Two staff members at McClatchey Elementary School in Midlothian ISD have been placed on administrative leave following an incident involving a student. While no criminal charges have been filed, both the school district and the Midlothian Police Department have launched investigations. The situation came to light on April 9, when Kristen Perez arrived at McClatchey…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas — Ryan Mindell, Executive Director of the Texas Lottery Commission, announced his resignation Monday, April 21, as questions surrounding the integrity of recent lottery operations continue to intensify. Mindell’s resignation comes just one year after his appointment to the role and follows mounting concerns from state officials regarding the transparency and legitimacy of…… MORE
NEW YORK – (WBAP/KLIF) – Both the stock market and dollar are tumbling in value today as investors continue to weigh the uncertainty of tariffs and the new tussle of disagreement between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Dow Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points in early Monday trade, off…… MORE
DALLAS – A man sought in connection with the fatal shooting of 58-year-old Christopher Simms has surrendered to authorities, Dallas Police confirmed. Simms was killed on March 27 in the 2600 block of Frankford Road. Officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 1 p.m. and found Simms suffering from gunshot wounds. He was…… MORE
DALLAS — Texas Voters Prepare for May Joint and Special Election Texans will soon have the opportunity to shape their local communities through the upcoming May Joint and Special Election. On the ballot are a variety of local leadership roles, including city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal positions that directly impact residents’…… MORE
AUSTIN – Texas Poised to Launch Department of Government Efficiency A major step toward streamlining state operations is nearing completion, as Texas moves closer to establishing its own Department of Government Efficiency. Senate Bill 14: A Regulatory Overhaul Both chambers of the Texas Legislature have passed Senate Bill 14, which proposes the creation of the…… MORE
DALLAS – Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and sovereign of Vatican City, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death was confirmed early Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, from the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where the pope had been living. Cardinal Farrell, a former…… MORE
DALLAS – North Texas residents should prepare for an active weather weekend, as a series of storm systems are set to move through the region, bringing the threat of large hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. Friday will begin warm, windy, and humid, with overcast skies and highs reaching the mid-80s. While spotty showers are…… MORE
PLANO, Texas — Collin County health authorities are urging residents to be vigilant after a person who recently visited multiple retail locations in Plano tested positive for measles. Potential Exposure Sites Identified The Collin County Health Department has confirmed that the individual visited the following locations while infectious: Anyone who visited these locations on the…… MORE
TEXAS – Nearly $9 Million in Methamphetamine Seized in Chayote Shipment at Pharr International Bridge In a significant drug interdiction, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized approximately $8.9 million worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a commercial shipment of chayote, a green, pear-shaped squash native to…… MORE
