On Wednesday, the Chinese military announced that it conducted a combat "readiness patrol" in the waters and skies around Taiwan, citing "collusion" between Washington D.C. and Taipei as its...
Phil Ritter Challenged in College Board Election
When Phil Ritter was elected to the Dallas College Board of Trustees six years ago, seven separately-accredited college campuses in Dallas County were among the lowest-performing throughout Texas....
By Edgar James | Apr 10, 2022
President Biden Calls for Gun Restrictions
As shootings continue to affect everywhere in the country, President Biden calls on Congress to pass new firearms restrictions. Early Sunday morning, April 3, one of the worst mass shootings in...
Jet Fuel Inventories Drop, Airfare Costs Increase
Millions of Americans will travel by air over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Last year, Memorial Day weekend included two of the year's busiest days for airline travel in the United States....
Pelosi Tests Positive for COVID
The office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. This marks the first time the 82-year-old has tested positive for the virus. The announcement came just as the Democratic leader was scheduled to hold her regular weekly news conference from the U.S. Capitol.
Trent Shelton Promotes a Rehab-Positive Lifestyle
“It’s Rehab Time” is a familiar phrase that followers of former NFL player, author, and motivational speaker Trent Shelton have come to embrace. Shelton turned the otherwise negative connotation of...
By Amy Jones | Apr 9, 2022
Dallas Student Heads to National Spelling Bee
On April 6, Dallas Independent School District (DISD) announced that eighth-grader Lindsey Roberts will be the only student representing the district in this year's national spelling bee. The 2022...
Sacramento Shooter was in Prison a Month Ago
Smiley Allen Martin, the second man arrested in the wake of Sunday's mass shooting in Sacramento that killed six people, was released from jail about a month before the shooting. He was...
Russian Forces Fully Withdraw from Kyiv
The Pentagon announced earlier this week that Russian forces fully withdrew from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and its northern neighbor, Chernihiv, within just 24 hours. A senior government...
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to Supreme Court
The United States Senate voted on April 7 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. With her confirmation, she will sit on the nation's highest court when current Justice Stephen...
Russia ‘Not Serious’ About Peace Talks
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its sixth week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not see an end in sight. In an address to the Spanish parliament on Tuesday, he stated...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 9, 2022
Easter Celebrations in Dallas-Fort Worth
The days before Easter in Dallas will be filled with Easter Bunny sightings and egg hunts throughout the area for families to enjoy. Most events are free of charge and offer activities for all ages....
Google Bans Apps Secretly Harvesting Data
Early this week, data shared with The Wall Street Journal showed millions of android users downloaded apps that covertly collected sensitive data. According to the Android Police, this data could...
Uber Adds New Options to Become ‘Superapp’
On April 6, Uber announced it would test pilot a program in the UK that will allow users to book planes, trains, hotels, and rental cars through the app. In a statement from Jamie Heywood, Uber's...
Buc-ee’s Comes To West Texas… Sort Of
A Buc-ee's has popped up in West Texas, but you will not find a sea of gas pumps, beaver nuggets, or immaculate bathrooms. This Buc-ee's is an art installment. Located 25 miles east of Marathon,...
By Amy Jones | Apr 8, 2022
American Airlines Gets New CEO
Robert Isom officially begins his tenure as the new CEO of American Airlines, the world’s largest passenger airline, following the retirement of Doug Parker.
BLM Foundation Buys $6 Million Home
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) leaders are being criticized after the group allegedly purchased a $6 million mansion with funds donated to the organization. The property...
David Eugene Young’s Murderer and Friend Sentenced
After hearing the evidence presented to them, the jury sentenced Kamron Bell to 40 years behind bars for brutally killing his friend in Dallas in 2020. Bell pleaded guilty to committing the murder,...
Student Loan Payments Paused Through August
After pausing student loan payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden now plans to extend the moratorium until August 31. The administration stopped requiring Americans to make these...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 8, 2022
Local Police Expand Violent Crime Prevention Program
The Fort Worth Police Department is expanding its violent crime prevention strategy, FortWorthSafe. Following horrific shooting incidents in Dallas and Sacramento over the weekend, the City of Fort...
By Manny Legrand | Apr 8, 2022
Unlawful Border Crossings Continue to Increase
According to United States Customs and Border Protection, unlawful border crossings are up over 69% from last year. Often, unaccompanied children, large groups, or families make the journey across...
