By STAN CHOEUpdated 12:42 PM CDT, April 22, 2025ShareNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying Tuesday after companies reported fatter profits than expected, and other U.S. investments are also steadying a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve. The…… MORE
DALLAS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that at least nine tornadoes touched down across North Texas on Saturday night, leaving a trail of destruction in multiple counties. Ongoing Tornado AssessmentsBeginning Monday, NWS survey teams were deployed to assess storm damage across Jack, Erath, Parker, Hood, and Montague counties. The confirmed tornadoes include:…… MORE
EL PASO, Texas — The gunman responsible for one of the deadliest mass shootings in Texas history formally pleaded guilty to capital murder in an El Paso courtroom on Monday. Patrick Crusius, now 26, admitted to killing 23 people in a racially motivated attack at a Walmart in El Paso on August 3, 2019. He…… MORE
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
