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All 11 Denton-area UIL football teams make playoffs for first time
Every UIL football team in the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage area has advanced to the playoffs, a first.
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High school students compete in regional barbecue contest in Fort Worth
Students from across Texas are cooking chicken, ribs, brisket, beans and dessert in a regional competition that ends Sunday.
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Over 250 Walk at Arlington's Choctaw Stadium for MDA Muscle Walk
The 2026 MDA Muscle Walk of Dallas drew more than 250 people and raised more than $106,000 for neuromuscular disease programs.
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Argyle Liberty Christian removed from TAPPS playoffs after player ruled ineligible
A board ruling found a player ineligible, and the Argyle school was removed from the TAPPS playoffs.
CommunityKENS 5
Woman killed in Downtown Dallas stabbing; 54-year-old man arrested
Police said a 54-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was fatally stabbed in Downtown Dallas.
Local HeroesFort Worth Report
White Settlement police sergeant receives state valor award for 2024 vehicle call
John Banner received a 2026 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor for his role in stopping a man who had weapons and explosives in his van.
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Woman killed in Downtown Dallas stabbing; police arrest 54-year-old man
Police said a 54-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was killed in a stabbing in Downtown Dallas.
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Fort Worth ISD holds Choice Expo as families weigh options amid state takeover
Families looked at specialized school programs at the district's annual expo, as the first enrollment day for next year opened.
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Arlington church hosts chili cook-off to benefit human trafficking survivors
St. Peter & St. Paul Anglican Church held its fourth annual event with proceeds going to Rescue Hill of Arlington.
Texas WinsHerald Democrat
Asa Curtis scores three touchdowns as Bells completes undefeated district run
Curtis rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns as the Bells Panthers finished an undefeated district run.
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Sanger boys win first state cross country championship; Guyer's Ruel Newberry takes individual title
Sanger's boys team won the Class 4A state cross country title, and Guyer junior Ruel Newberry won the individual race.
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Driver arrested for intoxicated driving after Plano crash kills two
Police say a two-vehicle crash at Alma Drive and Cross Bend Road in Plano killed two people on Friday evening.