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Police searching for 76-year-old woman last seen in Old East Dallas


September 26, 2021

Dallas police are asking for the public’s help finding a 76-year-old woman last seen Friday afternoon in Old East Dallas. Miriam Restrepo was last seen around 1 p.m. walking in the 5500 block of Worth Street, near Abrams Road and North Munger Boulevard. Police said she may be confused and need help. Restrepo is described as a Latin woman who …

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72-year-old man last seen in Far East Dallas may be confused and need help


September 26, 2021

A 72-year-old man last seen Friday afternoon in Far East Dallas may be confused and in need of help, Dallas police say. Jack William Kemp, Jr. was last seen around 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Highland Road, near Ferguson Road, police said. Kemp is described as Black man who is 6-0 and weighs about 150 pounds. He has …

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Praetorian Building: City’s first high-rise had short-lived title


September 26, 2021

When it opened in 1909, the Praetorian Building towered over downtown Dallas. Built at Main Street and Stone Place, it was Dallas’ first skyscraper at 15 stories tall. The structure was the tallest building in Texas — and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. If someone looked to Dallas, they saw the Praetorian Building. Yet its status as …

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Very warm end to the weekend


September 26, 2021

Another Air Quality Alert has been issued for the DFW area again Sunday. Limit time outdoors if you have respiratory problems. After a warm Saturday, expect more of the same Sunday afternoon with plenty of sunshine and low humidity. Southerly winds will be in the 10 to 20 mph range with gusts to 20 mph. The next few days will …

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University of St. Thomas professor educates a new generation of bilingual teachers


September 26, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Dual language programs are increasing across the nation, especially for those who want their children to be fluent in both Spanish and English. But, unfortunately, there’s a shortage of qualified teachers. Now, one professor at The University of St. Thomas in Houston is working to change that. So far, it’s working. Dr. Ginny Torres-Rimbau said she …

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Suspect accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend threatened to kill her once before, records show


September 26, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend assaulted her in May and threatened to kill her last month, according to court documents. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Cameron Davis for the murder of Ryniscia Sanford. The 27-year-old mother of five was shot multiple times at an apartment complex …

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