The war in Ukraine continues three months after Russia's initial invasion on February 24. Last week, in an effort to bolster their forces, senior Russian lawmakers introduced an amendment that would...
Gubernatorial Candidate Demands a Stop to Local ‘Transgender Story Time’
Last week, The Texan reported on the Denton Public Library using taxpayer dollars to host a "Rainbow Family Storytime" for children ages 2 to 8. These events are also known as “transgender...
By Jose Nino | Nov 18, 2021
DFW Suburb Ranks Highest Nationwide for Holiday Spending
A Dallas-Fort Worth suburb scored the top spot for maximum holiday spending, according to a new study. WalletHub used income, age, and savings-to-monthly expense ratio to determine their rankings...
By Edgar James | Nov 18, 2021
Texas Doctor Resigns After Ivermectin Controversy
A doctor working temporarily for the Houston Methodist Hospital has resigned after being suspended for "spreading COVID-19 misinformation." On her Twitter, the doctor allegedly promoted ivermectin,...
Doctors Fixated on COVID, Failed to Accurately Diagnose Teen for Three Weeks
According to her mother, fifteen-year-old Rockwall resident Katelyn Chambers became ill just a few days into her first week of high school. She was sent home mid-afternoon on August 27th for not...
Challenges to Texas Heartbeat Act Continue
As of now, two challenges to the Texas Heartbeat Act have reached the United States Supreme Court. Despite receiving hearings on November 1, the Supreme Court hasn't ruled on these cases yet. ...
By Jose Nino | Nov 18, 2021
Ring In The Holidays With the Cowboys’ 5th Annual Christmas At The Star
Frisco will hold its annual holiday-themed event ‘Christmas at the Star’ for a fifth year. Hosted by the Dallas Cowboys, the event brings families, friends, and football fans together to enjoy a...
Annual Santa’s Heroes Toy Drive Kicks Off in Addison
Not all heroes wear capes – some wear Santa hats. The Town of Addison’s Christmas spirit is on display again this year with its annual Toy Drive. Each year, the Addison Police and Fire...
Halo Infinite Music Composed at Oak Cliff Studio
On December 8, video game lovers everywhere will rejoice when the highly anticipated “Halo: Infinite” hits shelves just in time for the holidays. Little do most people know, they’ll be listening to...
CISD Superintendent Wants Less Community Division
Lane Ledbetter, the Superintendent for Carroll ISD, posted a video online to address the community in Southlake. In the video, Ledbetter asked for staff to be allowed to continue their job...
Toyota Awards $500,000 to Boost STEM Programs for Female Students
The Toyota USA Foundation awarded $500,000 to a non-profit that aims to increase the number of Dallas-area school district girls who have access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)...
By Edgar James | Nov 17, 2021
Events to Take Advantage of Over Thanksgiving
The holidays are here, and seasonal cheer is in the air. The holiday season is a time for getting together with loved ones and cherishing every moment with them. The Dallas-Fort Worth area provides...
Over 1.15 Million Texas Border Apprehensions in Fiscal Year 2021
Under former President Trump and currently the Biden administrations, immigration has become one of the most controversial issues in American politics. For border states like Texas, increased...
By Jose Nino | Nov 16, 2021
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Continues Helping Veterans
A local group called the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance has been helping homeless veterans in the Dallas area over the past few years. According to NBC 5, the group has made fighting veteran...
Local Lawyer Represents 4,000 in Lawsuit Against Roundup Herbicide
A DFW area lawyer is accusing defendants in an herbicide injury litigation case of trying to game the legal system. Attorney Majed Nachawati represents 4,000 plaintiffs In re: Bayer Roundup...
By Edgar James | Nov 16, 2021
Local T.O.R.I. Program Celebrates 16th Annual Graduation
What started as a Dallas-based pilot program in 2005 to help formerly incarcerated individuals re-enter society is now going national thanks to the vision of Bishop T.D. Jakes and former Pres....
By Edgar James | Nov 16, 2021
Texas Ranks Among the Top 15 States for Obesity
Texas is the 11th most overweight state in America because of its teenagers, according to a new study by WalletHub. WalletHub’s 2021 Most Overweight & Obese States found that the Lone Star...
By Edgar James | Nov 16, 2021
Delta-8 Rulings Continue to See-Saw Through the Courts
In September, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) made changes to its list of controlled substances, some of them pertaining to the hemp and THC industry. A statement on the DSHS...
Texas Mayor Prohibits Vaccine Mandates within City Limits
Big Spring, Texas, a city of 30,000 people, has become a sanctuary for pro-vaccine choice Texans. In a new executive order, Big Spring Mayor Shannon Thomason established a fine of $500 for city...
By Jose Nino | Nov 15, 2021
Grosskreutz Admits He Pointed His Firearm at Rittenhouse Before He was Shot
Gaige Grosskreutz, one of the individuals Kyle Rittenhouse shot on August 25, 2020, admitted to pointing his firearm at Rittenhouse before being wounded by him. Rittenhouse shot a total of 3...
By Jose Nino | Nov 15, 2021
O’Rourke Announces Gubernatorial Campaign in Texas
Former U.S. House of Representatives member Beto O'Rourke announced on November 15, his intention to seek the office of Governor in the 2022 Texas elections. He disclosed his challenge to Gov. Greg...