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Report of possible drowning at Lake Arlington but no body found late Saturday

Sunday, May. 19, 2013

Fort Worth and Arlington dive teams searchingRead more

Perry, Abbott tour tornado-damaged Granbury

By Bill Miller,| wmiller@star-telegram.com|Friday, May. 17, 2013

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GRANBURY — Gov. Rick Perry, on a visit to Granbury, suggests the formation of a structure that would help “private sector” individuals provide aid “Texans to Texans” on specific disasters.Read more

Junior high sports proposal sparks long discussion at Arlington school board meeting

By Shirley Jinkins| syjinkins@star-telegram.com|Friday, May. 17, 2013

ARLINGTON — Trustees want to know, “Why not wrestling or golf?” when the district athletic director proposes adding tennis and soccer.Read more

Death toll reaches 6 in North Texas tornadoes

By Terry Evans and Patrick M. Walker| tevans@star-telegram.com, pwalker@star-telegram.com|Friday, May. 17, 2013

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GRANBURY — The deadliest twister in Dallas-Fort Worth since 1957 also injures dozens.Read more

Fort Worth police chief fires his former chief of staff

By Deanna Boyd| dboyd@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

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FORT WORTH — Capt. Paul Henderson had already been demoted from the rank of major shortly after his DWI arrest in December.Read more

Trademark buying Lockheed Martin recreation land for new development

By Sandra Baker| sabaker@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

FORT WORTH — Lockheed Martin Recreation Association, which is selling 63 acres and keeping 16 acres, has had the property listed since 2009 because of declining use by employees.Read more

Bill allows Grapevine to join Fort Worth Transportation Authority

By Elizabeth Campbell| liz@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

Previously, only representatives from cities that dedicated at least a half-cent in tax revenue were allowed to serve on the board.Read more

Hood County twister one of the deadliest tornadoes in the last 50 years

By Bill Hanna| billhanna@star-telegram.com|Friday, May. 17, 2013

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The same storm that produced the Hood County twister also produced the one in Cleburne.Read more

Property damage heavy in Cleburne, but no serious injuries reported

By Bill Miller| wmiller@star-telegram.com|Friday, May. 17, 2013

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CLEBURNE — Cleburne was battered but relieved at “zero fatalities and zero serious injuries” from tornado, city’s mayor says.Read more

‘Mesh Mask Bandit’ strikes again, at a bank in Garland

By Domingo Ramirez Jr.| ramirez@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

A $20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a man dubbed the “Mesh Mask Bandit,” who struck again Wednesday, at a Garland bank, his 19th such robbery since December.Read more

Survivors tell of terrifying Granbury tornado

By Terry Evans and Patrick Walker| tevans@star-telegram.com pwalker@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

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GRANBURY — Six people were killed by the EF-4 tornado, which packed wind speeds between 166 and 200 mph.Read more

Young man found dead in Fort Worth park

By Domingo Ramirez Jr.| ramirez@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

FORT WORTH — Police say there was trauma to the man’s body, but did not disclose any more information.Read more

NFL player takes on domestic violence after sister’s slaying

By Mitch Mitchell| mitchmitchell@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

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FORT WORTH — NFL star Chris Johnson, whose sister’s estranged boyfriend was convicted last week of killing her, has started a nonprofit to connect victims of domestic violence with resources that can help them break free.Read more

DFW Tea Party group was among those targeted by the IRS

By Anna M. Tinsley| atinsley@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

“Everybody, every single American, should be freaking out,” a North East Tarrant Tea Party leader says.Read more

Texas Senate District 10 race already draws at least three candidates

By Anna M. Tinsley| atinsley@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

FORT WORTH — Two Republicans already planning to challenge Wendy Davis for Texas Senate District 10.Read more

Girls’ soccer coach at Cleburne High accused of having an ‘improper relationship’ with a student

By Bill Miller| wmiller@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

Christopher Francis, 27, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion that he had sex with a female student, officials said.Read more

All Everman seniors pass TAKS

By Jessamy Brown| jessamybrown@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

Three students cried when they found out they had passed on the latest try, officials said.Read more

Birdville school officials to reassess situation after bond package fails

By Elizabeth Campbell| liz@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

School Board President Ralph Kunkel said they will review a list of immediate needs at meeting May 23.Read more

Man sought by Irving police in sexual assault

By Domingo Ramirez Jr.| ramirez@star-telegram.com|Wednesday, May. 15, 2013

A woman had just walked out the front door of her Irving home when she was confronted by the man, who forced her back into her home where she was raped and knocked out, police said.Read more

All Saints’ Episcopal unveils new program for high school students

By Jessamy Brown| jessamybrown@star-telegram.com|Thursday, May. 16, 2013

FORT WORTH — The Honors College aims to better prepare students for higher education and beyond.Read more