As summer school classes begin in the Fort Worth ISD, school officials and local police are making school security a priority. A Fort Worth Police Department spokesperson said via email to NBCDFW,...
Bill to Codify Roe v. Wade Fails in Senate
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate rejected a bill that would codify the ruling of Roe v. Wade into federal law and override state laws like the Texas Heartbeat Act. The Women's Health Protection Act...
Protests Move to Homes of Supreme Court Justices
The leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision on abortion has sparked angry responses that have included protests in front of the homes of Supreme Court...
California Woman Finds 104 Mail-In Ballots
A Los Angeles woman discovered more than 100 mail-in ballots while walking her dog this past weekend. With the state's midterm primaries just a month away, local, state, and federal authorities are...
House Committee to Hold Public Hearing on UFOs
There will be a congressional hearing next Tuesday, May 17, about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security Ronald S. Moultrie and Deputy...
Dolce Riviera Restaurant in Dallas Reopens
After being closed for more than two years, one of Dallas' most popular restaurants is reopening. Dolce Riviera is back with a fresh menu, upgraded patio, and new luxury champagne and wine bar. The...
By Amy Jones | May 12, 2022
Dallas Redistricting Committee Approves New Map
After months of work, dozens of public meetings, and a whirlwind last several days of hearings, the Dallas Redistricting Commission on May 10 finalized and approved a new map delineating the...
Musk Would Lift Trump’s Twitter Ban, Dorsey Voices Support
Elon Musk said he would lift the permanent suspension on former President Donald Trump if he is successful in his attempt to buy Twitter. Musk, chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, made the...
By Mary Dada | May 11, 2022
‘The Bucket Ministry’ Builds 25,000 Water Filters for Kenya
The Bucket Ministry has dedicated a decade to aiding underserved communities across the globe, including the people of the slums in Africa. On May 7, the Rockwall nonprofit gathered volunteers to...
By Amy Jones | May 11, 2022
Abbott Voices Support for School Vouchers
While attending a rally in San Antonio on Monday night, Texas Governor Greg Abbott voiced support for a school voucher program. Under the proposed program, Texas students could utilize government...
Hispanics in South Texas Increasingly Supporting Republicans
Many citizens in South Texas, an area traditionally seen as a Democratic stronghold across the predominantly red state, are changing their political affiliation from Democrat to Republican. The...
Texas Gas Prices Hit All-Time High
According to AAA, gas prices in Texas reached another record high on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record set two months ago. As of last week, prices had risen 48% over the past year. Texarkana...
Backlog of Criminal Cases Could Cost Dallas County Millions
Dallas County could lose $50 million in criminal justice grants from the state if the county’s case disposition rate does not significantly increase. The state requires counties to have an average...
Dallas BBQ Battle for GMA’s Ultimate Pitmaster
In Good Morning America (GMA)'s United States of BBQ tour, the first two contestants were both Dallas barbecue heavyweights. During its first stop on Monday, April 9, Texas State Fair favorite...
By Amy Jones | May 11, 2022
Officers Indicted for Alleged Assaults During 2020 Protests
A grand jury has indicted two Dallas SWAT officers and a local police officer for allegedly assaulting protesters during the aftermath of George Floyd's death in the summer of 2020. Senior Corporal...
FDA Says Americans Should Treat COVID Like Flu
Top U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials wrote last week that Americans should begin treating COVID-19 like the flu, as it will be around for the foreseeable future. Also, like...
FDA ‘Fast-Tracks’ Dallas Company’s Alzheimer’s Vaccine
Dallas-based biotechnology innovator Vaxxinity has announced that its Alzheimer's vaccine, UB-311, has received a "fast track" designation from the FDA. The FDA's "fast track" process allows for...
Abbott Declares Economic Development Week
Governor Greg Abbott has declared the week of May 9 through 13 to be Economic Development Week for 2022. The designation is intended to help bring attention to the state's continued leadership in...
Property Tax Propositions Overwhelmingly Approved
Texas voters overwhelmingly approved two ballot propositions to provide modest tax relief, each with over 80% support. Proposition 1, which passed with 87% of the vote, will apply the legislature's...
Paxton’s Campaign Ad Criticizes Bush’s Alamo Renovation Plan
The Ken Paxton campaign released a new television ad Tuesday morning that will be broadcast across the state. It rehashes former Land Commissioner George P. Bush's "woke plan to reimagine the...
DFW’s Summer-Like Heat Continues
Dallas saw summer-like temperatures during Mother's Day weekend, WFAA reports, and it appears residents can continue to expect record-breaking temperatures for spring, akin to those typically...