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Dallas Weather: Bursting frozen pipes leading to watery messes, false alarms across DFW
SUMMARY: After North Texas thawed, many residents continued to face issues from cold weather, including burst pipes that led to shut businesses and displaced residents. In Fort Worth, restoration companies are addressing damage to homes and hospitals. A burst water pipe at Lovefield airport triggered an evacuation, while a local restaurant reopened after a kitchen flooding. A medical facility faced significant flooding due to a ruptured HVAC coil. Residents are advised to act quickly to mitigate damage, as hidden leaks may lead to mold formation. The area is bracing for an increase in service calls as cleanup efforts continue.

Plumbers and restoration companies have been scrambling to deal with burst pipes across the metroplex. It’s forced businesses to shut down and put some people out of their homes. And they’re only expecting more.
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HPD update: 5 people arrested, including 3 juveniles, after officers stop stolen car
SUMMARY: Five people, including three juveniles, were arrested after a stolen car was stopped by Houston police. Officers located the vehicle, which had been involved in a hit-and-run earlier in the day, and attempted to detain the occupants. Two juveniles were immediately taken into custody, while three others fled, with one juvenile displaying a firearm. An officer discharged his weapon once, but no one was injured. The fleeing suspects were apprehended, with one sustaining a minor injury during a canine encounter. The investigation continues, and body camera footage will be released within 30 days.

HPD said officers conducted a traffic stop on the stolen car, which had been in a hit-and-run.
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Investigators find clothing iron split in two after deadly attack of wife in NW Houston
SUMMARY: Investigators have arrested Chance Chavez for the brutal murder of his wife, Kristen Chavez, in their Northwest Houston home. Kristen’s body was discovered after she reportedly suffered repeated blows to the head with a clothing iron, found shattered near her. The couple’s dogs were initially missing and later located; tragically, one, named Peaches, was found dead. Kristen’s family is devastated, describing her as an ambitious and caring individual. They are seeking justice and hope for a higher bond for Chance, currently set at $250,000, as they prepare for his court appearance.

Two days after 32-year-old Kristen Chavez was allegedly killed by her husband, one of her four beloved dogs has also been found dead.
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Houston rodeo bittersweet for teen as he honors late father’s legacy by showing prized steer
SUMMARY: A Houston teen, Frankie Ramirez, faces a bittersweet moment at the rodeo after his father, Florencio, was killed in a car crash last week. Frankie had been raising Titan, a prized steer, with his father’s guidance through FFA. Despite initial doubts, Frankie decided to honor his dad’s memory by showing Titan at the Houston Livestock Show. His father, who had been his inspiration, had shared a vision of them showing cattle together, but now Frankie must step up for his family. He plans to sell Titan and support his family while carrying on his father’s legacy.

Frankie Ramirez will walk Titan in the Houston rodeo, honoring his late father’s dreams. Frankie got the steer in the calf scramble at the rodeo.
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