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  • Sales tax revenue takes major dip

    Denton Record-Chronicle – Tue Dec 15, 12:59 am ET  

    Major declines in sales tax revenue have area city leaders worried about the impact on their budgets, and some say layoffs and hiring freezes may be in store if the trend continues. Denton sales tax revenue has declined faster than sales tax revenues statewide in the past 12 months, a Denton Record-Chronicle analysis has found. Full Story »

  • Krum to pay damages to property owners

    Denton Record-Chronicle – Tue Dec 15, 12:57 am ET  

    KRUM - City leaders agreed Saturday to pay $310,000 in damages to two sets of Old Town landowners after losing a pair of inverse condemnation lawsuits in April. Full Story »

  • County will back up tax data offsite

    Denton Record-Chronicle – Tue Dec 15, 12:55 am ET  

    By adopting a new online backup system, Denton County officials say they are making sure tax records are more secure. The county has contracted with i365 to provide a secure off-site system, EVault SaaS, to back up residents' tax records in case of any emergency resulting in the loss of records at the local office. Full Story »

  • Ensemble to play at museum Thursday

    Denton Record-Chronicle – Mon Dec 14, 9:49 am ET  

    Ensemble Pro Musica will perform from 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday at the Bayless-Selby House Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St., as part of the Holiday Musicales program. Full Story »

  • Four more Republicans file

    Denton Record-Chronicle – Mon Dec 14, 9:47 am ET  

    Filing continues in Denton County for the March 2 primary elections, with four more Republicans adding their names to the 27 already on the ballot. Full Story »

CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth

  • DSO Continues David Davidson Christmas Legacy

    CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 11:26 pm ET  

    For more than a decade, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's director wanted to do more than just a nice Christmas show. David Davidson wanted his annual holiday show to change lives. If he were still alive, Davidson would know he succeeded. Full Story »

  • Garland Man Admits To Having Kiddie Porn Addiction

    CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 11:26 pm ET  

    Last week, a 57-year-old Garland man was arrested on charges of Possession and Promotion of Child Pornography. Garland detectives took William McBurney into custody after discovering thousands of images and videos of child pornography on a computer. CBS 11 News found McBurney working on motorcycles at his home. Full Story »

  • Teenage Victim Of Fake Dallas Cop Talks To CBS 11

    CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 11:24 pm ET  

    A Dallas high school student is still traumatized after an encounter with a police imposter. The fake cop not only pulled the girl over, he also groped her before she managed to escape. CBS 11 News talked exclusively with the victim about the traffic stop that has her afraid to get behind the wheel again. Full Story »

  • FD: Carbon Monoxide Fumes Kill Dallas Family Of 3

    CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 11:17 pm ET  

    No one had heard from a southeast Dallas family since last week, so police and fire crews were called to make a welfare check. When Dallas Fire Rescue arrived at the home of Jose and Beatris Vega, in the 8400 block of Eldon Drive, they found the couple and their 16-year-old daughter, Diana, dead. Full Story »

  • Tarrant County ME Appointed To Forensic Commission

    CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 7:39 pm ET  

    Governor Rick Perry has appointed Tarrant County's medical examiner to the Texas Forensic Science Commission, a group shaken up this fall when Perry replaced several members. Perry replaced the head of the commission and two of its eight other board members on Sept. 30. That was just days before the panel was to consider a report critical of an arson finding leading to the execution of Cameron ... Full Story »

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FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth

  • Whatever... Lake Highlands Town Center

    FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 11:20 pm ET  

    North Texas is known for its great shopping. But one woman is looking for yet another place to get some great holiday gifts. She asks FOX 4's Heather Hays for an update on the construction of the Lake Highlands Town Center. Full Story »

  • Bishop: Come Home for Christmas

    FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 11:05 pm ET  

    The Dallas Catholic Diocese is thinking outside the box and the church to get parishioners back in the pews. For the first time, part of its Christmas campaign includes DART buses. Full Story »

  • CO from Heater Kills 3 in Dallas

    FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 11:05 pm ET  

    A family trying to stay warm was discovered dead in their home Monday evening. Full Story »

  • Girl Asks Santa for Stolen Dog

    FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 8:20 pm ET  

    A little girl in Parker County is having a rough start to her holiday season. Someone stole her pet bulldog. Full Story »

  • Perry, Hutchison Race Heats Up

    FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Mon Dec 14, 8:20 pm ET  

    The Republican race for governor is getting interesting. A Rick Perry fundraiser last week drew fire from Kay Bailey Hutchison's campaign because contributions were solicited from the very people who Perry's appointees on the TABC board are supposed to regulate. Full Story »

The Weatherford Democrat

  • King, TCC calls for additional charge for Hasan

    The Weatherford Democrat – 2 hrs 14 mins ago  

    AUSTIN — In light of reports that Pvt. Francheska Velez was pregnant when she was shot and killed by Major Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort Hood Military Base, State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) has joined with 30 of his conservative colleagues in the Texas Legislature in calling for the United States Army to charge Hasan for taking the life of an unborn child, in addition to the existing ... Full Story »

  • Court approves ESD contracts, board members

    The Weatherford Democrat – 2 hrs 15 mins ago  

    George Martin and Wally Wallace were reappointed to the Board of Commissioners for Parker County ESD No. 3 at Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting. Full Story »

  • Kinky exiting governor's race

    The Weatherford Democrat – Mon Dec 14, 4:48 pm ET  

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Musician and humorist Kinky Friedman says he's getting out of the race to be Texas governor. Full Story »

  • Cooling trend

    The Weatherford Democrat – Mon Dec 14, 4:33 pm ET  

    Monday’s warm weather has given way to more seasonable temperatures for the rest of the week. Full Story »

  • Pair nabbed after two break-ins

    The Weatherford Democrat – Mon Dec 14, 4:33 pm ET  

    WEATHERFORD - Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary call late last week in the 100 block of South FM 1187 in Aledo around 1:30 a.m. Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said the front door to the Midway Food Store had been broken. Full Story »

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    Fort Worth Business Press – Tue Dec 15, 1:08 am ET  

    Christmas Hayride & Light Extravaganza! Looking for a unique, fun and FREE evening celebrating Christmas during December? Join us at South Hills Baptist Church for a Christmas Hayride and Light Extravaganza! Fridays and Saturdays in December from 6 - 9 pm. Full Story »

  • New publisher at ‘Fort Worth Business Press’

    Fort Worth Business Press – Mon Dec 14, 1:23 pm ET  

    Richard Dixon is the new 'Business Press' publisher. (Glen E. Ellman photo) Dixon, previously vice president of advertising at the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report , will begin his new position immediately. Full Story »

  • Exxon Mobil’s $31 billion XTO purchase its biggest buy since 1999

    Fort Worth Business Press – Mon Dec 14, 1:08 pm ET  

    In what the company calls a bet on the natural gas market, Exxon Mobil Corp., the largest U.S. oil company, announced plans Dec. 14 to buy Fort Worth-based XTO Energy Inc. for $31 billion. Full Story »

  • Lake Arlington marina dry-docked until 2011 study

    Fort Worth Business Press – Mon Dec 14, 10:23 am ET  

    Residents of the upscale Centurion American development along the shores of Lake Arlington will have to make do without their own private marina. At least for the time being. Full Story »

  • Exxon to buy XTO Energy for $31 billion

    Fort Worth Business Press – Mon Dec 14, 10:23 am ET  

    In what the company calls a bet on the natural gas market, Exxon Mobil, the biggest U.S. oil company, announced plans Dec. 14 to buy Fort Worth-based XTO Energy Inc. for $31 billion. Full Story »

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