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Tweet typos a thing of the past? Twitter announces edit feature is coming
One of Twitter’s most requested features could soon be a reality. WASHINGTON — The most requested…
Many hospitals are required to provide an itemized bill upon request
A viral video claims hospitals are legally obligated to provide an itemized bill if you ask…
Dallas gang member sentenced to 5 1/2 years for heroin conspiracy
In plea papers, Valencia admitted she and a co-conspirator, boyfriend Williams Jose Fuentes-Argueta, dealt heroin out…
‘I swear to God I’m going to shoot your a–‘ Affidavit reveals more about racist attack in Plano
Police say “additional charges may follow” against Esmeralda Upton, currently out on bond after her racist…
CDC: Pregnant women at extreme increased risk for ‘severe outcomes’ from monkeypox
Women who are pregnant and contract monkeypox can have a pregnancy loss, according to Dr. Luis…
When do applications open for student loan forgiveness?
Many people are anxiously waiting to begin the application process for student loan relief. Here’s what…
Dashboard showing compensation for flight delays now available
The dashboard is a new tactic by the Department of Transportation to help fliers dealing with…
Flight cancelled or delayed? This tool tells you what your airline will do for you
The website has things listed for controllable cancellations and controllable delays and lists what the airlines’…
FDA clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
One more step before a fall vaccine campaign can begin: The CDC must recommend who should…
Texas School Safety Center set to begin intruder audits this month
After the shooting in Uvalde, Gov. Abbott ordered the center to conduct surprise inspections to make…
‘Sobering picture’ of pandemic education: Reading, math scores drop sharply
In math, the average score for 9-year-old students fell 7 percentage points between 2020 and 2022,…
Biden administration to encourage COVID boosters, flu shot this fall
With updated omicron booster shots soon to be available, the White House wants to make getting…
Top Dallas PD brass apologize, admit failure over officer’s racist coin design
“I recognize the damage this has done,” said Patrol Major Jim Lewis at a town hall…
Sarah Palin loses Alaska special election to Democrat Mary Peltola
Mary Peltola will become the first Alaska Native to serve in the House and the first…
Texas adds Chicago to list of cities its sending buses of migrants, Gov. Abbott announces
The first bus of migrants headed to Chicago arrived on Wednesday, according to the governor. CHICAGO…
Serena Williams wins again in second round of US Open
The 40-year-old Williams was again buoyed by a loud crowd at a full Arthur Ashe Stadium,…
‘Oak Cliff Super Bowl’ The 32-year rivalry between Carter and Kimball high schools is still fresh
“But at the end of the day it don’t matter who gets that trophy. It fills…
Yes, the average forgiven PPP loan is far more than $20,000 student loan relief
Posts online claimed the average forgiven PPP loan is much higher than $20K available in student…
Fort Worth PD releases bodycam footage of deadly hostage situation, chief says suspect used victim as ‘human shield’
The incident began as a chase out of Central Texas and ended on I-35W in Fort…
‘I want to be a surgeon’ Wednesday’s Child 13-year-old Lyneric wants to be a healthcare hero, but dreams of a forever family
Lyneric has spent nearly half his life in and out of the foster care system. Through…
Fort Worth Botanic Garden seeking input on master plan redesigns
The garden is one of the city’s top attractions, with nearly 250,000 people visiting in 2021.…
Sam’s Club raises annual membership fee
It’ll soon cost you a bit more to have a Sam’s Club membership. WASHINGTON — Sam’s…
At least 15 states sending residents rebate checks from surpluses
Already this year, at least 32 states have enacted some form of tax cut or rebate…
Former Texas Wesleyan football player falls to death from Fort Worth bridge after being hit by suspected drunk driver
O’Connor High School Athletics in San Antonio tweeted out condolences to Charles Trammell’s family and friends.…
‘Very disrespectful’: Dallas police officer created racist Doughboy ‘challenge’ coin, officials say
The Black Police Association said the coin was going to be sold to officers after an…
FDA autoriza dosis de refuerzo del COVID-19 en versión actualizada
Falta un paso más en el proceso, la autorización de los CDC, para que la campaña…
Allen ISD teacher on administrative leave after indictment by grand jury, says district
The district said Tony Mattei from Curtis Middle School is on administrative leave. They’ll soon be…
Girl dies after wandering away, falling into SW Harris County pond, sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the 7-year-old girl passed away at the hospital Wednesday morning. HARRIS COUNTY,…
Cowboys 53-man roster breakdown: Strengths and weaknesses for Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys have made their roster cuts with some interesting details that will help shape…
‘An epidemic of entitlement’: Michigan restaurant closes after line of rude customers
Owner Steven Martinez said it was everything from rude language, little patience, destruction of property and…
Google becoming FIBA’s 1st women’s-only hoops global partner
The partnership will begin next month at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney, which…
DBJ exclusive: Here are the hottest DFW communities for home sales
Based on analysis, the 75126 ZIP code in Forney was the hottest zone in North Texas.…
Battleship Texas heads to Galveston for repairs
Battleship Texas will head to Galveston for repairs to the ship’s hull on Wednesday before dawn.…
Why the MLBPA pushing to unionize minor league players is so important for baseball
As the working and living conditions of minor league baseball players has become more and more…
Escaped ‘armed and dangerous’ East Texas inmate still on the run
Officials say Charles Spraberry used a makeshift knife to escape from the detention center. LINDEN, Texas…
What to know about name, image and likeness deals in college, HS sports
How have NIL deals impacted college sports so far, and can high school athletes cash in?…
Woman with ties to Corpus Christi thought to be missing was actually evading arrest, tracked to South America
Almost a year ago today Josefa Vela was thought to be missing. Turns out, she was…
Diana’s death stunned the world — and changed the royals
LONDON, UK — Above all, there was shock. That’s the word people use over and over…
Zombie cells central to the quest for active, vital old age
With the number of people 65 or older expected to double globally by 2050, something called…
US life expectancy last year fell to the lowest age since 1996
In the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimated American lifespan has shortened by…
Feds say records likely ‘concealed and removed’ from Trump estate
In a court filing Tuesday night, the Justice Department said “government records were likely concealed and…
Cook Children’s message to parents: ‘Please don’t come to the emergency department for a simple COVID test’
The Fort Worth hospital is seeing an increase in parents bringing their children with no symptoms…
Fort Worth ISD names West Texas school district leader as lone superintendent finalist
Midland ISD Superintendent Dr. Angélica Ramsey is moving across the state to take over the same…
Country singer Luke Bell found dead at 32
The singer-songwriter was reported missing on Aug. 20 and was found Monday not far from where…
NASA reschedules Artemis I launch for Saturday, Sept. 3
NASA will try again Saturday to launch its new moon rocket after engine trouble halted the…
Tarrant County Jail unveils $18M overcrowding plan at commissioners court
The sheriff said he is desperate to find jail beds as the Tarrant County Jail faces…
Yes, a passport study letter from the U.S. State Department is real
Random recipients get letters every month asking them to complete a survey aimed at determining demand…
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet Union leader, dies at 91
Gorbachev’s office said earlier that he was undergoing treatment at the hospital. MOSCOW, Russia — Mikhail…
One of the ‘Texas 7’ may get a new trial after witnesses testify the original judge in the case made racist, bigoted statements
Randy Halprin one of the seven men who killed Irving Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins, wants a…
‘Triangle of Sadness’ actor, model Charlbi Dean dies at 32
The South African model and actor had a breakout role in “Triangle of Sadness,” which won…
Biden talks crime prevention, gun control in PA
The White House said Biden will use his visit to call out Republicans for opposing his…
More families coming forward with abuse allegations against Prosper ISD bus driver, attorneys say
“Something this brazen, it’s not going to be the first time that he’s done something like…
Flooding worsens water crisis in Mississippi capital
Jackson officials are distributing bottled water, a university is using temporary restrooms, and people who do…
Yankees, LeBron James to invest in AC Milan soccer team
The New York Yankees are becoming a minority investor in Italian champion AC Milan and an…
Tarrant County DA asks for new punishment trial for death row inmate, saying prosecutor lied
The motion was another development in the case of Paul Storey, who was convicted in 2008…
1 killed, 1 hospitalized in rollover Granbury crash, police say
Police said a 2016 Jeep Wrangler left the roadway and flipped, and a passenger was ejected.…
Frisco High School student arrested after social media threat, resulting in added security on campus
School officials and Frisco police “immediately began an investigation and that investigation is still underway.” FRISCO,…
Man pleads guilty to robbing $550,000 in Texas robbing spree
The Fannin County man was accused of robbing $550,000 collectively from multiple East Texas banks between…
1 person taken to hospital after an explosion at Fort Worth facility
The incident happened just after noon, officials say. FORT WORTH, Texas — Crews are battling a…
Two arrested after firing at officers during pursuit through Fort Worth and Haltom City, officials say
The suspects crashed at 820 and the bridge at 377 around 11:30 Tuesday morning, officials say.…
DOJ: Review of possibly privileged Trump papers already over
Officials appeared to be suggesting that the appointment of a third-party special master might now be…
Yes, graduate loans are eligible for loan forgiveness
We answer three questions about how graduate loan debt is impacted by the Biden administration’s loan…
Texas state troopers can loosen their belts again
After more than 200 state troopers were told they would need to trim their waist, an…
Uber launches new live-chat safety feature
The rideshare company’s new partnership with ADT is designed to help in non-emergency situations where a…
Suspect, hostage identified after deadly chase, crash and shooting in Fort Worth
Fort Worth officers were called to help Troy police with a chase on Sunday night, according…
12 hospitalized for apparent carbon monoxide poisoning at Irving home, officials say
According to the fire department, the carbon monoxide poisoning came from a gas-powered generator in the…
El Paso joins Gov. Greg Abbott in busing migrants to New York City
The Democrat-led city sent 35 migrants from Venezuela as New York officials have complained that Abbott’s…
Back to normal at the movies? What to expect this fall
The fall movie season hasn’t been itself for the past couple years, but long-awaited blockbusters could…
Fort Worth police find 67-year-old man who went missing
The Fort Worth Police Department tweeted Tuesday morning that Salih was found safe. FORT WORTH, Texas…
Texas pilot killed in WWII identified nearly 80 years later
He co-piloted a B-24 Liberator aircraft nicknamed “Aire Lobo,” which was shot down during Operation TIDAL…
Yes, the Facebook internet tracking settlement is real
A viewer asked us if an email about a class-action settlement with Facebook is real. We…
Large fire burns under-construction apartment complex in Rockwall County
Texas Department of Transportation cameras at I-30 and Farm Road 551 in Fate showed a large,…
Musk cites whistleblower as new reason to exit $44B Twitter deal
The billionaire has spent months alleging that Twitter undercounted its fake and spam accounts. SAN FRANCISCO…
Gov. Abbott announces DPS security measures for Uvalde ISD
The announcement comes as the district prepares for the upcoming school year, which starts on September…
The war on drugs may make it impossible for some to get student debt forgiveness
Hundreds of thousands of people convicted of drug-related crimes lost eligibility for federal education aid —…
Wager family beginning very special fall, with father, son and daughter all on the field together
Arlington Martin’s head football coach Bob Wager has his son Gage playing, and his daughter Mia…
FedNow, a real-time payment system, coming as early as 2023
The system will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is expected to…
Fort Worth city council member says it’s time to talk about guns
“They try to tell us we can’t talk about this at the city level because it’s…
Target wants to give you a discount for your old car sears. Here’s what you need to know
Your old car seat could get you 20% off on baby gear. WASHINGTON — Target wants…
‘Irreplaceable leader’: Corpus Christi teen died of heat stroke playing football
Loney Diaz recently completed fire academy at Del Mar College and was planning to pursue a…
Media outlets — including WFAA — file lawsuit seeking release of information related to Uvalde mass shooting
The lawsuit says that despite numerous public information requests, the defendants haven’t released public records surrounding…
Carroll ISD declines ‘In God We Trust’ signs with rainbow colors, written in Arabic
The district had previously accepted “In God We Trust” signs from a Christian conservative cellphone company…
Jill Biden tests negative for COVID after rebound case
The president’s wife came down with a “rebound” case of the coronavirus nearly a week ago.…
1 week later North Texas homeowners working to salvage items damaged by historic flooding
It was exactly one week ago, flash floods forced residents out of their homes after a…
Frisco is beefing up police presence at elementary schools. Here’s what that looks like
Unlike middle and high schools in Frisco ISD, not all elementary schools get a dedicated school…
Former Arlington officer found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in shooting death of woman
Ravi Singh was on trial after he shot and killed 31-year-old Maggie Brooks while responding to…
El gobierno muy pronto suspenderá los pedidos de pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19
Una alerta en covidtests.gov dijo que los pedidos a través del programa se suspenderían “porque el…
Yes, the On Point Global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is real
Did you get a postcard saying you could get a refund thanks to a Federal Trade…
Wall Street closes lower, adding to last week’s losses
Investors have been closely watching economic reports to get a better sense of how much the…
‘Your DoorDash driver’s going to jail’ Alvin officer saves date night after arresting delivery driver
Guess who’s coming to dinner? ALVIN, Texas — Date night had an interesting twist for an…
‘Super Bowl of Gay Softball’ NAGAAA hosts Softball World Series in Dallas for first time since 2014
Officials said the tournament is also expected to bring in $16 million into the local economy.…
Cowboys 53-man roster prediction: Who will make the team for Week 1?
The top 48 players on the roster are usually easy to spot, but it’s those last…
Yes, eligible public service workers can still get full federal student loan forgiveness
While President Biden’s recent announcement impacts a wider group of borrowers, there’s an existing program that…
Three dead following shooting at Safeway store in Oregon
Police confirmed three people were killed in the shooting Sunday, including the suspected shooter. BEND, Ore.…
‘Beyond the Moon’: NASA tells us why the Artemis launch is so important
If all goes as planned, a huge new NASA rocket will mark the launch of a…
‘You don’t want to light the candle until it’s ready to go’: NASA scrubs moon rocket launch
The next launch window for the rocket is Friday. The Monday launch was canned after several…
New Selena album includes digital aging of her voice
Some of the recordings on the album use digital technology to age her voice to sound…
Pumpkin Spice Lattes coming back to Starbucks. Why are they so popular?
Starbucks has been selling the famous PSL for nearly 20 years, but the flavor’s history goes…
MLB players’ association trying to unionize minor leaguers
While the average major league salary is above $4 million, players with minor league contracts earn…
17-year-old boy shot and killed in Denton County, officials say
Brayan Alvarez was identified as the victim, according to the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. LITTLE ELM,…
‘Just part of the space business’: Artemis launch scrubbed after engine trouble, other issues
NASA said a successful mission will demonstrate its capability to “extend human existence to the moon…
Frisco High School adds security after social media threat
School officials and Frisco police “immediately began an investigation and that investigation is still underway.” FRISCO,…
5-year-old, teen killed in Fort Worth drive-by shooting identified
The victims were shot in the front yard of a home on Sunday afternoon, police say.…
4 dead including suspect after man set fire to multiple Houston residences, police say
Police said the man set fire to multiple units and waited for residents to come outside…
5-year-old shot during gunfire between vehicles, Dallas police say
According to police, the child is in stable condition, but no one has been arrested. DALLAS…
Uvalde CISD to hold three special school board meetings Monday
The first is a public hearing, then a town hall meeting, and finally ending with a…
Man accused of killing friend of estranged wife, Fort Worth police say
According to police, the two men got in a fight when the estranged husband shot the…
Harris County deputy constable killed while picking up food for his family, Precinct 3 says
Authorities hope someone saw something and will come forward with information about a deadly shooting near…
Jack Harlow, Nicki Minaj make mark at MTV Video Music Awards
Harlow kicked off his performance inside a mock airplane walking down aisle while performing his hit…
Duke volleyball player with North Texas ties called racial slur and threatened at BYU match, family says
Rachel Richardson’s father is from Fort Worth and told WFAA, “I refuse to allow something like…
Having Texas native plants in your front yard helps fight wildfires and drought
Drought-tolerant plants help homeowners keep a pretty garden year-round. They also need less water and fertilizers…
‘The Invitation’ tops tepid weekend at box office
The horror film “The Invitation” needed just $7 million to finish at the top of the…
Amid relocation fears, Spurs’ courtship of Austin market may be just what they need to thrive in San Antonio
Some fear the team may consider moving up 35, but expanding the brand and tapping another…
Two books returned to Keller ISD libraries, including the Bible
Keller ISD school board president says many others will never return. KELLER, Texas — Two of…
Missing 64-year-old in Fort Worth found safe
Police say the woman had gone missing with a small dog on Sunday morning. FORT WORTH,…
Democrat says some Republicans are complaining about Texas’ ‘trigger law’
Congressman Marc Veasey thinks abortion and student loan forgiveness are winning issues for Democrats. TEXAS, USA…
DFW Airport wants to start moving forward with Terminal F again
The airport informed investors that it submitted a $27.8 million capital spending request to the airlines…
Body of 63-year-old man pulled from Grapevine Lake, officials say
Crews from multiple agencies responded to a drowning call in the Murrell Park area of Grapevine…