A Tennessee bill that will require child support to be paid by a drunk driver if that driver kills a parent due to the person being intoxicated or being charged with vehicular homicide has passed the House.
Ethanol Blending Restriction Reduced by Biden Administration
President Joe Biden traveled to corn-rich Iowa earlier this month to announce a plan to lower gasoline...
Chipmakers Struggle with Supply Chain Disruption
A major industrial conglomerate resorted to purchasing used washing machines and extracting the chips for use in their products due to the global semiconductor shortage.
Jordin Roache Pleads Guilty to Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl
Jordin Roache, 21, pleaded guilty in a Fort Worth courthouse on April 21 to the murder of a 14-year-old girl. Roache was sentenced to 10 years and has been in custody since his arrest in 2017.
Texas School Districts Initiate Four-Day Weeks
Some school districts in Texas have decided to implement a 4-day school week, and while it appears to be...
By Amy Jones | Apr 24, 2022
GOP Candidates for Land Commissioner Share Vision
As a member of the State Board of Education (SBOE), Tom Maynard has worked with both former Texas Land...
By Edgar James | Apr 24, 2022
Julian Assange Closer to Extradition to U.S.
The decade-long extradition battle over Australian Julian Assange to the U.S. moved a step closer to completion on April 20.
Representative Cuellar Against Ending Title 42
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar was one of the first Democrats to break ranks with U.S. President Joe...
Bacardi Sues American Airlines Over Missing Spirits
Bacardi USA, the American affiliate of the international liquor company, filed a lawsuit in federal court on...
Man Sets Himself on Fire in D.C.
Wynn Bruce, a Colorado resident, died from self-inflicted injuries in front of the U.S. Supremum Court on April 22, 2022, after he set himself on fire.
Beto Wants to Legalize Gambling and Marijuana
Democratic candidate for Texas governor Beto O’Rourke made a stop in Dallas’s South Oak Cliff neighborhood Wednesday, where he laid out his plan to reduce property taxes including legalized gambling and marijuana.Â
Global Economy Foreshadowing Tumultuous Times Ahead
The world is collectively experiencing the repercussions of a fragile global economy. Global markets are facing issues they have not seen since the 1990s.
Poland Supports Ukraine with $1.6 Billion in Weapons
Poland has transferred weapons worth $1.6 billion to Ukraine as that country fights against invading Russian forces.
Six Flags Over Texas Celebrating 60th Anniversary
Six Flags Over Texas is celebrating its 60th Anniversary for the upcoming 2022-2023 season with a new look,...
By Amy Jones | Apr 24, 2022
Housing Market Update
The housing market in the United States continues to challenge many home buyers. The U.S. Department of...
Chabad of Plano 30th Anniversary
For Chabad of Plano, Texas, its 30th anniversary celebrates the strength contributed by many people in its foundation and growth.
By Amy Jones | Apr 23, 2022
UTI Students to Compete in Aerospace Maintenance Competition
Dallas UTI’s MIAT College of Technology Aviation Maintenance Program is set to compete in the upcoming Aerospace Maintenance Competition in April in the twenty-five event contest.
Cartel Leader Gets 16 Years in Federal Prison
Carlos Espinoza Juarez, Dallas cell leader with the Santa Rosa Lima Drug Cartel and other Mexico-based drug trafficking organizations, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison.
By Mary Dada | Apr 23, 2022
Warner Bros. Discovery to Shut Down CNN+
Warner Bros. Discovery announced on April 21 that the company would end CNN+, the network’s new streaming service that launched just under a month ago.
Texas State Troopers to Face Stricter Weight Requirements
Texas troopers will have to slim down to under a 40-inch waistline, while females must stay below 35 inches according to new rules. If troopers are unable to meet the goal they could face disciplinary action.