UVALDE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Uvalde City Council members unanimously vote to approve a settlement between the City of Uvalde and families of the Robb Elementary School shooting victims. Terms are not disclosed. Several lawsuits had been filed, seeking accountability for the law enforcement response to the shooting. 19 fourth grade students and two teachers were…… MORE
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Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Three Missing Adults in Parker County
PARKER COUNTY, Texas — The Parker County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety Rangers Division, is actively investigating the suspicious disappearance of three adults and is urging the public to assist in locating them. The Missing Individuals: The investigation began Monday evening when deputies responded to a residence in the…… MORE
Elon Musk Refocuses on Tesla Amid Investor Concerns and Profit Slump
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk announced plans to reduce his involvement in Washington and re-center his attention on Tesla, following a sharp drop in the electric vehicle maker’s first-quarter earnings. The move comes as investors grow increasingly critical of Musk’s extracurricular commitments, particularly his role with the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — a Trump…… MORE
Dallas Restaurant Owner Faces Tariff Pressures with Determination
As international trade tensions rise, a Dallas restaurateur is doing everything he can to keep prices steady for his customers—even as tariffs threaten to squeeze already narrow margins. Mark Carey, owner of Café Hunan on SMU Boulevard, is navigating a difficult landscape. His restaurant, known for serving traditional Chinese cuisine made with authentic imported ingredients,…… MORE
Community Leaders Call for Urgent Action on Youth Violence Following Wilmer-Hutchins High School Shooting
One week after the tragic shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, a coalition of community leaders convened to confront the broader issue of youth violence in Dallas, as students prepare to return to campus on Wednesday. The recent incident has amplified concerns about escalating gun violence across North Texas. In response, a group of civic advocates…… MORE
Wall Street Rallies and Recovers Most of Monday’s Slide as Dollar and US Bond Market Steady.
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
NWS Confirms At Least Nine Tornadoes Across North Texas Over the Weekend
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 Walmart Shooter Sentenced to Life After Pleading Guilty to 2019 Massacre
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 Midlothian ISD Staff Members Placed on Leave Amid Investigation into Student Incident
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
Texas Lottery Executive Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Major Jackpot Wins
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
