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A North Texan Becomes the State’s First Vape-Related Casualty

A North Texan Becomes the State’s First Vape-Related Casualty

Dallas-Fort Worth) – A North Texan has become the state’s first vape-related casualty. A Texas Department of Health spokesman confirmed Wednesday that an older woman died last week from a lung disease that has been associated with using e-cigarettes Where in north texas could was not disclosed. Across the state, 95 people have the illness.…MORE

Group Argues Confederate Statue Removals Violate Free Speech

Group Argues Confederate Statue Removals Violate Free Speech

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal court of appeals heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging the University of Texas’ removal of three Confederate statues from campus two years ago. The Texas chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans sued the school after it removed the statues of Robert E. Lee, Albert Sidney Johnston and John…MORE

Beto O’Rourke To Hold Trump Counter Rally in DFW

Beto O’Rourke To Hold Trump Counter Rally in DFW

EL PASO, Texas-Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke will hold a “Rally Against Fear” Thursday, October 17 in Grand Prairie, the same night President  Donald Trump holds a rally at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. O’Rourke says “this event will bring  the region, the state, and the country together to counter Trump and demonstrate that…MORE

Southwest Grounds 2 Planes after Finding Cracks in Key Part

Southwest Grounds 2 Planes after Finding Cracks in Key Part

DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines is grounding two Boeing jets after finding cracks in parts that connect wings to the fuselage. A Southwest spokesman said Wednesday that the airline reported its findings to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration, which didn’t immediately comment. The FAA ordered airlines to inspect Boeing 737s, starting with jets that…MORE