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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

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

Pentagon Deploys over 1,000 Troops to Southern Border

Pentagon Deploys over 1,000 Troops to Southern Border

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border in the coming days, according to U.S. officials speaking to the Associated Press (AP) on Wednesday. This decision aligns with previous efforts to strengthen border security through increased military support. The move follows executive…MORE

Seagoville Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver in Fatal Highway Crash

Seagoville Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver in Fatal Highway Crash

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News SEAGOVILLE, Texas — Authorities in Seagoville are searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a man standing beside a highway. Details of the Incident The tragic crash occurred around 7 p.m. last Thursday on the westbound service road of Highway 175,…MORE

Egg Prices Surge Amid Bird Flu Outbreak and Policy Changes

Egg Prices Surge Amid Bird Flu Outbreak and Policy Changes

Shoppers stocking up on breakfast staples may have noticed a significant increase in their grocery bills, with eggs taking a leading role in the rising costs. According to the Consumer Price Index, egg prices have soared by 36.8% compared to this time last year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average price…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Unveils Strategic Plan to Address Literacy Crisis

Fort Worth ISD Unveils Strategic Plan to Address Literacy Crisis

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is taking bold action to combat its literacy challenges with the approval of a new strategic plan, endorsed by the school board on Tuesday night. This comprehensive roadmap aims to improve reading proficiency and bolster overall student achievement. The…MORE

Trump, Larry Ellison unveil AI project that’ll get start in Texas

Trump, Larry Ellison unveil AI project that’ll get start in Texas

President Donald Trump announced the $500 billion Stargate Project in Texas to advance AI research, starting with a data center in Abilene. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) Texas will be the starting point for a major initiative to advance artificial intelligence research in the U.S., announced on January 21 by President Donald Trump, along with leaders…MORE

Trump Directs All Federal DEI Staff Be Put on Leave

Trump Directs All Federal DEI Staff Be Put on Leave

AP PHOTO/ Evan Vucci WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the Trump administration took significant steps toward ending affirmative action in federal contracting, directing that all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff be placed on paid leave and ultimately laid off. This move follows an executive order signed by Trump on his first day in office,…MORE