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McKinney National Airport expansion meeting raises community concerns
McKinney residents, along with surrounding communities, expressed their concerns about the potential environmental impacts of the proposed expansion of the McKinney National Airport during an open house meeting on March 23rd. The event held in East McKinney at Old Settler’s Recreation Center aimed to provide residents with a deep understanding…
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Texas News
Texas Committee Listens to Both Sides on Online Sports Betting Bills
Proposed Texas bills that would legalize and regulate online sports betting are now under review by the State Affairs Committee. Representative Jeff Leach, who authored the bill, appeared before the committee and urged them to support the proposed legislation, HB 1942, which would regulate sports wagering, and HJR 102, a…
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Dallas ISD wants staff trained on Narcan after fentanyl deaths nearby
Dallas Independent School District (DISD) officials are working to stock Narcan, a life-saving drug that can temporarily reverse the side effects of a fentanyl overdose, in school campuses, aiming to respond to the rising fentanyl crisis that resulted in several teenagers’ deaths across North Texas in the past few months.…
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Community
Thomas Jefferson Staff Acted Quickly When Student Was Shot
Thomas Jefferson High School staff members are being recognized for their swift actions in response to a student being shot outside the school last Tuesday. As most of the 1,400 students had already dispersed for the day, band director Bob Romano, athletic trainer Raul Velazquez, and assistant athletic director Brandi…
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Texas News
Safety and Emissions Inspections Possibly Skipped for Millions of Texas Vehicles, Say Investigators
Millions of cars on Texas roadways have never undergone state-mandated safety or emissions inspections, according to a group of Texas law enforcement fraud investigators. This group believes that state-licensed inspection stations have been fraudulently passing many of these uninspected vehicles, allowing them to obtain temporary paper plates or even regular…
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Dallas Local News
Deep Ellum nightclub murder case from 25 years ago leads to exoneration of Dallas man
Dallas Man Exonerated After Being Wrongly Convicted in Nightclub Shooting 25 Years Ago After 25 years of wrongful conviction, Martin Santillan has been exonerated for the Deep Ellum nightclub shooting. Just last Wednesday, a Dallas County judge officially dismissed the capital murder charge, declaring Santillan innocent. According to the Dallas…
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Dallas Local News
Swarms of Mosquito-Like Flies Descend on Texas During Spring Season
Crane flies have emerged in large numbers this Spring in Texas, sparkled by the mild winter followed by rainy season. Despite their misnomer as mosquitoes, these insects do not bite nor feed on mosquitoes. Known as mosquito hawks or skeeter eaters, crane flies are a benign member of the Tipulidae…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth-Arlington area maintains stable job growth amidst economic uncertainty
Dozens of job seekers with resumes in hand participated in a recent hospitality industry hiring fair at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel downtown. The event drew a larger crowd than anticipated, prompting the addition of more managers to conduct interviews. Michael Howell, who is finishing his hospitality management bachelor’s degree…
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Politics
What are the options for transgender children seeking health care in Texas? A guide to understand your alternatives
Transition-Related Care: Understanding Gender-Affirming Practices and Therapies Transition-related care, or gender-affirming care, refers to a range of practices and therapies that aim to affirm a transgender person’s gender identity. This umbrella term includes not only social behavior and communication practices, but also healthcare treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty…
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In the battle for school vouchers, Republicans turn to rural Texas for support
Texas Republicans are pushing for a new law that could provide taxpayer money to families wishing to spend it on private school tuition, potentially endangering public schools. However, the legislation has faced staunch opposition from both rural Republicans and Democrats in the House, who are opposing the bill due to…
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Texas News
‘Reflex’ from Austin Assists Retailers in Finding Employees
A startup in Austin is emerging as a ray of hope towards addressing one of the biggest challenges of the retail industry – a labor shortage. Groundbreaking news indeed, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economies world over. Reflex, the innovative platform, is offering a solution that empowers…
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Politics
Trump promises justice at Waco rally, branding himself the people’s warrior
Former President Donald Trump launched his first campaign rally of 2024 in Waco on Saturday, using the platform to cast himself as the champion of the American values and the sole protector against the country’s looming doom if he is denied a second term in the White House. Speaking to…
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Education
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Texas Educators Engage in Conversations about Student Safety, School Vouchers, and the Legislature
The Texas legislative session has reached its midpoint, and lawmakers are hotly debating dozens of proposals related to education. Among these proposals are efforts to arm educators, teacher raises, and school voucher-like programs. These decisions have the potential to significantly impact schools, teachers, and students, and as a result, The…
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Texas News
President Trump Gathers Supporters in Texas Prior to Potential Accusations
Former US President Donald Trump held his first rally on Saturday in Waco, Texas, marking the first campaign rally in his bid for the presidency in 2024. The rally came as Trump faces potential criminal charges, causing concerns of exceeding impunity and inciting his followers. In an act of defiance,…
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Dallas Local News
Assisting Individuals with a Uncommon Muscle-Degenerating Illness: A Recently Opened Clinic in North Texas
CureDuchenne, a nonprofit organization, has funded the opening of a newly established clinic in Denton, Texas, to provide patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy access to a one-stop-shop medical service with a cast of skilled specialists, irrespective of insurance status. The clinic is one of the first of its kind in…
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Texas News
What Does it Take to be a Storm Chaser in Texas?
Texas is no stranger to severe weather conditions, particularly tornadoes, and spring is when it hits the state the hardest. This has resulted in a frenzied activity of storm chasers, who play an indispensable part in providing data that radar alone is unable to furnish. While tornado season usually runs…
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Politics
Misconceptions by Republican Lawmakers: Transgender Texans and Doctors Assert Science-based Efficacy of Puberty Blockers and Hormone Therapy
Republican lawmakers in Texas are facing opposition from medical groups over a proposed bill that would block transgender children from accessing hormone therapies and puberty blockers. Senator Donna Campbell is championing a bill that would restrict such treatments, claiming that they lack sufficient scientific evidence to guarantee their safety and…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth Mayor backs Geren’s efforts to legalize casinos
Fort Worth Representative Charlie Geren is making waves in the state capitol for his proposed constitutional amendment to legalize casinos in Texas, which includes two casinos in the Fort Worth-Dallas area. Mayor Mattie Parker has given her support to Geren, stating that casinos could boost the economy if developed properly.…
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Politics
Court ruling prompts Texas groups to resume funding abortions outside the state
In a landmark decision, a federal judge recently granted a preliminary injunction in February, effectively putting a stop to a limited number of prosecutors from pursuing legal action against individuals who aid Texans in traveling out of state to terminate a pregnancy. This ruling comes as a major victory for…
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Texas News
Lotto Texas Jackpot on Saturday Reaches $57.75 Million, the Most Since 2010
Texans are eagerly anticipating Saturday’s upcoming Lotto Texas drawing, as no winner was announced during Wednesday’s drawing, raising the stakes to an estimated $57.75 million. This jackpot is the largest advertised prize offered by the Texas Lottery in more than 12 years. Lotto Texas is a popular state lottery game,…
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Texas News
Texas House Committee Hears The CROWN Act
In a marathon session at the Texas House Affairs Committee on Thursday, a hearing was held for the introduction of House Bill 567, with a group of witnesses testifying for it. This bill aims to put an end to hair discrimination and safeguard men and women from discrimination based on…
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