TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made two noteworthy interceptions at the Texas-Mexico border last weekend — seizing more than $980,000 worth of cocaine and rescuing a smuggled spider monkey. On Sunday, April 6, CBP officials at the Anzalduas International Bridge, part of the Hidalgo Port of Entry, discovered a live spider…… MORE
PLANO, Texas – The Plano Police Department has launched an active investigation following allegations that a former Plano Independent School District staff member abused a special-needs student at Plano Senior High School. The Student and Her Condition Eighteen-year-old Saniyah Reese lives with a rare genetic disorder known as GRIN1, which causes significant neurodevelopmental challenges. She…… MORE
Last week’s announcement by President Donald Trump of increased tariffs continues to send shockwaves through global trade and financial markets, triggering dramatic fluctuations across major stock indices. While recent market volatility has rattled investors, history reminds us that the U.S. stock market has weathered even more turbulent storms. Despite last week’s steep declines—among the most…… MORE
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Internal Revenue Service has initiated a sweeping round of layoffs that could see up to one-quarter of its workforce eliminated, with the first phase already underway this week. According to multiple sources familiar with the restructuring, the initial cuts include significant downsizing within the IRS Office of Civil Rights…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered near railroad tracks in Fort Worth on Sunday. Fort Worth police responded to a call on Tension Drive, where officers located a deceased individual near the tracks. Initial findings indicate the person was not struck by a train, and there is currently no…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — A recent measles exposure at two major Grapevine attractions is raising alarms among public health officials, especially given how contagious the virus can be in crowded places. So far, there are no confirmed measles cases in Tarrant County — but that could change soon. Here’s what happened:Tarrant County Public Health announced…… MORE
Big changes are rolling out at the U.S. Postal Service this month — all part of an effort to make your mail arrive more reliably. While some folks might get their letters and packages a bit faster, others could see slight delays. But overall? USPS says the system will run smoother and more predictably. So,…… MORE
AUSTIN – Texas House Leaders Face Critical Decision Following High-Stakes School Choice Rally and Committee Hearing Texas House leaders are confronting a significant decision following a high-pressure school choice rally and a marathon committee hearing on House Bill 3, the House’s version of school choice. The bill, while similar to Senate Bill 2, which passed…… MORE
TEXAS – The measles outbreak in Texas is escalating, with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reporting dozens of new cases since Tuesday. The highest concentration remains in West Texas, particularly in Gaines County, which has been the epicenter of the outbreak. Latest Developments In an update on Friday, state health officials confirmed…… MORE
A federal judge issued an emergency order on Saturday, blocking the Trump administration from carrying out deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This ruling came just hours after former President Donald Trump invoked the centuries-old law, claiming the United States was under invasion by a Venezuelan gang and asserting his authority to expel…… MORE
