A federal court recently questioned leaders from the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) regarding various issues that have resulted in unsafe situations for children in foster...
Gun Policies in Texas Schools Largely Left up to Districts
Following the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, schools across the country have increased security and restricted visitors to deal with a potential new wave of copycat threats. KERA News...
Overdose Prevention Director Warns of New Synthetic Opioid
A new synthetic opioid deadlier than any other opioid has surfaced in recent years. One man is raising awareness of the drug, called isotonitazene, to help others. "Isotonitazenes are becoming...
Tax Preparers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Fraud
A federal judge has sentenced two tax preparers to a combined total of 66 months in federal prison for defrauding the Internal Revenue Service out of more than $3.3 million. Valencia Janee Mack, 40,...
By Mary Dada | May 31, 2022
Baylor to Rename Portion of Campus and Move Statue
Baylor University is taking steps to remove the name and likeness of former university President Rufus Burleson from the campus. In June 2020, Baylor's Board of Regents acknowledged the school's...
Indicted Hildago Staffer Accused of Violating Release Conditions
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis has been accused of violating the conditions of his bond release by participating in contract procurement talks. A criminal...
China Proposes Agreement With Ten Pacific Nations
In aย draft acquired by the Associated Press, China has revealed a proposed agreement with 10 other Pacific nations to control industry and security in the area. With this "Common Development...
Biden Alleges Weapons Have Always Been Limited in U.S.
While speaking about theย Uvalde school shootingย at a White House Press Conference on Wednesday, President Joe Biden stated that weapons bans existed when the Second Amendment was ratified in 1789....
Local โCarry the Loadโ Event Honors Veterans
Over Memorial Day weekend, the nonprofit organization Carry the Load hosted events across North Texas to honor veterans. The group held a rally in Fort Worth on Saturday, followed by the Dallas...
Drug Dealers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Murder DEA Agent
Two drug traffickers reportedly admitted to plotting the murder of a federal task force officer, the U.S. Attorneyโs Office for the Northern District of Texas announced. Authorities say Manuel...
By Mary Dada | May 31, 2022
Thom Herrmann Making Health Care Intuitive
It is no secret that the healthcare industry has gone through some significant changes within the last 13 years. One person who has been at the forefront of that change is Thom Herrmann. Herrmann...
By Amy Jones | May 31, 2022
Somalia Facing Severe Hunger Crisis
More than 6 million Somalis are in desperate need of food and resources, according to Reuters. Without immediate action, reportedly, the majority will likely not survive. Somalia is Africa's...
Judge Strikes Down California Law Requiring Women on Boards
One California law is receiving special attention in Superior Court this month. The state law is SB 826, which requires every corporate board to appoint at least three women as directors. The bill...
Top Gun Jet Now on Display Aboard USS Lexington
When the producers and directors of the 1980s blockbuster Top Gun felt "a need, a need for speed," they turned to the F-14 Tomcat to fit the bill. The aircraft has been one of the nation's premier...
Baby Formula Shortage Could Last Until July
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf testified in a Senate hearing that baby formula shortages should ease by July. โItโs going to be gradual improvement up to probably somewhere around two months until...
Robberies and Assaults See Uptick in City of Dallas
The City of Dallas saw a Crime Score increase of 1.69%, attributed chiefly to car thefts, as reported in The Dallas Express. Still, other violent crimes contributed to that increase, including...
DFW Districts Increase Security After Uvalde Shooting
As the school year came to an end, many school districts across DFW increased security as an extra precaution in the wake of the Uvalde shooting. Fort Worth Police Department shared a message on...
By Amy Jones | May 31, 2022
Economists Debate Value of Lifting Chinese Tariffs
Since former President Donald Trump departed from office, questions have been raised as to why President Joe Biden has not lifted Chinese tariffs to offer relief from growing inflation. In 2018,...
Inflation Slighly Lowers, Future Recession Uncertain
It is no secret that the current economic situation is less than perfect. Currently, inflation is the highest it has been in four decades; meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is trying to avoid a deep...
Judge Tosses Attempt to End New York’s Gifted & Talented Program
The New York State Supreme Court dismissed a group's complaint against New York's Gifted and Talented (G&T) early learning program. IntegrateNYC sued New York City in March 2021 on behalf of 13...
By Amy Jones | May 31, 2022
Accidental Gun Discharge Triggers School Lockdown
A gun that was accidentally discharged on campus sent an Arlington elementary school in the 3100 block of Lynnwood Drive into lockdown Thursday. Police say that Anthony White, 55 arrived at Duff...