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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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Texas News
Push for Action in Texas Legislature Following NBC 5 Investigation Revealing Rampant Vehicle Inspection Fraud Allegations
Texas lawmakers are raising concerns about the possibility of millions of Texas vehicles receiving real license plates with fraudulent safety and emissions inspections. After an NBC 5 Investigation into the matter, two North Texas legislators are demanding answers from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). They want to know…
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US contractor in Syria dies in drone attack; US responds with retaliation
Suspected Iranian drone strikes on a facility at a coalition base in northeast Syria killed a U.S. contractor and injured several other U.S. service members and contractors on Thursday. The Pentagon stated that the unmanned aerial vehicle involved in the attack was of Iranian origin based on intelligence from the…
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Dallas Local News
New Floodwater Control Project Brings Hope for West Dallas Residents
West Dallas Breaks Ground on $350 Million Pump Station to Prevent Flooding Residents of West Dallas are hopeful that severe flooding in their neighborhoods may soon come to an end as the city has broken ground on a $350 million pump station on Thursday. The Trinity Portland Pump Station, a…
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Dallas Local News
Security Increased as Students Return to Thomas Jefferson High School after Shooting
Extra security measures have been implemented at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, where students are returning to class following Tuesday’s on-campus shooting that left one student injured. The incident took place in the parking lot after classes were dismissed on Tuesday afternoon, with two individuals pulling up to the…
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Fort Worth Local News
Arts Fort Worth program brings writers’ ideas to life from the page to the stage
Arts Fort Worth’s Original Works Series has brought emerging playwright Jeff Irvin’s production, “The Texas Book of Beasts,” to life. Irvin, a civil engineer from Austin, initially submitted his script without any expectation of being selected for a full-stage production. The play features a cast of eight and is composed…
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Texas News
Dallas added to Chris Stapleton’s tour for his ‘All-American Road Show’
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chris Stapleton Adds a Dallas Show to His “All-American Road Show” Tour In the world of country music, Chris Stapleton’s voice is smooth like Tennessee Whiskey; his guitar strums are sweet like strawberry wine, and his vocal runs are warm like a glass of brandy. The eight-time…
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