Metropolitan Crime Commission says arrests and prosecutions of offenders charged with violent crimes increased in first 6 months of 2009

Tailgating began Sunday night in parking lot at Loyola & Girod

Curl: "I think this is going to be one of the most exciting games in the history of the Saints"

ATM was emptied late Saturday night after camera was disabled

Coroners office trying to identify remains of man wearing belt with the name "David" inscribed on it

44-year-old Westwego man has been missing since Saturday morning

New Orleans kept the game close til the final minutes

The police blotter summarizes crime reported in Rowlett through Oct. 26 and is organized alphabetically by street and numerically by block. 1. Albany Drive , 7700 block 1:55 a.m. Oct. 20: Criminal mischief 2. Bayshore Lane , 8800 block 8:10

The police blotter summarizes crime reported in Rockwall through Oct. 18 and is organized alphabetically by street and numerically by block. 1. Clem Road , 800 block 3:27 p.m. Oct. 15: Theft 2. South Goliad Street , 2100 block 9:37

Plano-O Bonfire starts at 7 p.m. Friday at Hoblitzelle Park, 7500 Red River Drive. Enjoy roasting marshmallows and storytellers. Cost is $2 per person. www.planoparks.org; 972-941-7250. Garland Artists 'Round Texas will display members' artwork today through Nov. 24 at the

The police blotter summarizes selected crimes, listed by street and block with the time reported. Allen 1. Angel Road , 1200 block 3:01 a.m. Oct. 17: Driving while intoxicated, open alcohol container 2. High Meadows Drive , 1100 block 8

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