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Neal Brown Focuses on Retaining Key Players as He Takes North Texas Helm

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

Neal Brown, the former West Virginia and Troy head coach, has been named the next head coach of North Texas, but his first priority is keeping the...

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Dallas Council Seeks $88.5M to Fund New UNT-Dallas Police Academy

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

Dallas residents are watching closely as the city pushes forward with a $185 million proposal to build a new police academy on the campus of the...

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North Texas Officer Austin Cooley Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Texas 34

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

A wrong‑way collision on Texas 34 early Monday morning killed 26‑year‑old Austin Cooley. The Accident Cooley was a deputy chief for South Hunt...

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Former Rep. Marc Veasey quits House seat to challenge Judge Tim O’Hare in Tarrant County. Democratic primary includes Simmons and Woods. Primary March 3, 2026.

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

In a move that stunned constituents in Tarrant County, U.S. Representative Marc Veasey announced he will not seek reelection to the U.S. House....

Teacher beams while students gather around a bright Christmas tree with colorful gifts in Fort Worth elementary.

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Fort Worth Teacher’s TikTok Campaign Delivers Christmas Gifts to Hundreds of Students

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

Fort Worth’s George C. Clarke Elementary School, a place that has been gifting students for more than 50 years, faced a crisis this holiday season....

Boy holding up Frisco Soccer City gift card with fans and World Cup flag on Main Street in light

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Frisco’s Soccer City Preps for World Cup Amid Main Street Revitalization Challenges

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

World Cup fever is soaring at Soccer City in Frisco. World Cup gear and local pride The specialized soccer merchandise store has begun stocking...

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Fort Worth Police Investigate Apparent Murder‑Suicide After Two Adults Found Dead in Apartment

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

A sudden tragedy unfolded in a Fort Worth apartment complex when police discovered two adults dead inside a living room on Monday. The scene, located...

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Buenos Aires Sets Unofficial Record with 2,397 Golden Retrievers

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

When the sun rose over Buenos Aires' Bosques de Palermo, a sound unlike any other filled the air—over two thousand golden retrievers barking in...

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Home Alone House Sold for $5+ Million, Fans React to Modern Renovations

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

The iconic Home Alone house on Lincoln Avenue just changed hands for more than $5 million, reigniting a debate among fans about its recent...

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3-Year-Old Dies After Hospital Injuries Prompt Capital Murder Charges Against Mother and Boyfriend

Cameron R. Hayes December 15, 2025

On Sunday, December 7, a 3‑year‑old boy named Dawson Zamora was pronounced dead after being taken off life support at Medical City McKinney. The boy...