The number one priority is said to be school choice in the Texas legislature Image Courtesy of WFAA Dallas, Texas – The Texas legislative session kicks off on Tuesday, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushing school vouchers as his top priority. He’s urging Gov. Greg Abbott to make the bill an emergency item to expedite…… MORE
University presidents have been facing growing political pressures. WFAA Austin, Texas – Many were surprised when University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell announced Tuesday he would leave to lead Southern Methodist University in Dallas. But for Holden Thorp, former chancellor of the University of North Carolina, the move wasn’t unexpected. Thorp resigned in…… MORE
There are currently 4 CosMc’s locations in North Texas in 2024. Amber Shumake WFAA Dallas, Texas – McDonald’s Corp. is scaling back its beverage-focused concept, CosMc’s, in Texas, less than a year after its debut. On January 9, the fast-food giant announced plans to close three of its larger-format CosMc’s locations in Texas. Of the…… MORE
DALLAS — Firefighters from Dallas, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and other North Texas communities are joining the front lines in southern California, where deadly wildfires have devastated the region. Several fire departments across North Texas are dispatching specialized strike teams to assist with firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County. Dallas Fire-Rescue announced it is deploying a…… MORE
Author/ Deposit Photos LOS ANGELES — As thick smoke from the relentless Palisades Fire blanketed Santa Monica, a video surfaced showing a parking enforcement officer issuing a ticket, igniting frustration among residents grappling with the wildfire emergency. Suzi Mellano, who shared the footage on social media, revealed the video was filmed on January 7, as…… MORE
Tesla has issued a recall for approximately 240,000 vehicles due to a defect affecting the rearview camera, potentially compromising visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. According to a filing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week, the recall applies to select Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.…… MORE
Walmart has issued a recall for more than 12,000 cartons of its Great Value brand chicken broth amid concerns about compromised packaging that could lead to product spoilage. According to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall involves 48-ounce containers of chicken broth with a “best used by” date of March…… MORE
Author/ Deposit Photos Donald Trump will officially begin his second term as President of the United States during the 60th Presidential Inauguration, scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025. Event Schedule for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration The Swearing-In Ceremony, the centerpiece of Inauguration Day, will take place at 12:00 p.m. on the West Lawn of the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott is deploying more than 135 firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, as well as more than 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles, and equipment to California as crews battle ongoing wildfires in the southern part of the state. This deployment is coordinated under the Emergency Management Assistance…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Dallas Fire Rescue is deploying six personnel to assist with ongoing wild land fire response efforts in Los Angeles County, California. The deployment includes a type 3 fire engine staffed with four wild land firefighters as part of a strike team composed of resources from around the state. Additionally, two…… MORE
