Leaders Reach Agreement On Tapping Rainy Day Fund
Gov. Rick Perry and House leaders have reached an agreement to use $3.2 billion from the state's reserve fund to close a deficit in the current budget.
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Gov. Rick Perry and House leaders have reached an agreement to use $3.2 billion from the state's reserve fund to close a deficit in the current budget.
The Texas Senate has voted to allow Texans to keep firearms or ammunition in their cars while they are at work.
First Lady Michelle Obama was promoting her "Let's Move!" fitness campaign during a conference in Washington when she cited the example of the Arlington Independent School District.
He's hasn't been driving for very long, is an aspiring meteorologist, and is now running for the Dallas City Council. That's right – 17-year-old Robert Foster has thrown his hat in the ring for the District 9 seat.
Governor Perry will be in North Texas today and a group of parents worried about state budget cuts to their kids school are ready to meet him.
Thousands of teachers are protesting at the state Capitol against proposed cuts to public education and that group includes a caravan of DISD teachers, administrators and community leaders.
Comptroller Susan Combs says the state will have an additional $300 million to spend in the next budget.
Thousands of teachers, students and parents rallied at the Texas Capitol to protest $10 billion in education cuts.
Texas has just four months to comply with a federal law against sex offenders – or risk losing millions of dollars. State lawmakers appear unlikely to meet that deadline, though, as opposition to the Adam Walsh Act increases.
A bill that would allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into college classrooms and buildings has been scheduled for a public hearing next week in the Texas House.
A state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow football coach Mike Leach to sue Texas Tech for wrongful dismissal.
Legislative Director Ken Armbrister said Thursday that Perry is "absolutely'' open to using the money and has "not drawn a line in the sand.''
They may be small, but school children have big voices. On Thursday students across the state wrote letters to legislators in Austin, asking them to save their schools.
North Texas traffic may be bad now, but it might be getting a whole lot worse.
After making headlines for his story of being harassed as a child, a Fort Worth city councilman is in Washington to speak about bullying. Last October, Councilman Joel Burns tearfully described being bullied for being gay.
Dallas ISD's only four‑year high school fashion program gives students hands‑on industry training and a chance to showcase their work.
The district has lost 1,600 students, triggering a multimillion‑dollar funding shortfall and prompting leaders to consider campus closures.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
The agreement outlines a prorated daily salary based on the previous superintendent's pay and includes a relocation stipend.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
From tow trucks to online deliveries, transportation expenses are climbing as global oil disruptions and refinery shifts push fuel prices higher.
No arrests have been made in the shooting that killed the South Hills High School basketball player.
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Dallas ISD's only four‑year high school fashion program gives students hands‑on industry training and a chance to showcase their work.
The district has lost 1,600 students, triggering a multimillion‑dollar funding shortfall and prompting leaders to consider campus closures.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
The agreement outlines a prorated daily salary based on the previous superintendent's pay and includes a relocation stipend.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
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.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
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.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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.
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