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Texas Deputy Killed in Shootout; Suspect Fatally Shot

VENUS, Texas -- A North Texas deputy has died after being shot in the line of duty in a small town south of Dallas-Fort Worth and a suspect also was fatally shot, authorities said. Johnson County Sheriff Bob Alford said in a statement that the shooting erupted Saturday afternoon near Venus and that a suspect was shot dead...

Federal Team Helping Texas as Second Firefighter Dies

DALLAS -- Weary firefighters finally got a handle on a massive wildfire spanning three northern Texas counties Wednesday, aided by federal reinforcements and a weather change that brought cooler temperatures and calmer winds. But some officials cautioned that the improved weather conditions will last for only a few more...

Wildfires Rage Across Texas, Scorch Over 1 Million Acres

MINERAL WELLS, Texas - A growing wildfire racing through parched fields and woods west of Fort Worth isn't likely to make it far enough to threaten the heavily populated metropolitan area, a state forestry official said Tuesday. The fire started Friday near Possum Kingdom Lake, 70 miles west of Fort Worth, and linked up...

Official: Size of Texas Wildfire May Have Doubled

DALLAS -- A Texas official says a wildfire burning less than 100 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth area could be twice as big as previous estimates. Texas Forest Service spokesman Marq Webb says the fire burning Tuesday near Possum Kingdom Lake may have grown to about 120,000 acres. It was previously estimated at 63,000...

Austin Residents Return to Wildfire-Scorched Homes

AUSTIN, Texas -- David and Kris Griffin returned home from out-of-town weekend trips on Monday to find that their house was one of at least 20 in their Austin neighborhood destroyed or nearly destroyed by a weekend wildfire. Nearly all of their possessions went up in flames, and George, their cat of 11 years, was missing....

Fort Worth News From the Web

05/28/12 Health clinic celebrates grand opening Source: Wise County Messenger - Decatur TX Wise County Community Health Center in Decatur celebrated its grand opening Monday at noon.
05/28/12 What to Watch for When Primary Results Come Source: Texas Tribune - Austin, TX Tuesday's long-delayed Texas primary won't decide the Republican presidential nomination.
05/27/12 Ft. Worth council weighs ban on workers who smoke Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA The Fort Worth City Council's consideration of a policy against hiring smokers has stirred strong opinions.
05/27/12 CASE Announces Sale of 9,595 SF Building at 2825... Source: PR.com Fort Worth, TX, May 27, 2012 --( PR.com )-- CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) is pleased to announce the sale of a 9,595 square foot commercial building on .44 acres to Hedberg Family, LP.
05/27/12 Amanda Bush Honored as One of Fort Worth's â40 Under... Source: PR.com Dallas, TX, May 27, 2012 --( PR.com )-- The Fort Worth Business Press's "40 Under 40" recognizes executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders in a variety of industries who have demonstrated excellence in both professional achievement and community involvement.