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The wet weather ends overnight


January 1, 2021

It is a cold, wet end to 2020. The rain will end later tonight as the storm system responsible for the inclement weather moves away. West of the DFW area is where the best chance of snow will remain tonight, although a brief mixing of some snow with the rain is not out of the question in parts of DFW …

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Dallas County reports 1,774 coronavirus cases, 17 deaths as Texas sets new record for hospitalizations


January 1, 2021

Dallas County on Thursday reported 1,774 new coronavirus cases and 17 additional COVID-19 deaths. Shingle Mountain removal begins Workers begin to remove shingles from what is known as Shingle Mountain, a pile Statewide, hospitalizations for COVID-19 continued a steady climb that began in late September, reaching a new record of 12,268 patients. Local hospitalizations for the virus also remained high. …

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Woman faces capital murder charge after double slaying at Far East Dallas motel


January 1, 2021

A woman is behind bars in connection with a shooting at a Far East Dallas motel that killed two people this month. Shingle Mountain removal begins Workers begin to remove shingles from what is known as Shingle Mountain, a pile Nita Winona Vasquez, 33, faces a capital murder charge in the deaths of Miqueas Rangel, 34, and Roxanne Rodriguez, 27. …

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Pence asks judge to toss Gohmert’s lawsuit seeking to change election results


January 1, 2021

Vice President Mike Pence has asked a Trump-appointed judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Rep. Louie Gohmert of Tyler and several other Republicans that aimed to allow Pence to overturn the results of the election. Shingle Mountain removal begins Workers begin to remove shingles from what is known as Shingle Mountain, a pile The lawsuit, by Gohmert and the Republican …

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


January 1, 2021

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: Shingle Mountain removal begins Workers begin to remove shingles from what is known as Shingle Mountain, a pile What is the virus? Scientists have identified the virus as a novel, …

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Texas-shaped bike route takes you through Houston’s newest paths and trails


January 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Need a fun, family activity to enjoy while practicing safe social distancing? Look no further! The challenge is on to see who can complete this bike route that outlines the shape of Texas. Creator Jesse Alston said the idea came to him and his cycling-partner while they were looking for ways to switch-up their everyday workout. …

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Meet all the adorable babies born at the Houston Zoo in 2020


January 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — When looking back at 2020, it’s not surprising that many of us are looking for something to lighten the mood. Fortunately, the Houston Zoo shared some of the cutest reasons to celebrate, spreading their adorable baby animal cheer! Here are a few of the animals they welcomed to the herd since last spring. March 31: Traci, …

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Here’s the Houston restaurant America can’t afford to lose, according to Esquire


January 1, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas — As the year draws to a close, Esquire magazine offers a slightly different take on the national restaurant scene. Instead of another best of list, the men’s lifestyle publication submits its take on “100 Restaurants America Can’t Afford to Lose.” The list’s recognizes “these spots around the country-old and new, scruffy and spiffy-that we consider restaurants that …

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