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Positive Heat Wave Side Effect — Fewer Fire Ants
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The extreme heat in North Texas has resulted in one good side effect — there are fewer fire ants. Dr. Mike Merchant, with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, part of the...
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EcoWatch: The Right Way To Water Your Grass
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 NEWS) - During July of 2011 the North Texas Municipal Water District delivered 14 billion gallons of water to its 13 member cities. Last January that number was six billion — less...
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Not All North Texas Cities Following Water Restrictions
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – For the next six months, all 13 cities within the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) are now under Stage 3 water restrictions. But not all the cities are complying...
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Drought “Officially” Over, But Recovery Continues
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – North Texas and most of the state is still recovering from months of devastating drought. But, officially drought conditions are now over — at least in the Dallas/Fort Worth...
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Dallas Makes Some Water Restrictions Permanent
A sprinkler waters a lawn. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Starting on Monday, residents in Dallas will only be able to use their lawn sprinklers twice a week —...
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Tarrant County Stage 2 Water Restrictions Possible, Despite Lower Demand
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 NEWS) - As we hit the traditional end of summer, North Texas’ water resources seem to be holding their own despite hot weather demands. While two of the three major water suppliers...
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Stricter Watering Restrictions Possible For Plano
PLANO (CBS 11 NEWS) – If you live in Plano, outdoor watering rules could become more restrictive, if current conditions stay the same. Currently, Plano homeowners face Stage 3 watering rules. Under the...
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Lifetime Of Belongings Tossed On A Dallas Front Lawn
Follow CBSDFW.COM: Facebook | Twitter DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A yard covered in trash left residents in one Dallas neighborhood confused. The city issued a citation and then a clean up crew showed up and...
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With Water Restrictions Easing Soon, Will Residents Return To Old Ways?
http://media.dallas.cbslocal.com/CBSDAL_20150328004028827AA.mp4 FRISCO (CBS 11 NEWS) – Jose Garcia of Frisco hasn’t watered his front yard since the summer of 2012. “I feel bad, throwing away so much...
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OSHA: Riding Mowers Overturn On Slopes, Kill 3 In 1 Month
Follow CBSDFW.COM: Facebook | Twitter NEW ORLEANS (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — In the past month, three landscape company employees have died in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas when riding mowers or tractors...
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Consumer Justice Results Round-Up: $1300 In Refunds In 2 Weeks
Follow CBSDFW.COM: Facebook | Twitter Fort Worth (CBSDFW.COM) – Robert Devine called CBS11 after Oncor sent a contractor to trim the trees from the power lines near his Fort Worth home. “I saw that the...
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Woman Files Police Report After Couple Slings Puppy Poop
Follow CBSDFW.COM: Facebook | Twitter NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (CBSDFW.COM) – A homeowner in North Richland Hills filed a police report in hopes of catching a couple who picked up their dog’s droppings,...
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Top 5 Tips For A Professional-Looking Lawn
Follow CBSDFW.COM: Facebook | Twitter FRISCO (CBS11) – When asked what he does for a living, FC Dallas’ complex manager often replies, “I’m a farmer.” “When my kids were younger, they would say what do...
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GPS Tracker Inside ‘Robot’ Lawn Mower Leads Cops To Equipment Thieves
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas Police arrested two accused thieves and detectives are thanking something that is not even human for helping them in the case. Investigators arrested Stephen Cress and...
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The Colony Loaning Out Lawn Equipment To Help Residents Maintain Their Yards
THE COLONY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Instead of just issuing citations to people who don’t maintain their lawns, one North Texas city created a program to help residents get the job done. The Colony will...
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