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3 wounded in shooting in Far East Dallas, police say


January 7, 2020

  Three people were wounded in a shooting early Monday in Far East Dallas, police said. Officers were called about 1:30 a.m. to an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Highland Road, police said. Police said the victims were hospitalized and that their condition was unknown. KXAS-TV (NBC5) reported the victims were adults and their injuries weren’t expected to be life-threatening. …

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Toddler’s fatal shooting heightens frustration among Dallas community leaders


January 7, 2020

The fatal shooting of a 1-year-old child in South Dallas has brought new calls to curtail rising crime, even as the mayor and police chief have promised decisive action. Rory Norman, who would have turned 2 this month, died after a gunman opened fire on the home where he, his mother and other family members were sleeping about 3:30 a.m. Sunday. A …

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Garland officer shoots machete-wielding man who reportedly charged police


January 7, 2020

A Garland officer shot a man brandishing a machete Monday afternoon after the man charged at police, authorities said. Scott Norris(Garland Police Department) Police had been called to the 1400 block of South Third Street, near Chandler Drive, about 3:30 p.m. after a man was reported to be waving a machete and arguing with people. Officers found the man, identified …

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3 shot in drive-by attack in Fort Worth, police say


January 7, 2020

Two men and one woman were injured in a drive-by shooting Monday night in Fort Worth, police said. It happened around 10:40 p.m. in the 3100 block of South Riverside Drive. According to police, suspects in a vehicle fired several rounds before driving off. The injuries weren’t considered life-threatening, police said. One man’s injury was minor, while the woman was …

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Here’s how you can still celebrate the holidays at Houston’s Zoo


January 7, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’re still looking to celebrate the holiday season, you have a few more chances. On Monday, the Houston Zoo is hosting a sensory-friendly night which offers a smaller crowd, quieter music and limited flashing lights. On Thursday, the zoo will hold an adults-only ugly sweater party, and each ticket will include a free drink. The …

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Officer possibly shoots man seen pistol-whipping victim in Midtown


January 7, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Midtown Monday afternoon. The incident was reported in the 2000 block of Fannin around 1 p.m.   Houston Police ✔@houstonpolice HPD investigators, commanders & PIO responding to an officer-involved shooting in the 2200 block of Fannin that occurred about 1 p.m. Preliminary info is a male suspect shot at …

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Houston Dash trade J.J. Watt’s fiancee to Chicago


January 7, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Dash player Kealia Ohai is being traded to the Chicago Red Stars, the team announced Monday. Ohai, who is also engaged to Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was drafted to Houston in the 2014 draft as the No. 2 pick. SEE ALSO: Houston Dash star Kealia Ohai named RodeoHouston parade grand marshal Excelling on the …

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Oscar Mayer hiring ‘hotdoggers’ to drive Wienermobile


January 7, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’re looking to make some extra cash while driving an iconic piece of history, here is your chance! Oscar Mayer is hiring ‘hotdoggers’ to drive the Wienermobile around the country.   Oscar Mayer ✔@oscarmayer Hotdogger applications are officially open Click the link if you’re a recent college grad and seeing the country behind America’s favorite …

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RodeoHouston to release concert lineup this week


January 7, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Ready to rodeo with country, latin pop, hip-hop and K-pop? The calendar for the 2020 Rodeo Houston entertainment genres has been already released. And on Thursday, we’ll find out the entertainer lineup. RODEOHOUSTON ✔@RODEOHOUSTON The 2020 RODEOHOUSTON Genre Calendar is out! We are switching it up in 2020! 17 performers will be announced Jan. 9, and …

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