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Gotta keep up with the times, huh?
McKinney Man Arrested for Massive Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
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At its peak, Bitcoin Savings and Trust -- Trendon Shavers' Bitcoin business that he purported to be an investment operation...
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58 minutes ago
It's so nearly Weekend O'Clock.
20 Awesome Things to Do in Dallas, November 6 - 10
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Plays, symphonies, movies, art, and more!
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You probably don't know about
NO THANKS FEST
, one of Texas' only multi-day camping music festivals, but you should.
No Thanks Fest is a Gem of North Texas Metal
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Man's connection to nature, his desire to simultaneously embrace, tame and succumb to the siren song of the wild, has...
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And just like that, HUD goes away.
Dallas Won. HUD Lost. Oops.
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City Hall announced late yesterday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has caved on the 4-year-old...
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2 hours ago
This is actually your chance to tell the council how you feel about another toll road.
Rep. Rafael Anchia Just Released a Trinity Toll Road Survey. Why?
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Just two days after winning his unopposed re-election bid, state Representative Rafael Anchia has released a survey to gauge Dallas...
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In Goodfriend and the Blind Butcher, Josh and Matt have opened two of Dallas' coolest establishments.
Josh Yingling & Matt Tobin: Beer Guys and Empire Builders
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The past three years have been kind to Josh Yingling and Matt Tobin. After opening Goodfriend Burger House in East...
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3 hours ago
Eat this.
Monkey King Makes the Perfect Feel-Good Chicken Noodle Soup
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It's that time of year, when the sky clouds over, everything gets damp and everyone's immune systems start to fall...
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4 hours ago
Better than SXSW. Better than ACL. It's FFFFest.
Fun Fun Fun Fest Is The Best Festival in Texas, and Here's Why
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The ninth incarnation of Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest starts tomorrow, and the growth of the festival shows no signs...
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5 hours ago
Because what you want from your school is for part of it to be labelled "DUNGEON."
Dallas' Mata Elementary Has a Frighteningly Large Dungeon
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It's far too early to render judgment on Superintendent Mike Miles' school-choice initiative. Eventually, he wants to open nearly three...
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6 hours ago
Dammit Texas.
Texas Had the Worst Voter Turnout in the Country, and the Rain in Dallas Didn't Help
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Preliminary numbers are out for Texas' midterm election voter turnout from the Election Project, and they are abysmal. Just 28.5...
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6 hours ago
The incredible story of the Dallas betting company, run out of Hurricane on Greenville Avenue, that went worldwide and got stung by the cops.
The Rise and Fall of the Biggest Illegal Sports-Betting Ring in Dallas History
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BY SEAN CHAFFIN One morning in 2011, just after sunrise, a swarm of federal agents rolled quietly down a neatly...
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We thought we would give you your present early this year.
Plan D: Win a Music Lovers Prize Pack! - Dallas - Free Stuff
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Looking for a great Christmas present for a special someone or maybe you just want to treat yourself? We're giving away a music lovers concert ticket package that you're going to love!The package is so awesome we can't even disclose the shows!!...
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7 hours ago
Yes please.
Skip The Gross Turkey This Year And Let Pecan Lodge Smoke Your Thanksgiving Dinner
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In theory, Thanksgiving is the time of the year when you get together with your family to be grateful, watch...
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19 hours ago
Always the villains.
Dentists Offer To Buy Back Candy From Holiday Gluttons
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Just looking at this bowl of Halloween candy has my stomach in knots. There was a time when I could...
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20 hours ago
What year is it? We're done with empty management speak.
Dallas' 'Center for Performance Excellence' Is All About Synergy. Is it 2003 Again?
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So, Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez is making his twice-monthly report to the City Council Wednesday afternoon. This time, he's...
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21 hours ago
IN PHOTOS: The Million Mask March from downtown Dallas today.
Dallas' Anonymous Million Mask March
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To mark November 5th, the masked protestors of Anonymous descended on Dallas. Ed Steele forgot...
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You don't have much more time to get early bird pricing for
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Get tickets to Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase at Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX on 12/06/14
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Good art needn't cost you.
10 Best Places in Dallas To Check Out Art For Free
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The best things in life are free... art.
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23 hours ago
"This is bullshit, these are my first offenses. I'm not going to even get fined or suspended or nothing. It's going to end up being nothing. It's my first fine, it's all bullshit," is genuinely the offical quote we have from the company involved.
Dallas Company Did Such Good Job Towing Cars It May Owe Texas $88,900 in Fines
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Say what you will about Longhorn Wrecker, one of Dallas' notorious towing companies, you can at least never accuse it...
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The lawsuits are already piling up.
Denton Fracking Ban Passes, But for How Long?
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By the time Denton's city offices opened this morning, officials already had two brand new lawsuits waiting for them. As...
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As your friendly web editor, I can confidently say I don't understand anything that's happening in any of these Alex From Target posts.
#AlexfromTarget on #EllenfromEllen, and Our Brains Are Slowly Melting
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We're not sure why we care. But Elen invites internet sensation #AlexfromTarget to be on her show.
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Transparent, yes. Marry Me, no.
The Fall Season's 5 Best New Series and Its 5 Biggest Disappointments
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facebook.com/cwjanethevirgin BY INKOO KANG There's more television today than at any other point in the medium's history, but there's a...
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Craig Watkins was the architect of his own downfall.
We Knew Craig Watkins Was In Trouble, but Last Night Was Ugly
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As in any good tragedy, Craig Watkins' tumble from his perch as Dallas County district attorney was preceded by hubris...
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The band are refusing to use one Texas promoter amid allegations of abuse against a (now former) employee.
The World is a Beautiful Place Relocate Dallas Show Amidst Abuse Allegations
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Tonight was supposed to witness Connecticut band the World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to...
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Yesterday
You had us at half-price wine.
Wine Down Wednesday 1⁄2 Price Wine - Stonedeck Pizza Pub - Dallas Events
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Wine Down Wednesday 1⁄2 Price Wine at Stonedeck Pizza Pub info from Dallas Observer. Find info about Dallas events, concerts, shows, admission and ticket prices
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These people are confused as to who they should go and see at the stacked FFFFest. We're here to help.
The 2014 Fun Fun Fun Fest Survival Guide
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Fun Fun Fun Fest hits Austin hits this weekend, and for many of Texas' most devout music heads, it's the...
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Yesterday
We'd imagine you'll be wanting some soup about now, what with this weather.
Six of Dallas' Best Bowls of Soup for Shaking Off the Thundersleet
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Cold? Eat soup. Hot? Eat soup. Sick? Eat soup! Essentially, soup cures everything. And these six Dallas restaurants do soup better than the rest.
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We had no problems, Leslie.
Proof + Pantry
is our big review this week.
Proof + Pantry Conjures Something Unique From a Tired Space
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Specials typically have a less-than-savory connotation within the restaurant industry. If a chef orders too much meat for Friday and...
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The missing five million dollars? Anyone?
On Fair Park Fund Audit, Were You Going to Mention the Missing Five Million Dollars? Ever?
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The city auditor's new bad report on a 27-year-old economic development fund in black South Dallas talks about technical problems...
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We'd imagine he's sacrificed accuracy.
Arlington Man Keeps Breaking 'World's Longest Golf Club' Record For Some Reason
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Everything you need to know about Michael Furrh you can learn from his outgoing voicemail message: Arlington golf pro; Caddie...
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These wings will make you pay attention.
I Ate the New Wings at the Revamped Goodfriend, and They Hurt
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Last week, Goodfriend Beergarden and Burger House announced a new menu was in place. Owners Matt Tobin and Josh Yingling...
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Calling all crafters. Etsy Dallas is hosting their
#2014JingleBash
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Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash - Gilley's Dallas - Dallas Events
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November 4
Keep it for a rainy day/week.
Things to Do in Dallas When You're Bored. All of Them Legal.
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"I've got a great ambition to die from exhaustion rather than boredom" -- Thomas Carlyle What our Scottish philosopher friend...
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November 4
Jack's first new music in five years.
Jack Ingram's 'It's Always Gonna Rain' Gives Us Hope for 2015
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Though he hasn't officially released music in five years, for many of us in North Texas Jack Ingram hasn't gone...
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November 4
The best of our best, our DOMA nominees.
The Best North Texas Rap and Hip Hop Acts
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It's that time of the year again when artists and creatives of the Dallas-Fort Worth area vie for honors in...
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November 4
We still have absolutely no idea what is going on here, but thousands of people can't be wrong, right?
#AlexFromTarget: A Local (We're Guessing) Target Employee Gets His 15 Minutes of Fame
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The Internet is run by teenaged girls.
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November 4
IN PHOTOS: Spending a weekend with NASCAR.
A Weekend at NASCAR
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Rachel Parker sends us these photos from spending a full weekend at the NASCAR AAA Texas 500.
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November 4
IN PHOTOS: Our favorite Dallas Halloween costumes of 2014.
Dallas' Best Halloween Costumes of 2014
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We had photographers all over the gosh darn place last weekend, and here's the best of what they...
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November 4
Who's planning on having fun this weekend?
Fun Fun Fun Fest! - Auditorium Shores - Dallas Events
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November 4
Reporting from the voter ID front lines.
Texas' Voter ID Law Hinders Some, Inspires Other Voters to Come Prepared -- and Angry
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In one West Dallas neighborhood, roughly 25 to 30 percent of eligible voters do not have a valid photo identification...
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November 4
Could the rapidly growing
Oral Fixation (An Obsession with True Life Tales)
use a little bit of an overhaul?
Oral Fixation Is Primed For Growth, Could Use More Varied Narrative
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Oral Fixation Show is great, but it could be better.
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November 4
Even when he's really angry, our Englishman is still remarkably polite.
Why Corey Perry Is My Least Favorite Human Being
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Here's another reason hockey is my favorite thing. See also: Our British Texan Falls in Love With the Stars Hockey...
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November 4
As sandwiches are the best of all, that makes this Dallas' Best Food.
The Eight Best Classic Sandwiches in Dallas
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The greatest thing about sandwiches, beyond their hand-held portability and general deliciousness, is the infinite variety of sizes, shapes and...
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November 4
This is why we can't have nice things.
Texas' Only Natural Lake Is Polluted With Oil, and the EPA Isn't Paying Attention, Activists Say
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Texas has exactly one good sized natural lake that we share with Louisiana, and it's totally not getting flooded with...
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November 4
Steel Pulse is playing at Gas Monkey Live, and you could win tickets!
Win Tickets to Steel Pulse at Gas Monkey Live! - Dallas - Free Stuff
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to Steel Pulse with David Willingham Project & DFDub Allstars on Wednesday Nov 12, 2014 at Gas Monkey Live! Doors at 8pm and show at 9pm. Gas Monkey Live! 10110 Technology Blvd, Dallas.
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November 4
Perfect for a rainy day.
Things to Do in Dallas When You're Bored. All of Them Legal.
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"I've got a great ambition to die from exhaustion rather than boredom" -- Thomas Carlyle What our Scottish philosopher friend...
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November 4
At best, DPD's stance is a tortured version of events.
If Dallas Cops Shouldn't Be Indicted for Running Over Bicyclists, Then What Should They Be...
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When a Dallas cop shoots someone in the line of duty, you can count on Dallas Police Association leader Ron...
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November 4
Maybe the best scene in Dallas.
The Best North Texas Rap and Hip Hop Acts
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It's that time of the year again when artists and creatives of the Dallas-Fort Worth area vie for honors in...
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November 4
#JustDallasThings
Dallas County's Voting Website Is Down
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If you aren't sure of where you're supposed to vote this morning, you're now battling more than just the rain....
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November 4
New weird things at the Moth.
A New Chef Is Making Over the Meddlesome Moth, Starting with This Inventive Pork Dish
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In a week or so, you'll be able to order a pig's foot that's been stuffed with ground pork parts...
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November 4
It's easy to make Fireball without the car fluids. Deep Ellum's own Gabe Sanchez tells you how.
How to Make Fireball at Home, with Black Swan's Gabe Sanchez (and without Anti-Freeze)
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The folks behind Fireball whiskey are in damage-control mode after European countries issued a recall, saying one of the spirit's...
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November 4
While you're in the voting mood, be sure to make your
#DOMusicAwards
picks.
Dallas Observer Music Awards Poll 2014
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I voted in the 2014 Dallas Observer Music Awards Poll and so can you! Cast your vote today! #DOMusicAwards
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November 4
Non-profit!
Dallas Is About To Have Access to a Pretty Cool Payday Loan Alternative
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In a couple of weeks, people in Dallas running a little short will have access to small loans that aren't...
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November 4
Voters on fracking in Denton have a lot of power. Most of us don't.
Want Your Vote to Count? Think Local. Or Move to Wyoming.
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For all you Dallasites who skip the midterm elections in favor of the presidential races, you might reconsider that strategy:...
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November 3
An update from our cover story, in which a mother was fighting to get cannabis for her son.
A Trip to California for Legal Medical Marijuana Brings Relief to Kids from CannaMoms
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BY ANGELICA LEICHT Houston Press The last we'd heard from Renee Petro, the Florida pot advocate whose story was highlighted...
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November 3
No ebola here. Just the most creative Halloween costumes we saw in Dallas.
10 Best Halloween Costumes 2014
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Scary, funny, and otherwise disturbing.
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November 3
IN PHOTOS: More Uptown Halloween, this time from Le Vu. This dude's costume is killer.
Nightlife: Halloween Party at Le Vu
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Roderick Pullum takes us on a swing through an Uptown Halloween party.
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November 3
Nope. Nothing else that money could be spent on.
Dallas' Subsidy for Vintage Airplane Museum Could Total $8.7 Million
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Dallas City Council members were treated to the Commemorative Air Force's cinematic masterpiece "If These Planes Could Talk." There are...
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November 3
The expensive Denton battle over fracking is going down to the wire.
Nonstop Electioneering Could Sway Last-Minute Decisions on Denton Fracking Ban
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On the last day of early voting in Denton, the Denton Civic Center parking lot was abuzz with one of...
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