The 14th Cliburn: a noteworthy opening day
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
Just after 11 a.m. Friday, the first competitor in the 14th Van Cliburn International Competition took the Bass Hall stage, culminating years of preparation. Alex McDonald of Dallas played in the afternoon session.
‘No refusal’ DWI program in effect for holiday
|Friday, May. 24, 2013
Police departments throughout Tarrant County will be on the lookout for drunken drivers as part of a “no refusal” weekend.
Chase ends in arrest of child sex assault suspect
|Friday, May. 24, 2013
FORT WORTH — A police chase that began near downtown Fort Worth on Friday afternoon ended in east Oak Cliff in Dallas with the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Could this be the end for the Texas Railroad Commission?
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
AUSTIN — Unless there’s a last-minute rescue from the Legislature, the agency would cease to exist on Sept. 1.
A special session may be on the horizon for Texas lawmakers
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
AUSTIN — Local lawmakers are mixed on the need for a special session.
An example of Republicans and Democrats working together
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
The push for term limits brings together some unlikely allies in North Texas.
Azle man settles suit against county involving collision with sheriff’s deputy
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
Pickup driver sought help with medical, vet bills after he and three horses he was hauling were injured in wreck.
Azle man settles suit against county involving collision with sheriff’s deputy
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
Pickup driver sought help with medical, vet bills after he and three horses he was hauling were injured in wreck.
Tornadoes are good news to boom-and-bust storm shelter industry
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
DECATUR — Storm shelter installers are working overtime as tornadoes revive business for industry that goes quiet with the weather.
U.S. trustee again challenges proposed severance for AMR’s CEO
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
The U.S. trustee says AMR’s reorganization disclosure statement should not be approved June 4 because the severance pay violates the bankruptcy code.
Voters to decide on new reverse mortgage option for seniors
Friday, May. 24, 2013
A change in the law would allow seniors to use reverse mortgages to buy another home.
Don’t leave children, pets in cars
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
Children and pets can die of hyperthermia if left inside parked cars on summer days.
Opening of Euless Aquatic Park postponed
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
Euless compensates disappointed swimmers by offering free admission to two other city pools.
Railroad Commission approves new standards for well construction
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
New rules are aimed at preventing groundwater contamination during the hydraulic fracturing process.
May 15 storm damage in North Texas estimated at $250 million
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
Insurers receive claims for as much hail damage as tornado damage from storms that hit six counties.
Industry leader says natural gas exports should be approved
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
DALLAS — American Petroleum Institute president says opponents are few but “shrill.”
Equity firm eyes Saks, may seek a merger with Neiman’s
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
KKR, the private equity firm run by Henry Kravis and George Roberts, is weighing an investment in Saks Inc. and may seek a merger with rival Neiman Marcus Group, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Deadly storms in Oklahoma, Texas demonstrate need for safety plan
| |Friday, May. 24, 2013
For most Texas residents, storm shelters aren’t an option. What to do if a tornado comes your way.
Mansfield residents say they never received weather alerts from the city or got them too late
| |Thursday, May. 23, 2013
Tarrant County cities rely on a variety of methods to reach residents about potential emergencies
Dewhurst calls for quick special session on failed GOP measures
| |Thursday, May. 23, 2013
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst wants another chance for bills on campus carry and welfare drug testing.
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