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• ‘He was a blessing.’ Keller Fossil Ridge mourns the loss of boys basketball player - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

  13-01-2021 18:02 via star-telegram.com
  
  ‘He was a blessing.’ Keller Fossil Ridge mourns the loss of boys basketball player  Fort Worth Star-Telegram
  
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• New Coronavirus Variant Could Be Dominant Strain By March, CDC Says

  16-01-2021 03:15 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A highly contagious Coronavirus strain first seen in the United Kingdom could bring about a sharp increase in the cases United States by March, according to the CDC.
  It is known to be 50% more transmissible than the current variant. New data found that contagious variant is already in 10 states including Texas.
  The FDA also says the variant may not be detected by some COVID-19 tests.
  Last week Harris County reported its first confirmed case of the variant.
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• Online Videos Help Prosecutors Pursue People Who Stormed US Capitol

  16-01-2021 02:51 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – All of the cell phone videos posted online and social media is helping federal investigators and prosecutors file charges against those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
  Among them, Jenna Ryan of North Texas who arrested Friday on charges of entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
  Court documents refer to the video Ryan recorded on Facebook Live of herself outside the Capitol and walking inside.
  The video was later posted
  
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• North Texan Jenna Ryan Tells CBS 11 She’s Hoping For Pardon After Arrest For Alleged Role In Capitol Riot

  16-01-2021 02:30 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  CARROLLTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – North Texas realtor Jenna Ryan, who was seen in photos and video at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, arrived home Friday, Jan. 15 after turning herself in to authorities earlier in the day.
  The FBI had executed a search warrant at Ryan’s home in Carrollton a short time earlier.
  “It was a very strange experience to be arrested by the FBI,” she told CBS 11 outside home.  “They’re very professional and it was a v
  
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• North Texan Jenna Ryan Tells CBS 11 She Deserves Pardon After Arrest For Alleged Role In Capitol Riot

  16-01-2021 02:30 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  CARROLLTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – North Texas realtor Jenna Ryan, who was seen in photos and video at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, arrived home Friday, Jan. 15 after turning herself in to authorities earlier in the day.
  “It was a very strange experience to be arrested by the FBI,” she told CBS 11 outside home.  “They’re very professional and it was a very strange feeling. I have a lot of faith in God and I was just praising him and praying and I
  
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• Celebrating and Keeping Dr. Martin Luther King's Dream Alive Virtually

  16-01-2021 01:59 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a Civil Rights icon deserving of recognition and celebrations. This year because of the coronavirus pandemic the celebrations continue, but mostly virtual.
  
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• Beloved Fort Worth Barber Louis Ayala Dies After Bout With COVID-19

  16-01-2021 01:46 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  This video above is from our story on Louis Ayala on Oct. 12, 2020.
  FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Well-known and beloved Fort Worth barber Louis Ayala has died, a family member confirmed Friday afternoon.
  Melissa Ayala Frazier says her father was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia last week. She says he fought back and was determined. But, he died Thursday evening.
  CBS 11 News profiled Louis Ayala in our Ones for Texas series last October. He was honored by the Texas Department of Licensing
  
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• Tarrant County Residents Should Expect Long Wait For COVID-19 Vaccine As Demand Continues To Increase

  16-01-2021 01:20 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  (CBSDFW.COM) – As the lines outside vaccination centers in Tarrant County have started to diminish, the lines of people waiting for an appointment are getting longer.
  Phone lines have been overwhelmed with as many as 3,000 calls a day coming in, often from people unsure if their vaccine registration information has been received. With hour-long hold times, county officials are concerned the crush of calls could be keeping some people without computer access from getting through to make app
  
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• Appointments Only for Future Dallas County COVID-19 Vaccinations

  16-01-2021 01:20 via nbcdfw.com
  
  From now on, Dallas County officials said Friday it will be appointments only for future COVID-19 vaccinations after two days of confusion and long waits for walk-up vaccines with no appointment.
  
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• Dallas County Reports 2,817 COVID-19 Cases, 24 More Deaths Friday; Fewer ICU Beds Available

  16-01-2021 01:03 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Dallas County is reporting 2,817 COVID-19 cases Friday along with 24 more deaths and fewer than two dozen ICU beds available in the entire county.
  
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• Dallas County COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Brings Large Crowds, More Changes

  16-01-2021 00:52 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County’s COVID-19 vaccine effort continued at Fair Park Friday, Jan. 15, while officials also rolled out new ways to reach the communities most at risk.
  The opportunity to get a vaccine without at appointment at the county’s mega vaccination location drew thousands over the past two days.
  “I don’t know if the staff was ready to accommodate such a large number of people,” shared Michael, while returning to the parking lot with his w
  
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• 38 COVID-19 Deaths Added in Tarrant County Friday Along With 2,350 New Cases; ICUs at 98% Capacity

  16-01-2021 00:52 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Tarrant County Public Health added 38 more COVID-19 deaths Friday along with 2,350 new cases of the virus. Hospital occupancy in the county, meanwhile, is nearing 90% with ICUs at 98% capacity.
  
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• Arlington Fire Department Runs Out of COVID-19 Vaccines

  16-01-2021 00:51 via nbcdfw.com
  
  On Friday, the Arlington Fire department announced it has run out of COVID-19 vaccines.
  
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• Stimulus Check Update: ‘I Believe We Have A Moral Obligation,’ Says President-Elect Joe Biden

  16-01-2021 00:36 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  (CBS Detroit) — On Thursday evening, President-elect Joe Biden disclosed plans for a $1.9 trillion stimulus package. The American Rescue Plan aims to counter the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and support the economy that it continues to destroy. It’s three prongs include $400 billion for stopping the advance of COVID and improving the nation’s capacity for vaccinations, $1 trillion in financial support for struggling families and $440 billion to help communities and small busines
  
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• Denton County Reports Record 12 Deaths, 471 New Cases of COVID-19 Friday; 6 ICU Beds Available

  16-01-2021 00:30 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Denton County Public Health is reporting a single-day record of 12 COVID-19 deaths Friday along with 471 new cases of the virus. Meanwhile, county hospitals have fewer COVID-19 patients receiving treatment overall, but more in county ICUs.
  
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• Frisco Realtor Jenna Ryan In Custody For Alleged Involvement In US Capitol Riot, FBI Raids Home

  16-01-2021 00:29 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  CARROLLTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Frisco realtor Jenna Ryan, who was seen in photos and video at the U.S. Captiol during the Jan. 6, has been taken into custody, the FBI confirmed Friday afternoon.
  An FBI raid of Ryan’s home in Carrollton is also currently in progress as they continue gathering evidence. A CBS 11 News crew is at the scene where federal agents could be seen entering the home and an authority presence in front of and behind her home.
  Authorities have not yet said how or
  
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• Texas State Capitol Closed Through Inauguration Day ‘Out Of Abundance Of Caution’

  16-01-2021 00:28 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Friday, Jan. 15, the closure of the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds out of an abundance of caution Saturday, January 16 – Wednesday, January 20, Inauguration Day at the U.S. Capitol.
  The DPS Director explained the move was necessary due to intel suggesting armed protests were planned leading up to and on Inauguration Day.
  “The Texas Department of Public Safety is aware of armed protests planned
  
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• DSHS Adds 288 New COVID-19 Cases in Collin County Friday, 10 Deaths; Hospitalizations Hold at 20%

  16-01-2021 00:15 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Collin County reports a slight increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in county hospitals Friday as the Texas Department of State Health Services reports an additional 288 newly confirmed cases of the virus along with 10 more deaths.
  
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• New Research Out Of British University Believes Mindfulness Courses Can ‘Improve Mental Health’

  16-01-2021 00:00 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  MIAMI (CBSMiami) – New research out of Britain suggests mindfulness courses can improve mental health, but may not be for everyone.
  The popular form of meditation is practiced around the world.
  “For most people, in most settings, it will improve depression, anxiety, stress, and well-being,” said Dr. Julieta Galante of the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry.
  A University of Cambridge study looked at data from 29 countries and found while community mindfulne
  
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• New Research Out Of British University Believe Mindfulness Courses Can ‘Improve Mental Health’

  16-01-2021 00:00 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  MIAMI (CBSMiami) – New research out of Britain suggests mindfulness courses can improve mental health, but may not be for everyone.
  The popular form of meditation is practiced around the world.
  “For most people, in most settings, it will improve depression, anxiety, stress, and well-being,” said Dr. Julieta Galante of the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry.
  A University of Cambridge study looked at data from 29 countries and found while community mindfulne
  
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• Dallas County Reports 2,817 New COVID-19 Cases, 24 More Deaths Friday

  15-01-2021 23:50 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas County on Friday reported 2,817 cases of COVID-19, along with 24 more deaths.
  Friday’s case count brings the total in the county to 203,897, which is the second highest in the state behind Harris County. Health officials said 664 of Friday’s cases are considered probable.
  Twenty-four more deaths were also added, for a total of 1,853 since the pandemic began. The youngest patients were three residents in their 40s who were hospitalized and had underl
  
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• Texas Health Resources, Tarrant County Begin Vaccinating Residents in Phase 1B Category

  15-01-2021 23:49 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Texas Health Resources, in collaboration with Tarrant County Public Health, has begun vaccinating residents in the Phase 1B category.
  
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• Strong Winds Take Down Power Lines Near Terrell

  15-01-2021 23:35 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Strong winds took down power lines forcing Interstate I-20 to shutdown Friday afternoon. The incident happened outside of Terrell, east of Dallas in Kaufman county. The shutdown affects drivers heading in or out of Dallas. The power lines crossed the highway and crews are on scene working to fix the issue. Hour long delays are expected before the roads are...
  
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• Brooke Katz’s Favorite Fitness Apps

  15-01-2021 23:33 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – “New Year, new you!”
  For many of you that means ramping up your gym routine.
  If you’re not sure where to start, there are plenty of apps for that. This Ones for Wellness is a little different.
  I taught group fitness classes for years, but for the last several I’ve been trying out different apps.
  I thought I’d share some of my favorites.
  These are apps that I’ve paid for and used at various times throughout the past couple of yea
  
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• Statewide Drivers License, Vehicle Registration Waivers to Expire in April

  15-01-2021 23:28 via nbcdfw.com
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) lifted the temporary waiver for certain vehicle title and registration requirements which had been in effect due to the pandemic.
  
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• Conservative Radio Talk Show Host Jenna Ryan In Custody, Facing Federal Charges After Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot

  15-01-2021 23:15 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  UPDATE: The FBI has confirmed to CBS 11 News that Jenna Ryan is in custody.
  WASHINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) – Conservative radio talk show host Jenna Ryan now faces federal charges for her involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot.
  Ryan, who took a private plane to Washington on January 6, 2020 is charged with “knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without lawful authority” and “disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.”
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• Lubbock Dentist Jason Paul White Charged With Child Pornography Crimes

  15-01-2021 23:04 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Lubbock dentist Jason Paul White, 41, was charged with child pornography crimes via criminal complaint with receipt and distribution of child pornography. He was arrested at his business in Lubbock on Thursday and made his initial appearance in federal court on Jan. 15 before Magistrate Judge D. Gordon Bryant.
  “The horrific nature of Mr. White’s crimes is only compounded by the fact that he leveraged his position of trust to target the most vu
  
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• National Rifle Association Files For Bankruptcy, Announces Plan To Move To Texas

  15-01-2021 22:51 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  The National Rifle Association filed a voluntary petition for chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal court in Texas on Friday, Jan 15.
  In a letter to members, NRA Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre said, “Today, the NRA announced a restructuring plan that positions us for the long-term and ensures our continued success as the nation’s leading advocate for constitutional freedom – free from the toxic political environment of New York. The plan can be summed up quite simpl
  
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• 45 MPH Winds Force Ground Stop At DFW Airport, Arrivals 2 Hours Behind

  15-01-2021 22:40 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  DFW AIRPORT (CBSDFW.COM) – The Federal Aviation Administration initiated a ground stop at DFW Airport shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, due to high winds.
  Winds were gusting up to 45 miles per hour according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
  During the ground stop, planes are unable to take off or land.
  Planes scheduled to fly to DFW are delayed as well.
  Ground stop at DFW Airport (WeatherNet cam)
  Contact your airline if you have a flight scheduled Friday afternoon.
  
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• Texas Man Samuel Yates Charged With $5 Million COVID-Relief Fraud

  15-01-2021 22:34 via dfw.cbslocal.com
  
  TEXARKANA, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Thirty-two-year-old Samuel Yates of Maud, Texas was charged with allegedly filing bank loan applications fraudulently seeking more than $5 million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
  Yates was charged with two counts of wire fraud returned by a federal grand jury in Texarkana on Jan. 14, 2021. He allegedly sought millions of dollars in for
  
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