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• Arlington Police Fatally Shoot Driver Trying To Flee Traffic Stop

  01-09-2018 23:49
  ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – An Arlington police officer shot and killed a driver who was trying to flee a traffic stop Saturday afternoon.
  Police say an officer stopped a vehicle in the 2800 block of Bowen at around 1:45 p.m. for a registration violation. The officer smelled marijuana in the vehicle and called for backup
  According to police, a backup officer arrived and was talking to two men inside the vehicle while the responding officer was in her car.
  The backup officer had his arm
  
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• Beloved Fort Worth Record Store Reopens

  01-09-2018 23:11
  
  Record Town, the beloved Fort Worth record store open for 61 years, debuted its new location Saturday at 120 St. Louis Avenue.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• ‘America Was Always Great’: Tributes Pour Out At John McCain’s Funeral

  01-09-2018 22:06
  WASHINGTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – A memorial service was held Saturday for the late Sen. John McCain in Washington D.C. with his daughter Meghan, two former presidents and political dignitaries using their tributes to call for a return to civility.
  “The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great,” daughter Meghan McCain said, delivering a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s motto of “Make America Great Again.” She
  
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• Cowboys TE Rico Gathers Arrested For Marijuana Possession

  01-09-2018 21:31
  FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers was arrested in Frisco Friday evening for possession of marijuana, police say.
  Police say officers made contact with Gathers in the 3100 block of Parkwood Boulevard just before 11 p.m. They said he was found with less than two ounces of marijuana.
  He was taken to Frisco jail but made bond Saturday morning.
  Gathers’ attorneys released a statement on behalf of the tight end that read: “Rico sincerely apologizes to
  
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• Look Inside: Michael Young's Home Hits Auction Block Today

  01-09-2018 19:33
  
  Former Texas Ranger Michael Young has put his University Park home up for auction. The five bedroom, seven bath home will hit the auction block on September 1, with no reserve.Photo Credit: Shoot2Sell
  
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• Dallas Cowboys' Rico Gathers Arrested for Marijuana Friday

  01-09-2018 19:33
  
  Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers was arrested for possessing marijuana, according to Frisco police.Photo Credit: Getty Images
  
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• Armed Robbers on the Run After Two Shot in Oak Cliff

  01-09-2018 19:25
  
  Both victims were outside of a residence with their family when they were approached by two unknown men.
  
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• What is your company’s social media marketing strategy?

  01-09-2018 07:00
  According to the Pew Research Center's 2017 Social Media Fact Sheet, social media usage among American adults has grown 69 percent since 2005. For the most popular sites, most users are visiting those sites at least once a day. That makes social media a necessity if you want your business to get noticed.Leveraging social media marketing can increase your customer base significantly, but it can be a challenge to start a social media campaign without any insight or experience. Almost all entrepren
  
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• Home of the Day: 9674 County Road 106

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Brenda Kinsey, Sales AssociateHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.9674 County Road 106, Celina, TX 75009 | $7,800,000Rarely does an opportunity this exciting and this versatile come along. Just 45 minutes from DFW Airport - and just one easy hour&h
  
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• Home of the Day: 4926 Deloache Avenue

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Faisal Halum, Executive Vice PresidentHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.Old Preston Hollow4926 Deloache Avenue, Dallas, TX 75220 | $13,950,000Imagine a magnificent new three-story, Italian Mediterranean estate, flooded with natural light and&hell
  
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• Home of the Day: 3824 Shenandoah Street

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Madeline Jobst, Sales AssociateHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.3824 Shenandoah Street, Highland Park, TX 75205 | $3,995,000Stunning Highland Park home circa 1926 totally remodeled behind walls and expanded 2013-14. Double doors with leaded&hell
  
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• Home of the Day: 3821 Beverly Drive

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Caroline Summers, Senior Vice PresidentHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.Highland Park3821 Beverly Drive, Highland Park, TX 75205 | $9,975,000Turnkey luxury awaits on Beverly Drive! The stunning Highland Park estate is lined with soft, beautiful&
  
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• Home of the Day: 3806 Beverly Drive

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Joan Eleazer, Executive Vice PresidentHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.Highland Park3806 Beverly Drive, Highland Park, TX 75205 | $16,900,000This iconic home, situated on one of the most beautiful streets in Highland Park, has been meticulously&
  
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• Home of the Day: 3612 Amherst Avenue

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Jennifer Miller, Sales AssociateHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.University Park3612 Amherst Avenue, University Park, TX 75225 | $4,295,000Santa Barbara Style with European Accents on a 125 ft. Wide lot! This is a rare class 26 home, reserved&he
  
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• Home of the Day: 3516 Dartmouth Avenue

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Susan Baldwin, Executive Vice PresidentHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.Highland Park3516 Dartmouth Avenue, Highland Park, TX 75205 | $3,350,000Custom built by George Lewis, and extensively remodeled by the current sellers, this 7,365 sf home&he
  
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• Home of the Day: 2514 Converse Street 2514-2518

  01-09-2018 06:00
  By Pogir Pogir, Senior Vice PresidentHome of the Day is presented by the Dallas Business Journal with . This is your invitation to view some of Dallas's most-luxurious properties. Come inside and take a look around. Click on the gallery image to view today's featured property.Design District2514 Converse Street 2514-2518, Dallas, TX 75207 | $2,595,000Residence: 3,984 SF Work/Play: 5,850 SF Total: 9,834 SF This extremely unique live/work property is located in the highly sought after Dallas&helli
  
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• 6 Cities Told to Conserve Water After Richardson Main Breaks

  01-09-2018 05:57
  
  Six cities are being urged to conserve, including a ban on outdoor watering until Tuesday night. Repairs are underway to fix a massive water main break in Richardson that sent a wall of water rushing through as...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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• Emergency Phones Pop Up in Deep Ellum

  01-09-2018 05:49
  
  Over the last several days, people in Deep Ellum have noticed a couple of new additions: Blue emergency phones to get people in danger directly in touch with emergency responders.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• What to Know for Opening Day of Football at TCU

  01-09-2018 05:48
  
  Saturday is opening day for college football and the TCU Horned Frogs take on the Southern Jaguars at home in Fort Worth. This year there are several big changes coming to Amon G.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• More Than 100 Pink Cadillacs Join the Procession for Aretha Franklin

  01-09-2018 05:27
  
  North Texas based Mark Kay Cosmetics played a big role in the funeral procession for the queen of soul Aretha Franklin.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• I-Team: Schools Of The Future Built On Lessons From Campus Shootings

  01-09-2018 05:22
  (CBSDFW.COM) – Law enforcement and architects are teaming up to alter school building designs to enhance safety.
  It’s an unlikely alliance to make schools safer.
  Architect Ian Powell, a partner at PBK Architects, has been building schools for 25 years. His goal is to build safe schools where learning thrives.
  “It’s always on our minds to do a better job for safety and security,” he told CBS 11 I-Team reporter Ginger Allen. “But events recently have changed the
  
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• Decade-Long Losing Streak Ends For North Texas High School Football Team

  01-09-2018 05:07
  FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Ten years without winning a single game is over. The losing streak was broken by a Fort Worth high school football team Thursday night.
  As the game clock ticked down, the entire crowd counted down until the buzzer sound. Then, pandemonium erupted on the football field as the Diamond Hill-Jarvis Eagles broke the curse, winning their first game in a decade.
  “I was mind blown because I have never had that support from my community…ever until last night,&
  
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• Family Uses Pain of Loss to Overdose to Help Others

  01-09-2018 02:04
  
  A Denton County family who lost a loved one to heroin hopes sharing his story will make a difference. The Roland family organized an overdose awareness event in Denton.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• President Trump To Hold Texas Rally For Ted Cruz In Tight Race Vs Beto O’Rourke

  01-09-2018 01:52
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The stakes keep climbing in the tightening U.S. Senate race in Texas.
  On Friday, President Trump announced on Twitter he will come to the Lone Star State in October to hold a rally for Republican Senator Ted Cruz.
  President Donald Trump, with first lady Melania Trump, greets Sen. Ted Cruz (R) (R-TX) while visiting a volunteer center packing emergency supplies for residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey at the First Church of Pearland September 2, 2017 in Pearland, Texa
  
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• Dallas Garbage Truck Shortage

  01-09-2018 01:31
  
  Dallas is facing a garbage truck shortage as old trucks break down faster than new ones can be put on the road.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Tuition-Free Deal Now A Promise Kept From Dallas County

  01-09-2018 01:20
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – An innovative plan to remove hurdles to higher education in Dallas County is already paying off big. Dallas County Promise launched in the fall of 2017 — promising graduating seniors from 31 area high schools, free tuition at any Dallas County Community College Campuses: no strings attached. Lancaster High graduate Cameron Grace, was a one-time skeptic.
  “I’m a have to be honest with you,” the charming teenager shared with a laugh, “it sou
  
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• Airports Ready For Influx Of Holiday Travelers This Labor Day Weekend

  01-09-2018 00:54
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Sixteen and a half million passengers are expected to take to the skies this Labor Day weekend. That’s half a million more than this time last year, according to industry trade organization Airlines for America. At Dallas Love Field Airport, officials are not surprised.
  “It’s been a busy travel season,” says Chris Perry, Communications Manager at Dallas Love Field. “Some of our air carriers have had some good deals, so people are obviousl
  
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• McCain Salute: One Of Nation’s ‘Bravest Souls’ In War, Peace

  01-09-2018 00:40
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders saluted John McCain Friday as a model of service in war and peace and “one of the bravest souls our nation has ever produced,” in a memorial ceremony at the heart of the political battlefield where he fought for more than three decades.
  Then thousands of fellow Americans, who had lined up outside the U.S. Capitol in stifling heat, began filing past in the majestic rotunda to say goodbye as he lay in state.
  Members of the public file throu
  
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• Vegan Dining Hall At UNT Gaining Popularity

  01-09-2018 00:23
  DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A dining hall at the University of North Texas is redefining the way its students eat, and the effort is gaining popularity.
  At the UNT Mean Greens dining hall, long gone are the days of pizza and chicken wings for breakfast, lunch and dinner for college students.
  Chef Matthew Ward, the general manager at the Mean Greens dining hall, said the place is 100-percent vegan.
  UNT Mean Greens dining hall (CBS11)
  “We do not serve any animal products. So you will
  
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• Presidents, Pop Stars Join In Epic Farewell To Queen Of Soul

  01-09-2018 00:15
  DETROIT (AP) — Former presidents and preachers joined a parade of pop stars Friday in a singing, hip-swaying, piano-pounding farewell to Aretha Franklin, remembering the Queen of Soul as a powerful force for musical and political change and a steadfast friend.
  “Aretha’s singing challenged the dangling discords of hate and lies and racism and injustice,” said the pastor William J. Barber II. “Her singing was revelation and was revolution.”
  In a send-off both gr
  
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• Federal Judge Rules Against States, Says DACA Can Stay

  01-09-2018 00:15
  HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A federal judge on Friday declined to order that the U.S. government halt an Obama-era program that shields young immigrants from deportation, marking a blow to President Donald Trump and other opponents of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
  U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen said Texas and six other conservative states that sued to block DACA couldn’t prove that allowing the program to continue was causing irreparable harm. The judge question
  
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• Big Names Help Colleyville Covenant Christian on the Gridiron

  01-09-2018 00:12
  
  Colleyville Covenant Christian has some big names helping coach them on the gridiron under the Friday night lights.Photo Credit: Noah Bullard - NBC 5 Sports
  
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