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• Prosper High School Teacher Accused of Public Lewdness

  21-02-2018 23:55
  
  A Prosper high school teacher is out of a job after being accused of public lewdness by an off-duty police officer, McKinney police say.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• ‘Do Something!’ Trump Hears Emotional Students, Parents From Florida School

  21-02-2018 23:48
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen safety, students with quavering voices and parents shaking with anger appealed to President Donald Trump on Wednesday to set politics aside and protect American school children from the scourge of gun violence. Trump listened intently as raw emotions reverberated at the White House.
  Faced with the personal anguish wrought by the school shooting in Parkland, Florida that left 17 dead, Trump pledged action, saying: &ldqu
  
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• Denton County Reports Ninth Flu-Related Death

  21-02-2018 23:38
  
  Denton County reports another flu- related death on Wednesday, marking the ninth death for the 2017-2018 season.
  
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• Student Brings BB Gun To Bowie High School In Arlington

  21-02-2018 23:26
  ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Arlington ISD said Wednesday a student brought a BB gun to Bowie High School.
  The district did not provide any specific details on how the BB gun was discovered or what disciplinary action resulted.
  AISD sent the following statement in a letter to students and parents:
  Today a student brought a BB gun to school. We take all threats and violations seriously and are taking appropriate disciplinary action against the student who brought the BB gun to school. Pl
  
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• Profiling Candidates In The 32nd Congressional District: Brett Shipp

  21-02-2018 23:25
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – From now until the March 6 primary, we’re taking a closer look at some key races across Texas and here in the DFW area.
  One race that is generating a lot of interest is the 32nd Congressional District in Dallas and Collin Counties, long held by Republican Pete Sessions. While this district has been historically Republican, it was one of three Republican Congressional districts in Texas in which Hillary Clinton won.
  Even though it was a one point victory, it
  
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• Rescuers Halt Search for Car Reportedly Swept Downstream

  21-02-2018 23:23
  
  Rescue crews have suspended a search for the occupants of a white car reportedly swept downstream in the swollen Trinity River Wednesday morning.
  
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• Profiling Candidates In The 32nd Congressional District: Ed Meier

  21-02-2018 23:15
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – From now until the March 6 primary, we’re taking a closer look at some key races across Texas and here in the DFW area.
  One race that is generating a lot of interest is the 32nd Congressional District in Dallas and Collin Counties, long held by Republican Pete Sessions. While this district has been historically Republican, it was one of three Republican Congressional districts in Texas in which Hillary Clinton won.
  Even though it was a one point victor
  
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• Students Across US Stage Walkouts To Protest Gun Violence

  21-02-2018 22:52
  PARKLAND, FLORIDA (AP) – Students at high schools across the U.S. are staging walkouts to protest gun violence in the wake of last week’s deadly school shooting in Florida.
  Students of area High Schools rally at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after participating in a county wide school walk out in Parkland, Florida on February 21, 2018.
  A former student, Nikolas Cruz, opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School leaving 17 people dead and 15 injured on February 14. / AFP
  
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• North Texas Student Arrested For Joking About Shooting Up A School

  21-02-2018 22:45
  CARROLLTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) –  Carrollton Police arrested a Creekview High School student Tuesday for falsely warning of a school shooting on social media.
  Police said the student sent a Snapchat message saying, “Today’s the Day” along with a picture of someone dressed all in black holding a large red bag.
  When a message recipient asked, “for what?” the student replied, “School Shooting” in bold letters.
  Creekview High School (CBS11)
  Police
  
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• Ford Ousts Top Executive Over ‘Inappropriate Behavior’

  21-02-2018 22:30
  DETROIT (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Ford has ousted one of its top executives over allegations of unspecified inappropriate behavior.
  The company says in a statement that North America President Raj Nair is leaving the company immediately.
  Raj Nair speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2017 at Pier 36 on May 15, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for TechCrunch)
  Ford says the move comes after an internal investigation into reports of inappropriate behavior.
  The company sa
  
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• Church To Hold A Controversial Blessing Ceremony For AR-15s

  21-02-2018 21:19
  CBS Local — A church in Pennsylvania has thrown itself into the nationwide debate on gun laws by announcing they will be hosting a blessing ceremony for couples with an AR-15 assault rifle. The controversial event is set to take place just two weeks after 17 people were killed in a Florida high school by a gunman using the same weapon.
  The World Peace and Unification Sanctuary in Newfoundland, PA — an offshoot of the Unification Church — is inviting couples to bring their 
  
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• Europe Blames Anti-Vaccination Movement For Surge In Measles Cases

  21-02-2018 20:44
  CBS Local — European health officials have released some disturbing news about the spread of measles across the entire continent. The World Health Organization (WHO) says there were over 21,000 cases of the dangerous virus recorded in Europe last year, four times the number recorded in 2016.
  “Every new person affected by measles in Europe reminds us that unvaccinated children and adults, regardless of where they live, remain at risk of catching the disease and spreading it to others,
  
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• District Will Suspend Kids Who Leave Class To Protest Florida Shooting – ‘We Are Here For An Education And Not A Political Protest’

  21-02-2018 20:12
  NEEDVILLE, TX (CBSDFW.COM) — “We are here for an education and not a political protest.” That’s is the message from Needville ISD Superintendent Curtis Rhodes Tuesday in response to a call by political groups for students to walk out of class to protest gun issues in the wake of the Florida school shooting.
  In a post on Facebook, Rhodes said, “A school is a place to learn and grow educationally, emotionally and morally. A disruption will not be tolerated.&rdquo
  
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• Crews Remove Derailed Train in Weatherford

  21-02-2018 19:26
  
  A train derailed Wednesday morning near downtown Weatherford.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• AT&T To Bring 5G To Dallas & Other Cities In 2018

  21-02-2018 19:24
  DALLAS (CBSDFW) – The city of Dallas will be one of the first markets where customers will be able to experience 5G, a superior wireless network, AT&T announced Tuesday evening.
  Dallas-based AT&T says they will offer 5G to customers in a dozen cities including parts of Dallas, Atlanta and Waco by the end of 2018. The company didn’t list specific areas of the Metroplex that would have access to the network. More cities will be announced in the coming months, the company s
  
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• New Father Elvis Andrus: 'Having a Kid Will Help You'

  21-02-2018 19:05
  
  Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is now entering his 10th season in the big leagues. While the game has taught him a lot of things over the course of his career, he says a big and recent change in his...
  
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• Rescuers Search for Car Reportedly Seen Plunging Into River

  21-02-2018 19:01
  
  Dive teams are searching in the water.
  
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• Texas School To Build Police Substation On Campus

  21-02-2018 18:41
  WESTLAKE (CBSDFW.COM) – One Texas school is taking security to the next level by adding a police substation to the campus.
  Officials with the Texas charter school Westlake Academy, which opened its doors in 2003, announced Wednesday they are partnering with the Keller Police Department to add a police substation to one of the buildings on the school grounds.
  According to a release from the town of Westlake, the Westlake Academy Board of Trustees, along with Police Chief Mike Wilson ha
  
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• Live: Crews Remove Derailed Train in Weatherford

  21-02-2018 18:36
  
  A train derailed Wednesday morning near downtown Weatherford.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bill To Ban Saggy Pants In Public

  21-02-2018 18:34
  CBS Local — Lawmakers in South Carolina have proposed a bill to police an interesting target: your pants. A bi-partisan effort is looking to fine anyone wearing sagging pants in public.
  Both Democrats and Republicans in the state’s House have sponsored bill 4957, which would make it “unlawful for a person to wear pants more than three inches below the crest of his ileum” — better known as the top of the hips. While the fashion faux pas wouldn’t be co
  
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• Evangelist Billy Graham, 'America's Pastor,' Dies at 99

  21-02-2018 18:33
  
  Billy Graham, one of the nation’s most powerful preachers who helped usher evangelical Christianity into the American mainstream through televised sermons, best-selling books, political appearances and...Photo Credit: Getty Images, File
  
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• Sanders Explains How To Oppose Trump In Book Coming This November

  21-02-2018 18:06
  NEW YORK (AP) – Sen. Bernie Sanders is planning his next move.
  At least on paper.
  The Vermont independent and 2016 presidential contender is working on a new book. The publisher tells The Associated Press in a Wednesday statement that “Where We Go From Here” will be released Nov. 13 by Thomas Dunne Books.
  Sanders will focus on how to oppose President Trump and how to “strengthen the progressive movement.” Sanders’ previous book, “Our Revolution,” t
  
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• Former Mavs Writer Earl K. Sneed Responds To Domestic Violence Incidents

  21-02-2018 17:40
  DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) – Sports Illustrated’s stunning investigative report released Tuesday evening detailed sexual harassment allegations in the Dallas Mavericks organization, as well as two domestic violence incidents involving a Mavs.com writer.
  The report said Earl K. Sneed was twice accused of domestic assault while working for the Mavericks, including a guilty plea in a case that was dismissed when he met the conditions of the agreement.
  When contacted by CBS11, Snee
  
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• Live Video: Ice Storm Warning, Heavy Rain

  21-02-2018 16:32
  
  Flooding concerns continue as waves of heavy rain move through North Texas, and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect northwest of DFW as temperatures tumble.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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• News Now: Ice Storm Warning & Rev. Billy Graham Dies

  21-02-2018 16:27
  It’s a nasty weather day. There is an Ice Storm Warning in effect for parts of North Texas. Plus, Rev. Billy Graham has passed away.
  
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• North Texas Ice Storm, Feb. 21

  21-02-2018 16:21
  
  A strong, Arctic cold front brought heavy rain and flooding to the Dallas-Fort Worth area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. An Ice Storm Warning was issued for areas northwest of the Metroplex Wednesday...Photo Credit: Michelle Robinson
  
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• Cinemark To Begin Banning Large Bags From Movie Theaters

  21-02-2018 16:10
  PLANO (CBSDFW.COM) – If you’re planning to see a movie at a Cinemark theater this weekend, you might want to check out the company’s new bag policy. Starting on Thursday, the theater chain based in Plano will begin banning large bags from its auditoriums.
  According to Cinemark’s new policy, any bags that are bigger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches will not be allowed into theaters. This is a similar size requirement to the bag policies already being used in many of
  
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• Promise House Watches 'Black Panther'

  21-02-2018 15:23
  
  Children from Promise House in Dallas, which is a program that moves youth in crisis toward safety and success, were treated to a special screening of the movie "Black Panther."Photo Credit: Toast for Charity
  
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• Train Derailment Near Downtown Weatherford

  21-02-2018 14:59
  
  A train derailed Wednesday morning near downtown Weatherford.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Live Coverage: Flash Flood Watch, Freezing Rain

  21-02-2018 14:34
  
  Flooding concerns continue as waves of heavy rain move through North Texas, and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect northwest of DFW as temperatures tumble.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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• Evangelist Billy Graham Dies At Age 99

  21-02-2018 14:25
  Christian evangelist Rev. Billy Graham has died at age 99.
  Reports say Graham died of natural causes at his home in North Carolina.
  Raised in the fundamentalist faith of his native North Carolina, Graham dedicated his life to Christ when he was 16, and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1939. He created his own brand of populist evangelism. His “crusades,” as he called them, were soon attracting millions in person and later through television.
  In the summer of 2005, Graham preached a
  
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• Texas DMV Investigating Arlington-Based Moving Company

  21-02-2018 14:06
  
  The Texas DMV has received 136 complaints on an Arlington-based moving company. The business is accused of ripping customers off, keeping items and overcharging.
  
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• Train Derails In Weatherford, Power Lines Down

  21-02-2018 14:02
  WEATHERFORD (CBSDFW.COM) – A train derailed near downtown Weatherford on Main Street just north of the historic downtown square.
  According to Weatherford Police, the train derailment happened early Wednesday morning on the Union Pacific tracks at North Main to Elm Street. Streets are closed in that area.
  Crews are still working to restore power and get trains back on the tracks. pic.twitter.com/Fg4mfN1UOx
  — WeatherfordTX PD (@WPDTX) February 21, 2018Officials say there are no in
  
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• Uber’s New ‘Express Pool’ Service Will Require Riders To Walk

  21-02-2018 13:45
  DETROIT (AP) – The latest variation of an Uber ride will require a short walk.
  In eight U.S. cities, the ride-hailing company is rolling out a service called “Express Pool,” which links riders in the same area who want to travel to similar destinations. Once linked, riders would need to walk a couple of blocks to be picked up at a common location. They also would be dropped off at a site that would be a short walk from their final destinations.
  Depending on time of day and metr
  
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• How this non-restaurateur co-founded some of Dallas' most iconic brands

  21-02-2018 13:39
  Josh Sepkowitz, co-founder of FreeRange Concepts, had to overcome some personal and professional barriers as he opened some of Dallas' most well-known food and entertainment spots.
  
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• Why this Virginia company is bringing hundreds of jobs to Fort Worth

  21-02-2018 13:36
  Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. is a company within the Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) family, which is the same parent of Fort Worth-based Bell Helicopter. It announced Tuesday it's entering the DFW market in a big way.
  
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• Toy Makers Turn To The Toilet For Poop-Inspired Toys & Games

  21-02-2018 13:35
  NEW YORK (AP) – Toy makers have gone to the toilet for their latest creations.
  Mattel, a company best known for its clean-cut Barbie dolls, is set to release a game called Flushin’ Frenzy that sends a brown plastic poop flying into the air.
  Rival Hasbro, whose water-squirting game Toilet Trouble was a hit last year, stuck with the potty humor this year and released Don’t Step In It, a game where players are blindfolded and have to avoid stepping in poop that’s molded out
  
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• Texas Monthly named these DFW eateries among Texas' best new restaurants

  21-02-2018 13:34
  In a region full of new and inventive ways to enjoy a meal, three North Texas restaurants caught the attention of Texas Monthly for its 2018 10 Best New Restaurants in Texas list.Coming in at No. 10 was Piatello Italian Kitchen, created by chef and owner Marcus Paslay of Clay Pigeon fame. Piatello, located in Fort Worth, features a seasonal from-scratch menu with dishes like jet-black squid-ink bucatini and Roman-style pizzas. Texas Monthly noted in particular that the restaurant’s ar
  
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