Patriotism was on parade Saturday, as fireworks lit up the night sky. But many others here in North Texas are using that freedom to rally against Uncle Sam, demanding big changes.

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Three people in Denton County have been arrested for the murder of a taxi driver.

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Boyd has autographed his Woolley's shirt to hang on the wall.

You may recognize him - or at least his pink boxers - that received worldwide attention. Zachary Boyd is back from Afghanistan and hitting up his favorite ice cream spot.

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It's a real estate deal that sounds too good to be true: A house that would sell for half a million dollars if it were in perfect shape, for free.

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The newspaper serving Cedar Hill, Desoto, Duncanville, Lancaster and Grand Prairie has, without warning, published its last edition.

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The body believed to be of a cab driver was found burned and with stab wounds in rural Denton County.

Firefighters have to do what everyone else does when temperatures top 100 degrees, they drink plenty of liquids and try to stay in shaded areas to keep from getting overheated.

David Rosenbaum, 21, is president of North Texas Pyrotechnic Productions and is producing fireworks shows this weekend.

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Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief is asking federal prosecutors to look into last week's bar raid that resulted in a serious head injury to one man.

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A passerby noticed the horses in the field.

Animal cruelty investigators are searching for answers after 11 valuable horses were apparently allowed to die of thirst in a parched North Texas pasture.

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At the SMU Guildhall Game Development Camp, each camper's challenge is to create his or her own video game in two weeks.

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Oncor's emergency storm pruning team was in Oak Cliff Thursday. It's a group of contractors that are trimming trees to give their power lines some breathing room.

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A new law in Texas aimed at getting repeat drunk drivers off the roads will require blood evidence. It's already forcing law enforcement to scramble.

Experts say children who care for an aging parent are often under incredible emotional stress. And that pressure can sometimes put a marriage to the test.

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The internet is fueling outrage over injuries Chad Gibson sustained in the raid of a Fort Worth gay bar.

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Police say a woman riding a bicycle on the wrong side of the street cursed a Denton officer, called him obscene names, refused to cooperate, fought with him and finally spit on him and his squad car.

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On O'Connor Road in Irving hundreds of flags decorate both sides of the street. The woman behind this project hopes it inspires people to remember what's really important on the Fourth of July.

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Confusion has turned to anger along Cranfill Drive in South Oak Cliff.

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Denton leaders believe by using wind power, they've taken a giant step toward producing greener and cleaner electricity that will lower their air pollution.

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While Fort Worth already has a well-known Civil War museum, a new museum dedicated to the Texans who have fought in all wars since is slated to open July 17.

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The car business reaches into nearly every corner of the U.S. economy.

Through bailouts and bankruptcy, defenders of the failing U.S. auto industry say it supports one in ten American jobs. There's some debate about that but few experts believe this recession will end, until cars start selling again.

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Keeping cool is a challenge. Temperatures may top 100 degrees today.

People usually outnumber animals at the Dallas Zoo but today, even more so. Due to the bargain of $1 per person, a record for attendance at the zoo may be set.

More than 15 years ago, one of Dallas' oldest neighborhoods was the hottest spot in town, but crime, violence and economic troubles killed the progress in Deep Ellum. But now the neighborhood's comeback might be around the corner.

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The NTTA is encouraging everyone to be vigilant, as people get used to the new system.

The NTTA is hoping this new electronic toll-collecting system will speed up your commute.

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On a 40 acre quarry lake west of Terrell injured Iraq War veteran Brandon Blackstone has the serenity, the peace he needs after he was blown up by an anti-tank mine four years ago.

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A Collin County judge at a training exercise got a very real shot in the face. The shot came from a gun loaded with blanks, but the damage was nearly blinding.

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Check your Dallas Cowboys gear. If you bought it a store in a Fort Worth mall, investigators say it could be fake.

Reversing a decade-long trend, many of America's largest cities are now growing more quickly than the rest of the nation, yet another sign of an economic crisis that is making it harder for people to move.

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"They are cutting back on our summer vacation," said Mayra Terez, an eighth grader at Lang Middle School who — along with 300 classmates — interrupted her break to re-take a TAKS test.

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Parenting expert Hannah Keeley has some helpful suggestions for moms and dads to keep their kids busy and well-nourished during vacation months.

There is a clear trend that home price declines are moderating — and eight of the 20 metro areas posted price gains from March, with Dallas leading the way.

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The woman who led authorities on a nearly two-hour chase from Irving to Dallas early Tuesday morning was wanted on an outstanding cocaine-possession charge.

The Winspear Opera House, currently under heavy construction, is expected to be the centerpiece of the Dallas Center For Performing Arts.

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Senior centers once conjured up images of elderly people sitting around a television, watching game shows. But that's not the case anymore, especially here in North Texas.

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Mayor Ted Reynolds says the city is waiting for a seismological report from SMU about the latest quake that struck Friday night.

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Brian Potashnik.

Brian Potashnik, a developer accused of giving bribes to Don Hill, will reportedly testify against the former Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem.

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The outpouring of grief over Michael Jackson's death has been astounding.

By the hundreds, fans packed a Dallas funeral home to reflect on Michael Jackson. "He's been my escort through life, through my ups and my downs," said one woman.

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If your kids love animals, they can get a taste of farm life without leaving the city at an Irving park.

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Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the man died of excited delirium, which is an overdose of adrenaline typically associated with drug use.

Police said two-year-old Brinte Cyrus was found at the bottom of a pool in eight feet of water.

DART spokesman Morgan Lyons said a car turned in front of a Blue Line train at the intersection of Lancaster Road and Saner Avenue this afternoon.

The victim was found dead of gunshot wounds early today in front of a shopping center in the 5400 block of East Grand Avenue.

Police said 53-year-old James Aycock died of his injuries.