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Dallas Morning News

• Two Plano men indicted on child pornography charges

  Dallas Morning News – Thu Nov 12, 7:06 pm ET  

  Two Plano men who officiated amateur hockey games at area Dr Pepper StarCenters have been indicted on child pornography charges. Full Story »

• Fort Hood shooting suspect faces 13 murder charges

  Dallas Morning News – Thu Nov 12, 3:10 pm ET  

  Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan could also face additional military charges for the Nov. 5 attack, said Christopher Grey, a spokesman for the Army's Criminal Investigation Division. Full Story »

• 2 Irving council members oppose mixed election plan

  Dallas Morning News – Thu Nov 12, 12:54 am ET  

  Two Irving City Council members wrote a letter to a U.S. district judge this week voicing opposition to the city's single-member-district election plan, which is awaiting federal approval. Full Story »

• Dallas-Fort Worth programs helping Hispanic mothers find teaching moments

  Dallas Morning News – Thu Nov 12, 12:35 am ET  

  COURTNEY PERRY/DMNWith help from the Dallas nonprofit program Avance, Jovita Torres and other Hispanic mothers are taking a more active role preparing their children for school. Full Story »

• Fort Hood shootings suspect may have wired money to Pakistan

  Dallas Morning News – Thu Nov 12, 12:18 am ET  

  WASHINGTON - Authorities have been examining whether Fort Hood massacre suspect Nidal Malik Hasan wired money to Pakistan in recent months, an action that one senior lawmaker said would raise serious questions about Hasan's possible connections to militant Islamic groups. Full Story »

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

• For TCU's big day, everything goes purple, even the Fort Worth skyline

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sat Nov 14, 12:58 am ET  

  TCU products from shirts to ornaments to hitch covers are flying off the shelves as the hours count down until the No. 4 Horned Frogs face No. 16 Utah at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Full Story »

• Man arrested in pregnant girlfriend's death

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sat Nov 14, 12:44 am ET  

  Early Tuesday, the day she died, Brittany Munoz, 16, sent a text message to her 20-year-old boyfriend, Garrett Cole Gower.Munoz told Gower that she was informing his mother that she was pregnant. Full Story »

• Officials continue to investigate corn poisoning in Eastland County

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sat Nov 14, 12:38 am ET  

  The corn, a popular feed used to bait wild hogs and deer, was mixed with Temik, a pesticide. Full Story »

• Three schools locked down in White Settlement

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sat Nov 14, 12:38 am ET  

  Three White Settlement schools were placed on "perimeter lockdown" for a few hours Friday while police, firefighters and federal agents removed what was described as a military "anti-personnel device" at a rented house that had been recently vacated. Full Story »

• 'Tea party' opposing illegal immigration will be today in Fort Worth

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sat Nov 14, 12:37 am ET  

  The rally in Fort Worth is one of 50 nationwide in response to a congressman's planned bill. Full Story »

Denton Record-Chronicle

• Traffic

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Thu Nov 12, 8:37 am ET  

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• Military News

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Thu Nov 12, 8:37 am ET  

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• Calendar

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Thu Nov 12, 8:37 am ET  

  Tell us about your event or meeting by visiting the Denton Record-Chronicle Web site, www.dentonrc.com , and clicking on "Let Us Know," which will take you to our online forms. We still accept information by e-mail to drc@dentonrc.com , by fax at 940-566-6888; or by mail to Page 2 Calendar, Denton Record-Chronicle, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton ... Full Story »

• One principal to retire as 2 to take new posts

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Thu Nov 12, 8:33 am ET  

  Denton school district officials announced promotions for two employees and another's retirement. In a unanimous vote Tuesday, district trustees approved the promotions of Eric Harting, officially named principal of Cross Oaks Elementary School - scheduled to open in the district's eastern region next fall - and Emily McLarty, who effective Dec. 31 will serve as the interim principal of Pecan ... Full Story »

• Dutiful dedication

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Thu Nov 12, 8:29 am ET  

  DRC/Barron Ludlum World War II veteran Marine Cpl. Donald Boots gave the invocation at the Veterans Day ceremony on the Square on Wednesday.The cool morning air began to warm almost on cue as people, civilian and military, gathered on the southeast lawn of the Denton County Courthouse on the Square. Decorated men and women of the armed forces milled about, shaking hands, smiling, saluting and ... Full Story »

CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth

• Mourners Grieve For Soldiers Killed At Fort Hood

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – 14 mins ago  

  Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger was set to deploy to Afghanistan for a second time in December, and she knew her mission: Catch Osama bin Laden. When her mother said she couldn't do it alone, the soldier defiantly told her, "Watch me." Krueger and several of the other 12 victims of the Fort Hood shooting rampage were honored at funerals across the country Saturday. Full Story »

• McCoy Leads #3 Longhorns Past Baylor 47-14

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – 1 hr 45 mins ago  

  Colt McCoy tied the NCAA record for career victories by a starting quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes to help Texas beat Baylor 47-14 Saturday Full Story »

• Obama Urges Congress To Put Off Fort Hood Probe

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – 2 hrs 51 mins ago  

  President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to hold off on any investigation of the Fort Hood rampage until federal law enforcement and military authorities have completed their probes into the shootings at the Texas Army post, which left 13 people dead. Full Story »

• Dallas Officers Protesting New Ticket Policy

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 11:55 pm ET  

  It could be open season in Dallas for speeders, red light runners and other traffic violators. Some officers are protesting a new controversial policy that they say is too harsh and will stop writing traffic tickets until its changed. Full Story »

• Nowitzki Gets Mad, Gets Even Against Timberwolves

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 11:41 pm ET  

  A little confrontation woke Dirk Nowitzki right up. Nowitzki scored 15 of his 20 points in a tense third quarter and also grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 89-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Full Story »

NBC Dallas Fort Worth

• Ritz Tower Residences Make Every Day a Vacation

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Sat Nov 14, 12:50 pm ET  

  Ready to live a life of luxury every day? The Ritz Tower Residences is ready to make everyday a vacation. Full Story »

• Worth The Drive: Fort Worth's Museum of Science & History

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Sat Nov 14, 12:42 pm ET  

  We are sticking close to home in this week's Worth The Drive and we're checking out the new Museum of Science and History in Fort Worth. Full Story »

• Bringing the Lesson to Lock Car Doors Home

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Sat Nov 14, 12:12 am ET  

  Police say North Texans are making it too easy for thieves to burglarize vehicles. Full Story »

• Vibrating Fire Alarms Provide Warning for Hearing-Impaired

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 11:42 pm ET  

  The Arlington Fire Department is installing nearly a dozen vibrating smoke alarms in the homes of hearing-impaired residents. Full Story »

• Boyfriend of Slain Pregnant Teen Arrested

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 9:12 pm ET  

  The boyfriend of a pregnant teenager found dead Tuesday inside a Flower Mound apartment has been arrested, police say. Full Story »

WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth

• Frisco kids missing; mom sought

  WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 8:50 am ET  

  FRISCO — Frisco police are searching for 42-year-old Leslie Anne Hurt, who reportedly took her two daughters against a judge's order. Detectives are concerned about the welfare of the children, who haven't been in school all week. Full Story »

• Cowboys step up sales pitch for club seats

  WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 7:35 am ET  

  A glitzy $1.15 billion stadium and successful early season haven't been enough to sell out the Dallas Cowboys' pricey club seats. Now the team is looking for new ways to sweeten the deal on the most expensive seats when next season rolls around. Full Story »

• Database program nets arrests of 22,0000 illegal immigrants with criminal records

  WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 7:35 am ET  

  More than 22,000 illegal immigrants with criminal charges or convictions have been arrested in Texas through a 1-year-old program that links FBI and federal immigration databases, Homeland Security officials said Thursday. Full Story »

• Officials share vision for Southwest Center Mall

  WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 7:35 am ET  

  A meeting Thursday about the long-struggling Southwest Center Mall was short on specifics but long on hopeful expectations. Full Story »

• Former Rangers pitcher John Wetteland taken to Denton hospital after police are called to his home

  WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 3:50 am ET  

  Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland was taken to a Denton hospital Thursday afternoon after police were called to his home over concerns about his mental health, Denton County sheriff's Sgt. Roger Griggs said. Full Story »

FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth

• Dead Flower Mound Girl Was Pregnant

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 14, 10:46 am ET  

  The boyfriend of a murdered Flower Mound teenager is in jail, charged with capital murder, after police revealed the girl was pregnant. Full Story »

• Fort Worth goes purple

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 14, 10:01 am ET  

  Purple is the color of Fort Worth Friday and Saturday as the city shows support for the TCU Horned Frogs. The team is ranked 4th in the country in the all important BCS standings. They will be taking on conference rival, and recent BCS buster Utah saturday evening. Full Story »

• Mystery Explosive Found in Backyard

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 3:46 pm ET  

  At first glance, it was just another piece of junk in a yard strewn with metal, wood and other castoffs. But the landlord knew something was suspicious. Full Story »

• Fort Worth Goes Purple for TCU

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 2:01 pm ET  

  Look just about anywhere in Fort Worth today and you'll be seeing purple. INSIDE: SLIDESHOW Full Story »

• Pastor Gets 175 Years for Child Sex

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Fri Nov 13, 12:01 pm ET  

  Evangelist Tony Alamo was sentenced Friday to 175 years in prison for taking underage girls across state lines for sex, effectively punishing him for the rest of his life for molesting children he took as "brides" in his ministry. Full Story »

The Weatherford Democrat

• No cause of death for WHS student

  The Weatherford Democrat – Fri Nov 13, 5:51 pm ET  

  The cause of death for a Weatherford High School student who passed away Thursday night remains unknown, Director of Communications for Weatherford Independent School District Derik Moore said. Full Story »

• Annetta mayor keeps mum

  The Weatherford Democrat – Fri Nov 13, 5:51 am ET  

  Annetta Mayor Phil Lumsden has declined an interview prior to today’s mediation between the cities of Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Aledo and the Annettas. Full Story »

• Crime of the Week

  The Weatherford Democrat – Fri Nov 13, 5:51 am ET  

  WEATHERFORD ­— On Wednesday, Nov. 11, a representative that services the video/arcade games in the Family Fun Center at Walmart, located at 1836 S. Main St., reported that two of their games, Big Buck Safari and The Fast and Furious Drift machines were burglarized. Full Story »

• Poolville students honor veterans

  The Weatherford Democrat – Thu Nov 12, 5:43 am ET  

  Elementary students in Poolville displayed their patriotism wearing red, white and blue; chanting U-S-A and waving flags and banners as they paraded through town lead by the Poolville Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday morning. Full Story »

• Court seeks applicants for ESD No. 7 Board

  The Weatherford Democrat – Thu Nov 12, 5:42 am ET  

  WEATHERFORD — Parker County’s Commissioners Court is seeking applicants from within the boundaries of Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 7 to fill the recently approved entity’s board. Full Story »

Wise County Messenger

• Heart of a champion

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 14, 2:16 pm ET  

  With her headband in place, Northwest junior Taelor Wine inches into the center-court circle for the opening tip Tuesday night before a sparse season-opening crowd in Texan Gym. Full Story »

• Council bolsters police force

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 14, 2:16 pm ET  

  The city of Rhome added a new reserve officer and a full-time officer to its police force at Thursday night's council meeting. Full Story »

• Program honors all veterans

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 14, 2:16 pm ET  

  Three children stood at the edge of the crowd at the Wise County Veterans Memorial Park. As the band played the national anthem, one stood tall, shoulders back, hand frozen to his temple in a salute to the flag. The other two shifted from one foot to the other with their hands to their heart, their eyes shifting from the flag to the faces of those around them. Full Story »

• Agent Orange benefits expanded for veterans

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 14, 2:15 pm ET  

  The U.S. Department of Affairs has extended Agent Orange benefits to three additional conditions. Full Story »

• Veterans Memorial Park officially opens

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 14, 2:15 pm ET  

  Clouds coated the sky somber gray as a pair of Wise County veterans solemnly raised the American flag for the first time over Rhome's Veterans' Memorial Park on Wednesday morning. Full Story »

Fort Worth Business Press

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Sat Nov 14, 1:08 am ET  

  Westlake , Texas – October 22, 2009 – Westlake Academy invites the community to participate in The Westlake Baja Cross Country Golf Tournament, Monday, November 16 , The Vaquero Club, . All proceeds benefit Westlake Academy ’s Fund100, an endowment dedicated to developing, retaining, and recruiting “legacy teachers” – those educators who make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of ... Full Story »

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Sat Nov 14, 1:08 am ET  

  Cub Scout Pack 008 serves the southeast Ft. Worth area and meets at Faith United Methodist Church located at 3419 East Belknap Ft. Worth Texas 76111. Our meeting times are every Monday night starting at 7:00 p.m. and usually lasts for one hour. Full Story »

• Chesapeake CEO: finding natural gas support not easy, but necessary

  Fort Worth Business Press – Fri Nov 13, 3:38 pm ET  

  Chesapeake Energy Corp. CEO Aubrey K. McClendon acknowledged the dominance of coal and oil in the power-generation and transportation sectors, but reiterated his belief that natural gas is the only viable way to reduce both carbon dioxide emissions and foreign oil imports. Full Story »

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Fri Nov 13, 1:08 am ET  

  The Lone Star International Film Festival, hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, is a year round series of programs culminating in a five day celebration of cinema in mid-November. Full Story »

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Fri Nov 13, 1:08 am ET  

  Paleontologist Derek Main and local fossil collector Art Sahlstein will discuss the rare fossil findings from the Arlington Archosaur Site, an excavation near River Legacy Parks that has uncovered dinosaur and crocodile bones. Full Story »