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Dallas Eye Surgeon Stranded in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Mission

Dallas Eye Surgeon Stranded in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Mission

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – A North Texas ophthalmologist who traveled to Gaza as part of a humanitarian medical team is now stranded in the conflict-ridden region, facing uncertainty as he awaits clearance to return home. A Mission to Provide Critical Care Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, a Dallas-based eye surgeon, arrived in Gaza…MORE

CIA Assessment Suggests COVID-19 Likely Originated from a Laboratory

CIA Assessment Suggests COVID-19 Likely Originated from a Laboratory

A newly declassified assessment from the CIA indicates that the agency views a laboratory as the most probable source of the COVID-19 virus, though with “low confidence” in its conclusion. The report, released on Saturday, underscores ongoing uncertainty about the virus’s origins while suggesting that the lab-leak theory holds more weight than a natural emergence.…MORE

Trump’s First Days in Office: Policy Shifts and Diplomatic Clashes

Trump’s First Days in Office: Policy Shifts and Diplomatic Clashes

President Donald Trump has wasted no time reshaping the federal government, enacting a flurry of executive actions aimed at overhauling policies across multiple sectors. From implementing a federal hiring freeze and curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to hinting at dismantling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Trump has signaled a dramatic shift in governance.…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

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

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

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

Tragic, Anitoch High School Shooting: One Student Killed, One Injured

Tragic, Anitoch High School Shooting: One Student Killed, One Injured

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – A tragic shooting at Antioch High School resulted in the loss of one student’s life and left another injured on Wednesday. The shooter, a 17-year-old identified as Solomon Henderson, is deceased. The incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m. ET, as confirmed during a press conference by…MORE