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• Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Arlington

  20-08-2016 23:19
  
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  ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) – Arlington police responded to a crash early Saturday morning at the 2600 block of S. Cooper Street.
  According to police, a vehicle was traveling northbound in the outside lane when it struck a pedestrian on the roadway.
  Investigators said they believe the pedestrian did not use the crosswalk while they were attempting to cross the street.
  The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Police said they do not ex
  
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• Power Outage Closes Dallas Auto Pound For Weekend

  20-08-2016 22:54
  
  If your vehicle is towed to the Dallas auto pound, it will not be released until Monday due to electricity problems.
  
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• Guns, Ammo, Armor, Cash Seized At Houston-Area Bingo Hall

  20-08-2016 22:19
  
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  HOUSTON (AP) — Harris County authorities found more than bingo cards when they raided a Houston-area bingo hall.
  Police and deputies say they made a dozen arrests and seized 100 guns, ammunition, body armor and about $87,000 in an underground bunker at the Paradise Day and Night Bingo Hall. Those arrested are charged with engaging in an organized criminal activity.
  Authorities say back rooms at the bingo hall contained machines similar t
  
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• Most Limits On US-Mexico Flights To Be Lifted

  20-08-2016 22:03
  
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  DALLAS (AP) — Most restrictions on flights between the U.S. and Mexico will lift on Sunday, a change expected to bring more options and possibly lower prices for travelers.
  American, Delta and Southwest have already announced that they will offer new flights across the border later this year. United is watching the demand for flights and will respond accordingly, a spokesman said.
  The United States and Mexico agreed in December to open t
  
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• Prescott Shines in Cowboys’ Preseason Win Over Miami

  20-08-2016 15:46
  
  The Cowboys rookie quarterback finished his second preseason test with two touchdown passes, and two more TD runs in a blowout win for Dallas.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Cowboys RB Morris Making the Most of Opportunity

  20-08-2016 15:15
  
  The former Redskins star running back loves running behind the Cowboys offensive line, and is making a big impression on his teammates in the preseason.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Westbound SH 183 Blocked By High Water in Irving

  20-08-2016 06:41
  
  A thorough soaking from Mother Nature Friday shut down a handful of roads in Dallas County.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Former North TX Olympian Now Helps Others Achieve Dreams

  20-08-2016 06:09
  
  An Olympic weightlifter who competed at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Rowlett’s Sammy Walker says the experience changed his life forever.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Collin Co. School Districts Lead Among Unvaccinated Students

  20-08-2016 05:33
  
  New statistics from the state show the number of parents choosing not to vaccinate their children continues to increase.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• FW Cop Who Pepper Sprayed Motorcyclists Not Suspended

  20-08-2016 03:35
  
  A Fort Worth police officer who fired pepper spray at a group of passing motorcycles in March will receive internal sanctions but not be suspended, the department said Friday.Photo Credit: Fort Worth Police Dept.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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• Cowboys Fans Beaming With Optimism

  20-08-2016 02:58
  
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  ARLINGTON (CBS11) – It may only be preseason but to die-hard Dallas Cowboys fans, Friday night’s match-up against the Miami Dolphins at AT&T Stadium ignited had fans dreaming of a much-improved team and outcome in 2016.
  “I think they are going to do awesome,” said Richard Torres.  “I’ve seen a lot of good talent on that team.”
  Fellow Cowboys fan Davis Nicholson added, “I think they&rsquo
  
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• Execution Delayed For Man Convicted In 1996 Murder

  20-08-2016 01:32
  
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  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) –  A court on Friday halted the execution of a Texas man who was scheduled to die for a fatal 1996 robbery in which he wasn’t the person who pulled the trigger.
  The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled 7-2 to put Jeffery Wood’s execution on hold. Wood, 43, was scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday.
  The case has drawn highly unusual opposition from Republican lawmakers. It has captured attention ac
  
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• Authorities Investigating Fatal Police Shooting Of Texas Man

  20-08-2016 01:16
  
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  RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico State Police is investigating a fatal shooting of a Texas man by Ruidoso police.
  They say Ruidoso police were called out to a home about 11:30 p.m. Thursday about an armed male suspect involved in a domestic violence dispute.
  Officers say they removed 15 people from the residence.
  Occupants told police that 29-year-old David Klassen was intoxicated and had become violent and allegedly threatened some r
  
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• McKinney Swimmer Excels Despite Scoliosis

  20-08-2016 01:13
  
  A 15-year-old McKinney swimmer becomes one of the fastest in the nation, despite her scoliosis diagnosis.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Hundreds Line Up For Hours For Kanye West’s Pop-Up Store

  20-08-2016 01:11
  
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  FRISCO (CBS11) – Iconic rapper Kayne West wasn’t anywhere near the Stonebriar Centre Mall in Frisco Friday.  That didn’t matter.
  Hundreds of his fans lined up for hours for the chance to shop at his pop-up “Pablo” store.
  It’s only one of two such stores in Texas this weekend.
  The other one is at the Houston Galleria Mall.
  Victor Rosales and Alex Cisneros of Dallas bought t-shirts, sweatshirts and a jacket.
  T
  
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• Fort Worth Works to Keep Up with New Building Permits

  20-08-2016 01:02
  
  Fort Worth is easily one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. But with growth comes growing pains. The city's been having a hard time keeping up with the number of permit requests for new construction.Photo Credit: Alice Barr
  
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• Business Owners In Grapevine Worried About New Highway Construction Project

  20-08-2016 01:00
  
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  GRAPEVINE (CBS11) – A major new construction project building connections between State Highways 121, 360 and 114 gets underway Monday.The improvements were originally a part of the underfunded DFW Connector Project.A spokesperson for the contractor says they’ll work mostly at night and minimize the impact on nearby businesses.But those who run Cultural Catch Seafood at 121 and William D. Tate Avenue which opened just three months ago,
  
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• NBC 5 Forecast: Flash Flood watch through Sunday

  20-08-2016 00:31
  
  A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for much of North Texas through 7 p.m. Sunday.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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