Official: Paying Off Texas Toll Roads Debt Would Cost $38B
A Texas Department of Transportation official says the state would need $38 billion to pay off debt linked to dozens of toll roads and make the highways free to drivers.
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A Texas Department of Transportation official says the state would need $38 billion to pay off debt linked to dozens of toll roads and make the highways free to drivers.
Women-owned businesses in Dallas grew by 58 percent during the past five years, more than twice the national average.
American Airlines is ending its policy of letting customers hold a trip reservation without paying for 24 hours.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas are up 3 cents this week to reach an average $1.89 per gallon. AAA Texas on Thursday reported gasoline prices nationwide rose a nickel to average $2.06 per gallon.
Microsoft wants you to talk more with your computer, and have more useful conversations. The giant software company is promoting new uses for Cortana including the ability to interact with software bots.
A Tarrant County funeral home is using a little dark humor to remind people not to text while driving.
The FBI's announcement that it mysteriously hacked into an iPhone is a public setback for Apple, as consumers suddenly discover that they can't keep their most personal information safe.
The effort is simple - 100 percent of all sales today at Jersey Mike's will be donated to local charities. The money raised at the 35 locations here in North Texas will go to the organization Wipe Out Kids' Cancer.
Conn's Inc. has reported disappointing fourth-quarter earnings and says it expects revenue for the year to grow less than Wall Street expected.
The legal fight pitting the Obama administration against technology giant Apple ended unexpectedly after the FBI said that it used a mysterious method without Apple's help to hack into a California mass shooter's iPhone.
Forty-two percent of the country's retailers have not yet switched their check out systems to read the new, more secure, TRON-like chips cropping up on credit cards
A hijack drama was playing out at Larnaka airport in Cyprus Tuesday, a government official said, after a commandeered EgyptAir plane landed there.
There are several interactive events going on this week, all leading up to Sunday's big Wrestlemania show at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
A massive Dubai amusement park project that is still under construction is planning for a $454 million addition to include a Six Flags. Officials said that shareholders will vote on the deal in April.
Dell is selling its Dell Services information technology unit to NTT Data for just over $3 billion as part of its ongoing reorganization plan. Dell had purchased the business for $3.9 billion in 2009 when it was Perot Systems.
Rebecca Gentry returns each year to honor the eight victims killed at the Allen Premium Outlets, saying the trauma of what she witnessed still shapes her life.
Joseph Gray, 26, was shot while breaking up a fight at a Deep Ellum restaurant and club. His family says he picked up the shift to save money for his baby on the way.
Legal experts say the death penalty appeals process could take years, prolonging the trauma for the family of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand even after Tanner Horner's conviction and sentence.
Texas governor says "Muslim only" advertising violated civil‑rights laws; city halts June 1 celebration at Epic Waters.
Fire crews responded to South Main Street on Wednesday night after a man was stranded high above the ground.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Justice Department charged a Texas man who allegedly fired his gun toward a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander on the National Mall.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The Pentagon says the war in Iran has already cost roughly $25 billion — and counting. Lawmakers are raising concerns over strategy, rising costs and strained weapons stockpiles as tensions escalate.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Misdemeanor battery charges have been dropped against Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, according to an ESPN report.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
The Mavericks touted Ujiri's experience, saying he has a decade of experience leading NBA front offices.
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
