Gov. Abbott to sign bill into law requiring county jails to work with ICE
The law will require county jails across Texas to check with ICE to see if inmates are in the U.S. illegally or not.
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The law will require county jails across Texas to check with ICE to see if inmates are in the U.S. illegally or not.
SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler visited DSG Technology in Arlington as part of the SBA's Made in America manufacturing initiative.
Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler visited North Texas as part of the SBA's Made in America manufacturing initiative, touring businesses across the country. Loeffler's North Texas stop was in Arlington.
The law would require jails to check the immigration status of all inmates, and those who are in the U.S. illegally will have a hold placed on them by federal officials.
The Department of Justice sued Texas over a long-standing state education policy, which it says illegally favors undocumented foreign students. The lawsuit accuses Texas of discriminating against out-of-state American students by offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants.
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Brandon Gill at odds with each other.
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.
Beto O'Rourke said he's listening to the people to decide where he can do the most good in determining whether to run for office.
O'Rourke, of El Paso, came close to defeating Senator Ted Cruz in the 2018 election. The Democrat ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020 and for governor of Texas in 2022.
The bill narrowly passed in the U.S. House and includes tax and spending cuts, border security funding, and energy policy provisions.
A priority bill headed to the Governor's desk will inject a record $8.5 billion in new money for the state's public schools. Also passed in this session: voluntary prayer in schools and requiring school districts to display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
The legislation will likely head to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after the House and Senate discuss it further.
Parents would be able to challenge books in the school libraries under the legislation.
In Washington, Congressional Republicans, including all from Texas, passed what President Trump has called the "big, beautiful bill." It makes permanent the tax cuts approved during the President's first term.
Elliston Berry, 16, and her mother Anna McAdams stood next to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who led the bipartisan effort to pass the bill along with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota.
On May 23, the state Senate passed House Bill 2 unanimously, 31-0. The measure now heads to the Texas House where it's also expected to pass.
A North Texas teen and her mother, who pushed for a new law to crackdown on revenge porn and deepfake images, celebrated during a bill signing ceremony at the White House.
Congressional Republicans, including all from Texas, passed what President Trump has called the "big, beautiful bill."
The Texas Legislature is poised to pass a record spending increase for public schools and permanent pay raises for teachers.
The measure could be voted on in the House on Friday.
Mayor Parker discusses her concerns for Fort Worth ISD's performances and managing a growing city.
While these numbers at the border are sharply lower, the immigration courts are seeing historically high volumes of cases.
DART is funded with a one-cent share of sales tax revenue from member cities. But DART leaders are warning that those pennies have power.
The number of people entering the southern border illegally continues to show steep declines since last year. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol statistics show that during the first four months of 2025, there were more than 96,000 people apprehended at the southern border.
Tensions are growing between Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate after the results of a new voter survey for the race became public.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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 moisture and remnants of the system will bring slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain to North Texas.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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.
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.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
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.
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.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, a spot that Milton held last season.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
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.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
