According to Governor Greg Abbott’s Office, citing the National Weather Service, significant rainfall is expected across the eastern half of Texas from Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of rain could lead to flash flooding in North, Central, and East Texas, with the potential for severe weather, including large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Texans…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – News of a federal funding freeze left nonprofit organizations scrambling, unsure of whether their essential programs would be impacted. The uncertainty triggered widespread concern, especially for organizations like Meals on Wheels, which depend heavily on federal funding to serve vulnerable populations. The lack of clear guidance from…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of AP WASHINGTON — The White House is halting federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as part of a broader ideological review of federal spending led by President Donald Trump’s administration. The freeze, which could impact trillions of dollars in funding, is expected to disrupt a wide range of programs, including health care…… MORE
On Monday, a poignant ceremony took place at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum to honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp by Soviet troops. This solemn day commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz, a site where over 1.1 million people, predominantly Jews, were tragically murdered. It serves…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – More than four decades after the crime, an 83-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of an elderly Dallas woman. According to the Dallas Police Department, Willie Jones was arrested on Jan. 16 for a parole violation linked to a prior sexual assault conviction.…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News FORT WORTH, Texas – The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) office has seen a surge in activity as property owners seek clarity on a recently implemented state law requiring counties to audit homestead exemptions every five years. This new legislation, enacted in 2023, has prompted questions and concerns among homeowners.…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News The Keller Independent School District (Keller ISD) School Board is set to address the future of Superintendent Tracy Johnson during its upcoming meeting on Thursday. According to the meeting agenda, published online Monday, the board will consider a “superintendent voluntary separation agreement” under the “Actions” section of the agenda.…… MORE
DALLAS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 84 undocumented immigrants across North Texas on Sunday, marking the beginning of what officials suggest is a broader enforcement effort. ICE Operations in Dallas-Fort Worth ICE agents conducted targeted arrests in several North Texas cities, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Garland, and Collin County. The…… MORE
Vaccination-related bills are cropping up in 15 states, as lawmakers consider measures that could bring back or expand religious exemptions from immunization mandates, create state-level vaccine injury databases, or impose new requirements on healthcare providers regarding vaccine information. With the return of President Donald Trump to the White House and the nomination of anti-vaccine activist…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News CHICAGO – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with several federal agencies, launched what they described as “enhanced targeted operations” in Chicago on Sunday. In a statement shared on social media, ICE emphasized its mission to uphold U.S. immigration laws while ensuring public safety and national security by…… MORE
