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No, counties in California, Illinois and Oregon did not vote to secede from their state
The ballot measures ordered local leaders to explore the idea of secession, but did not formally…
‘It’s an exciting time’ Major League Cricket coming to Grand Prairie in July 2023
Major League Cricket (MLC) announced the dates for its inaugural season in the summer of 2023,…
Mayor Eric Johnson sends message during state of the city address: ‘Dallas is back’
Johnson spoke of multiple initiatives the city would be undertaking in the near future, including further…
40-year-old man killed, 67-year-old man arrested in White Settlement shooting
Daniel Gomez Hernandez faces a murder charge in the death of a 40-year-old man. WHITE SETTLEMENT,…
Grand Prairie officer killed in line of duty after losing control in chase, police say
The Grand Prairie Police Department said officer Brandon Paul Tsai passed away after being involved in…
AMBER Alert discontinued for 13-year-old San Antonio girl as the search continues
This AMBER Alert was discontinued Tuesday. No other information was given. SAN ANTONIO — This AMBER…
Grammy nominations 2023: List of nominees
Beyoncé made history as the full list of nominees for the 65th annual Grammy Awards was…
2023 Grammy nominations revealed: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Adele lead list
The Recording Academy introduced five new categories earlier this year, including songwriter of the year, which…
Ticketmaster ‘urgently working to resolve’ issues during Taylor Swift presale
Fans flooded Twitter, sharing screenshots of error messages and asking Ticketmaster for help. Ticketmaster says it’s…
Keller ISD school board bans books on gender fluidity, considers arming school staff
The four newest trustees voted in favor of the policy, prohibiting library books that discuss gender…
The lottery will keep making annuity payments to winners even after they die
If a jackpot winner chooses to receive their prize in annual annuity payments and they die…
‘We mourn with you’: North Texas police departments mourn loss of Grand Prairie officer
The Grand Prairie Police Department said officer Brandon Paul Tsai passed away after being involved in…
Dallas one of 3 Texas cities on list of 100 best cities in the world
Dallas ranked 47th on the list of the 100 best cities worldwide and is last among…
Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
The tally of proposed and finalized settlements in recent years is more than $50 billion, with…
World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges
Even as populations soar in some countries, the U.N. says rates are expected to drop by…
B-17 that went down in Dallas mid-air crash was ‘meticulously maintained,’ according to man who previously flew it
Dr. Rick Hecker was a mechanic, flight engineer and eventually a co-pilot on the Boeing B-17…
‘Ted Lasso’ billboards send World Cup players well wishes
The billboards were placed in players’ hometowns. In true “Lasso” style, the messages are a mix…
Frisco ISD adopts policy making students use bathrooms according to gender assigned when they were born
The policy doesn’t prohibit the district from making accomodations for students upon request. FRISCO, Texas —…
2 people suspected in shooting at another vehicle die in rollover crash in Kennedale
During the course of their investigation, Fort Worth police said the suspect vehicle had been reported…
Katie Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems
Katie Hobbs, who is Arizona’s secretary of state, rose to prominence as a staunch defender of…
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, election fraud and transgender people in new legislation ahead of 2023 session
Thousands of bills are expected to be filed for the legislative session that begins in January.…
Dallas air show crash update: Investigators discover GPS devices, rain delays wreckage recovery
NTSB investigators gave an update Monday but provided few clues on the cause of the crash…
Man who jumped onto big rig on Houston freeway, started dancing gets knocked off, killed
The driver didn’t realize the man was up there, according to Houston police. He may have…
Texts for Taylor Swift pre-sale begin Monday Here’s how you spot if it’s real
Ticketmaster is sending out texts Monday, Nov. 14. No doubt, scammers will try to get into…
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for investigation into Harris County elections after ‘widespread problems’
Abbott’s office said voters in Harris County were frustrated by confusion and delays including missing keys…
The Summer Carnival is coming to Texas See when and where P!NK will fly from venue to venue
The pop star will bring her Summer Carnival tour to San Antonio, Houston, and Arlington in…
‘A Christmas Story’ house goes up for sale in Cleveland: See the listing
‘It’s a major award!’ And it could be all yours as the legendary Cleveland house at…
Texas teen named Honor discovers hundreds in mysterious cash on school grounds, turns money in
Honor Smith found hundreds in cash on the grounds of her high school twice in one…
Dallas resident wins $1 million lottery ticket, missing $1.2 billion by *just* that much
Texas Lottery officials announced the $1 million winner, which happened during the Nov. 2 Powerball drawing.…
40 states settle Google location-tracking charges for $392M
As part of the settlement, Google also agreed to make its location tracking practices more transparent…
More than $22 million to be distributed to applicants impacted by Uvalde school shooting
The press release says that they determined how to distribute the money through the Local Steering…
‘We are saving lives’: UT Southwestern research changing approach to mental health challenges for teens
The goal of the program is to get teens comfortable with conversations around mental health to…
Student loan forgiveness plan suffers another legal setback
The ruling by the three-judge panel came days after a federal judge in Texas blocked the…
Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says
A documentary about the “Killing Me Softly With His Song” singer is debuting this week at…
Police searching for 43-year-old McKinney man missing for nearly 2 weeks
McKinney police said Octavio Echeverria Jaimes was last seen leaving a family member’s home in the…
How a North Texas group is studying depression and mental health
UT Southwestern’s Center for Depression Research is studying and fighting against the rise in suicide. DALLAS…
Wisconsin 4th grader uses Heimlich to save fellow student
The 9-year-old said she learned the technique years ago from a YouTube video. RACINE, Wis. —…
Fort Worth officer fired for leaving security shift early, police say
Police said in a statement that Eddie Tellez claimed to have work a few hours during…
UVA student in custody after 3 killed, 2 injured in campus shooting
Police are still searching for the suspect in this shooting, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., who is…
Biden discusses Taiwan with Xi in effort to avoid ‘conflict’
Both men entered the highly anticipated meeting with bolstered political standing at home. WASHINGTON — President…
It’s not safe for babies to drink water before they’re 6 months old
Babies should drink only breast milk or formula until they reach 6 months old because too…
Jennifer Aniston says her dad, ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor John Aniston, has died
John Aniston was honored earlier this year with a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, presented with…
Four students found dead near University of Idaho campus
The four victims were confirmed to be University of Idaho students by police. MOSCOW, Idaho —…
Endangered elephant delivers historic, ‘miracle’ twins at New York zoo
The zoo said elephant twins make up less than 1% of elephant births worldwide. Until these…
Former MMA fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dies at 38
During his career, Johnson had 17 knockouts and six decisions. His last fight was in May…
Cruise ship carrying 800 COVID-positive passengers docks in Australia
Australia is currently experiencing an outbreak in covid cases, with the New South Wales Ministry of…
Pelosi holds open option of another term as House Dem leader
Pelosi says her decision will be affected by family following last month’s attack on her husband,…
What we know about the victims of the Dallas air show plane collision
Six people were confirmed dead after two planes collided during the Wings Over Dallas show Saturday.…
Dallas air show crash: Six dead after two planes collide, NTSB says
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed around 1:20 p.m.,…
Ohio man among those killed in Dallas air show crash
Among the crewmembers aboard the Boeing B-17 was Major Curtis Rowe of the Ohio Wing of…
Y’all-itics: Inside Gov. Greg Abbott’s political machine, why Abbott never worried about Beto O’Rourke
In new episode of Y’all-itics, Dave Carney, Abbott’s long-time political consultant, explains how he would have…
Travis County Republican expects several GOP members to run for president in 2024
Former President Donald Trump will make a big announcement Tuesday. TEXAS, USA — National Republicans had…
Bomb rocks avenue in heart of Istanbul; 6 dead, dozens hurt
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the blast a “treacherous attack” and said its perpetrators would…
Dolly Parton gets $100M award from Jeff Bezos for charity
Country music legend Dolly Parton is known for her work as a philanthropist — and she…
Dallas County DA gets four more years
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Voters gave Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot four more years. Creuzot…
US, Japan, SKorea vow unified response to North Korea threat
“We face real challenges, but our countries are more aligned than ever, more prepared to take…
Funds vanish at bankrupt crypto exchange FTX; probe underway
Analytics firm Elliptic estimates $477 million was missing from the exchange. NEW YORK — Collapsed cryptocurrency…
Head of US border agency resigns amid wave of migrants
His removal is part of a larger shakeup expected at Homeland Security as it struggles to…
Democrats keep Senate majority as GOP push falters in Nevada
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory in Nevada gave Democrats the 50 seats they needed to keep…
Cortez Masto wins in Nevada, giving Democrats Senate control
With Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s victory in Arizona on Friday, Democrats now hold a 50-49 edge…
What is Dallas Executive Airport?
The airport where the crash happened during the Dallas air show acts as a reliever airport…
Dallas air show crash: Official says it’s believed 6 people total were on board
A B-17 was involved in the crash, and the other aircraft type was uncertain. DALLAS —…
‘You are our angel’ Quavo remembers TakeOff in heartfelt Instagram tribute
The letter was one of two tributes Quavo posted on his Instagram Saturday just a day…
97-year-old World War II veteran remembers coming to Houston’s Ellington Field at 18
Elmer “Mo” Longnecker flew 28 missions to Germany as a flight navigator during World War II…
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit to ‘clear his name’ in ‘Rust’ set shooting
Baldwin said neither he nor Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed in the accident, knew the weapon…
‘I would do it all over’ America’s youngest WWII veteran was sent to war at age 14
After finishing 7th grade in 1944 he signed up for the draft, claiming to be 18.…
Mark Kelly wins Arizona Senate race; Democrats 1 win from Senate control
Democrats can retain control of the Senate by winning either the Nevada race, which remains too…
Trump sues House Jan 6. committee to avoid testifying
The committee voted to subpoena Trump during its final hearing before the midterm elections and formally…
‘I’m not leaving my wife’: Couple dies in a house fire in Missouri
“The dispatch told my father to come out of the house and my father said, ‘I’m…
‘The rain never stopped them’ Organizers pivot some plans but continue celebrations across North Texas in honor of Veterans Day
Cold temperatures and heavy rain showers forced parade organizers to pivot, or cancel, several outdoor community…
FTX crypto exchange CEO resigns, company files for bankruptcy
FTX had agreed earlier this week to sell itself to bigger rival Binance after experiencing the…
Tampa Bay Rays hire former Texas Rangers exec Jon Daniels as senior advisor
Daniels has been with the Texas Rangers for the last 21 seasons, spending 17 seasons overseeing…
Veterans Day red carpet ‘thank you’ continues as a heartfelt tradition at Grapevine High School
“It reaffirms my belief in the future of America,” said Korean War veteran Randy Dellis of…
No, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly is not making insulin free
An account impersonating Eli Lilly used the new subscription-based Twitter Blue checkmark to make a fake…
Yes, a Pennsylvania state representative was reelected after his death
Rep. Tony DeLuca died nearly a month before the election, but he was still reelected by…
Meant to be: New Dallas Wings Head Coach Latricia Trammell ready to build relationships in DFW, bring championship to city
Trammell has been watching film, contacting every player and building relationships. And she gave a shoutout…
CLEAR Alert issued for North Texas woman leads to police chase in Tarrant County, suspect taken into custody
The victim was taken to an area hospital but is otherwise safe, Arlington police said. TEXAS,…
North Texas man proposes after softball team helps find engagement ring in tornado debris
Dakota Hudson was in the midst of looking for the ring, when the Paris Junior College…
Student loan forgiveness application no longer available after court decision
A district judge declared Biden’s debt relief plan to be unconstitutional in Brown v. Department of…
Yes, the official student loan forgiveness application is now open
The online application form for widespread student debt relief is now open. Borrowers have until Dec.…
What student loan borrowers need to know after judge strikes down Biden plan
After a Texas judge’s ruling Thursday night, many borrowers hit the internet, asking: “Is student loan…
Two women dead after shooting, fire in Arlington, police say
A 15-year-old girl was among the two killed, police said. ARLINGTON, Texas — Two women were…
Fort Worth’s police monitor sees ‘racial divide’ in the city
Kim Neal is stepping down at the end of the month as the city’s first police…
Fuel pump fire causes ground stop at DFW Airport, delaying hundreds of flights
The fire happened sometime Friday morning “at one of the fuel pumps at DFW Airport,” the…
Kevin Conroy, iconic voice of Batman, dead at 66
Conroy played Batman in more than 60 productions, including 15 animated movies and a host of…
Colorado voters pass Proposition 122 to legalize ‘magic mushrooms’
Proposition 122 makes psychedelic mushrooms legal in Colorado and allows licensed facilities to give clients mushrooms…
TakeOff celebration of life today in Atlanta What to know
Here’s what we know about the details for the services. ATLANTA — Thousands from around Atlanta,…
Man arrested for pointing airsoft gun at Fort Worth elementary school, police say
The suspect, whose name has not been released, faces a charge of terroristic threat. FORT WORTH,…
Yes, some forms of slavery are still technically legal in most US states
Due to an exception clause in the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, slavery is still…
Comedian Gallagher dead at 76
The comedian famous for his “Sledge-O-Matic” sketch had suffered multiple health scares throughout his decades-long career.…
Yes, a court order paused Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
Although people who qualify for forgiveness can still apply, the Department of Education can’t cancel any…
‘Unapologetically me’ Dallas’ Venton Jones one of three openly gay, Black state lawmakers elected Tuesday
“We won by huge margins, and that’s not something I take lightly,” Jones said. DALLAS —…
Meet Addy and Emma: These North Texas best friends are making cheerleading history — together
“Because it’s OK if people call us different. It’s a good difference, right Emma? We’re in…
‘They didn’t even call 911’: Daughter of 82-year-old Dallas hit-and-run victim wants suspects caught
On Monday, 82-year-old Kristine Kelly was struck and killed while driving to get groceries in Northwest…
State agency issues suspensions after North Texas police officer shot during training exercise
Officer Lina Mino, of the Sansom Park Police Department, was shot in the face during an…
More than 30 vehicles vandalized in Fort Worth overnight, police say
The vehicles had their tires either slashed or flattened, police said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Police…
Large piece of space shuttle Challenger found off Florida coast
This is the first major discovery of wreckage from the shuttle launch in more than 25…
‘A good chance Twitter will not survive’: Musk ends remote work as staff quit, advertisers step back
Elon Musk emailed Twitter employees, ordering them to return to the office immediately and warning of…
Report: Tweets with racial slurs soar since Musk takeover
Twitter’s Head of Trust and Safety resigned Thursday, joining the many Twitter employees who have either…
Inside the 6666 Ranch, as seen on TV series ‘Yellowstone’
Although the 6666 Ranch existed long before “Yellowstone” became a hit, more fans have been drawn…
Federal court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan
District Court Judge Mark Pittman, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, said the program usurped…
Duncanville ISD superintendent announces athletics program reassignments after massive UIL penalties
Athletic director Dwight Weaver and suspended coaches David Peavy and LeJeanna Howard were reassigned to other…
Dallas residents line up for flu vaccine clinics as cases increase
DCHHS is offering flu clinics and pop-up immunization across the county. Workers are encouraging residents to…
Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site
The firm building the center offered a $100,000 reward to help find who was responsible. CHICAGO…
No, Veterans Day has not always been observed on Nov. 11
Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, temporarily moving Veterans Day to the end…
No, Veterans Day does not honor active-duty service members
Veterans Day is largely intended to thank and acknowledge living veterans who previously served in the…
Jury awards Fort Worth woman the largest single discrimination judgment ever against FedEx
Jennifer Harris says FedEx human resources allowed managers to retaliate against her. FedEx denies her claims…
32 things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend
DALLAS — We’re finally past Election Day, and if you’re anything like us, you’re looking to…
North Texas food banks prepare for Thanksgiving, higher demand while also feeling effects of inflation
Here’s how you can help local food banks TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Thursday marks exactly two…
Dog adoptions temporarily suspended at North Texas adoption center due to virus exposure
Kaufman County will not pick up strays during this suspension. KAUFMAN, Texas — Out of an…
Affidavit details Dallas County stolen vehicle chase that led to two arrests
One suspect is still wanted by police. DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Affidavits have been released detailing…
Dow jumps 1,200 points on cooling inflation report
Investors took Thursday’s data as a sign the worst of high inflation may finally be behind…
NASA moon rocket rides out storm on launch pad as Nicole strikes Florida
The long-delayed launch of NASA’s new moon rocket is currently scheduled for next Wednesday. WASHINGTON —…
Only some states collect taxes from Powerball winnings
While the federal government almost always collects taxes from the Powerball jackpot, only some states tax…
Tropical Storm Nicole topples beachfront homes into ocean
Authorities warned that Nicole’s storm surge could further erode many beaches hit by Hurricane Ian in…
Former Arlington police chief sends well wishes to officer shot in training exercise, reflects on similar incident from 20 years ago
On Saturday, Nov. 5, police said Officer Lina Mino, 29, was shot in the face during…
No, a viral video doesn’t show a man cheating on Election Day in Philadelphia
The viral video was lifted from Fox News coverage of Election Day and shows a poll…
Dallas man indicted for deadly July 4 Hamilton Park shooting is on the run after cutting off ankle monitor
The shooting on the Fourth of July left three people dead and three others wounded. DALLAS…