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Republicans question Legislature's budget decisions, allege gimmicks

Some say lawmakers put off deficits that the next session will have to handle.

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Wal-Mart says it will rehab old Fort Worth building if it loses zoning case

Putting a new press on to force the city and Fort Worth south-side neighborhoods to decide between a new grocery store and renovations to an old one, Wal-Mart said Saturday that...

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Stolen Shakespeare Guild 'Twelfth Night' plays up comedy

The three women especially shine in this production.

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Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth offers varied program brimming with masterpieces

Fine musicians give life to the work of some of the greatest composers.

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Sunday will start in 20s and could end with wintry mix of sleet and rain

Increasing clouds Sunday will result in rain into Monday, a National Weather Service meteorologist says.

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AgustaWestland to carry on civil tilt-rotor development

The company has taken over ownership and control of the former Bell-Agusta BA609 civil tilt-rotor aircraft program and is moving its 150-person development team into a facility on...

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DFW investors learn the unspoken risks of betting on death

Half-jokingly, Brian Pardo was introduced as long-winded at an alternative-investment forum in downtown Fort Worth last month. No misrepresentation there.

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Kelly Clarkson is pumped for home crowd

Review: The Verizon Theatre show is her first in five years in North Texas.

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Arlington councilman resigns amid scandal over drugs, prostitutes

Mel LeBlanc apologizes for the pain he caused the city and withdraws from the May 12 election.

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Savvy Consumer: Applying for financial aid just got a little easier

A new electronic tool allows parents to transfer data from their tax return to the student aid form.

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American Airlines can learn a lot from GM

On the day before American Airlines proposed deep cuts in its workforce, General Motors announced a major expansion to bring new jobs and investment to Arlington.

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Fort Worth friends travel to the Trinity River's four headwaters

Fort Worth friends headed out to find the origins of the river's four forks and found a lot more.

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Union leader says Alliance base is American Airlines' best

AMR aims to close the maintenance facility in Fort Worth.

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Former Boy Scout den leader in Arlington pleads guilty to receiving child porn

A former Boy Scout den leader in Arlington has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography on the Internet.

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Former child-care worker gets life in prison for sexually assaulting 5-year-old boy

Paul Joseph Lair Jr. of Keller was accused of repeatedly molesting a child he baby-sat.

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Transportation summit in Hurst focuses on diversity

More women are going into transit, though much work remains.

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Future USS Fort Worth is now bustling with sailors

A crew is learning how to operate the littoral combat ship, which will be commissioned in seven months.

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Few Texas GOP candidates willing to make presidential preference known

Many who had backed Gov. Rick Perry are now waiting to see how the race develops.

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Quicksilver Production Partners seeks to raise $250 million in IPO

A new master limited partnership, which holds Barnett Shale reserves, will trade under the stock market symbol QPP.

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Addison businessman buys Haltom City golf course

Diamond Oaks Country Club, 50 years old, 145 acres and 18 holes, was sold by a private equity firm; terms were not disclosed.

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Number of active rigs in U.S. falls slightly

In North Texas, Barnett Shale rigs are steady.

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Brite Divinity School honors alumni

The annual awards, part of Ministers Week, honor decades of loyal service to churches by Brite graduates.

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Mavericks owner answers SEC's questions in Fort Worth office

Mark Cuban faces an insider-trading lawsuit.

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Arlington councilman will step down after drug inquiry

Mayor Robert Cluck says District 1's Mel LeBlanc made a good decision: "There is anger building up."

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Texas 114/121 in Grapevine closing this weekend for bridge removal

The east Texan Trail bridge is expected to come down this weekend.

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North Texas transportation experts no longer a boys' club

Getting a road built in your neighborhood still requires lots of networking with an alphabet soup of agencies that control the big dollars. But women are now in the game.

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Rabies found in kitten in Denton

Police are advising anyone who might have had contact with the kitten between Jan. 23 and Feb. 4 to contact state health officials.

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Former IRS worker sentenced to 105 months

He pleaded guilty to theft and identity theft and was ordered to pay $30,649 in restitution.

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DFW parents have a dinner chat with first lady Michelle Obama

At a Fort Worth restaurant, they exchange ideas about keeping kids healthy.

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Winter's chill trails rain through Dallas-Fort Worth

Rain showers Friday morning were expected to give way to partly sunny skies Friday afternoon before temperatures drop into the 20s overnight.

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Parents of mauled toddler arrested

Authorities say the couple didn't take steps to protect him from aggressive dogs

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The biggest, loudest art show goes Underground

from:Fort Worth Cultural Events Examiner

ArtLoveMagic's annual Underground show will be up and running this Saturday, February 11th, in Dallas. 100 local artists, musicians, poets, and art lovers will be on hand for...

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Briefs: Arlington man is convicted of murder

A Tarrant County jury deliberated two days before convicting Henry Hernandez, 27, in in the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend.

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Fort Worth school district may offer teachers up to $10,000 to leave early

The district needs to shed 700 employees to correct overhiring.

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Denton County officials say passenger rail cars can roll with heavy-duty crowd

They're seeking a waiver to share tracks with older, bulkier trains.

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Analyst files to run against LeBlanc for Arlington council seat

Mike Becknal says reports of Mel LeBlanc and drugs aren't the only reason he filed.

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Man held in robbery that left victim's son wounded

He's suspected in another holdup and chase in which a shot was fired.

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American Airlines asks Nader to pay $2,680 for seat

The airline relents as a goodwill gesture, but “they're not going to make me go away.”

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Business briefs: Spirit Airlines to add flights from DFW to Tampa, Mexico City

Also, the price of natural gas jumps because of production cuts.

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Locally based banks are expanding home lending

With the nation's big banks pulling back on mortgages, community banks are filling the void.

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Candy company executive dies at 93

Ferrara Pan makes Atomic Fire Balls, Red Hots and Lemonheads.

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Wise County commissioner accused of having tree house built by county employees

County commissioner Terry Ross says the tree house was removed from his property in Bridgeport "in a less-than-gentle way by armed officers."

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Super Bowl highway signs up for sale

Regional transportation planners will donate the proceeds to charity.

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Weatherford company pays $37,500 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit

A Weatherford company has settled a sexual discrimination lawsuit with the government after a woman complained of crude comments, unwanted touching and a manager who exposed...

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Top Texas officials warn of power plant shortages

The private companies that generate electricity in Texas are not building enough new capacity to meet the state's future needs, top officials told lawmakers Thursday.

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Fort Worth schools detail bonuses for early notice

If approved by trustees next week, the deal would be open to the first 400 secondary teachers, 200 elementary teachers and 100 degreed non-classroom professionals who can begin...

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