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Students and professors could soon be 'packing heat' at universities across the state. Proponents say the move could deter a 'Virginia Tech' type of situation. Opponents think the proposed bill will make campuses less safe.
They're thousands of miles from Libya, but dozens of people at two demonstrations in Downtown Dallas Sunday said they feel they can make a difference.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill with an amendment singling out the Planned Parenthood organization. The "Pence Amendment" would cut all federal funding, about $317 million dollars to the non-profit organization, which serves an estimated 90,000 DFW residents.
On Jan. 18, school district officials got their first view of the preliminary state budget for 2012-2013 and noticed a gaping hole where revenue for public education is usually assigned: $9.3 billion was chopped out of it.
Explosive minority growth in Texas has turned a handful of once solidly Republican congressional seats into bastions of ethnic diversity, putting added pressure on GOP leaders to shore up their districts with white voters who traditionally favor the party.
Strapped for cash and looking for programs to slice, the latest budget cuts from the federal government could – literally – hit home for thousands of Dallas/Fort Worth Area residents.
The Texas Senate hears debate on a bill that would require doctors to conduct a sonogram before performing an abortion.
After more than two years, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Ranger Division have announced they have identified several "persons of interest" in the 2008 governor's mansion fire in Austin.
Former Virginia Tech students urged lawmakers to reject efforts to allow concealed handguns in Texas college classrooms.
Texas police chiefs and sheriffs visited the Capitol to decry potential legislation that would require them to enforce federal immigration law.
The massive state budget crisis could give proposals to legalize gambling their best chance for approval in years.
A state Senate committee has approved one of Governor Rick Perry's emergency items. The resolution calls on Congress to pass a federal balanced budget constitutional amendment.
There's a new plan to help bring more places to live and shop to downtown Dallas. Proponents say the Dallas 360 Plan would connect neighborhoods, make for a stronger economy and create an active street scene.
Thousands of convicted criminals could soon be let out of Texas prisons as part of a new proposal that trades clemency for cash.
Constituents of Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price are talking about the Commissioner's controversial remarks yesterday.
Police say the teacher at Shady Grove Elementary restrained a child for about 10 minutes during nap time.
Federal authorities say a key arrest has been made in connection with a high-profile kidnapping and robbery case tied to Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.
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.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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.
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Police say the teacher at Shady Grove Elementary restrained a child for about 10 minutes during nap time.
Federal authorities say a key arrest has been made in connection with a high-profile kidnapping and robbery case tied to Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.
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.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
