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Disabled woman murdered after masked men open fire on Dallas apartment

Disabled woman murdered after masked men open fire on Dallas apartment

Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting at the Kingbridge Crossing apartments in West Dallas. Photo Courtesy of FOX 4 DALLAS — Dallas police are searching for a group of masked men who fired dozens of bullets into the home of a disabled woman, killing her. Evidence shows that the gunfire was intense, with numerous…MORE

Texas Homeowners Must Verify Homestead Exemption to Avoid Higher Taxes

Texas Homeowners Must Verify Homestead Exemption to Avoid Higher Taxes

Photo Courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS — A new Texas law that took effect in 2023 mandates that county appraisal districts verify homeowners’ homestead exemptions at least once every five years. Failure to respond to a verification notice could result in the loss of this exemption, leading to higher property taxes. Understanding the Homestead…MORE

North Texas Schools Use Open Enrollment to Boost Attendance

North Texas Schools Use Open Enrollment to Boost Attendance

“We were losing students, and we wanted to make sure that we maintained the number of teachers and the capacities of our campuses were met,” Dr. David Vinson said. Photo Courtesy of AP CROWLEY, Texas — While open enrollment is a new idea for some North Texas school districts, others—like Crowley ISD—have been utilizing it…MORE

Home Affordability in 2024: A Slight Improvement, but Challenges Persist

Home Affordability in 2024: A Slight Improvement, but Challenges Persist

A recent study reveals that 2024 ranked as the second least affordable year for homebuyers on record, surpassed only by 2023. Despite a marginal improvement, homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans. By the Numbers The analysis found that a household earning the median U.S. income of $83,782 in 2024 would have needed to…MORE

Far North Dallas Residents Secure Another Delay in High-Rise Development Decision

Far North Dallas Residents Secure Another Delay in High-Rise Development Decision

Photo Courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – Residents of Far North Dallas have successfully secured another delay in the decision on a controversial 12-story high-rise apartment complex proposed for the Pepper Square development at Preston Road and Belt Line Road. The Dallas City Plan Commission was scheduled to vote on Wednesday on whether to…MORE

Fire Destroys Vital North Texas Food Pantry, Neighborhood Rallies To Help

Fire Destroys Vital North Texas Food Pantry, Neighborhood Rallies To Help

The pantry, will continue with Friday’s distribution still scheduled to go ahead. PROSPER, Texas — A devastating fire struck Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors, one of the few food pantries in Prosper, just six days ago. The blaze, believed to have started in a nearby warehouse, destroyed much of the facility. But in what could have been…MORE

Governor Abbott Demands Federal Reimbursement for Texas’ Border Security Efforts

Governor Abbott Demands Federal Reimbursement for Texas’ Border Security Efforts

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested that the federal government reimburse the state for $11.1 billion spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas’ expansive border security initiative. In letters sent Thursday to Congressional leadership and the Texas Congressional Delegation, Abbott asserted that securing the nation’s borders is a federal responsibility—one that Texas had to assume…MORE

ICE Conducts Nationwide Immigration Enforcement, Arresting Over 530 Individuals

ICE Conducts Nationwide Immigration Enforcement, Arresting Over 530 Individuals

Photo Courtesy of Fox 4 News NEW YORK – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a nationwide operation this week, resulting in the arrest of more than 530 individuals across multiple states. This marks the agency’s first large-scale enforcement action under the Trump administration. Between January 21 and January 23, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal…MORE

North Texas City Pauses Residential Growth to Focus on Infrastructure and Safety

North Texas City Pauses Residential Growth to Focus on Infrastructure and Safety

The mayor says this allows the city the time to formulate a plan to address concerns Photo Courtesy of WFAA PRINCETON, Texas — The City of Princeton has enacted a 180-day moratorium on new residential developments to address growing concerns over infrastructure and public safety. This marks the second consecutive moratorium issued by the city,…MORE

School Staffer Injured Trying to Avoid Chair a Student Threw, Officials Say

School Staffer Injured Trying to Avoid Chair a Student Threw, Officials Say

The incident happened Tuesday at Collins Intermediate School CORSICANA, Texas — A staff member at Corsicana Independent School District was injured on Tuesday after trying to dodge a chair thrown at them by a student, according to school officials. The incident took place at Collins Intermediate School, the same campus where earlier this school year,…MORE