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U of C research suggests more air pollution may raise risk of appendicitis
Madison Publishing
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:55:05 GMT

Links have already been drawn between air quality and both lung and heart disease, and now University of Calgary researchers suggest high air pollution levels may increase the risk of appendicitis as well.

'Mail Goggles' might prevent e-mail regrets
Dallas Morning News
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:45:28 GMT

Here's the scenario: It's Friday night, and what began as an innocent happy-hour margarita morphed into a few pitchers.

Dogs maul child, bite woman in Mesquite
KHOU-TV Houston
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:24:22 GMT

Police caught three dogs they believe attacked an eight-year-old girl and her Godmother late Monday afternoon in a rural area of Mesquite.

Dallas police investigate fatal shooting of man found near Kiest Park 7:52 Am CT
The Dallas Morning News
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:01:02 GMT

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man whose body was found outside his home near Kiest Park in Dallas.

State senator Brimer loses bid to disqualify opponent
The Dallas Morning News
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:40:37 GMT

A Dallas appeals court ruled against GOP state Sen. Kim Brimer on Monday in his attempt to disqualify his Democratic opponent, Wendy Davis.

DISD retirement less lucrative than thought
WFAA
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:29:30 GMT

Veteran Dallas Independent School District teachers tell News 8 the district's voluntary retirement offer is not as lucrative as they first thought.

Verizon adds 77 channels to Fios TV lineup for Dallas-Fort Worth area
Quick
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:27:07 GMT

Verizon has added 77 new channels - including 57 high-definition channels - to its Fios TV lineup across North Texas.

City Hall blog: Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert likely to seek re-election 2:19 PM CT
Dallas Morning News
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:14:28 GMT

Today, the Dallas City Secretary's office released documents indicating the creation on Friday of the political committee "Re-Elect Tom Leppert." Read more on dallasnews.com's City Hall blog.

Dallas Women's Foundation kicks off public phase of campaign
Quick
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:04:10 GMT

That roar of excitement emanating from the Belo Mansion the other night signaled the Dallas Women's Foundation's launch of the public phase of a $30 million comprehensive campaign and the announcement that more ...

Morning traffic is a rainy mess
WFAA-TV Dallas
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:45:56 GMT

Rain that fell on roads created a slick and messy commute in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Monday morning.

Dallas-Fort Worth churches expand services to seniors and their families
Quick
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:25:08 GMT

When Ches Cochran's mother was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer early this year, he turned to his family's church for not only spiritual support but also practical advice on caregiving.

Dallas ISD targets about 900 excess jobs in early look
Denton Record-Chronicle
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:06:08 GMT

By KENT FISCHER / The Dallas Morning News kfischer@dallasnews.com Research librarian Molly Motley Blythe contributed to this report.

Irving City Council to vote on major overhaul of apartment regulations
The Dallas Morning News
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:49:58 GMT

Irving police and city officials say their new regulations for apartment complexes will help combat crime and poor living conditions.

7-year-old child playing with lighter sets Dallas apartments on fire
Quick
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:39:22 GMT

A 7-year-old child playing with a lighter started a second-alarm apartment fire in South Oak Cliff, Dallas-Fire Rescue said.

Sarah Palin follows VP debate with Dallas visit
Quick
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:17:39 GMT

By GROMER JEFFERS JR. and BLANCA CANTAs / The Dallas Morning News gjeffers@dallasnews.com ; bcantu@dallasnews.com Sarah Palin arrived in Dallas this morning, fresh off her debate with Democrat Joe Biden in St.

A common-sense approach to deflating your debt
Quick
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:04:27 GMT

They've both been laid off from jobs in the past and are afraid Mr. Jensen could be laid off again.

Pedestrians struck and killed in Oak Cliff
WFAA-TV Dallas
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:54:52 GMT

A woman and her one-year-old granddaughter were struck by a car and killed Saturday night while walking along East Overton Road in Oak Cliff.

Couple comes to rescue for Parks Estate mansion
KSWO
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:48:06 GMT

The imposing brick mansion at 6220 Worth Street in East Dallas sat forlorn for years.

Cleburne man who lost both legs in train accident works to rebuild life
Dallas Morning News
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:35:04 GMT

Truman Duncan doesn't need to be reminded of the horrific train accident that changed his life more than two years ago in Cleburne.

Woman killed in collision on Dallas North Tollway
The Dallas Morning News
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:24:22 GMT

A man driving the wrong way on the Dallas North Tollway collided with two vehicles early Saturday, killing a female passenger in one of them, authorities said.