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[News Story Log: January 1 to June 30, 1988]

Description: Logbook from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, documenting the names, locations, and run-times of video-taped news segments that aired each day from January through June in 1988.
Date: 1988-01/1988-06
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Story Log: July 1 to December 31, 1988]

Description: Logbook from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, documenting the names, locations, and run-times of video-taped news segments that aired each day from July through December in 1988.
Date: 1988-07/1988-12
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[University Day: Name Change]

Description: Video footage of the unveiling of the new University of North Texas sign at the intersection of Avenue C and Chestnut Street in Denton, Texas on University Day.
Date: May 6, 1988
Duration: 4 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Center for Media Production
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[University Day: Name Change]

Description: Video footage of the celebration of the name change of the North Texas State University to the University of North Texas. Speeches are given by then President, Dr. Alfred F. Hurley, Mayor Ray Stephens, a representative from Ernst and Whinney, and Dr. James L. Rogers.
Date: May 6, 1988
Duration: 21 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Center for Media Production
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[North Texas State University name change day, 1]

Description: Video footage of the name change ceremony when North Texas State University was officially changed to the University of North Texas. There are speeches from President Hurley, Dr. James L. Rogers, student body president Donald Griswold, as well as an unknown student discussing the contents of a time capsule set to be opened on University Day of 2015. The video concludes with the singing of the Alma mater and fight song.
Date: May 6, 1988
Duration: 17 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Center for Media Production
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Chase Policies]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about car accidents caused by high-speed police chases. The footage includes the wreckage caused by a Hurst police crashing into a car driven by the Twilly family of Fort Worth during pursuit of a drunk driver and a photograph of a family whose daughter was killed when the Balch Springs Police crashed into their vehicle during a high-speed pursuit. The story includes interviews with representatives from the H… more
Date: June 19, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Credits]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about sick children visiting Santa Claus.
Date: November 9, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Kristalnachte]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the 50th anniversary of “Kristallnacht,” a German Nazi attack on Jewish people.
Date: November 9, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 58 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: DISD Debate]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter about a meeting of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) board concerning a recent ruling by the Education Commission which removed the Carter High School football team from the playoffs and a judge's rulling that put them back in. Board members are seen discussing the decision and the football team is seen playing.
Date: November 19, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 22 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Stowers]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Cindy Kuykendal about the murder of Annette Stowers and arrest of suspect Anson Eugene Stowers, son of writer Carlton Stowers. Friend and neighbor Art Howard is interviewed.
Date: November 16, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Polling Comp]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Larry Mullins about the establishment of an absentee polling place at a community center, the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center, in a minority neighborhood of Dallas as well as minority representation on the County Election Board. Dallas County Democratic Chairman and Election Board Member Sandy Kress and Dallas County Election Supervisor Bruce Sherbet are interviewed.
Date: November 13, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: GTE]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Marty Griffin about General Telephone & Electric Corporation (GTE) selecting the Dallas Fort Worth area as the location for the headquarters of their general offices. GTE Chairman James "Rocky" Johnson. Dallas Mayor Annette Strauss, and Irving Mayor Bob Pierce speak.
Date: November 16, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Police shootings]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Ramona Logan about public inquiry into the controversial shooting deaths of suspects at the hands of the Dallas Police Department. This B-roll footage includes discussion at the commisioner's court and footage of Commissioner John Wiley Price.
Date: November 21, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 51 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Models Bust]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the Dallas Police investigation and arrest of the owner of Crystal Talent Agency for alleged fraudulent activity.
Date: November 18, 1988, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 44 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Church Construction]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Jack Helsel about a group of retired men working for Laborers for Christ to help Lutheran congregations build churches for a reduced price. The footage includes an interview with foreman Cliff Warner and the team working at a construction site in Mansfield.
Date: October 1, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: DPD reorganize]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about minority appointments to the Dallas Police Department.
Date: November 14, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 35 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Bush]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about President George H.W. Bush.
Date: November 9, 1988, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 46 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Plano lawsuit]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Cindy Kuykendal about the Carter High School football team’s eligibility to participate in the playoff game and the merit of the current grading system. Earl Luna, attorney for the Plano Independent School District, discusses their challenging of the ruling and the No Pass No Play law.
Date: November 17, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 51 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Kennedy Vigil]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a vigil at the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Dallas.
Date: November 21, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 41 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Valley II]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Tim Herrera about the improved citrus harvest in the Rio Grande Valley following the damages of a 1983 freeze which is attributed to enriched soil following Hurricane Gilbert. This footage includes laborer Ernesto Torres working the grapefruit harvest in McCallen, Texas, people working in a grapefruit processing facility, and interviews with producers about the 1983 freeze and current economic re… more
Date: October 21, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Bush]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Shelley Kofler about President George H.W. Bush's announcement that James Baker of Houston would serve as his Secretary of State. Former Senator John Tower is interviewed about a potential nomination.
Date: November 9, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Carswell]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Tim Herrera about bullets found at the Calloway Place Apartments and allegations that they come from the nearby Carswell Air Force Base gun range. In this story, Ms. Dodson is interviewed about her window which was shattered by a gun shot and other apartment residents speak about finding bullets. Representatives from Carswell dispute the charges and offer evidence to refute the accusations by Dods… more
Date: October 28, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 49 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Homeless Housing]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about housing for homeless families. A woman receiving services at the shelter is interviewed and families are seen dining in a communal area.
Date: November 13, 1988, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 19 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: DFW Fire Deaths]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a rise in residential fires and fire-related deaths in Fort Worth. The footage includes grieving neighbors and family members following the fire-related death of Virginia Balk and her young son in East Fort Worth, an unidentified man speaking about fire safety, and footage of burned buildings and fire damage.
Date: November 14, 1988, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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