Texas House Approves Bare-Bones Budget
The Texas House has approved a bare-bones state budget that makes massive cuts to public education and health care programs for the poor.
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The Texas House has approved a bare-bones state budget that makes massive cuts to public education and health care programs for the poor.
They've covered education and health care services for the poor, but the Texas House is ready to slog through every other state agency before voting on the next state budget.
The Texas House plodded through a marathon debate Friday, stopping after 15 hours of discussion about staggering cuts to the state budget, including the first reduction in overall public education funding in decades.
A former Tarrant County IT manager in charge of millions of taxpayer dollars is accused of staying in a place he owned and charging taxpayers for it.
A North Texas Congressman's push to put an end to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is gaining support in Washington.
The Texas House has knocked out the deficit in this year's budget and now turns to the next two years.
Digging through museum archives, Robert Edsel discovered the audio recording of a Dwight D. Eisenhower speech.
Long before the public outcry over proposed cuts to public schools, there was one state leader who correctly predicted the current budget storm, former state comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn.
Alex Flores is the mother of two boys who are both autistic. "I dread the day that someone calls one of my children retard" says Flores.
The East Texas Congressman appears to be referring to debunked internet rumors.
The Texas House is debating legislation that would make up for a $4 billion deficit in the current budget. The measure makes about $800 million in cuts and assumes the use of about $3.2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund.
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai is scheduled to speak by video to about 250 people at a Dallas conference.
Drivers could face new penalties for passing tow trucks on the highways if they don't slow down or change lanes under a new bill passed in the state House.
A Fort Worth mom is heading to Washington D.C. Darlene Shue was selected by 'Parenting Magazine' to represent Texas at the "Mom Congress on Education and Learning Conference".
As school districts around the state try desperately to close their budget gaps, a lot is at stake including jobs and higher taxes.
Talarico arrived at the exhibit on Thursday to visit with survivors amid his Senate campaign in a tight race with Paxton.
Mr. Trump will have a tour of the museum scheduled to start at noon, with remarks set for 1 p.m.
Rain chances rise to 30% in DFW and increase to 40% by Thursday night.
According to the Dallas Police Department, at about 10:50 p.m., officers responded to a call concerning a major accident involving a city equipment vehicle.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The RNC's Midterm Convention brings President Trump, visitors, road closures, heightened security and protests to Dallas.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Talarico arrived at the exhibit on Thursday to visit with survivors amid his Senate campaign in a tight race with Paxton.
Mr. Trump will have a tour of the museum scheduled to start at noon, with remarks set for 1 p.m.
Rain chances rise to 30% in DFW and increase to 40% by Thursday night.
According to the Dallas Police Department, at about 10:50 p.m., officers responded to a call concerning a major accident involving a city equipment vehicle.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
Talarico arrived at the exhibit on Thursday to visit with survivors amid his Senate campaign in a tight race with Paxton.
Mr. Trump will have a tour of the museum scheduled to start at noon, with remarks set for 1 p.m.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
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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