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Video shows man randomly attacking bystander, bar employee in downtown Dallas

Surveillance footage from outside a downtown Dallas bar shows a man assaulting an innocent bystander with a long stick out of nowhere, then punching another man in the face before making his escape. It happened outside City Tavern on Elm Street just before 2 a.m. on Saturday. Dallas police are searching for the suspect. NBC 5 spoke with the first …

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Did you see those mysterious twinkles before and after the total solar eclipse?

If you had the opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8th, you might have observed a captivating phenomenon known as shadow bands. These are thin, undulating lines of alternating light and dark that move parallel on plain surfaces just before and after the celestial event. According to NASA, the intensity, motion, and direction of these bands are …

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Artist captures solar eclipse by harnessing sun power

In a unique display of creativity, Michael Papadakis captured the total solar eclipse in North Texas using a special technique. Utilizing heliography, a method that harnesses and concentrates the sun’s rays with mirrors and lenses, the artist etched a landscape onto a wooden canvas. Known as Sunscribes on social media, Papadakis combines science, art, and ancient photographic techniques to manipulate …

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Trial against former doctor accused of tampering with IV bags enters second week

In Dallas Federal Court, the high-profile trial of Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, a former anesthesiologist, entered its second week on Tuesday. Ortiz faces ten counts of tampering with and adulterating IV bags at a clinic where he previously worked. The allegations against Ortiz include tampering with IV bags, resulting in medical emergencies and one fatality at Baylor Scott and White Surgical …

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No kidding, Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s new landscape crew is a herd of goats

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has enlisted a unique cleaning crew, affectionately dubbed the “Greatest Of All Time.” From now until April 15, the botanical garden is hosting a small herd of goats to assist in clearing out an invasive plant species in the Native Texas Boardwalk area. This eco-friendly approach, commonly referred to as “goat-scaping,” involves utilizing goat herd …

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First comic book to feature Superman sells for $6 million in Dallas

This week, the most valuable comic book globally was sold at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Action Comic No. 1, which introduced Superman to the world, was sold on Thursday for a staggering $6 million. Regarded as the most significant and influential comic book ever published, it came with a letter from one of Superman’s creators, providing insights into the character’s …

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Woman found shot to death on Colonial Avenue, Dallas Police investigating

Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect following the discovery of a deceased woman with gunshot wounds at a residence in a Dallas neighborhood early Saturday. Upon receiving reports of a shooting, the Dallas Police Department dispatched officers to a residence situated in the 4300 block of Colonial Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement found a woman who had sustained …

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Eclipse chasers arrive in North Texas two days ahead of totality

Visitors from across the nation and around the globe are flocking to North Texas for the rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse. “I’ve seen a partial one, back in August maybe. That was pretty cool, but this… I think this is going to be awesome,” remarked Hunter Burton, a seasoned space camp attendee. Burton, along with his family, …

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Tents are set up in North Texas for the total eclipse experience

With just two days left until the total solar eclipse, anticipation is high as some enthusiasts set up camp for a weekend-long experience. Gillian Cole from Dallas is among those who have pitched tents at Samuell Farm in Mesquite for the Totality Dallas event organized by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Equipped with essentials like a sleeping bag, silk …

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Small-town North Texas businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd rain or shine

In a Texas town, reminiscent of nearly 150 years ago, the anticipation of a total solar eclipse is tinged with the familiar worry of cloud cover spoiling the view. Forecasted overcast skies threaten Monday’s celestial event, drawing eclipse enthusiasts to small-town businesses in hopes of a clear spectacle. Waxahachie, located half an hour south of Dallas, is gearing up for …

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