The business community is working with school districts to lobby for full funding. DALLAS — Public schools are the backbone of a thriving economy, and when they are underfunded, the future workforce suffers, warns a new coalition of Texas business groups. “Before we talk about anything else in the education conversation, we need to prioritize…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News The debate over access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, has intensified after a Texas federal judge allowed Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri to challenge existing federal rules. These states aim to impose stricter regulations on the drug, including banning telehealth prescriptions and mandating in-person visits for dispensing. This…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – The legal team representing Joseph Maldonado, famously known as Joe Exotic, has intensified efforts to secure his release from prison, appealing to President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon. Maldonado, the former operator of an exotic animal park and the star of Netflix’s hit documentary series Tiger King,…… MORE
WASHINGTON – Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced the reintroduction of a bipartisan bill on Thursday aimed at eliminating income taxes on tipped wages. The proposed legislation, known as the “No Tax on Tips Act,” seeks to provide financial relief to workers in tipped industries by allowing a full deduction for tip income. Key Provisions of…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News FRISCO, Texas – A new chapter in Frisco’s development story begins Thursday as construction kicks off on The Mix, a sprawling $3 billion project poised to redefine the area near Dallas Parkway and Lebanon Road. Spanning 112 acres, The Mix promises to transform what was once an undeveloped eyesore…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News KELLER, Texas – The Keller Independent School District faced a stormy school board meeting on Thursday evening, culminating in the emotional resignation offer of Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson. The session, marked by tension and chaos, centered on the controversial proposal to divide the district into two separate entities. Contentious…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of AP TRACY, Calif. — Just days before the new year, Michel Bérrios made the difficult decision to leave the United States, handing President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign for mass deportations a small victory even before it officially began. Bérrios, a former leader of a Nicaraguan student uprising, had been living legally in the…… MORE
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is committed to “finding a way to preserve TikTok” as the app awaits a Supreme Court decision on a potential U.S. ban, according to his pick for national security adviser, Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida. Waltz made the remarks Wednesday during an appearance on FOX News. Last week, the Supreme…… MORE
After a fire swept through her home, the Rockwall community showed up for Revi Menasche. ROCKWALL, Texas — When fire ravaged Revi Menasche’s home early Monday morning, the owner of a cherished local deli and coffee shop immediately focused on what truly matters. “I’m grateful that we’re all alive,” Menasche told WFAA on Tuesday. “It…… MORE
More than 12,000 homes were sold statewide for $1 million in 12 months, the study found. The number of luxury home sales in Texas saw a significant increase last year, with Dallas-Fort Worth leading the charge, according to the latest report from Texas Realtors. From November 2023 to October 2024, sales of homes priced at…… MORE
