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Traffic chases lead to charges

A Roberts man is accused of leading authorities on two high-speed pursuits during daylight hours last weekend both in the city of Eau Claire and rural Eau Claire County. The man appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the pursuits, authorities said. Read More

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Former Southlake Carroll coach Hal Wasson accepts job with Irving ISD

Hal Wasson confirmed on Friday that he is the new executive director of athletics with the Irving school district. "I'm excited for a new challenge," Wasson said in a text. Wasson was the head coach with Southlake Carroll for 11 years before being put on paid administrative leave on Jan. …

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Forgive Ethan Couch? After jailhouse meetings, a victim’s best friend says yes

For two years, a Mansfield man who lost a best friend to Ethan Couch has quietly visited him in the county jail for prayer. Now, with Couch nearly 21 and due release soon on a new and stricter probation, volunteer chaplain Tim Williams says the arrogant “affluenza teen” responsible for …

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Game’s first run goes to UTA but Little Rock gets all the rest

Arkansas Little Rock scored three runs in the bottom of the second inning and UT Arlington never found its rhythm in a 5-1 loss Friday to open a three-game series at Gary Hogan Field. UTA (10-10, 3-1 Sun Belt) started the scoring in the top of the second on a …

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Document does not explain leader’s departure

Former Superintendent Kellie Manning has agreed to not file any grievances, claims or lawsuits against the Eleva-Strum school district, according to her separation agreement. The Eleva-Strum school board released the separation agreement Friday after the Leader-Telegram made an open records … Read More

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Court Report 3/24/18

LUKEN, Jeremy J., 32, 1525 Bell St., possession of drug paraphernalia Nov. 18, one year of probation, $443 fine, ordered to maintain absolute sobriety. TURNER, Travis L., 36, Augusta, disorderly conduct Oct. 12 and fourth-offense drunken driving July 2, two years probation, $2,348 fine, 60 days jail, … Read More

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Around Town Briefs 3/24/18

The evening service will include the following clergy: Karel Hanhart, First Presbyterian Church; Robert Hoekstra, Chapel of the Resurrection; Terri Koca, Trinity United Methodist Church; Aaron Zook, Christ Episcopal Church; Jeanne Warner, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church; Rick Biedermann, English … Read More

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Military Notes 3/24/18

GRADUATED: Air Force Airman David Blake has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Blake completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic … Read More

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Regional Roundup 3/24/18

BARRON — Officials in Barron County suspect homicide in the case of skeletal remains found last December. The sheriff's office says an analysis by the University of North Texas forensic anthropology lab discovered the man had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said since … Read More

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Wanted: citizens to watch for development snafus

The D.R. Horton company's excessive clearing of trees on Randol Mill Road has gotten a lot of publicity. It was historically one the worst violations of its type in the city, but it certainly isn't the only recent case of a developer violating Fort Worth ordinances or building permits. Just …