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Dallas Dept. of Transportation misses deadlines for responding to road complaints thousands of times


February 29, 2024

Residents in Dallas are expressing concerns about dangerous roads and filing complaints with the city’s transportation department. However, records obtained by NBC 5 Investigates reveal that many of these concerns are not being addressed within the timeframe required by the city’s own regulations. The records show thousands of cases where the Dallas Department of Transportation failed to close out complaints …

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Unlikely savior: How a Stanley cup shielded a woman from a stray bullet


February 29, 2024

In Steubenville, Ohio, a woman has shared a remarkable story about her Stanley tumbler potentially saving her life during a frightening incident involving gunfire at her home. In a video posted on TikTok, the woman recounted the harrowing experience where she and her fiancé were inside their house when they heard gunshots outside. Moments later, a stray bullet pierced through …

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Harris County DA’s race features incumbent Kim Ogg versus former deputy Sean Teare


February 29, 2024

Kim Ogg is vying for a third term as Harris County District Attorney, facing opposition from Sean Teare, a former top deputy, who believes he can address what he perceives as low morale and political entanglements within the office. “I’ve noticed that my opponent is running against me,” Ogg remarked, emphasizing her focus on solutions for the public. She contends …

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Houston-area fire departments join efforts to battle massive wildfire in Texas Panhandle


February 29, 2024

The Houston Fire Department is dispatching seven wildland firefighters to aid in controlling the Smokehouse Creek Fire, which has grown to nearly become the largest in state history as of Wednesday evening, consuming over 850,000 acres of land. According to HFD Assistant Chief of Emergency Operations Michael Mire, these firefighters possess specialized training tailored to assist in containment efforts for …

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CONCACAF Champions Cup tiebreaker favors Houston Dynamo, who advance to Round of 16


February 29, 2024

The Houston Dynamo clinched a late-night victory on Tuesday, securing a spot in the Round of 16 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament against St. Louis City S.C. at Shell Energy Stadium, delighting the 5,000 fans in attendance. Erik Sviatchenko’s goal in the 60th minute, following a set-piece situation, proved decisive in the match, which began at 9:30 p.m. CT. …

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