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Tuesday, Apr 5

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Southwest Airlines blames technology issues, weather for weekend delays & cancellations

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Flight delays and cancellations plagued some Southwest Airlines passengers over the weekend and the airline says both technology and weather issues were to blame.

Monday, Apr 4

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Gardening 101: All About Begonias

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The plants are relatively cheap and you can buy them by the tray, but if that is all you know about begonias, then you don’t know begonias.

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Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger

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Air travel in the United States improved Monday after a rocky weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded by thunderstorms in Florida.

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Airlines Cancel More Than 3,500 US Flights Over Weekend

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Airlines canceled more than 3,500 U.S. flights this past weekend and delayed thousands more, citing weather in Florida and other issues.

Saturday, Apr 2

01

What’s Next After US House Approves Bill Legalizing Marijuana?

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In a bipartisan vote, the House voted 220 to 204 to approve the legislation.

Friday, Apr 1

14

New Mexico Launches Cannabis Sales, Within Texans’ Reach

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New Mexico is bringing sales of recreational marijuana to the doorstep of Texas as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps across more of the American West.

05

Retired SMU Economist Says Plan To Release Extra 1 Million Barrels Of Oil Per Day Won’t Have Huge Impact On Gas Prices

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“It sounds like a lot, but one million barrels a day is only equivalent to 1% of global oil output," said retired SMU economist Bud Weinstein.

02

In Republican Runoff For Tarrant County DA, Sorrells And Krause Have Different Experiences They’re Counting On To Win

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In the Republican runoff for Tarrant County District Attorney, the two candidates have many of the same priorities and concerns, but they have very different professional experiences they're counting on to win.

Thursday, Mar 31

03

Passenger Removed From Southwest Flight Out Of Dallas Love Field For Refusing To Wear Mask

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Before she was taken off the plane, she compared herself to Rosa Parks and Anne Frank.

02

After Protesting Outside White House, North Texas Parents Of Former US Marine Held In Russia Met With President Biden

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President Joe Biden met with the North Texas parents of a former U.S. Marine who's been held in Russia since 2019.

Wednesday, Mar 30

21

Judge Orders Federal Investigation Into Child Porn Allegations At Bastrop Facility

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In a federal court hearing in Dallas, U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack ordered a criminal investigation into allegations of sex trafficking at a DFPS-contracted facility in Bastrop, Texas after abuse claims surfaced in January.

Tuesday, Mar 29

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FDA Authorizes Second Booster Of COVID Vaccine For Ages 50 And Over

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More than 34 million Americans age 50 and older could soon be eligible to receive another booster shot, after the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it had authorized a new round of the Moderna or Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19…

Monday, Mar 28

20

Southwest Airlines Agrees To Pay Raises For Customer Service Agents

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Customer-service agents at Southwest Airlines will be voting on a new contract that would give them pay raises totaling more than 16% over the next three years.

15

Tesla Seeks 2nd Stock Split In Less Than 2 Years

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Shares of Tesla are up sharply after the electric car maker announced its second stock split in less than two years.

Sunday, Mar 27

01

DFW Airport Offering Non-Stop Qantas Service To Melbourne

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For the first time ever, travelers will be able to fly non-stop from Texas to Melbourne, Australia.

Saturday, Mar 26

23

Biden On Russia’s Putin: `This Man Cannot Remain In Power’

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President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.

06

North Texas Food Bank Partners With DoorDash To Deliver Meals To Seniors In Need

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With the cost of groceries, gas, and just about everything else going up, the North Texas Food Bank is partnering with DoorDash to deliver meals to seniors in need.

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Tarrant County Program Aims To Help Residents With Delinquent Property Taxes

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As part of the American Rescue Plan, some Tarrant County property owners will now have access to a program aiming to help with delinquent property taxes.

Friday, Mar 25

12

Biden Administration Files 3rd Lawsuit In Texas Over Voting Laws

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The Biden administration has filed a third lawsuit over voting rights in Texas, keeping the state at the center of a fight over new, more restrictive election laws passed last year by Republicans.

03

McKinney Woman Discovers Credit Card Skimmer At 7-Eleven, Preventing Others From Falling Victim

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Credit card skimmers account for over a billion dollars in fraud each year in the US. When you see how well hidden the one found inside the store was, you'll understand why.

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I-Team: BBB Report Warns Of Dramatic Spike In Cryptocurrency Scams

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The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. In a report released Thursday, the Better Business Bureau found reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency have tripled in the past three years.

Thursday, Mar 24

Senators Cruz, Cornyn Repeated Their Concerns In Questioning Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

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For a second day, Texas' two U.S. Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, pressed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about her judicial and legal records during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing.

Wednesday, Mar 23

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Builders Of Hope Works To Bring Affordable Housing To Dallas

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Builders of Hope, a Dallas non-profit, is fighting to face two quality-of-life challenges: building houses people can afford, and helping them get into those houses.

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Madeleine Albright, 1st Female US Secretary Of State, Dies At 84

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Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday. She was 84.

20

Oklahoma State House Passes Near-Total Ban On Abortion, Similar To Texas Law

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The Republican-controlled Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a bill that would lead to a near-total ban on abortion and would allow private citizens to enforce the law through civil litigation.

14

FDA Details Problems At Abbott Plant Behind Recalled Baby Formula

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Federal safety inspectors say baby formula maker Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions and procedures at the manufacturing plant recently linked to a cluster of infant illnesses.

03

Prosper Leaders, Residents Say Potential Plan For US 380 Could Have ‘Crushing Impact’

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Hundreds of Prosper residents are worried about a possible route that they say would put a freeway right by their homes.

Tuesday, Mar 22

17

General Motors Recalls 740K SUVs; Headlights Are Too Bright

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General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs because the headlights can be too bright and cause a glare for oncoming drivers.

03

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Pushes For Lower Prescription Drug Prices During Dallas Visit

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Speaker Pelosi said it's time for Medicare to be able to negotiate with the pharmaceutical companies just like the Veterans Administration does.

Monday, Mar 21

15

Gas Gift Cards Headed To American Mailboxes As Prices At The Pump Soar, Not This Time

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The White House was considering sending gas cards to families to cushion the blow from record-high gas prices.