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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Calls Level Of Violent Crime 'Patently Unacceptable'

Mayor Johnson said in a letter to the City Manager, the Dallas Police Department should have a Crime Reduction Plan in place by the end of the year.

Dec 3, 2019

Texas State Rep. Rick Miller Loses Governor's Endorsement, Ends Reelection Campaign, For 'Asian' Candidate Remarks

Gov. Greg Abbott's Abbott spokesman called the comments "inappropriate and out of touch" with Republican values.

Dec 3, 2019

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Texas Lawmakers Discuss What, If Anything, Should Be Done Legislatively About Youth Vaping

Fort Worth State Senator Beverly Powell said, right now not enough is being done when it comes to prevention education.

Dec 3, 2019

Senator Kamala Harris Ends Bid For Democratic Presidential Nomination Due To Lack Of Funding

"I've taken stock and looked at this from every angle, and over the last few days have come to one of the hardest decisions of my life," the California Democrat said.

Dec 3, 2019

Trumps Signs Bill That Makes Acts Of Animal Cruelty A Felony

President Donald Trump has signed a bill that makes certain acts of animal cruelty a federal felony, saying it's important for the nation to combat "heinous and sadistic acts of cruelty."

Nov 27, 2019

Some North Texas Democratic Activists Not Excited About Michael Bloomberg's Run For President

The former three-term Mayor of New York City launched his campaign this week and is initially spending $35 million nationally in TV ads.

Nov 26, 2019

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Collin County Commissioners Pass Resolution In Support Of 2nd Amendment

The 5-0 vote came after citizens shared a mix of opinions on the matter.

Nov 25, 2019

Texas Attorney General Leaves Antitrust Suit Over T-Mobile-Sprint Merger

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office reached a settlement with T-Mobile resolving the state's antitrust claims over the company's merger with Sprint.

Nov 25, 2019

Bill To Legalize Marijuana Nationwide Passes US House Committee

The bill would also allow doctors at the Veterans Administration to prescribe medical marijuana.

Nov 21, 2019

Duncanville City Manager Kevin Hugman Retiring After 5 Years

Duncanville City Manager Kevin Hugman plans to retire next year. Meanwhile, the city is preparing to search for his replacement.

Nov 21, 2019

Democratic Presidential Debate Revives Clashes Over 'Medicare For All'

No Texans made it to the debate stage after Beto O'Rourke dropped out of the race and Julian Castro, poling around 1%, didn't qualify.

Nov 20, 2019

President Trump Praises Apple Expansion In Texas: 'When You Build In US, You Don't Have To Worry About Tariffs'

President Trump's visit follows Apple's announcement in September that it would continue manufacturing the latest generation of the Mac Pro in Austin.

Nov 20, 2019

FDA Nominee Ducks Questions On Trump E-Cigarette Flavor Ban

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration sidestepped questions Wednesday on the future of a 2-month-old proposal to ban most flavored electronic cigarettes.