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Objects found in Fort Worth freezer neither hands nor human (Dallas Morning News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:24:00 GMT

The icy objects shaped like human hands that a Fort Worth man found in his apartment freezer Friday aren't hands after all. But what the frozen items turned out to be may be even stranger. Also Online "It's animal testicles," said Roger Metcalf, an official at the Tarrant County medical examiner's office. "It's definitely not hands." Mr. Metcalf said the items were stuffed into a clear...

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Teen sought in shooting death of Arlington 17-year-old (Dallas Morning News)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:39:00 GMT

The Tarrant County medical examiner identified the victim as Francisco Martinez. The report said the shooting occurred about 3:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of Clayborn Court, near Collins Street and Arkansas Lane in north Arlington.

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It's all about hair at Miss Texas pageant (Dallas Morning News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:13:00 GMT

FORT WORTH – Miss Frisco sits cross-legged in front of a hotel mirror with strawberry blonde hair extensions sprawled across her spray-tanned legs. Video Loading Video...Frisco salon owner Troy O'Neil styles contestants in Miss Texas pageant 07/05/2008 Local/State Videos Behind her, hairstylist Troy O'Neil clips them to the back of her head, then teases her hair into a big wavy mass. Texas has always...

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Severed hands on ice? Fort Worth police call it a reach (Dallas Morning News)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:55:00 GMT

"It is a distinct possibility that they could be nothing more than sausage or some other kind of meat product stuffed into clear plastic gloves, making them look human," Lt. Paul Henderson said in a news release. "The medical examiner will make the final determination as to the item's nature and origin. Until then, our hands are tied on this one."

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Memorial to Sept. 11 airline employees dedicated in Grapevine (Dallas Morning News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:54:00 GMT

Guests, many of them relatives of the fallen flight crew members, listened to bagpipes and patriotic songs, speeches about heroism and prayers during the ceremony on the Fourth of July. They were there for the dedication of a 18-foot-high bronze memorial sculpture depicting a child – representing the traveling public – being cared for by two flight attendants and two pilots, who don the uniforms that...

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Former Fort Worth council member faces second challenge over eligibility for state Senate race (Dallas Morning News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:40:00 GMT

A former Fort Worth City Council member is facing a second challenge seeking to keep her off the ballot in a November state Senate race. GOP incumbent Kim Brimer requested an injunction Thursday to prevent Democrat Wendy Davis from appearing on the ballot. The filing in a Tarrant County court says that Ms. Davis did not resign from her council seat before filing for the Senate, which Mr. Brimer said...

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Brimer sues to boot Davis off the ballot (Off the Kuff)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:02:44 GMT

I thought we were done with ballot access battles. Looks like I was wrong . State Sen. Kim Brimer, R-Fort Worth, filed a lawsuit today against Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair Steve Maxwell, Texas Democratic Party Chair Boyd Richie and his Democratic opponent Wendy Davis . The suit requests the court to "disqualify Davis from the November 2008 general election." The suit follows...

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Toll plan is more popular with Tarrant County politicians than the public (TTC News Archives)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:43:00 GMT

... 35W. The second hour was taken up by public officials, including mayors, council members, a Tarrant County judge and a chamber of commerce member — all unanimously agreeing that the expansion plan is the correct way for Northeast Tarrant County to meet future transportation needs. But the plan didn’t prove as popular with residents. "Everybody is begging for help," said...

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Tarrant County approves burn ban; doesn't include fireworks (Dallas Morning News)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:03:00 GMT

Tarrant County Commissioners unanimously approved a 90-day burn ban this morning, but it will not prevent the use of firework over the July 4th holiday, a county judge said.

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Commuters could face heavy delays tonight on I-30 in Arlington (Dallas Morning News)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:34:00 GMT

Interstate 30 westbound at the Center Street bridge in Arlington will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.

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Deloitte to build $300M campus in Westlake 10:19 AM CT (Dallas Morning News)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:18:00 GMT

... — the place where we meet, learn and develop our next generation of leaders.” Last month, Tarrant County provided economic incentives for the project which could total $3.5 million. Deloitte said it expects to add 100 full-time jobs at the new campus, plus 300 to 400 non-Deloitte employees. The firm said the new leadership development center attract as many as 40,000 visitors annually....

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Deloitte to build $300M campus in Westlake (Dallas Morning News)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Developer Hillwood said Monday that accounting giant Deloitte LLP will spend $300 million to build an office and educational center in Westlake. Construction will start next year on the 750,000-square-foot campus, which will open in 2011. Deloitte’s project will be built on 300 acres at Hillwood’s Circle T Ranch. It’s located near Fidelity Investment’s regional campus. The complex – which will include...

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Exorcism protected by 1st Amendment, Texas high court rules (Religion News Blog)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:28:32 GMT

The 2002 trial of the suit never touched on the religious aspects of the case, and a Tarrant County jury found the church and its members liable for abusing and falsely imprisoning Schubert, who was 17 at the time. The jury awarded Schubert $300,000 for mental anguish, but the 2nd Court of Appeals in Fort Worth shaved $122,000 from the verdict for loss of future income.But the church...

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Texas report: 'Working Poor' (Raw Story)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:48:06 GMT

"A mile in their shoes" is a yearlong series about four working poor families in Tarrant County, Texas, by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Meet the families, see in-depth multimedia reports, and try your hand at balancing the books of a single-income family with three kids for a month. Video at the link...

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Court: Exorcism is protected by law (MSNBC.com)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:21:28 GMT

... and false imprisonment'The 2002 trial of the case never touched on the religious aspects, and a Tarrant County jury found the Colleyville church and its members liable for abusing and falsely imprisoning the girl. The jury awarded her $300,000, though the 2nd Court of Appeals in Fort Worth later reduced the verdict to $188,000.Justice David Medina wrote that finding the church liable...

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Texas' Child Protective Services head Carey Cockerell to retire (Dallas Morning News)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:54:00 GMT

... last year, according to a Department of Family and Protective Services news release. The former Tarrant County official, 61, was tapped 3 ½ years ago to oversee big changes in how Texas responds to child and elder abuse. Mr. Cockerell has led CPS, Adult Protective Services and Child Care Licensing in stormy times. During his tenure, the beating deaths of three North Texas foster children...

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Man charged in arson that killed 20-year-old in Haltom City (Dallas Morning News)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

... fighting the blaze, rescue crews found Geovany Guerra, 20, dead in his third-floor apartment. The Tarrant County medical examiner later ruled that he died from smoke inhalation. Authorities did not say how the fire started or offer a motive. Mr. Waller is being held at the North Richland Hills Jail. He also faces charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest, felon...

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PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMISSIONER (Dallas Morning News)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

... last year, according to a Department of Family and Protective Services news release.The former Tarrant County official, 61, was tapped 3 ½ years ago to oversee big changes in how Texas responds to child and elder abuse.Mr. Cockerell has led CPS, Adult Protective Services and Child Care Licensing in stormy times.During his tenure, the beating deaths of three North Texas foster children...

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Man charged in arson that killed 20-year-old (Dallas Morning News)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Authorities arrested a man Friday on suspicion of setting a Haltom City apartment fire last weekend that killed a 20-year-old man.Police said they arrested Johnny Waller, 25, at 5 p.m., after they found him hiding in a ditch with two women in North Richland Hills.The trio had abandoned their car, which police say was stolen in McKinney, after a chase by Hurst and North Richland Hills officers. The...

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Texas high court rules exorcism protected by law (kansascity.com)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:58:00 GMT

... out to gain attention.The 2002 trial of the case never touched on the religious aspects, and a Tarrant County jury found the Colleyville church and its members liable for abusing and falsely imprisoning the girl. The jury awarded her $300,000, though the 2nd Court of Appeals in Fort Worth later reduced the verdict.Justice David Medina wrote that finding the church liable "would have...

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