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Garland trade school owner charged with bilking VA out of $70 million


November 27, 2020

Jonathan Davis has been imploring the government for years to either charge him with a crime, move forward with its forfeiture case against him or return his more than $4 million in seized assets. The Dallas-area businessman finally got his wish, but not the outcome he had hoped for. A federal grand jury in Dallas indicted him last week, more than three …

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Texas reports 12,423 new coronavirus cases, 206 deaths


November 27, 2020

Texas reported 12,423 new coronavirus cases and 206 deaths on Thursday. The number of new cases is a bit lower than on several recent days, including Tuesday, when a record 13,998 cases were announced. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable Precinct 3 Curtis Polk Jr. speaks about his relocated office in the… …

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Houston woman recovering from COVID-19 grieving losing mom to virus this Thanksgiving


November 27, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This Thanksgiving is tough for so many families, especially those dealing with a loved one who died from COVID-19. The virus has taken more than 260,000 American lives according to Johns Hopkins University, people like Melinda Aguilar. The 70-year-old grandmother loved to cook and loved to spend time with her family. “We knew she loved us …

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Man found slain in pickup at east Oak Cliff park, Dallas police say


November 27, 2020

Dallas police are investigating after a man was found dead in a vehicle at an east Oak Cliff park. Officers were called to Moore Park, in the 2200 block of Rockefeller Boulevard, Wednesday morning and found 23-year-old Bryan Jesus De Leon Cifuentes dead inside a pickup. Constable feels “disrespected” after office moved to basement near “NEGROES” sign Ellis County Constable …

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A change to cooler and wetter weather


November 27, 2020

After a mild Thanksgiving, a cold front will move through North Texas overnight. While it won’t bring any rain, it will drop temperatures quite a bit for Friday with highs in the lower 60s. The weekend is looking quite chilly and wet at times. Saturday will likely be an indoor day with a good chance of rain from mid afternoon …

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What you need to know about coronavirus, plus a map of every case in Texas


November 27, 2020

Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19. Here are the answers to key questions about the outbreak: 7 things to know about how Texas intends to parcel out its limited supply of coronavirus vaccine How will Texas parcel out vaccines against the coronavirus? Who will pay for …

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Super Feast gives away 20,000 Thanksgiving meals in downtown


November 27, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Nearly half of the people in need of food this year have never needed help feeding their families before, but the coronavirus pandemic has caused them financial hardship. So, this year’s Super Feast looked to bring some holiday cheer by serving 20,000 free meals at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This year, instead of getting …

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Man accused of setting woman on fire charged with aggravated assault


November 27, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The man who is accused of setting a woman on fire in southeast Houston is now in custody. Harold Celestine, 60, has been charged with aggravated assault of a family member and criminal mischief. Celestine is accused of pouring gasoline from a water bottle on 40-year-old Lasheak Wilborn and setting her on fire after accusing her …

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Twins playing for Texans and Lions face off on Thanksgiving


November 27, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There is more than just a football game at the heart of the Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. Before the 2019 season, introduced twin brothers A.J. and C.J. Moore, who are members of the Texans and Lions, respectively. When we first met them during training camp, A.J. couldn’t get to lace …

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