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Local News

Dallas convenience store clerk charged with murder after shooting suspected beer thief

The clerk told officers he fired at two men and their truck as they ran off with the beer.

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Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans

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Dallas code compliance director proposes sanctioning absentee land owners for illegal dumping

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DFW Airport to add nine new gates, renovate Terminal C

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Stolen vehicles recovered from suspected chop shop in Seagoville

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Dallas police officer arrested in Anna for family violence

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Sports

Lionel Messi will not remain with FC Barcelona, football club says

Barcelona said in a statement that a deal between the club and the player had been reached but financial “obstacles” made it impossible for the player to remain with the club.

NFL preseason kicks off with Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame game on FOX

Cowboys in Canton for Hall of Fame game; Jimmy Johnson, Cliff Harris and Drew Pearson to be inducted

Tokyo Olympics: USA Baseball will play for gold after beating South Korea

Solid Ohtani, speedy Lagares help Angels beat Rangers 2-1

Jara scores late to give FC Dallas 1-1 tie with Sounders

Texas

Texas expects $1.5 billion as part of nationwide opioid settlement with drugmakers

The money is expected to go toward treatment programs and other efforts to help with the opioid crisis.

Gov. Abbott orders a second special session in an effort to pass GOP voting bill

Texas tax-free weekend kicks off amid school supply price hike

At least 10 dead as van carrying migrants crashes in South Texas near border

President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push

Texas judge blocks Gov. Abbott's order for troopers to stop migrant transports

National

Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, again

If you’re taking a flight on Spirit Airlines, you may want to double-check its status. The carrier has been canceling hundreds of flights each day for almost a week and Thursday was no different.

Devastating: Dixie Fire levels Gold Rush-era town of Greenville

Flight attendants concerned about uptick in unruly passengers

Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter

Photo of man suspected of stabbing Pentagon officer before shooting himself released

Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge

Money

US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.

CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge

Bill would send US adults 'guaranteed income' of up to $1,200 per month

White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act

Businesses starting stricter mask policies as North Texas hospitals implement vaccine mandate

Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic

Politics

President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push

President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.

Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus

CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge

Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated

White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act

Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session

Consumer

Texas tax-free weekend kicks off amid school supply price hike

The return to school may push back to school spending to a record high this year. Thankfully, Texas parents can get a small break this weekend.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Target offering debt-free education program for employees

Spirit Airlines passengers reportedly stranded for over 30 hours with 'no sort of resolve'

Target to require masks for workers in areas with ‘substantial’ COVID-19 transmission

295K pounds of raw beef recalled over possible E. coli concerns

Viral

Alabama recycling plant fire: Video captures ‘smokenado’

A “smokenado” formed during a fire at a recycling and salvaging plant in Burnsville, Alabama, on August 2.

Passenger taped to seat after allegedly groping flight attendants

Orangutan rocks sunglasses dropped by visitor into zoo enclosure

PHOTOS: Kids swim in flooded streets at Disney's Magic Kingdom

‘Real life’ SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star spotted by NOAA diver

Man sets up tent at Azle intersection to simply listen to others

Comedian and actor Damon Wayans is in town for shows at the Arlington Improv Thursday through Saturday. But first, he joined Good Day to talk about the best time of life -- when you can take a small person with a stinky diaper and hand them back to their parents.

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