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Texas lakes ‘fully infested’ with invasive zebra mussels
Boaters are urged to clean, drain and dry their boats to help stop the spread of…
MPD: Body identified as missing Tennessee woman
Eliza Fletcher’s body was found near a vacant home at around 5 p.m. Monday, according to…
Mississippi man denied bond in theft of small plane: ‘This was a flying bomb’
Police say Cory Wayne Patterson stole a plane he didn’t know how to land and threatened…
Top 10 most wanted fugitive arrested in Austin area on Rockwall County warrants
The 30-year-old man was arrested in at a Hutto residence after being wanted since February 2022…
Liz Truss becomes Britain’s new prime minister
The outgoing prime minister will head to Scotland to formally offer his resignation to the queen…
Airlines worry about how long vacation travel will remain high
Rising inflation raises concern about how long vacationers can afford to keep flying at their current…
MPD: Body identified as missing Tennessee woman
Eliza Fletcher’s body was found near a vacant home at around 5 p.m. Monday, according to…
Cedar Point to retire Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster after 19 seasons: Park ‘creating a new and reimagined ride experience’
‘After 19 seasons in operation with 18 million riders experiencing the world’s first strata coaster, Top…
Teen last seen alive at Houston restaurant before having body dumped along rural road
Investigators said the 16-year-old girl was found shot to death Sunday morning and her body dumped…
‘God bless her’: Terminally ill five-year-old girl lands in Washington to spend her final days at home
Thanks to a Facebook post and the generosity of an Idaho pilot, the girl landed at…
Uvalde students return to school Tuesday for the first time since the Robb Elementary tragedy
Emotions are expected to be running high as families bring their children back to school for…
‘Very anxious and scared’ Uvalde CISD returns to school Tuesday
Robb Elementary is no more. Instead, students will be split between two other schools as they…
Uvalde priest reflects on impact of school massacre: ‘We’re much more than the tragedy’
This is one tragedy this small city feels is too big to escape — as hard…
Now that Labor Day is over, campaign season is here. These are key dates you need to know for Texas
The race for Texas governor features two skilled fundraisers. It could be the most expensive race…
2nd web-hosting provider drops harassment site Kiwi Farms
The notorious site had been a rallying point for the vicious harassment and doxxing of transgender…
College football player from North Texas dies at 21 after sudden collapse
Defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough played football at Sachse High School. SACHSE, Texas — A college football…
A North Texas Republican’s surprise endorsement of a Democrat is the talk across state politics
Tarrant County Republican Judge Glen Whitley threw his support to the Democratic candidate for Texas lieutenant…
Support for labor unions has increased, but union membership is at an all-time low
A new poll shows more Americans support labor unions than have in decades. But data also…
‘Offer to help a neighbor’ North Texas man shares what’s he’s learning after losing nearly everything in flash flood
“The life lesson really is what’s truly important? That TV set that got ruined, you can…
‘It was so windy’: Severe storms leave damage, cause closures and power outages across North Texas
Dallas Zoo is among places that had to close due to storm damage on Labor Day.…
16 Uvalde fourth graders waited an hour with wounded teacher
For one hour, Elsa Avila waited motionless on the floor of her classroom as her 16…
H-E-B announces when newest Frisco store will open
The store is located at 4800 Main Street, which is just off the Dallas North Tollway.…
Meet Britain’s new prime minister: Liz Truss
Truss replaces Boris Johnson, who was forced to resign amidst an ongoing series of scandals across…
Gas prices dip below $3/gallon at some North Texas stations
Prices are now the lowest they’ve been in seven months. ARLINGTON, Texas — Gas prices in…
Florida 3-year-old goes viral in photos with her ‘Creepy Chloe’ baby doll
The 3-year-old told her mom, Brittany Beard, that she was “it’s mommy and it needs me!”…
Texans invite Uvalde HS football team to season opener vs. Colts
The Houston Texans and H-E-B will pay for the football team to travel to the opener…
Man injured in shooting near Fort Worth rodeo event, police say
According to the police department, the victim said he was arguing with a woman at the…
Red wave crashing? GOP momentum slips as fall sprint begins
History suggests Republicans should do well in the midterms, but recent special elections are proving their…
Texas boy with autism hit by vehicle after wandering from home
Captain Donald Wine said the 12-year-old boy has autism and wandered away from his home when…
Missing 16-year-old girl located safe, home with family
Kathline Ann Lubin had been missing since Thursday near her home on Blanco Key. SAN ANTONIO…
Flight path shows plane giving middle finger to Washington state
The motives behind the pilot’s actions are unknown at this time, but the stunt has been…
‘It changed my life’: Woman thankful for firefighter who fixed up her house
The pristine white house with royal blue trim is a far cry from the original condition…
Ping pong soccer? Fort Worth welcomes what may be the next Olympic sport
Teqball is essentially soccer on a ping pong table and it’s catching on… quickly. FORT WORTH,…
Ukrainian firefighters rescue kitten from burning building hit by Russian shelling
Video showed the firefighters petting and cuddling the feline as they carried it to safety. One…
20 years later, survivor of DC snipers is not obsessing, but he’ll never forget either
Lee Boyd Malvo shot and almost killed Paul LaRuffa a month before Malvo and John Muhammad…
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins remembered with massive UK concert
The singer was honored by his bandmates, his family, and music greats such as Sir Paul…
Meet Britain’s new prime minister: Liz Truss
Truss replaces Boris Johnson, who was forced to resign amidst an ongoing series of scandals across…
OPEC+ cuts oil supplies to the world as prices fall
Oil producers such as Saudi Arabia have resisted calls from U.S. President Joe Biden to pump…
Have we forgotten the true meaning of Labor Day?
There are many misconceptions around Labor Day. Here’s a look at its history — and what…
Dallas woman found after going missing Sunday
Police say Mavis Love was seen driving a black 2010 Ford F-150 on Victoria Avenue. They…
Brendan Fraser of ‘The Mummy’ celebrated for comeback role
In ‘The Whale,’ Fraser plays Charlie, a reclusive and kind English teacher who weighs 600 pounds.…
He attended 542 consecutive SMU football games. Then a health battle stopped the streak. But his friends are there in his place
Paul Layne is perhaps best known as SMU’s superfan – a title bestowed upon him by…
North Texas school districts encourage students, staff to wear maroon on Tuesday to support Uvalde
Students in Uvalde return to school on Tuesday, Sept. 6. It’s the first time classes have…
Police investigating shooting at Irving Mall, officials say
Police responded around 4 p.m. Sunday to the food court area of the mall. IRVING, Texas…
Mississippi capital city close to normal water pressure, officials say
Officials said Sunday that most of Jackson should have running water, though residents are still advised…
Fight in parking lot leads to deadly shooting in southwestern Dallas, police say
Police said they found Juan Romero shot inside an apartment and he later died. A $5,000…
2 killed, 5 sent to hospital after shooting overnight in Virginia
The shooting happened at a house party on Killam Avenue, which is just off the campus…
Uvalde children grapple with trauma after school massacre: ‘I never lost someone before’
As students get ready to return to school in Uvalde for the first time since the…
Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Arlington apartment, police say
Arlington police say Darius Brown has been charged for Donald Hunt’s murder. According to them, Hunt…
A popular Republican will back a Democrat for one of Texas’ top jobs
Judge Glen Whitley explains why on Inside Texas Politics. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — You won’t get…
A popular Republican will back a Democrat for one of Texas’ top jobs
Judge Glen Whitley also won’t endorse the Republican running to replace him after he retires TARRANT…
Ministers say Texas abortion laws violate religious freedom
Senior Pastor at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church fully expects the issue to go to court.…
Advertising expert grades new campaign ads in race for governor
Vinny Minchillo explains what the candidates are trying to achieve… and if it’s working. TEXAS, USA…
Americans are splurging on beauty. Is it related to the ‘lipstick index’?
The ‘lipstick index’ theory posits that lipstick sales rise during times of economic downturn. NEW YORK…
Man arrested in connection with the abduction of Tennessee woman
The search is ongoing for Eliza Fletcher as Memphis police work to locate the mother of…
Survivor of Holocaust, Munich attack returns to Germany: ‘We are still here’
Shaul Ladany, 86, has returned to visit the two places where he narrowly escaped death. BERGEN,…
Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program is what asylum advocates wanted all along
Texas’ migrant buses were meant to send a message about immigration and antagonize Democrats. But the…
Barack Obama wins Emmy for best narrator in national park series
Barack Obama previously won Grammy Awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, “The…
Fire-stricken California town has learned to live on edge
The town of Weed, once seen as a whimsical stop to buy an ironic t-shirt, is…
Drive safe on the road with “Be Safe. Drive Smart” initiative
The initiative urges all Texans to know and follow the state’s traffic laws for safe driving,…
Uvalde HS wins first home football game since Robb Elementary shooting in epic fashion
A 51-yard run and one-handed TD catch with 12 seconds left sealed the 34-28 win for…
Fuel leak ruins NASA’s 2nd shot at moon rocket launch, next try weeks away
Extensive inspections and repairs could push the launch into October. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s new…
Police give update after arrest of man who flew plane over Mississippi
Police say the pilot stole a plane and threatened to crash into a Walmart store in…
US Border Patrol: At least 9 migrants die trying to cross Rio Grande
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that it responded to the report Thursday of a large…
Fort Worth firefighters hospitalized, released after rollover crash in fire engine
The Fort Worth Fire Department said all four firefighters went to the hospital with minor injuries.…
Louisiana nun found alive after being kidnapped on mission trip
Sister Suellen Tennyson was kidnapped five-months ago and is now in U.S. custody. NEW ORLEANS —…
Once kept in resort pool, rescued dolphins swim free from Indonesia sanctuary
The trio were rescued three years ago from a tiny pool in a resort hotel to…
Paddleboarder loses phone; scuba diver finds it the next day
She figured her phone was permanently lost off Massachusetts — but asked a class of scuba…
Texas drought has led to fewer but sweeter peaches
The Texas harvest was delayed three weeks this year because of a mild winter, and the…
Woman injured after structure collapses at entrance of Houston’s Downtown Aquarium
The aquarium remained open for guests. HOUSTON — A woman was injured Friday after a structure…
AAA expects busy Labor Day weekend travel in Texas
According to AAA Texas, 32% of Americans plan to travel over Labor Day weekend. More than…
Dallas surgical center stops operations after ‘compromised’ IV bag found
It was unclear what the IV bag was contaminated with or how it came to be.…
More COVID cases are expected after Labor Day weekend
Tarrant County medical experts warn people to keep up their guard against COVID-19 during the holiday…
Veterans Affairs says it will provide abortions — even in Texas
The VA follows the Department of Defense in providing access to abortion as several states, including…
Fallout continues across DPD over controversial challenge coin
Days after blasting an officer’s challenge coin design that had racially offensive images, the Black Police…
Dallas College students build rockets in celebration of upcoming NASA trip to the moon
On Friday, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – or STEM – program at Dallas College…
College Football Playoff to expand to 12 teams by ’26 season
The university leaders who make up the CFP’s Board of Managers would like to have the…
Rectal cancer patients in remission after promising study, but that doesn’t mean there’s a ‘cure for cancer’
Some social media posts are celebrating a “cure” for a certain type of rectal cancer. Here’s…
Jane Fonda diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
The 84-year-old actress said she will not let the chemotherapy treatments “interfere with my climate activism.”…
Texans players and head coach surprise Uvalde football team
Coach Lovie Smith, players and cheerleaders surprised the team in Uvalde. UVALDE, Texas — Uvalde students…
Euless Trinity High School given all clear after 15-year-old arrested for bomb threat
The school posted on its Facebook page that police were “investigating a potential threat against Trinity…
Labor Day 2022: Which stores will be open, closed
Unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, there are only a few national retailers that are closed for Labor…
Hurricane Danielle becomes 1st of Atlantic storm season
It’s been an unusually quiet hurricane season this year. The slow tropical development is a welcome…
NASA aims for Saturday launch of new moon rocket after fixes
The Kennedy Space Center countdown clocks have started ticking again as NASA managers expressed confidence in…
Court releases detailed inventory of what FBI seized at Mar-a-Lago
The inventory shows the extent to which classified info was kept in boxes and containers at…
No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency
Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would…
Suspect shoots officer through police vehicle window with shotgun, 2nd officer returns fire
Sachse police said two officers were on a call at a Medpost Urgent Care when someone…
Parents send cease-and-desist letters over ‘In God We Trust’ signs, saying they’re not compliant with state law
Carroll ISD rejected “In God We Trust” signs that were created by current and former students…
Texas officer charged in 2020 shooting gets transferred to Hunt County jail ahead of trial
Wolfe City Police Officer Shaun Lucas was arrested in 2020 and faces a murder charge in…
High schools across the US begin AP African American Studies pilot program
The class will be taught at 60 schools across the country this fall and is eventually…
Hiring slowed down in August. Here’s why the Fed is happy about that.
The economic picture is contradictory, with the healthy pace of hiring and low unemployment at odds…
Kidnapping suspect fatally shot by police in Rockwall, officials say
When they tried to get in contact with him the suspect “exchanged gunfire with the officers,”…
Her baby had a 100% chance of dying. Still, a Dallas mom needed to go out of state for an abortion
The child was diagnosed with anencephaly, a fatal defect in the formation of a baby’s neural…
Biden at Independence Hall: Trump, allies threaten democracy
In a speech Thursday night, President Joe Biden will frame the November elections as part of…
Wednesday’s Child: 10-year-old Tamara dreams of a family to sing and dance with
A 10-year-old child should never be starved of kindness. Tamara is beautiful inside and out and…
CDC endorses updated COVID boosters, shots to begin soon
The CDC is expected to adopt the recommendation, the final step before shots can begin. WASHINGTON…
No, Starbucks is not going cashless at all locations
Starbucks accepts multiple forms of payments, including cashless options. The chain is not going cashless, as…
Water and sewer line construction to help boost development in southern Dallas
The City of Dallas is breaking ground on a construction project near UNT-Dallas. Infrastructure for water…
Former NYPD officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for assaulting cop on Jan. 6 in effort to ‘undo’ election
Thomas Webster, 56, will serve the longest prison sentence handed down to date in a Capitol…
Jogging strollers recalled after child’s fingertip amputated
The recall covers more than 14,000 jogging strollers that were sold from Oct. 2021 through Aug.…
Poll finds more Americans smoking weed than cigarettes
A recent Gallup poll states about 16% of Americans say they currently smoke marijuana. TEXAS, USA…
McKinney church hit with vandalism, including racist graffiti and arson
McKinney police are investigating the vandalism at Stonebridge United Methodist Church. MCKINNEY, Texas — An investigation…
Police officer injured in southeastern Dallas crash
The officer’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, DPD said. DALLAS — An officer was…
¿Cuándo se abren las solicitudes para la condonación de préstamos estudiantiles?
Muchas personas esperan ansiosamente comenzar el proceso de solicitud de alivio de préstamos estudiantiles. Esto es…
Ford recalls SUVs; heating and cooling fans can catch fire
Ford says in government documents that it has reports of 25 fires caused by heating and…
New partnership with WNBA teams hopes to expand 3×3 league, create more opportunities for women in professional basketball
“This is an important moment for women’s 3×3 basketball as we see the nation embrace women’s…
Houston flight delayed after passenger airdrops naked pictures to entire plane
The pilot threatened to deplane and get security involved if the culprit didn’t stop sending naked…
Mindset Minute: How to create a good learning environment for your kids
Whether it’s a classroom, bedroom or playroom – kids need just enough stimulation. DALLAS — We…
Two girls form ‘sister’ bond while waiting months in the hospital for hearts
Maddy Fleischacker & Rinken Braun have been inseparable since their April arrivals at Children’s Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS…
North Texas Food Bank launches annual peanut butter drive for child hunger. Here’s how you can help.
The food bank says they’ve seen a rise in food demand due to inflation, and peanut…
Nearly six months after a deadly South Carolina shooting, deputies say suspect was caught in North Texas
Vangereil “Gerald” Dreteckes Miller was found in Fort Worth, and will soon be extradited back to…
Lawyer for far-right Oath Keepers arrested in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Kelly SoRelle, who is from Granbury, was arrested in Junction, northwest of San Antonio. DALLAS —…
