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• University of Texas at Dallas chess team's trip to Cuba is about more than the game

  Dallas Morning News – Sun Nov 29, 1:02 am ET  

  TOM FOX/DMNA school official and native Cuban, who led UTD players (above) on the trip, is hoping chess can help unite two estranged countries. Full Story »

• Man shot, killed in Dallas by Garland police

  Dallas Morning News – Fri Nov 27, 10:51 am ET  

  Garland police fatally shot a 27-year-old Dallas man who led them on a chase that ended in a North Oak Cliff neighborhood early Friday morning. Full Story »

• Runners, families, furry friends pack downtown Dallas for 2009 Turkey Trot

  Dallas Morning News – Thu Nov 26, 4:30 pm ET  

  Justin Wilson and Rocky were among thousands of runners and walkers who packed downtown Dallas streets for the 42nd annual Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot. Organizers say it's the country's largest multilevel race. Full Story »

• Second teen arrested in robbery spree that involved gun with laser sight

  Dallas Morning News – Wed Nov 25, 4:50 pm ET  

  Another 16-year-old boy was arrested earlier this week. Detectives said they are part of a group of five males who may be responsible for up to 20 robberies using the weapon. Full Story »

• Turkey Trot in Dallas has made great strides since 1968

  Dallas Morning News – Wed Nov 25, 1:41 am ET  

  DMN FILE 2008Long before the Turkey Trot became a Dallas institution, the race consisted of a few dozen fitness buffs and Bob Neal's Volkswagen bus. Full Story »

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

• Weather expected to turn rainy and chilly today and Monday

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sun Nov 29, 12:23 am ET  

  You knew the pleasant temperatures and fair skies of the past few days would not last. You were right. Rainy, cool weather is on its way. Today, expect fog in the morning and cloudy skies and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Full Story »

• Watchdog: Oncor tree cutting sparks backlash

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sun Nov 29, 12:21 am ET  

  The Grapevine mayor meets with the utility, and the company promises to change its pruning ways. Full Story »

• Stakes are high in forensic science debate after doubt is cast on wide range of lab techniques

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sun Nov 29, 12:01 am ET  

  See this gun. Full Story »

• Parties waging internal fights before battling each other in 2010 elections

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sat Nov 28, 11:16 pm ET  

  Seeking ideological purity, both parties plan to attack from within first. Full Story »

• Cold, rain on the way to North Texas

  Fort Worth Star-Telegram – Sat Nov 28, 6:33 pm ET  

  A beautiful Saturday will give way to "dreary" weather on Sunday and into next week, the National Weather Service says. Full Story »

Denton Record-Chronicle

• Leak prevention

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Sun Nov 29, 2:00 am ET  

  Leak prevention Full Story »

• Equine silhouette

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Sun Nov 29, 1:58 am ET  

  Equine silhouette Full Story »

• Blotter: Two arrested after officers pull over vehicle

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Sun Nov 29, 1:38 am ET  

  A man called police when he noticed the front window of his vehicle had been smashed in and saw two strangers riffling through his car's belongings early Saturday morning, according to a police report. Full Story »

• Holiday Events

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Sun Nov 29, 1:27 am ET  

  Holiday Events Full Story »

• How you can help

  Denton Record-Chronicle – Sun Nov 29, 1:26 am ET  

  How you can help Full Story »

CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth

• Collin Co. Crooks Rob Habitat For Humanity Trailer

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 8:32 pm ET  

  The North Collin County chapter of Habitat for Humanity works to make home ownership a reality for local residents. That could now be a problem since, more than $5,000 worth of equipment was stolen from the Habitat work trailer over the Thanksgiving holiday. Full Story »

• Dallas Bike Race 'Rolls On' Despite JFK Poster

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 8:04 pm ET  

  Dallas landmarks, like Dealey Plaza, have been packed with visitors this holiday weekend. Hundreds of people took the time to remember President John F. Kennedy, but one bike group's tribute raised some concerns. A messenger bike race, which started at Glencoe Park, wasn't the only thing drawing attention to the group. CBS 11 News first reported about a poster for today's race on Wednesday . Full Story »

• Hurst Man Killed In Crash, Driver Charged

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 7:49 pm ET  

  A 32-year-old Hurst man has died in a car accident and Euless police have charged the driver of the vehicle with intoxication manslaughter. A 2007 BMW had reportedly been traveling northbound early Saturday when it hit a utility pole and slid into a tree. Police say the passenger died on the scene. His name was not immediately released. Full Story »

• Shoppers & Retailers Tally Up After 'Black Friday'

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 7:40 pm ET  

  It's "the day after" for many Christmas shoppers: the day after Black Friday that is. So, how big an impact did it have? North Texas retailers and shoppers talked to CBS 11 News about the holiday season purchasing kickoff. Full Story »

• No. 4 TCU Wraps Up 12-0 Season, Waits For BCS Bid

  CBS 11 Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 7:13 pm ET  

  Andy Dalton matched a career high with four touchdown passes, two to Antoine Hicks in a 12-second span, as fourth-ranked TCU wrapped up its first undefeated regular season in 71 years with a 51-10 victory over New Mexico on Saturday. TCU/New Mexico Head-To-Head Complete Game Boxscore Full Story »

NBC Dallas Fort Worth

• Burglars Steal Tools and Woman's Christmas Dream

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Sun Nov 29, 12:12 am ET  

  A single mother's Christmas wish is crushed by thieves who stole tools from Habitat for Humanity. Full Story »

• Family Remembers Loved Ones Killed in Crash

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Fri Nov 27, 7:42 pm ET  

  A North Texas family is remembering loved ones lost in a crash last year in Mexico. Full Story »

• North Texas Family Remembers 7 Killed in Crash

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Fri Nov 27, 6:57 pm ET  

  North Texans remember a family killed in a 2008 Thanksgiving crash. Full Story »

• Plumbers Clean Up North Texas Leftovers

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Fri Nov 27, 6:42 pm ET  

  It's Black Friday for plumbers who are working overtime. Full Story »

• Black Friday Blackout

  NBC Dallas Fort Worth – Fri Nov 27, 4:57 pm ET  

  Oncor reports breaker failure led to power problems in SW Fort Worth. Full Story »

WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth

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FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth

• Tools Used to Build Charity House Stolen

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 8:43 pm ET  

  A Thanksgiving Day theft has left a local Habitat for Humanity chapter without home building tools. The crew was working to build a woman's home in time for Christmas. Full Story »

• Military Divorce Rates Climbing

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 8:43 pm ET  

  The Pentagon says the divorce rate in the military continues to climb. It's yet another reminder of the sacrifices being made by our servicemen and women and their families. Full Story »

• Christmas Shopping Outlook

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Sat Nov 28, 8:43 pm ET  

  Now that Thanksgiving is behind us the holiday shopping season is in full swing. This year the outlook appears to be a little better for merchants than last year. Full Story »

• Blackouts on Black Friday in Fort Worth

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Fri Nov 27, 5:53 pm ET  

  Homes and shops in an area of Fort Worth spend part of Black Friday in the dark. Full Story »

• Man Dies after Police Chase

  FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth – Fri Nov 27, 1:53 pm ET  

  Police fatally shoot a man they say led them on a chase and pulled a gun, according to authorities. Full Story »

The Weatherford Democrat

• Weatherford Police Department kicks off annual Angel Tree

  The Weatherford Democrat – 1 hr 31 mins ago  

  WEATHERFORD — A lot of Parker County children will wake up Christmas morning and see gifts under their trees, thanks to generous community members filled with the giving spirit. Full Story »

• City and downtown partner to bring Weatherford “Home for the Holidays”

  The Weatherford Democrat – 1 hr 31 mins ago  

  WEATHERFORD — The City of Weatherford Main Street Program is partnering with historic downtown merchants and businesses to launch the first annual “Home for the Holidays: Shop and Experience Historic Downtown Weatherford.” Full Story »

• Bargain hunters get early start

  The Weatherford Democrat – Fri Nov 27, 9:05 am ET  

  No one would have blamed Millsap’s Amy Irving for skipping Black Friday shopping this year. Full Story »

• Man shot in foot, three arrested

  The Weatherford Democrat – Fri Nov 27, 9:04 am ET  

  WEATHERFORD — Parker County Sheriff’s Officers made three arrests following an early morning shooting Wednesday. Full Story »

• Angels ready for adoption

  The Weatherford Democrat – Fri Nov 27, 8:50 am ET  

  WEATHERFORD — Parker County Angel Trees are up and ready for generous community members to shop for. Full Story »

Wise County Messenger

• Two injured in shooting

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 28, 12:53 pm ET  

  Two people were shot early Friday morning near Chico. Neither of the injuries are considered life threatening, according to officer reports. Full Story »

• Thankful to serve

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 28, 12:53 pm ET  

  Gogo gumbo owners Kraig and Letty Thome had a traditional Thanksgiving Thursday with their family, complete with turkey, stuffing and apple and pumpkin pie. But the couple invited 150 additional guests. Full Story »

• Oldest elected official in Texas resigns

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 28, 12:53 pm ET  

  After 26 years of serving on the Newark City Council, Lucille Drain resigned this month. At 96 years old, she was the oldest, serving elected official in the state of Texas. Full Story »

• New dean ready to lead college campus

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 28, 12:52 pm ET  

  A decade ago, Duane Durrett remembers an article in the Wise County Messenger that quoted a person saying Weatherford College wasn't meeting his needs. The college held only a few local classes then, which met at Decatur High School. Full Story »

• Stress of economy leads to increase in domestic violence

  Wise County Messenger – Sat Nov 28, 12:52 pm ET  

  The stress of unemployment typically trickles into homes and kitchen tables, sometimes turning into a torrent of abuse. Full Story »

Fort Worth Business Press

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Sat Nov 28, 1:08 am ET  

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Sat Nov 28, 1:08 am ET  

  Diamond H Recognition, an employee rewards and recognition company, will welcome local business professionals for an official ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new state-of-the-art headquarters. Full Story »

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Sat Nov 28, 1:08 am ET  

  DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX : How can a small business or non-profit get noticed and cut through the clutter? What can you do to stretch every marketing dollar in the current economic environment? What are the most inexpensive methods for gaining mind share? Full Story »

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Fri Nov 27, 1:08 am ET  

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  Fort Worth Business Press – Fri Nov 27, 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 »