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What to Know & Avoid on Black Friday, and a Long-Awaited Reunion: The Connection

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The ConnectionNovember 22, 2021 10:05 am

What to Know & Avoid on Black Friday, and a Long-Awaited Reunion: The Connection

Your 5 Stories to Know, including navigating the holiday travel season, your Black Friday playbook, and the reunion for a Denton County family that was years in the making.

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What to Know & Avoid on Black Friday, and a Long-Awaited Reunion: The Connection

What to Know & Avoid on Black Friday, and a Long-Awaited Reunion: The Connection

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