Dallas-Fort Worth Evening Briefing: Water safety urged in North Texas for July 4 weekend

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Clouds and showers help keep temperatures down for the Fourth of July, with most places staying in the upper 80s and low 90s. The afternoon may feature some tropical showers, but most should wane by fireworks time, resulting in some “cool” temperatures by July standards.

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1. North Texas officials urge water safety ahead of July 4 weekend

As North Texans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, fire rescue officials are issuing a strong warning: stay safe on the water.

A recent surge in drownings across the region has first responders on high alert heading into one of the busiest weekends of the year for local lakes…

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