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• Tell Me Something Good - Bathroom Basics

  13-12-2018 23:37 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Students at Leonard Junior High collected "bathroom basics" donations to benefit the Fannin County Children's Center and the Fannin County Family Crisis Center during the holidays. 
  
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• Holiday Wish List: “Instant” Craze Behind Multi-Use Gadgets

  13-12-2018 23:32
  NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Instant Pot has been around for years, but once again, the electric multi-cooker is topping holiday wish lists this season.
  “It really is a one pot wonder,” said Emily Youree, a contributor at Fort Worth Mom’s blog. The mother of two swears by the gadget.
  “You put everything in, and close the lid, and 15 minutes later– like magic — everything is ready,” Youree explained.It’s become a cultural phenomenon of sorts
  
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• Bomb Threats Made Across Metroplex With Demands For Bitcoin Payments

  13-12-2018 23:27
  NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Numerous bomb threats, coupled with demands for Bitcoin payments were made against all types of locations across the metroplex Thursday.
  Similar threats were were sent electronically to numerous locations in the country.
  The Dallas Police Department said it answered nearly twenty calls for service relating to a reported bomb threat via email message.
  The Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed a bomb threat was called in, as did the city of Irving.
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• Former Nightclub Owner, Former Cowboy ‘Partially Responsible’ For Deadly Crash

  13-12-2018 23:00
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – It took a Dallas County jury approximately five hours to find the owner of the now defunct Irving nightclub Beamers and former Cowboy player Josh Brent partially responsible for a December 2012 deadly crash involving Brent and teammate Jerry Brown.  Brown was killed.
  Brown’s mother filed a civil suit against the owner of the bar.
  The jury decided to award Brown’s mother, Stacey Jackson, $25 million.
  Jurors found Brent 48 percent responsible for causin
  
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• Del Monte Recalls Canned Corn In 25 States Including Texas, 12 Nations, Due To Botulism Risk

  13-12-2018 22:55
  (CBS NEWS) – Del Monte Foods is recalling more than 64,000 cases of incompletely sterilized canned corn that could cause life-threatening illness if consumed. Walmart and Target are among the retailers in 25 states and 12 countries that sold the recalled product, the food producer said.
  Del Monte Foods canned corn recall (Del Monte Foods)
  The recall of 64,242 cases of “Fiesta Corn” seasoned with red and green peppers was due to under-processing, the company said in a notice pos
  
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• Puppy Found Wrapped In Weighted Trash Bag In Frozen Creek

  13-12-2018 22:29
  GEORGETOWN, Ky. (CBS Local) — Call it a holiday miracle.
  Two men rescued a white, pink-nosed puppy from a frozen creek in Sadieville, Kentucky, Tuesday morning. The pup had been thrown into a trash bag weighted with three large rocks, according to the Scott County Animal Shelter in nearby Georgetown.“She had wiggled her little head out of the bag and that was the only thing sticking out of the water,” the shelter wrote on Facebook. “She appears to be an Australian Shep or
  
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• KFC Selling Firelog That Smells Like Fried Chicken

  13-12-2018 21:55
  (CBS13/CBS Local) – Why settle for a Yule Log when you can burn a KFC 11 Herbs and Spices Firelog this Christmas? And yes, it does smell like fried chicken.
  The Firelog is now for sale on KFC’s website. It’s described as being: “Imbued with the unmistakable, mouth-watering aroma of Colonel Sanders’ secret recipe.” The Firelog is manufactured by Enviro-Log and made of 100% recycled materials.
  Introducing the 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog from Enviro-Log®, t
  
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• The Foote Files: Christmas Cheer With Kenny G

  13-12-2018 21:49
  (CBS 11) – Kenny G is a man that I can relate to: one, that he watched The Ed Sullivan Show on CBS (like I did) and #2, he was motivated by the show to start learning to play the saxophone (like I did for awhile as a kid in the 1960’s in Dallas).
  Born Kenneth Bruce Gorelick on June 5, 1956 in Seattle, Kenny G is one of the top and most successful smooth jazz/adult contemporary musicians today. His is also one of the best -selling recording artists of all time, selling over 75 million
  
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• Drivers Surprised By Giant Middle Finger Sculpture Next To Highway

  13-12-2018 21:44
  WESTFORD, VT. (CBS Local) — If you find yourself driving down Route 128 between Westford and Fairfax in northern Vermont, you can’t miss it.
  Yes that’s right, you’re seeing a seven-foot-tall sculpture of a raised middle finger, carved from a 700-pound block of pine and perched atop a 16-foot pole. Oh, and it’s lit up by floodlights at night.
  But the obscene gesture isn’t directed at drivers.
  Ted Pelkey, who erected the provocative sculpture, says it stems from
  
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• AAA Predicts More Than 9 Million Texans Will Travel Over Holidays

  13-12-2018 20:56
  COPPELL (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — An industry group predicts nearly 9.1 million Texans will travel during the upcoming end-of-the-year holiday season.
  AAA Texas on Thursday offered the forecast. The estimate is 4.3 percent higher than the number of travelers a year ago.
  The holiday travel period begins Saturday, December 22, and runs through Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
  Nationally, AAA projects 112.5 million travelers will drive, fly or take trains during the holiday period, representing 4.4 percent
  
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• WATCH: Driver Saves Boy Being Chased By Angry Turkey

  13-12-2018 20:31
  GREEN BAY, Wis. (CBS Local) — A Wisconsin woman said her motherly instincts kicked in Monday when she spotted a bizarre pursuit in Green Bay — a wild turkey chasing a child down the street after school.
  “As we got closer, you just saw this kid’s eyes completely bugged out and this turkey running full speed,” Vanessa Miramontes told WBAY. “I knew I had to do something to help in the slightest.”
  Miramontes said she drove her SUV between the child and the t
  
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• Boy Scouts Said To Be Exploring “Options” To Address Fiscal Woes

  13-12-2018 20:13
  NEW YORK (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — The Boy Scouts of America says it is exploring “all options” to address serious financial challenges, but is declining to confirm or deny a report that it may seek bankruptcy protection in the face of declining membership and sex-abuse litigation.
  “I want to assure you that our daily mission will continue and that there are no imminent actions or immediate decisions expected,” Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh said in a statement issued
  
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• Bill Aims to Inform Schools of Accusations Against Transfers

  13-12-2018 20:01 via nbcdfw.com
  
  A North Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill that would make it more difficult for students accused of sexual assault -- like ex-Baylor fraternity president Jacob Anderson -- to transfer quietly to another...
  
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• Police Seek Missing 19-Year-Old With Intellectual Disability Last Seen At Homeless Shelter

  13-12-2018 19:21
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Glenn Heights Police Department is searching for a 19-year-old woman who was last seen at the Bridge Homeless Shelter in Dallas.
  April Dawn Carrier, is diagnosed with an intellectual disability. She’s white, 5’ 2”, weighs 140 lbs, has auburn hair, brown eyes and was wearing a pink and white shirt with pink leggings when last seen.
  A witness saw Carrier on-foot at the shelter on 1818 Corsicana Street at noon on December 11.
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• TDMN: ‘Pain & Profit’ Focuses on Care for Disabled Texans

  13-12-2018 18:48 via nbcdfw.com
  
  The latest piece in The Dallas Morning News “Pain and Profit” series focuses on improving care for disabled Texans. Dallas Morning News’ Andrew Chavez joins us to discuss the investigation.
  
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• WATCH: Special Needs High School Student Shocked By Surprise Gift

  13-12-2018 18:19
  MARICOPA, Ariz. (CBS Local) — If you’re still looking for inspiration to get into the holiday spirit, you’ve come to the right place.
  A student in Arizona recently surprised a classmate who has special needs with a Christmas gift and shared video of the inspirational moment on social media.
  High school senior Jake Marr and sophomore Matthew Sabetta became close friends at Maricopa High School, chatting in the hallways before and after class.
  After Marr learned Sabetta loves cem
  
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• Money Rains Down On Highway After Armored Truck Has Door Problem

  13-12-2018 18:10
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) – Cash started spilling out of an armored truck, triggering accidents in New Jersey Thursday morning.It happened at around 8:30 a.m. on Route 3 West in East Rutherford.
  Cell phone video shows people walking along the highway trying to collect the cash.
  Approx 8:30am ERPD received calls of an armored truck spilling cash along Rt 3 West, motorists exited vehicles attempting to remove cash causing multiple MV Crashes. Detectives are inves
  
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• What to Expect on the Roads Thursday Afternoon

  13-12-2018 18:09 via nbcdfw.com
  
  With a strong storm system moving into North Texas, we could have a few rough commutes ahead of us. Rain, high wind and some wintry weather could slow things down Thursday evening though Friday.
  
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• Serial Killer Pleads Guilty To Murder In ’94 Strangulation Of Texas Woman

  13-12-2018 18:07
  ODESSA (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A prolific serial killer pleaded guilty to murder in the 1994 strangulation of woman in Texas.
  Samuel Little, 78, was given another life sentence.
  Ector County District Attorney Bobby Bland said Little was booked into jail in November following his indictment in the victim’s death.
  Investigations are ongoing, but Little has provided details in more than 90 deaths dating to about 1970, Bland said.
  Little was brought to Texas in September, and investigator
  
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• Artist Puts Whataburger, Buc-ee's in Landscape Paintings

  13-12-2018 18:06 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Michael Esparza's Etsy shop has gained popularity after a Texas Monthly article featured him. His subjects have ranged from from Buc-ee's to Taco Cabana.Photo Credit: NBC 5This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Family: 9-Year-Old Who Hung Herself Was Bullied Over Riding To School With White Friend

  13-12-2018 17:49
  DEMOPOLIS, Ala. (CBS Local) — The mother of a 9-year-old girl who took her own life says her daughter had been bullied by a group of classmates because she rode to school with a white family.
  McKenzie Adams, 9, was a fourth grade African-American student at U.S. Jones Elementary School in Demopolis, Alabama. Her grandmother found her Monday night at their home in Linden after she had hung herself.
  Adams’ mother, Jasmine Adams, said race played a factor in the alleged bullying.
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• Study: Stethoscopes Loaded With Bacteria

  13-12-2018 17:44
  (CBS Philly/CBS Local)– A new study from a University of Pennsylvania professor reveals that stethoscopes are loaded with bacteria, including ones that can cause health care-associated infections.
  The study was conducted by Dr. Ronald Collman, a professor of medicine, pulmonary, allergy and critical care at the University of Pennsylvania.
  “This study underscores the importance of adhering to rigorous infection control procedures, including fully adhering to CDC-recommended decon
  
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• One For The Record Books? Hunter Shoots Possibly Largest Buck Ever In United States

  13-12-2018 17:28
  (CBS Chicago/CBS Local) — A hunter in Illinois may have shot the largest buck ever in the United States.
  Keith Szableswki from Johnston City shot the buck during the first days of shotgun season in mid-November, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports.
  If it becomes certified, the 51 point buck would break the current record,  set in 2016 by a 27-year-old farmer from Gallatin, Tennessee. According to USA TODAY, Stephen Tucker shot a 47-point buck with a muz
  
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• Bah Humbug! Texas Police Investigating After Someone Shoots At Santa

  13-12-2018 17:23
  TARRANT COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – There’s no question… someone’s going on the NAUGHTY list this year!
  Police in Forest Hill say they received a late-night call after at least one shot was fired at a man dressed as Santa Claus.
  The incident happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday, near the Anglin Drive exit along Interstate-20.
  The man channeling Kris Kringle told police he was driving home from a party with his wife when the driver of a red-colored car cut him off as
  
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• Dallas-Bound Southwest Flight Turns Around After Human Heart Discovered Onboard

  13-12-2018 16:55
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A Southwest Airlines flight with service scheduled from Seattle to Dallas had to turn around after the crew discovered a human heart had been left onboard.
  A Southwest spokesperson said the decision was made that Flight #3606 would return to Washington after “we learned of a life-critical cargo shipment onboard the aircraft that was intended to stay in Seattle for delivery to a local hospital.”
  The airline didn’t say how long the plane had been in th
  
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• ‘Momo Challenge’: Dangerous Social Media Game Prompts Warning From Brick Township Schools

  13-12-2018 16:30
  BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS Philly/CBS Local) – School officials in New Jersey are warning parents of a disturbing social media challenge that is encouraging children to commit dangerous acts, including physical harm and suicide.
  The so-called “game” known as the “Momo Challenge” uses a creepy-looking avatar to communicate with children via the smartphone messaging application  “WhatsApp” or through Facebook. Police say children are enc
  
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• Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Nicks Join Rock Hall Of Fame

  13-12-2018 16:06
  NEW YORK (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Janet Jackson joins her big brother Michael and the Jackson 5 as members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earning induction on Thursday along with Stevie Nicks and the top fan vote-getter, Def Leppard.
  Both Jackson and Def Leppard had live tours this year — each with stops in Texas.
  Radiohead, the Cure, Roxy Music and the Zombies will also be ushered in next spring at the 34th induction ceremony. It will be held March 29 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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• DFW Airport Offers Prepaid $8 Parking in 12-Day Sale

  13-12-2018 15:48 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Christmas is coming a few weeks early for DFW travelers. DFW Airport has terminal parking on sale starting Thursday.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Wylie Police Close Municipal Complex Due To Bomb Threat

  13-12-2018 15:39
  WYLIE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Wylie Municipal Complex was shut down shortly after noon on Thursday after a city employee received an email that said there was a bomb inside the building.
  Police immediately evacuated all employees and customers from City Hall, the library and the recreation center.
  A search resulted in no suspicious packages being located.
  As a precautionary measure, the complex was closed for the remainder of the day.
  An initial investigation has revealed that other juri
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory West of DFW, Up to 4" Snow Possible

  13-12-2018 15:26 via nbcdfw.com
  
  As much as four inches of snow is forecast in areas west of Fort Worth as a strong storm moves through North Texas Thursday into Friday.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Human Heart Left Onboard Delays Dallas-Bound Flight

  13-12-2018 15:12 via nbcdfw.com
  
  A Dallas-bound Southwest flight was delayed Sunday after a human heart was discovered onboard that was meant to stay at a hospital in Seattle, officials said.Photo Credit: NBC Bay Area
  
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• Jose Canseco Makes Pitch To Be President Trump’s Chief Of Staff

  13-12-2018 14:47
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  (KPIX/CBS Local)- President Donald J. Trump is searching for a new Chief of Staff after General John Kelly stepped down from the position earlier this week. While the administration is still in the process of vetting candidates to replace Kelly, a former Major League Baseball player wants to throw his hat in the ring.
  Jose Canseco, the former Oakland A’s and Texas Rangers outfielder, tweeted at the President on Wednesday night asking for him to send him a direct message on Twitt
  
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• WATCH: Airport Travelers Stop To Sing National Anthem For Children Of Fallen Heroes

  13-12-2018 14:45
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — The bustling Nashville International Airport came to brief standstill over the weekend as travelers took a moment to pay their respects to a flight full of children of fallen soldiers.
  Hundreds of people were packed into the airport awaiting their flights Saturday when an airline attendant announced over a loudspeaker that a group of Gold Star children were boarding their American Airlines flight.
  Everyone in the airport stopped as “The Star Spangled Ba
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory For Western Counties; Strong Winds, Rain/Snow Mix A Worry In DFW

  13-12-2018 14:44
  (CBSDFW.COM) – A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect for the western counties of North Texas Thursday afternoon, and those in the DFW Metroplex will be dealing with very strong winds and the possibility of a rain/snow mix.
  Not much to worry about across your morning commute on Thursday. Some rain but also some very warm temperatures. We start the day in the low 60s, which is very warm for a mid-December morning.
  Temperatures won’t change much on Thursday, we’ll sta
  
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• TMSG: Partnership Creates Meals for Students

  13-12-2018 14:24 via nbcdfw.com
  
  A new partnership means better meals for students in Garland ISD. Caren Rodriguez tells us every week families at two GISD campuses receive free bags of fresh produce. "Brighter Bites" was recently...Photo Credit: NBC 5
  
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• Christmas Decorations Face Off With Windy Weather

  13-12-2018 14:00 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Unusually windy winter weather could move into North Texas -- and blow over those Christmas decorations and other outdoor items.Photo Credit: NBC 5
  
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• 2 Squad Cars Collide During High Speed Chase in Hunt County

  13-12-2018 13:57 via nbcdfw.com
  
  A police officer and a sheriff's deputy were hospitalized early Thursday after their patrol vehicles collided with each other during a high speed chase in Hunt County, authorities say.Photo Credit: Hunt County SO
  
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• Irving-Based Scouts Explore Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Report

  13-12-2018 13:22 via nbcdfw.com
  
  The Irving-based Boy Scouts of America has retained the services of a law firm and is exploring the option of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Crash During Chase In Hunt County Sends 2 Officers To The Hospital

  13-12-2018 13:17
  HUNT COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – A crash involving members of North Texas law enforcement, from different departments, sent two people to the hospital Thursday morning.
  It began just after midnight when officers with the Royse City Police Department began chasing a suspect on Interstate-30 in Rockwall County.
  Hunt County sheriff’s deputies joined the pursuit as it entered Greenville city limits.
  (credit: Hunt County Sheriff’s Office)
  Officials say a Hunt County Sheriff&rsqu
  
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• Will it Snow in DFW? What the Forecast Models Are Showing

  13-12-2018 12:55 via nbcdfw.com
  
  A complex storm system is making its way into North Texas. We know it is going to be very windy Thursday into Friday and we know temperatures will drop. What we aren’t certain of is the potential for wintry...Photo Credit: NBC 5This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Apple Set To Build New $1 Billion Campus In Texas

  13-12-2018 12:32
  AUSTIN (AP) — Apple will build a $1 billion campus in North Austin and establish smaller new locations in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California, the company said Thursday.
  The tech giant based in Cupertino, California, says the new campus in Austin will start with 5,000 employees working in engineering, research and development, operations, finance, sales and customer support. It will be less than a mile from existing Apple facilities.
  The other new locations will have more than 1
  
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• Man Dressed as Santa Shot at While Driving on I-20: Police

  13-12-2018 06:17 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Police in Forest Hill are investigating after a person opened fire on a man dressed as Santa Claus Tuesday evening.Photo Credit: NBC 5
  
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• Investigation Finds No Wrongdoing at Krum ISD

  13-12-2018 06:16 via nbcdfw.com
  
  The findings of an independent investigation into the grading scandal at Krum ISD were released at a meeting Wednesday night. A law firm was hired by the district to investigate concerns of alleged grade...Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Fort Worth Woman Falls Victim to Job Scam, Loses $2500

  13-12-2018 06:15 via nbcdfw.com
  
  A Fort Worth woman said she lost $2500 in an employment scheme and is now struggling to make ends meet. But she's not the only person who fell victim to this scam.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Jail Book-In Video of Amber Guyger Released

  13-12-2018 05:45 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Mesquite Police have released video showing Amber Guyger as she was booked into the city jail. The former Dallas police officer is now facing a murder charge in the shooting death of unarmed neighbor Botham...Photo Credit: Mesquite Police Department
  
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• Tradition to Decorate Sad Trees Spreads to Hundreds

  13-12-2018 05:39 via nbcdfw.com
  
  If you take a drive down through the heart of Flower Mound, you’ll find tree after tree decked in tinsel and ornaments.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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