Category Archives: 24/7 Newsroom News

Federal Judge Blocks NIH Funding Cuts Amid Legal Challenge

Federal Judge Blocks NIH Funding Cuts Amid Legal Challenge

Courtesy Fox 4 News DALLAS – A federal judge has ruled in favor of 22 Democratic state attorneys general who filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from reducing funding for medical and public health research at universities across the country. Later on Monday, a separate federal judge in Massachusetts issued a temporary injunction,…MORE

Abbott Warms to Online Sports Betting But The Senate May Block Legalization

Abbott Warms to Online Sports Betting But The Senate May Block Legalization

Gov. Greg Abbott shows openness to online sports betting, but Texas senators remain unlikely to legalize it. DALLAS — This week, Gov. Greg Abbott signaled that he is open to authorizing online sports betting, though his support is unlikely to sway the state senators blocking its legalization. Abbott has gradually softened his position on gambling…MORE

Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Skips Postgame Interview

Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Skips Postgame Interview

Kidd didn’t talk after the Mavericks’ overtime loss. Credit: (AP Photo/Nate Billings) DALLAS — In an unusual move for an NBA head coach, Jason Kidd skipped his postgame interview Monday night following the Mavericks’ overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings. The reason for Kidd’s absence from the usual postgame media session remains unclear. However, for…MORE

Northwest ISD Implements Staffing and Program Reductions Amid Budget Shortfall

Northwest ISD Implements Staffing and Program Reductions Amid Budget Shortfall

JUSTIN, Texas – Northwest Independent School District (NISD) is the latest North Texas district to announce cost-cutting measures in response to significant budget challenges. Last month, the school board approved a series of recommendations aimed at addressing financial shortfalls, including reductions in full-time faculty and staff, as well as increases in class sizes. These measures…MORE

Runway Approach Strobes At Love Field Have Been Out For Weeks

Runway Approach Strobes At Love Field Have Been Out For Weeks

(WBAP/KLIF) Dallas – The majority of the runway approach strobe light towers on the Southeast corner of Dallas Love Field near the intersection of West Mockingbird and Lemmon Avenue have not been operating for weeks despite being reported to Love Field operations the end of January. These bright lights run in sequence up to the…MORE

Mark Cuban urged Mavs GM not to trade Luka Doncic, Marc Stein reports

Photo courtesy of WFAA DALLAS (WFAA; WBAP/KLIF)— Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reportedly urged Mavs general manager Nico Harrison not to go through with the Luka Doncic trade. News of one of the most shocking trades in NBA history broke Feb. 1, with Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris heading to the Los Angeles…MORE

Where to Get Drinks in Dallas Right Now: 6 Small Bar Gems

Where to Get Drinks in Dallas Right Now: 6 Small Bar Gems

Looking for a more relaxed vibe away from the noise of crowded bars? There’s no shade on the lively hangouts, but sometimes you need a spot that’s chill and low-key. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy neighborhood pub or a new hotel bar, these hidden gems have the perfect atmosphere, plus most offer…MORE

Dallas Film Commissioner Thinks Dallas Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Dallas Film Commissioner Thinks Dallas Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Commissioner Katie Schuck pitches to producers from the film industry. Dallas Film Commissioner Katie Schuck has spent her first two months in the role immersing herself in the city’s production scene and mapping out the future of her office. Undeterred by snow or wind, Schuck recently braved the cold at the Sundance Film Festival in…MORE

Wholesale Club Chain Will Open 4 Locations to North Texas

Wholesale Club Chain Will Open 4 Locations to North Texas

The Massachusetts-based retailer plans to open at least four locations in Dallas-Fort Worth — which will be its first in the entire state. BJ’s Wholesale Club, a Massachusetts-based warehouse retailer, is set to make a major entrance into North Texas with plans to open at least four new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area —…MORE