

Dallas city leaders are actively seeking solutions to address the ongoing pension crisis, with one potential option causing concern among public transportation officials and drawing criticism from a county commissioner. Approximately 220,000 individuals rely on DART transportation services daily, highlighting the significance of any discussions regarding funding reductions. DART spokesperson Jeamy Molina emphasized the critical role public transit plays in …

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23-year-old man fatally shot in Mesquite over the weekend, police say

A man was fatally shot over the weekend at an apartment complex in Mesquite, according to police. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Saturday officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Gus Thomasson Road in Mesquite, where they found a man, identified as Anthony Matlock, 23, who had been shot inside of an apartment, police said. Matlock was taken to …

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Texas man accused of slipping abortion drug in wife’s drinks

AUSTIN — A Texas grand jury has indicted a husband accused of slipping a medicine used for abortions into his wife’s drinks in hopes that it would end her pregnancy. Mason Herring, a 38-year-old Houston attorney, was indicted on two felony counts, including assault of a pregnant person, under charges handed up last week by a Harris County grand jury. …

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A look at the two vintage planes that crashed at a Dallas air show

Two vintage aircraft that crashed midair Saturday at a Dallas air show once belonged to a massive arsenal of World War 2-era fighter planes. The aircraft, however, diverged entirely in their missions. Here’s a look at the two aircraft. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Considered one of the most iconic aircraft ever built, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs during World …

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Trump, others push election fraud conspiracy theories in Arizona as vote count continues

PHOENIX — Republican Kari Lake could still catch up to Democrat Katie Hobbs in Arizona’s contentious race for governor. Election workers continue to tabulate ballots in several counties, including Maricopa, the state’s most populous and vote-rich. Officials have asked for patience, stressing in daily news conferences that the process is unfolding at a normal pace and in accordance with the …

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What we know about the Dallas mid-air collision that killed 6

Six people were killed Saturday after two historic aircraft collided mid-air at a Dallas air show and plummeted to the ground in a fireball, stunning onlookers, first responders and city officials. The Saturday crash is being investigated by several agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. The identities of the victims have not been released by …

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Will Texas Republicans quit Donald Trump?

There are times when a relationship, no matter how good it’s been, has to end. It’s a staple of the blues–realizing that it’s over, but reluctant to let go. It’s outlined in the blues standard “I can’t quit you baby,” a simmering song about holding on to a dying love. I prefer Little Milton’s version. Some political relationships don’t last either, …

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Madisonville man fatally shot early Sunday in Royse City, police say

A 43-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday in Royse City, police said. Shortly before 6 a.m., officers were called the the 5400 Block of County Road 2526 in Royse City, which is located about 30 miles northeast of Dallas. Officers found a man, whom they identified as Larry Deshaun Baker of Madisonville, Texas, laying in the driveway of a home. …

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6 dead in Dallas air show disaster; preliminary crash report expected in four to six weeks

The midair collision between two historic aircraft at a Dallas air show on Saturday killed six people, including two deeply loved Keller-area men who had been pilots for decades, according to officials and friends. The collision involved two World War II-era planes, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra. No one on the ground was injured or killed. Officials from the National …

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Rain and Cold Temperatures to Start the Week

Another round of wet weather is expected Monday as a storm system moves across North Texas. A dreary, cold and wet day will be shaping up with periods of rain. Some flurries could be mixed in with the rain along the Red River. As for temperatures, it looks to stay cool all week with lows and highs running below normal. …

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