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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:31:00 GMT

Sparkman Club Estates celebrates 50 years of feting the 4th

There were no fireworks, just a half dozen antique cars, a few convertibles sporting smiling girls and eight floats meandering through a North Dallas neighborhood. Anyone who showed up 10 minutes late missed the whole thing. But what Friday morning's
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:31:00 GMT

Local residents benefit from Convergint Technologies' Social Responsibility Day

Four area residents have been overwhelmed with gratitude toward a Chicago-based company that befriended them. 'You can't imagine what this means to me,' said Farmers Branch resident Mike McCullough, whose fence and storage shed a group of volunteers from
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:31:00 GMT

Editorial: King Tut comes to Dallas

One of the great archeological discoveries of the 20th century has become one of the great exhibition coups of the 21st for the Dallas Museum of Art. The DMA's announcement that it will host the King Tut exhibition beginning in October is not only a
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:35:00 GMT

Murphy Martin: Classic TV anchor at ABC and WFAA

Murphy Martin was the epitome of the deep-voiced television news anchor in the '60s and '70s. He did numerous stints at WFAA-TV (Channel 8) in Dallas and ABC network television and radio in New York. He covered the assassination of President John F.
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:18:00 GMT

Dallas luminaries look to escape the July heat

Dallas is a swell place to be, uh, except in July the sultriest month of the year. No wonder the school board recesses, the City Council closes shop for the whole month and well-heeled Dallasites bound for Colorado, California and other exotic
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:18:00 GMT

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Four area residents have been overwhelmed with gratitude toward a Chicago-based company that befriended them. 'You can't imagine what this means to me,' said Farmers Branch resident Mike McCullough, whose fence and storage shed a group of volunteers from
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:18:00 GMT

Dallas-Fort Worth fireworks displays battle for biggest bang

North Texans celebrated the Fourth of July on Friday with patriotism, pyrotechnics and a measure of civic pride. Leola Thornton holds her 9-month-old baby, Jalynn Luckett, as she and her husband, Keith Luckett, enjoy Fair Park Fourth, the city of Dallas'
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:18:00 GMT

At a glance: 'Twogether in Texas'

• Program created by state Legislature, using $16 million in federal funds, to promote healthy marriages and reduce frequency of divorce. • Main component: free, eight-hour marriage education classes focusing on communication skills, conflict
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:18:00 GMT

Dallas County receives award for delinquent tax program

Dallas County's auditor and treasurer have received an award for an innovative new program to collect delinquent taxes from vendors by withholding payments. The Texas Association of Counties selected Dallas County's initiative for the financial/general
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:18:00 GMT

Oak Cliff group plants trees and looks to do more

Community volunteers are rolling up their sleeves and investing a little sweat equity to beautify Oak Cliff. And they're hoping to entice neighbors and business owners to get involved. The volunteers of the Polk Street Beautification Project are planting
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:18:00 GMT

Thompson's late equalizer helps FC Dallas tie Wizards

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:17:00 GMT

Dallas Museum of Art enters electronic sign age

AM Jul. 5--New exhibits. New events. New concessions. The Dallas Museum of Art changes constantly. Now it can keep patrons up to speed. The addition of electronic signs may even spur more change -- not just at this museum, but at countless restaurants,
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 06:56:00 GMT

Dallas police probe more motorist shootings

AM Jul. 5--Dallas police are investigating two incidents in which someone fired shots at motorists Friday. In the first, someone fired at a vehicle about 2:30 a.m. in the 9800 block of Scyene Road in Pleasant Grove, striking 34-year-old Reyes Godina in
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 06:20:00 GMT

Dallas police probe more motorist shootings

Dallas police are investigating two incidents in which someone fired shots at motorists Friday. In the first, someone fired at a vehicle about 2:30 a.m. in the 9800 block of Scyene Road in Pleasant Grove, striking 34-year-old Reyes Godina in the hand and
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 06:10:00 GMT

Holt taps S. Dallas for warehouse

The emerging South Dallas industrial real estate market continues to draw new construction, this time by Holt Lunsford Commercial. The Addison-based real estate developer has started site work on a more than $13 million, 345,600-square-foot bulk
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:59:00 GMT

Texans CU reins in biz lending

Texans Credit Union in Richardson has hit the brakes on business-lending activity as it grapples with a $72 million spike in problem loans and lawsuits alleging the credit union is avoiding paying out on loans it has committed to and is defaming former
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:59:00 GMT

Parkland considering land-use options

Parkland Health & Hospital System is considering other possible uses for at least some of the 40 acres of land north of Harry Hines Boulevard where it plans to build a new campus. Some land could end up being used for residential and retail development
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:59:00 GMT

Thompson's late equalizer helps FC Dallas tie Wizards

AM FRISCO, Texas-Abe Thompson scored the equalizer in injury time to help FC Dallas draw the Kansas City Wizards 1-1 on Friday. Thompson, who entered the game as a substitute for forward Dominic Oduro in the second half, scored his second goal of the
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:42:00 GMT

(Video) House fire disturbs quiet Northwest Plano neighborhood

Plano Fire Department responded to a two-alarm house fire in the 6500 block of Horizon Place just north of Spring Creek and Mission Ridge Friday afternoon.The initial 911 call was made at 1:21 p.m. Plano FD responded and arrived within three minutes,
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:38:00 GMT

Thompson's late goal helps FC Dallas tie Wizards

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:10:00 GMT

Thompson's late goal helps FC Dallas tie Wizards

FRISCO, Texas: Abe Thompson scored in the 91st minute to help FC Dallas tie the Kansas City Wizards 1-1 on Friday night. Thompson, who entered the game as a substitute for forward Dominic Oduro in the second half, scored his second goal of the season on
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 03:02:00 GMT

Dallas assistant chief retires after 33 years

EmailPrintTalk BackRegisterWhat's This The Dallas Morning News Assistant Chief Randy Hampton, who led the Dallas Police Department as interim chief during the tumultuous months after the firing of Terrell Bolton, was honored Thursday for his 33 years of
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:50:00 GMT

MLB: Kansas City 1, Dallas 1 (tie)

PM A goal in stoppage time by Abe Thompson Friday allowed FC Dallas to salvage a 1-1 tie with Kansas City. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, Dallas gave Coach Schellas Hyndman his second draw in three games on the bench. Kansas City (4-6-4) scored
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:12:00 GMT

Court order scuttles Dallas jail documentary

A Dallas judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing a Discovery Channel documentary crew from filming inside the Dallas county jail system. County commissioners petitioned for the restraining order on Wednesday after saying they had not
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:22:00 GMT

AT&T Relocates its Corporate Headquarters to Dallas

AT&T will move its corporate headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas. Atlanta will continue to be the headquarters for AT&T's Mobility group. New Jersey will continue to be the headquarters for the company's Global Business Services group and AT&T Labs.
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:20:00 GMT

Google to close Denver, Dallas offices, report says

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Fri, 4 Jul 2008 07:36:00 GMT

Dallas man charged with murder in death of Plano cab driver

AM Jul. 4--A little footwork by Plano police led to the arrest of their prime suspect in the unsolved murder of a cabdriver. Police say the shoes of Bruce Alexander Crawford, 18, matched a print at the scene of the murder of Abdulallah Ismail
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 06:54:00 GMT

Crime Beat, July 4

Police: Disabled man assaulted; 1 charged A man was charged on suspicion of pulling a disabled man out of his wheelchair, Wichita County court records show. William McKnight, 29, was charged with injury to a disabled individual in connection with the May
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 06:26:00 GMT

Quiz brings surprising answers

Local children not quite up on facts about Old Glory, aka U.S. flag STORY TOOLS More Local News Share and Enjoy [?] The flag you fly today has 50 stars, 13 red-and-white stripes, and a nickname. But you probably know that. Chances are, you also know what
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 06:26:00 GMT

Man hurts two

A woman and her baby were hurt when a man sexually assaulted the woman, Wichita County court records show. Isrrael Steven Arizola, 39, address listed in the 11600 block of McFall in Iowa Park, was charged with aggravated sexual assault in connection with
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 06:26:00 GMT