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Man ejected, killed after fleeing hit-and-run crash in Arlington

The fatal collision occurred on Friday, June 14th, in the 1200 block of W. Division Street in Arlington. Shortly before 7 p.m., Arlington Police were called to the scene following reports of a crash involving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze CZT and a Ford bus. According to witnesses, the driver of the Cruze, an adult man, was observed speeding westbound along …

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2 juveniles hospitalized after suspected gang-related shooting in Uvalde

Two juveniles were hospitalized after a possible gang-related shooting Thursday in Uvalde. The Uvalde Police Department said on Facebook that it got a call at 5:30 p.m. about a shooting in Uvalde Memorial Park at 401 E. Main Street. The two juveniles injured are being treated at San Antonio hospitals, the department said. Uvalde police did not provide any additional information about …

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How much Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke have spent on TV ads in race for Texas governor

Gov. Greg Abbott is heavily outspending rival Beto O’Rourke in the television ad war for Texas governor, showcasing the impact the Republican incumbent’s stout campaign fund is having on what could be a close race. The governor’s TV campaign for the general election kicked off in August, when kids returned to school and more people started tuning in. He spent $4.3 million to splash …

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Only two in 100 Dallas children under 5 have been vaccinated for COVID-19

In the two months since the COVID-19 vaccine for children became available in Dallas County, roughly 2.2% of the population under 5 has been immunized. According to data from the Texas Health and Human Services Department (HHSC), which updates daily, about 3,906 children under 5 have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Of them, 796 have completed their initial vaccination …

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Gov. Greg Abbott seeking federal help for Dallas-area residents affected by floods

Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking approval for federal funds to help the Dallas region recover from last month’s historic flooding. Abbott’s office said after reviewing damage reports made to the State of Texas Individual Assessment Tool, state and local officials believe affected residents in the region could qualify for loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s disaster grant programs. The governor …

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Obamas return to the White House for unveiling of their official portraits

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event that set humor and nostalgia over his presidency against the current harsh political talk about the survival of democracy. While her husband cracked a few jokes about his gray hair, big ears and clothes in his …

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Police investigating man’s fatal shooting in Fort Worth

A man was killed in a shooting in Fort Worth on Wednesday evening, police said. Around 6:20 p.m., police were called about a shooting victim in the 9100 block of Camp Bowie West Boulevard, just off Interstate 820. The man had been driven there by an acquaintance, police said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has …

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Dallas officials shift money in proposed budget to boost code violation prosecutions

The Dallas City Council approved several changes to the latest proposed budget Wednesday, including shifting money meant to go to the new inspector general division to beef up city code violation prosecutions. The council then replaced the removed funds for the inspector general’s office with money from a planned new pension stabilization fund. The majority of the approved amendments shaved the initially …

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