Good morning, DFW. Here’s what you need to know today.
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A weak summertime cold front will move in slowly from north to south today across the state, initiating the development of showers and storms. Rain chances will increase this afternoon and continue through this evening. Heavy rain and gusty winds will be possible, especially later this afternoon. Storms will end early tonight before another round of scattered showers and storms will fire up Saturday afternoon to evening.
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Around Texas
1. Council on Criminal Justice data shows violent crimes decline in North Texas cities
Homicide and other violent crimes are continuing to decline in the first half of the year, according to a study from the Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank.
The study analyzes patterns of different crimes — including violent crime, property crime and drug offenses — and includes major cities in North Texas like Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth…