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• Blood Pressure Drug Recalled For Possible Life-Threatening Label Error

  29-08-2018 23:50
  (CBS Local) – A potentially life-threatening label mix-up has led to a nationwide recall of a high blood pressure medication, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
  Accord Healthcare Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide tablets after a 100-count bottle of the drug was found to contain 100 tablets of another drug, spironolactone.
  Accord Healthcare is recalling some bottles of Hydrochlorothiazide tablets USP, 12.5 mg, which is prescribed for
  
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• Irving Police Seek Thieves Who Stole Wooden Eagle From Campion Trail 

  29-08-2018 23:44
  IRVING (CBSDFW.COM) – Yellow, painted wooden claws are all that remain of a beloved eagle statue enjoyed by many who walk Campion Trail.
  Thieves used some sort of saw or tool to separate the eagle’s body from his feet; leaving a space as empty as their conscience in its place.
  Somewhere an eagle is missing his claws. Contact the Irving Police Department at (972) 273.1010 if you have any information about this theft. (photo courtesy: City of Irving | Communications)
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• Dallas County Reports First Case Of Imported Chikungunya Virus

  29-08-2018 23:39
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the first case of imported Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Dallas County for 2018.
  The 11-year-old resident of Irving was infected during recent travel to India.  DCHHS did not provide additional information due to privacy concerns.
  CHIKV is transmitted to people through mosquito bites from Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
  These are the same mosquitoes that have been found to carry Zika and Dengue viruses. CHIKV do
  
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• Dig Dinosaurs? The New Paleo Lab at the Perot Museum Lets You Watch Science as it Happens

  29-08-2018 23:28
  
  Visitors to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science can now visit the museum’s new Paleo Lab where viewers watch through a large window as staff and volunteers hunch over specimens from as nearby as Rockwall...Photo Credit: Ryan Michalesko/Dallas Morning News Staff Photographer
  
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• Trump Thinks U.S. 'Did Fantastic Job in Puerto Rico' Following Hurricane Maria

  29-08-2018 23:26 via nbcdfw.com
  
  President Trump said he thought the U.S. “did a fantastic job in Puerto Rico” following Hurricane Maria despite a new study that said the death toll from the storm was in the thousands, not 64...
  
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• Houston Gets $1.8M To Become More Resilient Post-Harvey

  29-08-2018 23:03
  HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Houston announced it’s received a $1.8 million grant to support its efforts to become more resilient to events like natural disasters but also to ongoing socio-economic issues like aging infrastructure and unemployment.
  Wednesday’s announcement comes as the city continues recovering from Hurricane Harvey’s devastating flooding last year.
  (credit: Erich Schlegel/Getty Images)
  Mayor Sylvester Turner said Houston has been accepted into the New York-
  
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• Casey Thomas Replaces Dwaine Caraway as Mayor Pro Tem

  29-08-2018 22:48
  
  The Dallas City Council named District 3 representative Casey Thomas II as mayor pro tem.Photo Credit: Casey Thomas/NBC 5 NewsThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Van Driver Hurt After Being Struck By Amtrak Train In North Texas

  29-08-2018 22:33
  JOSHUA, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – An Amtrak train carrying 77 passengers struck a van around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon in Joshua.
  Joshua Police said the preliminary investigation indicates the van went around railroad crossing arms.
  Van hit by Amtrak train in Joshua (Courtesy: Cleburne Times Review)
  The van’s driver, the only one in the van, was extricated by first responders and taken to JPS Hospital in Fort Worth by AMR ground ambulance.
  His injuries did not appear to be life threatening
  
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• More than $124K In Khat Drug Seized At DFW International Airport

  29-08-2018 22:21
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport seized a shipment of khat over the weekend valued at $124,670.
  During an inspection on Aug. 25, CBP officers examined a shipment manifested as personal effects from Nairobi, Kenya destined for Columbus, Ohio. The examination revealed a dry, green, leafy substance packed in plastic bags weighing 445 pounds.
  “Intercepting drugs and disrupting transnational criminal activit
  
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• American Airlines flight attendants to picket headquarters Thursday

  29-08-2018 21:58
  American Airlines’ hot hard summer is not over yet.The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents more than 27,000 American Airlines flight attendants, said Wednesday that union members will descend on the carrier's global headquarters near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday morning.They will picket there to send a message to management at the world’s largest airline (Nasdaq: AAL). Noted APFA President Lori Bassani: “It&rsq
  
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• CyrusOne relocating its headquarters to Dallas' Harwood District

  29-08-2018 21:46
  Data center giant CyrusOne will move its global headquarters to an office building under construction in Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood, the company announced WednesdayDeveloper Harwood International has inked a lease with CyrusOne (Nasdaq: CONE) for 49,809 square feet inside Harwood No. 10. More than 200 CyrusOne employees will work on levels 20 through 22 in the building, located in the Harwood District, a master-planned project with 11 million square feet and $3 billion in office, retail a
  
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• Cleaning Lady Wouldn’t ‘Come Clean’ When Given Chance, Arrested For Theft In North Texas

  29-08-2018 21:46
  WEATHERFORD, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Parker County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman in connection with two theft cases, both while she was working as a cleaning woman.
  The suspect was identified as Evan Michelle Williams-Sears, 29, of Weatherford.
  A Weatherford victim contacted the Sheriff’s Office reporting she hired Williams-Sears from a Facebook post to come clean her home.
  Evan Michelle Williams-Sears
  The victim said she placed two envelopes of cash marked with the amounts
  
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• George W., Laura Bush Choose Dallas Library As Their Final Resting Place

  29-08-2018 21:44
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush have decided they want to be buried at his presidential library in Dallas instead of the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
  The Austin-American Statesman reports the plan now is for the couple to be buried on the grounds of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, located on the Southern Methodist University campus.
  Bush spokesman Freddy Ford says the former president decided to make the change after atte
  
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• Child, 11, Contracts Chikungunya During Trip Abroad

  29-08-2018 21:42
  
  The first case of imported Chikungunya virus for 2018 has been confirmed in Dallas County.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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• Dallas venture capital firm hitting crude in Oklahoma

  29-08-2018 21:40
  Three years after swooping into Oklahoma oil and gas fields during the drop in the market, Dallas venture capital firm Fig Tree Capital Ventures is hitting pay dirt there.
  
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• Girl Shot, Man Stabbed While Sitting in Vehicle in Dallas

  29-08-2018 21:23
  
  A man was stabbed and a woman was shot after being confronted by a group of people early Wednesday morning in Dallas, police say.Photo Credit: NBC 5
  
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• 2 Workers Die In Scaffolding Collapse Near Disney

  29-08-2018 21:21
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two construction workers fell to their deaths when scaffolding collapsed as they were pouring concrete on the seventh floor of a 16-story hotel under construction near Disney World early Wednesday, Orange County Sheriff’s officials said.
  The accident happened just outside Disney property, Orange County Fire Rescue spokesman Mike Jachles said.
  “They were on the scaffolding, and for reasons unknown at this time, that support structure gave way, sending two wo
  
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• Dallas startup using technology to simplify the rental process gets acquired

  29-08-2018 21:08
  A Dallas company bringing digital tools to the rental market has found a new owner.
  Priority Technology Holdings, which is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, recently unveiled the acquisition and capitalization of Landlord Station, according to a prepared statement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  Landlord Station helps rental companies screen potential tenants using digital features. With the deal, Priority also is taking over RadPad, an online rental marketplace that Landlord Station announce
  
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• McCain Lies in State at Arizona Capitol

  29-08-2018 20:57 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Sen. John McCain will lie in state at the Arizona State Capitol Wednesday as part of a series of funeral events over the next four days. A memorial service will be held in Phoenix on Thursday and then McCain's...
  
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• Homeless Samaritan Suing Couple Who Raised $400K To Help Him

  29-08-2018 20:48
  MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) — A homeless man whose selfless act of using his last $20 to fill up the gas tank of a stranded motorist in Philadelphia got him worldwide attention is suing the couple who led a $400,000 fundraising campaign to help him.
  Johnny Bobbitt says he’s concerned that Mark D’Amico and Katie McClure have mismanaged a large part of the donations raised for him on GoFundMe. The New Jersey couple denies the claims, saying they’re wary of giving Bobbitt large s
  
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• Houston midstream co. to sell assets to Irving-based startup for $300M

  29-08-2018 20:31
  Houston-based Genesis Energy LP (NYSE: GEL) has entered an agreement to sell assets to a nearly 1-year-old private midstream company based in Irving.In a $300 million cash deal that’s expected to close in the third quarter of 2018, Genesis Energy will sell its Powder River Basin midstream assets to an affiliate of Silver Creek Midstream LLC, according to a press release. Genesis Energy plans to use the proceeds to pay off debt.These assets include a pipeline, crude oil gathering syste
  
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• Lanes Back Open on Sam Rayburn Tollway After Crash

  29-08-2018 20:08
  
  The northbound lanes of the Sam Rayburn Tollway are back open after a crash in Plano.Photo Credit: Texas Sky Ranger
  
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• Dog Days of Summer - August 29, 2018

  29-08-2018 19:55
  
  Molly, Meme and Bear were featured during the Dog Days of Summer segment on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.Photo Credit: Brenda Woods
  
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• Graham After Senate Tribute To McCain: ‘I’m Going To Try And Help President Trump’ 

  29-08-2018 19:51
  (CNN) –– Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday that President Donald Trump called him after he delivered an emotional farewell to Sen. John McCain on the Senate floor, telling the South Carolina Republican he “did right by his friend.”
  “He called yesterday after my speech and he couldn’t have been nicer. He said, ‘That was very sad. I just want to let you know you did right by your friend.’ I said, Thank you Mr. President.'” Graham told CNN
  
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• AT&T's global headquarters sells to high-profile investors

  29-08-2018 19:48
  The landmark tower and plaza that houses AT&T Inc.’s global headquarters in downtown Dallas has been purchased by Dundon Capital Partners and Woods Capital.The two Dallas-based investment firms bought the 37-story, 965,800 square-foot building from Icahn Enterprises for an undisclosed price. The property was expected to sell for upwards of $250 million.Whitacre Tower, also called One AT&T Plaza, is fully leased to the telecom giant (NYSE: T) through August 2030. The building at 208
  
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• Can HOAs Stop You From Composting and Saving Water?

  29-08-2018 19:44
  
  Seasoned gardeners accustomed to Texas summers and city-imposed watering restrictions might turn their attention to the water-saving practices of rainwater harvesting or the sustainable gardening practice...Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• John McCain Lies In State At Arizona Capitol

  29-08-2018 19:15
  (CBS NEWS) – This week marks the beginning of somber events honoring the life and legacy of Senator John McCain. McCain died at age 81 on Saturday after losing his battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
  A police escort processional carried McCain’s body to the Capitol as scores of Arizona veterans, military, law enforcement, fire, and first responders lined the sides of the Capitol Plaza for his arrival.  McCain was greeted by Arizona Govern
  
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• Hay Truck Ablaze Off The Highway In Benbrook

  29-08-2018 19:04
  BENBROOK (CBSDFW) – Heavy smoke from a burning hay truck was seen for miles in Benbrook Wednesday morning.
  The truck was parked on westbound I-20 and US 377.
  It’s not clear what started the fire.
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• TDMN: Redesigned C.R. Smith Museum Showcases New Era

  29-08-2018 18:59
  
  The C.R. Smith Museum at American Airlines' Fort Worth campus has been revamped to focus on the present of the airline and the current history of who makes the airline run. It also has more interactive...Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Tweet Of Beto O’Rourke’s Mugshot Triggers Social Media Sparring

  29-08-2018 18:54
  AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A Texas Republican Party tweet recalling Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke’s past arrests has caused a stir, but not in the way it was likely intended.
  The party was chiding O’Rourke for failing to yet settle on dates for debates with Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz. Tuesday night it tweeted an O’Rourke mugshot.
  There's always the chance that Robert “Beto” O’Rourke won’t debate Senator Cruz because he got into a hazy si
  
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• Texas Company Owner Talks About Selling 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints

  29-08-2018 18:10
  NEW YORK (CBSNEWS.COM) – A federal judge has ruled Cody Wilson could not post designs for 3D-printed guns on his website. So Wilson took advantage of a loophole — he is selling them directly to customers.
  “It’s a matter of principle,” Wilson said Wednesday on “CBS This Morning.”
  “I know it’s absurd to some degree to fight for your principles in a culture like this, but I think it’s a worthy demonstration, and of course, I could always d
  
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• Natural Gas Line Breaks in Dallas

  29-08-2018 17:41
  
  Heavy construction equipment ruptured a natural gas line in Dallas Wednesday morning.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Natural Gas Leak Near Train Station Shuts Down DART Green Line

  29-08-2018 17:20
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Green Line service has been shutdown at the request of Dallas Fire Rescue after a natural gas leak near the Walnut Hill Station.
  Officials with DFR say they were called to the 11000 block of Denton Drive after a construction crew accident. Apparently, workers using heavy equipment hit a 4-6 inch gas line while working on the road.
  In addition to the DART line stoppage, Denton Drive has been shutdown from Southwell Road to Walnut H
  
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• Can Your HOA Stop You From Composting & Saving Water?

  29-08-2018 16:49
  
  With record-breaking heat and drought conditions, gardening in North Texas is a challenge in itself.Photo Credit: Kye R. Lee The Dallas Morning News
  
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• ‘Michael Jackson’s Thriller 3D’ To Be Remastered For IMAX

  29-08-2018 16:45
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s estate and IMAX are partnering to digitally remaster “Michael Jackson’s Thriller 3D” into IMAX 3D.
  The partnership was announced Wednesday, which would have been the singer’s 60th birthday. It will be released in IMAX theaters across the U.S. for one week, beginning Sept. 21.
  Singer Michael Jackson performs during halftime at Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Cal
  
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• Dez Bryant Challenges YouTuber Jake Paul to a Boxing Match

  29-08-2018 16:41
  
  The former Cowboys' receiver has just challenged YouTuber Jake Paul to step into the ring and face him.Photo Credit: NBC 5 SportsThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Cases In Which Police Officers Were Charged In Shootings

  29-08-2018 16:27
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A white former police officer has been convicted of murder in Texas for fatally shooting a black, unarmed teenager while on duty. The 2017 shooting launched the Dallas suburb of Balch Springs into a national conversation on issues of law enforcement and race.
  Here are details about that case and others in recent years in which charges were filed in police shootings of black people:
  — Dallas: Roy Oliver was convicted of murder Tuesday in the 2017 death of 15-y
  
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• A year after Amazon's $13.7 billion buyout, Whole Foods has changed in ways big and small

  29-08-2018 16:05
  It's been a year since the biggest acquisition in recent Austin history outside of the technology space.Amazon.com Inc. bought Whole Foods Market Inc. on Aug. 28, 2017 for $13.7 billion, and the deal continues to reverberate through the local business scene as well as at the national level. Changes have affected the consumer-facing front end, as well as the grocery chain's back-end operations. They include lowering prices and introducing new technologies for grocery pickup and same-day delivery,
  
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• Convicted Former Texas Police Officer Returns To Court For Sentencing

  29-08-2018 15:21
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – After spending the night in jail, now convicted former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver will be back in a Dallas courtroom Wednesday to await his punishment.
  On Tuesday, after 13 hours of deliberations, a jury found him guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards.
  The teenager’s stepmother, Charmaine Edwards, took the stand after the verdict was read. “It’s just trying to get through life without him now, and it’s h
  
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• Convicted Former Texas Police Officer Back In Court For Sentencing

  29-08-2018 15:21
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – After spending the night in jail, now convicted former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver is back in a Dallas courtroom today, waiting to learn his punishment.
  On Tuesday, after 13 hours of deliberations, a jury found him guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards.
  The teenager’s stepmother, Charmaine Edwards, took the stand after the verdict was read. “It’s just trying to get through life without him now, and it’s h
  
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