Texas Senate Passes Resolution On Federal Budget
Facing a $15 billion budget shortfall in their own state, Texas senators approved a resolution Wednesday urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to balance the federal budget.
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Facing a $15 billion budget shortfall in their own state, Texas senators approved a resolution Wednesday urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to balance the federal budget.
After serving just one term, Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert is expected to announce his resignation on Wednesday.
One state lawmaker is taking a look at how the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) operates. State Representative Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, has filed a bill to bring the NTTA under Sunset Review.
New rules were unveiled at the Dallas County Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday, prompted by county judge Clay Jenkins' attempts to avoid a repeat of last week's shouting match between residents and Commissioner John Wiley Price.
Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief will deliver his eighth state of the city address Wednesday. He calls it his final city report card before he retires later this year.
Hundreds of people from North Texas and across the state marched on the State Capitol in Austin Tuesday in opposition to tougher proposed state immigration laws.
A Republican lawmaker says she plans to file legislation seeking federal permission for Texas to bypass some Medicaid requirements.
Some payday lenders say they will leave the state if new regulations are passed. There are several proposed Senate bills that would put limits on interest rates and fees charged by the lenders.
The Dallas County Commissioners have approved a decorum policy change for themselves. The vote was spurred after last week's meeting ended with a heated exchange between Commissioner John Wiley Price and a group of citizen's.
Texas budget troubles include no money for new textbooks.
A video of President Kennedy's trip to Texas taken just a day before he was assassinated is being added to the permanent collection at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas.
To anyone passing by, General Worth Square is just a small green space nestled between the Hilton Hotel and the Fort Worth Convention Center.
About 250 people from North Texas will travel to Austin Tuesday on buses, trying to rally against dozens of legislative bills they view as "inhumane."
The North Texas birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower honored his memory with a monument being dedicated on President's Day.
The Dallas County Commissioners may soon set some new rules for themselves. A judge wants the conduct policy updated to include limits on what commissioners can say during meetings.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
Dozens of American Airlines employees honored a North Texas flight attendant at DFW Airport as his death after a Colombia layover remains under investigation.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Keller ISD is considering closing four schools and consolidating campuses to address declining enrollment and a projected budget shortfall.
Authorities are searching for two suspects in a March 26 shooting that killed 18-year-old Kace Leatherwood and injured another victim.
Fans at the Rangers' home opener will find a slate of over-the-top new ballpark foods, including a "rally sombrero," and a hot dog topped with biscuits and gravy.
Severe storms and heavy rain are expected in North Texas late Friday into Saturday, with flooding and strong winds possible.
Dallas ISD's only four‑year high school fashion program gives students hands‑on industry training and a chance to showcase their work.
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Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
Dozens of American Airlines employees honored a North Texas flight attendant at DFW Airport as his death after a Colombia layover remains under investigation.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Keller ISD is considering closing four schools and consolidating campuses to address declining enrollment and a projected budget shortfall.
Authorities are searching for two suspects in a March 26 shooting that killed 18-year-old Kace Leatherwood and injured another victim.
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.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
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.
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.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
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.
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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