North Texas Food Banks Collaborate To Help Furloughed Federal Workers

Repercussions of the partial government shutdown are being felt across North Texas, with many furloughed workers turning to food banks to make ends meet.

• Jan 25, 2019

Ted Cruz Urges Trump To Send Captured ISIS Fighters To Guantanamo Bay

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, (R-Texas) shared a photo of a letter via Instagram he sent to President Trump urging him to send battle-hardened ISIS fighters currently detained in Syria to Guantanamo Bay.

• Jan 24, 2019

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Talks Border Security, School Funding, Teacher Pay Raises

Lt. Gov.Patrick made his comments during a one-on-one interview with CBS 11 at his office in the Texas Capitol Wednesday afternoon.

• Jan 23, 2019

Senator Cornyn On Government Shutdown: 'This Needs To Come To An End'

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) was in Dallas Tuesday to discuss a new law that cracks down on human traffickers and helps their victims.

• Jan 22, 2019

Judge Hears Arguments In Lawsuit Over Arlington Term Limits

Arlington resident Robert Johnson filed suit last month, claiming the amendment is illegal.

• Jan 22, 2019

New Bill Aims To Cut County Portion Of Residents' Property Tax Bill

Would you be willing to raise your county's sales tax in exchange for lowering your county's portion of your property tax bill?

• Jan 21, 2019

Texas Rep. Will Hurd Calls Wall "Least Affective" Border Security Measure

Texas Congressman Will Hurd is calling on a solution to U.S. border security with an emphasis on technology — not a physical barrier.

• Jan 18, 2019

North Texas School District Settles Voting Rights Lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed minorities couldn't get elected in at-large elections. Now Richardson ISD moves to single-member districts.

• Jan 17, 2019

New Fundraising Reports Released In Crowded Dallas Mayoral Race

The ten candidates hope to succeed Mayor Mike Rawlings who is term-limited and can't run again.

• Jan 16, 2019

Gov. Abbott Touts School Funding Overhaul During Inauguration Speech: 'We Will Pay Our Teachers More, We Will Make Our Schools Safer'

Governor Abbott did not say anything about needing a border wall in Texas during his inauguration speech despite some onlookers chanting, "Build a wall."

• Jan 15, 2019

Cornyn, Cruz, Abbott, Texas GOP Urges President Trump Not To Use Harvey Recovery Funds On Border Wall

U.S. Senators and Representatives from Texas, along with Gov. Abbott sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to use Harvey recovery funds in order to end the partial government shutdown.

• Jan 15, 2019

House GOP Leader To Take Action Against Steve King's Racial Remarks

The House Republican leader said Sunday he will meet with Rep. Steve King this week to discuss his future and role in the party, promising action following his recent comments in defense of white supremacy.

• Jan 13, 2019

San Antonio's Julian Castro Makes It Official: He's Running For President In 2020

Joined by his wife Erica and their two children, Democrat Julian Castro told supporters after serving three terms as San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary for President Obama, he's ready for a bigger stage.  

• Jan 12, 2019

Former Obama Housing Chief Julian Castro Joins 2020 Presidential Race

In a video announcing his exploratory committee in December, Julian Castro said he is focused on affordable college, care for seniors, universal health care and welcoming immigrants.

• Jan 12, 2019

Democratic Hawaii Rep. Gabbard Running For President In 2020

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has announced that she is running for president in 2020.

• Jan 11, 2019

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