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Arlington PD on murder charge at assisted living center


June 27, 2024

Arlington police shared new details Wednesday in the investigation into a woman facing a murder charge connected to the death of a client who was living at one of her unlicensed assisted living centers. Following allegations of neglect, theft, fraud, and abuse, Arlington police opened investigations into the deaths of at least 20 people who had been living in five unlicensed group homes in …

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Fort Worth and Dallas art installations among Top 100 CODAaward finalists, voting open now


June 27, 2024

Two public art installations in Dallas-Fort Worth are among three in the state nominated as a Top 100 CODAaward finalist this year. The CODAawards is an international art competition celebrating projects that “successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces.” The general public can vote on 100 large-scale community artworks from around the world nominated for the award. Voting will take …

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Where to watch Independence Day fireworks in North Texas


June 27, 2024

July 3, 5 – 11 p.m. at Addison Circle Park For four decades, Addison Kaboom Town! has attracted people from all over for a night of breathtaking fireworks, thrilling aerial shows, and more. Arlington Light Up Arlington June 29, 6 – 10:30 p.m. at Downtown Arlington Celebrate with four stages of live music, several vendors and activities before a 20-minute fireworks show. …

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Police release two videos showing ‘Cop Watch’ woman’s arrest, police investigating use of force


June 27, 2024

Fort Worth police released two videos Wednesday showing the arrest of a woman who says she was knocked unconscious while recording police. Following public outcry from citizens and at least one member of the City Council, on Wednesday, the department released a body camera video and surveillance video obtained from a business that showed the interaction between Carolina Rodriguez and …

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Dallas City Council approves operator for Oak Cliff homeless housing project


June 27, 2024

The Dallas City Council approved an operator for a long-awaited permanent supportive housing effort in North Oak Cliff. The 14-0 vote to approve Catholic Charities of Dallas to operate the building at 1950 Fort Worth Avenue, a former hotel location, marked the culmination of a four-year effort. Catholic Charities currently operates three St. Jude Centers in northwest Dallas, northeast Dallas and Lake Highlands. District …

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Plano Parker Road Construction Woes; Claims of Vehicle Damage Piling Up


June 27, 2024

Plano’s West Parker Road construction project continues to cause costly headaches for many drivers. Claims of damage done to vehicles have been stacking up since the multi-million dollar project began in May 2023. The city is taking new action to increase driver safety on the busy thoroughfare. Plano resident Jeff Neary says he typically avoids West Parker Road at all …

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Olympic gold medals aren’t exactly gold


June 27, 2024

Hundreds of gold medals will be awarded during the Paris Olympics and Paralympics to the highest-performing athletes in the world in their respective sports. The medals for the 2024 Paris Games will feature a unique addition: a piece of iron from the original Eiffel Tower will be embedded in them. The medals will also be delivered in Louis Vuitton boxes, …

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