WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump has signed into law a measure to reopen the government. House lawmakers made a long-awaited return to the nation’s capital Wednesday after nearly eight weeks away to put an end to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown entered Day 43 on Wednesday. Democrats wanted to extend…… MORE
The first arctic blast is coming A freeze warning has now been issues for a large swath of North Texas and portions of Central Texas for Sunday night into Monday morning. Temperatures will dip down into the upper 20s and lower 30s, resulting in the coldest morning of the season so far. Be sure to…… MORE
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early Friday his Cabinet approved the “outline” of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. The brief statement focused on the hostage…… MORE
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump and his supporters are paying tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona. They’re praising the slain political conservative activist as a singular force whose work they must now advance. Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. And…… MORE
TYLER, Texas — A Texas mother is facing criminal charges after allegedly bringing vodka-laced Jell-O shots to her child’s fifth-grade Christmas party at an elementary school in Tyler. Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, has been charged with injury to a child, following the December 20 incident at Jones Elementary School. According to a sworn affidavit, Bernal…… MORE
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of three bodies in northern Hood County, near a water-filled creek along FM 167, also known as Temple Hall Highway. The deceased individuals include a Black male, a White male, and a White female. Their remains have been transferred to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office…… MORE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – A 15-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert has been safely located, according to authorities. North Richland Hills police confirmed that Ivanna Gonzalez was found unharmed around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Background:Gonzalez had been reported missing since the previous Friday. Initially classified as a runaway, evolving evidence prompted…… MORE
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans to establish a national autism registry aimed at better understanding and researching autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the United States. What Is the National Autism Registry? Kennedy’s initiative proposes a centralized database that would track individuals diagnosed with autism in an effort to…… MORE
DALLAS – A New Chapter Begins for the Dallas Police Department On his first day as Dallas’ new Chief of Police, Daniel Comeaux sat down with reporters to share his vision for the department and the challenges that lie ahead. A veteran of federal law enforcement, Comeaux brings more than two decades of experience with…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas – In a landmark move aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles and fostering economic growth, Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill on Wednesday establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office. The initiative underscores the state’s commitment to cutting red tape, enhancing government transparency, and reinforcing Texas’s reputation as a business-friendly environment. Flanked by Lt. Governor…… MORE
