Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/top-stories en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:04 -0600 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:04 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/DPD-Cracks-Down-on-Nonviolent-Crime-70661152.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:34 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*66/dallas-police-hq-2.jpg
Dallas police have launched a new initiative targeting property crime.

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TCU hosts watch party at Daniel Meyer Coliseum Saturday.

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A Realtor says she's noticed billing mistakes connected to the meter exchange.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/New-UNT-Recruiting-Tool-Breaking-Ground-70657247.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:16 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/unt-fouts-field.jpg
The University of North Texas will break ground on a new stadium Saturday.

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Here's a daily list of recent activities drawing the attention of North Texas law enforcement. List compiled on Nov. 20, 2009.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/green/Chic-and-Easy-Eco-Friendly-Parties-.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:02 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Martinigay.jpg
An eco-friendly party just takes a little planning.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/TxDOT-Closes-Lanes-Along-35E-in-Dallas-70643572.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:12:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/i-35e.jpg
The northbound lanes of Interstate 35E in Dallas between Loop 12 and Regal Row will be shut down until 5 a.m. Saturday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Upside-Down-Flag-Protest-Draws-Flack-From-Neighbors-70625987.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:46:27 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*68/upside-down-flag.jpg
In Garland, a homeowner is catching a lot of flack for hanging his American flag upside down in protest of the U.S. government.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/shopping/Sale_Signs_Missing_from_Merchant_Holiday_Displays_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:12:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/shoppingsales_640x480.jpg
Holiday displays are making their way into stores, but something is missing -- merchandise and sale signs.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/Twilight_Fans_Aren_t_Just_Screaming_Teens_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:11:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/teamedward_640x480.jpg
Fans of the Twilight series aren't just screaming teenage girls ... moms are heading out to join Team Edward also.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/enjoy-this/Fire-Knocks-NBC-5-Off-the-Air-70596932.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:43:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/100_0698.jpg
NBC DFW's Fort Worth studio was evacuated Thursday night because of an electrical fire.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Two-Game-of-the-Year-Candidates-in-Second-Round-70596452.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:45:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Generic-Sports-Football-1.jpg
Southlake Carroll, DeSoto, Allen and Dallas Skyline are all highly ranked Class 5A teams, and two of them will be seeing their season come to an end on Saturday night in just the second round of the postseason.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Fire-Forces-NBC-5-Off-Air-70592727.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:43 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/fort-worth-fire-benny.jpg
NBC 5 goes dark after an electrical fire for about three and half hours.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Police-Jogger-Attacked-by-Phony-City-Worker-70588227.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:57:38 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/policeline1.jpg
Police say a man attacked a woman during her afternoon jog.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/television/NATL-Lou-Dobbs-Might-Run-for-Senate-White-House-70578182.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:20 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/loudobbsA.jpg
Ousted CNN host Lou Dobbs could be the next U.S. Senator from NJ.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Spa-Owner-Arrested-Accused-of-Sexual-Assault--70576707.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:54 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/massage.jpg
A salon and spa owner accused of taking advantage of a woman during a free massage session is arrested and charged with sexual assault, police say.

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Both Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rick Perry's campaign are ready to take to the airwaves.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Man-Gets-Prison-Over-Grandpas-Roof-Related-Death-70565732.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:13 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*73/gavel7.jpg
A plea agreement means 10 years in prison for a Fort Worth man whose elderly grandfather died after being shoved off a roof.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Amendment-Goof-May-Have-Banned-All-Marriage-in-Texas-70544457.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:49 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*68/wedding+cake2.jpg
While attempting to block same-sex marriages in Texas, legislators may have inadvertently banned all marriage state-wide. Oops.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/DeMarcus-Ware-And-President-Obama-Dont-Want-You-To-Be-Fat-70542832.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:35:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/demarcus-ware-dollarbill.jpg
The Cowboys star teams up with the Prez for a charity ad.

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North Texans can take advantage of new ways to express themselves as colorful license plate designs launch with prices lowered for the current economy.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Mums-the-Word-70538572.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:50:32 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Bananas-Mum.jpg
A ban on massive homecoming mums? Not even if it's for starving children.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/weird/The-Grinch-Strikes-North-Pole-Forced-to-Stop-Replying-to-Childrens-Letters-70523362.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:03 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/christmas+letter.jpg
Letters addressed to Santa in the North Pole will go unanswered this year after Operation Santa sex offender scandal

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Psalm-109-8-obama-assassination-70459737.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:01 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*120/Psalm+t-shirts.jpg
“Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8” interpreted as hastening president's demise.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Jayson-Williams-Faces-Jail-in-Plea-Deal-AP-70463577.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:32:49 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/jaysonwilliamssubA.jpg
Former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams will cut a deal that could send him to prison for three years for the accidental shooting of his driver nearly eight years ago, according to a report.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/food-drink/A-Stress-Free-Thanksgiving-70459307.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:40:34 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*86/thanksgiving-turkey.jpg
Catering, take-out and restaurant dining options for a deliciously simple holiday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Battle-of-Contrasting-Teams-on-Tap-for-Friday-70436407.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:06 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*68/generic-hs-football.jpg
With the second round of the playoffs in our near future, we'll look at the four biggest games of the week. Usually I do three games on Thursday and wait for Friday for THE game of the week.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/weird/Weird_News_Photos.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:55:55 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/sportsaddA2.jpg
From mermaids to flying pigs check out these pictures of off-beat, interesting happenings from around the world.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/To_Stay_Healthy__Keep_Your_Hands_Off_Your_Face_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:49:20 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/facetouchersthumb_640x480.jpg
Hands can covered in germs, yet people touch their faces an average of 16 times an hour.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Terrell-Soldier-Killed-in-Afghanistan-70431792.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:48:36 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*70/80354416.jpg
Another soldier from Terrell has died in Afghanistan.

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A water district is suing to put a sewer line under the Heard Museum's wetlands.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Cops-Nab-Men-Making-S-l-o-w-Getaway-With-ATM-70424482.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:47:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/frontendloader.jpg
Three men accused of stealing an ATM may get an “A” for creativity, but their daring plan ended up failing when they couldn’t make a quick getaway.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/AA-Flight-Attendants-Stage-Mock-Strike-70413047.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:28 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/aa-mock-strike.jpg
American Airlines flight attendants demonstrate to rally support for a pay raise.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/Texas-Is-Getting-Fatter-70404567.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:20:33 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/fat2340987320984798237498327_640x480.jpg
It's well known that everything is bigger in Texas and now the latest America's Health Rankings say waistlines are included, listing the state as No. 14 on its obesity chart.

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