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Dallas Local News
FBI Dallas’ New Leader Fights Cyber Threats, Fentanyl Abuse
The streets of Dallas are rife with danger, as evidenced by the new Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas FBI Office, Chad Yarbrough. A native of Van Zandt County and a former IRS Criminal Division special agent, Yarbrough is determined to tackle the criminality in North Texas. “It’s humbling…
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Fort Worth Local News
Buttigieg Unveils $29M Airfield Safety Project During DFW Visit
The roar of aircraft overhead was the soundtrack of United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s visit to DFW Airport Thursday, as he announced groundbreaking for a $28.8 million airfield project designed to reduce the prevalence of near-accidents between planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported more than 700 incidents…
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Politics
Texas Lawmakers Push to Censor School Library Books
In a move to protect the innocence of young minds, legislators in both the House and Senate have proposed bills that aim to limit the availability of sexually explicit content in the classroom. The bills, if passed, would prevent books and other reading materials with sexually explicit content from being…
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Community
McKinney ISD Pushes for Larger Alcohol-Free Areas Near District Sites
The McKinney Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a petition to extend the alcohol-free zone around district property from 300 feet to 1,000 feet. The petition, which was facilitated by district documents, is in compliance with the Texas Alcoholics Beverage Code and will be submitted to…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fatal Fort Worth Crash: Friend of Killed Man Disappointed After Suspect Not Charged
On the morning of August 15, 2022, tragedy struck Fort Worth, Texas as a minor car crash tragically escalated into a fatal shootout. Jin Shin, a 43-year-old father and Dallas business owner, was beaten and shot to death after his vehicle rolled into the back of a sedan at the…
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Dallas Local News
Hundreds of people gathered at the Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Dallas to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
On Saturday, a crowd of hundreds of people gathered at the Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Dallas for the 15th annual Big Climb Dallas to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Those in attendance included firefighters, families, and businesses, all of whom were eager to raise money for the…
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Dallas Local News
North Texas veterans and motorcycle clubs coalition has joined forces with groups from other states to form Task Force Amory to help Mississippi town
Amery, Mississippi, a small rural town, has been devastated by a series of tornadoes recently. In response, a coalition of North Texas veterans and motorcycle clubs has joined forces with groups from other states to form Task Force Amory. Their mission is to fill a 26-foot Ryder truck full of…
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Dallas Local News
Texas Police Unite in Austin to Push for Paper Tag Phase-Out
On Wednesday, law enforcement officials and concerned citizens from across Texas arrived in Austin to express their support for a bill that could potentially put an end to fraudulent license plates. HB 718, filed by Fort Worth area Representative Craig Goldman, seeks to eliminate paper tags altogether, an issue that…
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Texas News
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has vowed to tackle a major security gap in the state’s vehicle inspection program
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has vowed to tackle a major security gap in the state’s vehicle inspection program, as revealed in an exclusive investigation by NBC 5 Investigates. The investigation uncovered evidence of state-licensed vehicle inspection stations taking cash in return for falsely passing cars, with the…
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Education
Dallas ISD Trustees Set Base School Calendars for 2021-23
The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) Board of Trustees recently approved the base school calendars for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Prior to the approval, DISD sent surveys to families and staff members to gather input on how the calendar should be structured. An additional survey was distributed in…
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Education
Free Prom Dresses Available This Weekend
Prom season is here and Arlington ISD is ready to make sure every girl has the perfect dress for their special occasion. Thanks to the Junior League of Arlington’s Glass Slipper Program, girls have been able to access gorgeous, free prom dresses for the last 15 years. This year’s Glass…
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Education
Texas Senate Passes Bill Authorizing Education Savings Accounts
The Texas Senate Education Committee voted along party lines to approve a bill that would fund private schools in the state, signaling a major victory for the GOP-led Legislature. The bill, which was championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, now moves to the full chamber for a vote. The legislation,…
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Community
Area For-Profit Hospital Planned in Mid-Cities, Houston
United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) has filed paperwork with the state to expand its healthcare footprint into the North Texas region by constructing a new 23-bed hospital in the city of Hurst. This will be the first expansion for the Houston-based hospital operator, which currently has four locations in the…
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Dallas Local News
North Texas Teams Aid Mississippi Tornado Victims
Mississippi is still reeling from the destruction caused by a powerful EF-3 tornado that tore through the state last Friday. North Texas disaster response teams are now on the ground in Amory to start the long process of recovery, with Minuteman Disaster Response having deployed at least two dozen volunteers…
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Dallas Local News
Senator Cornyn Seeks to Curb Fentanyl Flow from Mexico
This week’s visit to Mexico marked a potentially decisive step in the ongoing struggle to confront the influx of illicit drugs and people entering the United States illegally. Led by Senator John Cornyn, the bipartisan congressional delegation included Representatives Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, and Tony Gonzales, R-San…
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Politics
Proposal to exempt diapers, baby wipes, bottles, and a variety of other products from sales tax has been approved
New parents and mothers throughout the state are celebrating a major victory as the proposal to exempt diapers, baby wipes, bottles, and a variety of other products from sales tax has been approved. The proposal, which was put forward with the aim of providing greater financial relief to those raising…
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Community
The Dallas Mavericks season has been a roller coaster of emotion with many unexpected twists and turns
The Dallas Mavericks season has been a roller coaster of emotion with many unexpected twists and turns, ultimately leading to abysmal results. After a dozen games that led fans to believe the team had finally figured it out, it appears the Mavericks are back at square one. Maxi Kleber was…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas Hit-and-Run Victim’s Family Seeks Closure After Suspect Nears Plea Deal
This past weekend, the Watley family in Dallas received a call from the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, bringing an end to their long awaited resolution. Kenneth Connors III, 29, the suspect of the fatal hit-and-run of Billy Watley in September, accepted a plea deal of seven years in prison.…
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Texas News
Surprising Retirement Havens: California Not Among Most Expensive States to Retire In
Retirees looking for an affordable place to settle down may want to rethink New York. According to WalletHub’s 2023 Best States to Retire ranking, the Empire State is the least affordable in the U.S., having earned a 50th place finish for affordability, due to its second-highest cost of living and…
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Texas News
Texas advances bill limiting power to impose mandates for masks and vaccines
Texas Senate moves Senate Bill 29 forward in a vote of 7-3, signaling progress in attempts to prohibit mask and vaccine mandates, as well as local government shutdowns of businesses and schools. The proposed legislation, introduced by State Rep. Brian Birdwell, comes three years following the pandemic-induced closures of schools…
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Politics
Texas Senate budget proposes billions for teacher raises and lower property taxes
The much-anticipated proposals put forth by the Senate Finance Committee have been delayed and will not be put up for a vote until the month of April. The committee, which is responsible for overseeing tax legislation, had previously indicated that the proposals would be presented to the Senate at a…
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