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6 family members dead after Allen brothers carry out murder-suicide plot

ALLEN, Texas - Allen police say two brothers killed four family members before killing themselves over the weekend.Their bodies were found Monday morning when a friend found a rambling suicide note describing what led up to this tragedy.Police have released the names of the family members killed:The Allen Police Department said it got a call for a welfare check at a home on Pine Bluff Drive around 1 a.m. Monday.AdvertisementOfficers who went to the home found both parents, three adult children and their grandmother dead from gunshot wounds.The family was from Bangladesh.

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40,000 fans pack into Texas Rangers stadium despite COVID-19 threat

coronavirus in an attempt to get back to “normal.”The Rangers lost 6-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays in front of a full crowd at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Monday, in a state that has aggressively re-opened despite the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Brady vows to bring back the Montreal Expos on April Fool’s Day The Rangers announced a sellout crowd of 38,238 — a number that does not include complimentary tickets at the stadium, which has a listed capacity of 40,518.

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Baylor beatdown: Bears win title, hang 86-70 loss on Gonzaga

INDIANAPOLIS – Heck, everyone’s entitled to an off night. But that beatdown Baylor put on undefeated Gonzaga with the national title on the line — nobody saw that coming.

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Baylor nearly flawless in title game rout of Gonzaga

INDIANAPOLIS – Baylor knew it would need to play to near-perfection to end Gonzaga's flawless season.

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New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19

AUSTIN, Texas - A new vaccine called NDV-HXP-S, a name derived from "Newcastle Disease Virus HexaPro Spike," could revolutionize the fight against COVID-19.The vaccine has been tested in animals. Now, human trials are underway in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers held the first full-capacity professional sports event of the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday.It was the first home game for the team with fans at the new Globe Life Field and it was also the first time attendance restrictions were not in effect for any major sporting event in the United States."Been waiting for a while, we are fired up and ready to go," said fan Lane Smith.The 50th season in Arlington for the franchise came with the traditional pomp and circumstance associated with the home opener."I was here in 1994 when the other ballpark opened so this is my streak except for last year," said fan Christopher Shaw.Hours before the game, only 500 tickets were left in a stadium that holds a little more than

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Rangers fill stands with fans, who accept ‘calculated risk’

ARLINGTON, Texas – Susanna Frare said her family decided to take a “calculated risk” attending the home opener of the Texas Rangers, the first major U.S. pro sports event to approach capacity in a stadium since the coronavirus shutdown more than a year ago.

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Jordan Spieth a winner again heading to Augusta National

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Jordan Spieth was a 20-year-old with a 30-year-old head on his shoulders when he first played the Masters and nearly won until Bubba Watson rallied over the last 11 holes to beat him.

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Some businesses want masks on, even as states drop mandates

NEW YORK – Although Texas no longer requires people to wear masks to protect against COVID-19, customers do need them to enter De J. Lozada’s store.

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CVS MinuteClinic offering COVID-19 antibody testing

CVS Health will now offer COVID-19 antibody testing for its MinuteClinic patients who want one.

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Overlooked Arizona refused to be counted out until last shot

SAN ANTONIO – Aari McDonald's small shoulders carried Arizona through a rebuilding project to the brink of a national championship.

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Jordan Spieth ends drought with victory at Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO – Jordan Spieth ended a slump that lasted nearly four years, closing with a 6-under 66 on Sunday to win the Valero Texas Open for his first victory since the 2017 British Open at Royal Birkdale.

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‘It’s always been a dream:’ Man nears completion of run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World

ORLANDO, Fla. – For Texas resident Don Muchow anything is possible, including a run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World.

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Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol

AUSTIN, Texas - Those that came together Saturday at the Texas Capitol, including slab riders that drove in from Houston, weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd and others who have died at the hands of police. They were fighting for something specific that they believe could bring the change they desire: the George Floyd Act."If it’s in the law you have to be prosecuted," said Angela Johnson who spoke at the event and previously served in law enforcement herself.

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Twins' Berríos, Rogers through 7 combined no-hit innings

MILWAUKEE – Minnesota Twins right-hander José Berríos pitched six hitless innings and Taylor Rogers kept the bid intact through seven against the Milwaukee Brewers, who also had a no-hitter going until Corbin Burnes' gem was ended in the seventh by a solo homer.

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Spieth tied for lead heading into Texas Open's final round

SAN ANTONIO – Jordan Spieth shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to move into a tie for the lead heading into the final round of the Valero Texas Open.

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‘I didn’t think this was going to happen to me’: 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant

Colby and Tori Vondenstein (Credit: Tori Vondenstein) HOUSTON - Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death and lead to a double-lung and kidney transplant.The 24-year-old said he was perfectly healthy and working in construction when he started feeling sick after a holiday gathering with his family in late December 2020."I started feeling bad," he told FOX Television Stations Saturday from his hospital bed at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. "I took some medicine.

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The Latest: 1st NCAA semifinal game under way in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS – The first NCAA Tournament semifinal has tipped off in Indianapolis between two Texas teams that have Indiana connections.

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Confederate symbols prove difficult to remove in many states

AUSTIN, Texas – Just past the gate at an entrance to the Texas Capitol, a large monument honoring the soldiers of the Confederacy looms, with towering statues and an inscription that reads, “Died for state rights guaranteed under the Constitution.”

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Pressure mounts on corporations to denounce GOP voting bills

ATLANTA – Liberal activists are ratcheting up their calls on corporate America to denounce the GOP campaign to tighten state voting laws, putting businesses accustomed to cozy political relationships in middle of a growing partisan fight over voting rights and election laws.

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Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms

AUSTIN, Texas - Doctors are studying why some people who suffer from long-haul effects of coronavirus seem to find relief from their symptoms after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. A small number of patients infected with COVID-19 suffer from lingering symptoms for several weeks or even months. Some have even claimed to have ongoing headaches, loss of smell or taste, and shortness of breath one year after their diagnosis. "We don't know exactly why that is. We have seen patients who have extended similar symptoms after other viral infections," said Dr.

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Colombia midfielder Viafara gets 11 years on US drug charge

SHERMAN, Texas – A former midfielder for Colombia’s national soccer team has been sentenced in a Texas courtroom to more than 11 years in prison for drug trafficking, according to U.S. prosecutors.

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US factory activity expands at fastest pace since 1983

WASHINGTON – U.S. manufacturers expanded in March at the fastest pace in 37 years, a sign of strengthening demand as the pandemic wanes and government emergency aid flows through the economy.

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Austin adolescents in Pfizer vaccine study showing promising results

AUSTIN, Texas - Pfizer announced their COVID-19 vaccine trial of children 12 to 15 years old has shown 100 percent efficacy so far. So far, vaccines have not been available to children under 16 years old, except those who joined the Pfizer study last year. The 2,260 adolescents who signed up included patients of Austin Regional Clinic. "ARC had about 5 percent of that enrollment.

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Migrant families freed without court notice or any paperwork

MISSION, Texas – Overwhelmed and underprepared, U.S. authorities are releasing migrant families on the Mexican border without notices to appear in immigration court or sometimes without any paperwork at all — a time-saving move that has left migrants confused.

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Biden says Rangers making mistake by allowing full capacity

President Joe Biden told ESPN on Wednesday it was a mistake for the Texas Rangers to allow full capacity at their ballpark for their first game.

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EXPLAINER: Questions remain about conditions of migrant kids

DONNA, Texas – The Biden administration's decision this week to allow journalists to see Customs and Border Protection's main holding center for unaccompanied migrant children answered some questions about the conditions they are being held in but raised others. Here are some of the takeaways from Tuesday's visit to the facility in Donna, Texas, by The Associated Press and CBS.

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On eve of openers, Manfred hopes full capacity by midsummer

NEW YORK – Fans return to major league stadiums for openers on Thursday amid pandemic attendance restrictions in most places, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred can envision filled ballparks by midseason.

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2 more lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson bring total to 21

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scrambles with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at NRG Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) HOUSTON - Two more civil lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, bringing the total number of lawsuits to 21.The lawsuits were filed Tuesday afternoon in Harris County.

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South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four

SAN ANTONIO – Zia Cooke scored 16 points and South Carolina used its stifling defense to advance to the Final Four for the third time, shutting down Texas for a 62-34 victory Tuesday night.

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This Masters tradition is a pictorial surprise for champions

AUSTIN, Texas – Jordan Spieth tapped in for bogey to win the Masters, bent over briefly and then straightened with a smile. That was his favorite image from his 2015 victory.

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Trooper shot in North Texas to remain on life support, become organ donor

MEXIA, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety says a Texas state trooper who was shot last week in North Texas will remain on life-support until he is able to be an organ donor.Texas DPS shared the update Monday that after life-saving efforts by Baylor, Scott & White staff, it was determined that Trooper Chad Walker "no longer displays signs of viable brain activity.""This final sacrifice embodies Trooper Walker’s actions throughout his life and service as a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper," says DPS on Twitter.

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What To Watch: Remaining Final Four spots up for grabs

What to watch on Tuesday at the NCAA tournaments in Indiana and Texas:

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Texas slows Maryland, gets to Elite Eight with 64-61 win

SAN ANTONIO – Charli Collier scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 6 Texas shut down No. 2 Maryland’s high-powered offense for a 64-61 win Sunday night that sent the Longhorns to the Elite Eight as the lowest seed still alive in the women’s NCAA Tournament.

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Biden staffer blocks Ted Cruz from taking video at migrant facility

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Horschel outlasts Scheffler in sloppy final of Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas – Billy Horschel had just enough left in the tank to win the Dell Technologies Match Play on Sunday with plenty of help from Scottie Scheffler in a sloppy end to the longest week in golf.

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What To Watch: men's, women's regional finals start Monday

What to watch on Monday at the NCAA tournaments in Indiana and Texas:

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Scheffler and Horschel in All-American final for Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas – Scottie Scheffler delivered the clutch putt to his win match against Matt Kuchar, who didn't make a putt all day. The result was a third straight All-American final in the Dell Technologies Match Play on Sunday.

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Memphis wins NIT title with 77-64 win over Mississippi State

FRISCO, Texas – Boogie Ellis scored 23 points and Memphis never trailed after a fast start to beat Mississippi State 77-64 in the NIT championship game Sunday, giving the Tigers a title in Penny Hardaway's third season coaching his alma mater.

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Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted

FOX NEWS - Just over two weeks after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifted coronavirus mandates allowing businesses to operate at 100 percent capacity and made masks optional, the red state is still reporting decreases in cases and hospitalizations.The governor championed his state’s success in a Friday night tweet saying, "Today Texas recorded the lowest 7-day COVID positivity rate since that data began being calculated: 5.43%.""We also recorded the largest daily number of vaccines administered to Texans: 342,849.

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What To Watch: Michigan seeks to keep Big Ten alive in NCAAs

What to watch on Sunday at the NCAA tournaments in Indiana and Texas:

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SpaceX aims to fly Starship spaceship again and this time avoid explosion

SpaceX has plenty of goals when taking its future spaceship on 6-mile-high test flights from Texas but as the company prepares to try again with a new Starship prototype the goal of keeping the shiny prototype in one piece looms large.

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Harman turns tables on Watson, Kuchar ousts Spieth in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – Brian Harman appeared headed for an early loss when he fell 4 down to Bubba Watson through five holes. Eight straight birdies later, Harman turned out a 2-and-1 victory to reach the quarterfinals of the Dell Technologies Match Play.

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Nolley 27 points, Memphis 14 3s over Colorado St in NIT semi

FRISCO, Texas – Landers Nolley II scored a career-high 27 points with seven of Memphis' season-high 14 made 3-pointers, and the Tigers advanced to their first NIT championship game since winning the title in 2002 with a 90-67 semifinal win over Colorado State on Saturday.

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Garcia comes up aces on a frenetic Friday at Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas – Needing to win the final hole to advance, Bob MacIntrye drilled a driver to 3 feet of the cup on he 371-yard 18th hole. Moments later, Sergio Garcia ended one of the record eight sudden-death playoffs with a hole-in-one.

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VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast

GALVESTON, Texas - A pod of orcas made a rare appearance off the Texas coast!Passengers on a fishing boat off the coast of Galveston, Texas got to see the rare sight on Wednesday, March 17. Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas."Ran into a pod of killer whales on the drive home today," he wrote in a Facebook caption.

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Shaka Smart leaves Texas to take over Marquette's program

MILWAUKEE – Shaka Smart is leaving Texas to return to his home state to coach Marquette.

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Feds charge Arizona man in National Guard holdup in Texas

LUBBOCK, Texas – Federal prosecutors have charged an Arizona man accused of forcing off the road a National Guard convoy transporting COVID-19 vaccines in West Texas, then holding 11 guard members at gunpoint.

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