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Dallas man indicted in alleged $20 million bank and wire fraud scheme

A federal grand jury indicted a 41-year-old Dallas man for allegedly orchestrating a $20 million bank and wire fraud scheme. Prosecutors say Garrett Douglas Johnson falsified financial records to secure over $40 million in loans from 2018 to 2024. Johnson faces up to 30 years in federal prison for each...
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Dallas Straps ‘Barnacle’ Clamps On Scofflaw Cars Starting Monday

Starting next Monday, Dallas drivers who have racked up three or more unpaid parking tickets in the past year could find a 17-pound black-and-yellow device suction-cupped to their windshield, and getting it off will cost more than just paying the ticket. The city is rolling out Barnacle immobilization devices as part o
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Lancaster Man Slashes Own Hand Attacking DeSoto Clerk, Customer With Razor

A 36-year-old Lancaster man is facing an aggravated robbery charge after police say he stole items from a DeSoto convenience store and then attacked the clerk and an intervening customer with a razor blade late Monday night, cutting his own hand in the process. DeSoto Police responded to the 1500 block of the North I-3
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Driving while Texas license is invalid and resisting arrest reported in this week’s crime...

This is a crime wrap-up for Aug. 4-17. Failure to maintain financial responsibility, subsequent conviction and driving while Texas license is invalid. At 2:29 a.m. Aug. 7, a non-UTA affiliate was stopped for a traffic violation at 615 W. Abram St., UTA Police Capt. Jim Randles said in an email. The driver was cited and
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After layoffs, furloughs, Dallas looks to cut employee healthcare

After employee medical costs drove a $51 million budget shortfall, the city of Dallas is preparing to tighten its belt in ways that could significantly alter employee health plans. On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council reviewed a proposed change to how the city provides medical benefits to its employees. The...
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Triple-digit heat and gusty winds spark grass fires across North Texas, force school relocation

"Almost 50% of our fires were from debris burning and equipment use."
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Dallas police say response times have improved — but urgent calls still take more...

Dallas police response times are lower than they were a year ago, but all calls except life-threatening emergencies still have response times of more than an hour. Dallas Assistant Chief Richard Foy told city council members on Wednesday that the department had a "very long way to go" in its response times.
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Local Adaptive Fitness Professional Brings ‘Special Strong’ to North Texas, Expanding Fitness Opportunities for...

Special Strong, a leading provider of adaptive and inclusive fitness programs for individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges, is proud to announce the opening of its newest franchise serving Irving, Denton, Coppell, Grand Prairie, and surrounding North Texas communities. The new location is owned and o
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MySweetOpportunity: SPCA Of Texas’ 2026 Fur Ball

“The most elegant party animals in North Texas will gather for the SPCA of Texas Fur Ball annual gala on Thursday, October 8, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The evening is themed ‘Reigning Cats and Dogs.’. “Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment, the always-exciting Pony Up for Paws,...
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Here Are The Top High Schools in Deep East Texas According To US News...

US News and World Report has released its list of the top high schools in the nation. In Deep East Texas, Latexo, Hudson, Broaddus, Slocum and Lufkin lead the way.

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