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NASA released a clip of what a black hole sounds like and it’s haunting
It’s just as eerie as you’d expect a black hole to sound. NEW YORK — Have…
Southlake school named after grandson of former slave is reviewing if his biography is ‘appropriate’ to teach
George Dawson didn’t learn to read until he was 98 years old and published his biography…
PGA of America unveils the ‘Silicon Valley of Golf’ in Frisco
“Everything of golf and for golf is going to be here,” CEO Seth Waugh said. FRISCO,…
Uvalde city leaders OK location for permanent memorial honoring Robb Elementary victims
Another item on Tuesday’s agenda is to consider amending an ordinance to provide an exception to…
Arlington police negotiate largest single-year pay raise in city history
Next fiscal year, beginning mid-September, the Arlington Police Department will see an 8% pay raise, which…
Looking for more gal pals and a good workout? Here’s where you can find Dallas’ new Hot Girl Walking Club
The group walked for about 45 minutes and then grabbed drinks at Katy Trail Ice House,…
Large dinosaur tracks unearthed in dried-up Texas river
“When it starts raining they will fill up with water and mud. Most likely we will…
Drivers who rode through high waters urged to have their vehicles checked for damage
Unfortunately, even some of those drivers who managed to navigate high water may not be in…
Texas State University confirms monkeypox case within community
The individual will remain in isolation until their rash heals and they are no longer contagious.…
President Biden expected to announce up to $10k in loan forgiveness
The president will announce a move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for…
Dallas nonprofit opens emergency supply center to help flood victims
The staff at Inspired Vision Compassion Center said it wants to make sure flood victims have…
$27 billion class-action lawsuit to be filed over Uvalde mass shooting
School board officials were provided with a notice of claim Monday evening, an initial step toward…
No, viral photo doesn’t show Magic Johnson donating blood to help fight COVID-19
The NBA superstar, who announced that he had HIV in 1991, has “never donated blood,” Johnson…
Texas Gov. Abbott signs emergency declaration after historic flooding in Dallas-Fort Worth area
Gov. Greg Abbott and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson held a news conference to talk about the…
What does Twitter’s whistleblower complaint mean for Elon Musk?
A whistleblower complaint from Twitter’s former security chief might play into Musk’s hands in an upcoming…
Student suing prep school teacher over zero test grade
The student was accused of looking at his phone to cheat during the exam, but no…
No, Florida doesn’t have a statewide banned book list, like viral meme claims
VERIFY viewers asked if a meme showing a list of banned books in Florida is real.…
More than 100 classified Trump docs recovered back in January
The newly public government correspondence with Trump’s legal team sheds light on the beginnings of the…
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children under 5 is 73% effective
The new update analyzed COVID-19 diagnoses between March and June in Pfizer’s ongoing study of the…
A parent’s guide to mental health as school starts back up
Young people are under serious pressure right now, but parents can help. Back-to-school shopping, last-minute plans……
‘Presumptive’ pediatric case of monkeypox in Harris County ruled false positive, judge says
False positives only happen about 4% of the time, according to Judge Lina Hidalgo. HARRIS COUNTY,…
NWS: Confirmed tornado touched down in Winona, Texas
NWS said the tornado had wind speed of 95 mph. WINONA, Texas — The National Weather…
Texas church to pay damages for unauthorized ‘Hamilton’ production
In a statement posted to Instagram, The Door McAllen’s pastor apologized and admitted to not seeking…
Yes, the Earth spun faster than usual on June 29, but scientists say it is not a cause for concern
Earth recorded its shortest day in modern history by 1.59 milliseconds, but scientists say this is…
Fort Worth officer arrested, accused of 2021 ‘family violence’ case in Azle, police say
According to the Fort Worth department, the 16-year veteran turned himself in after Azle police obtained…
Former Twitter exec blows whistle on cybersecurity, fake account issues
Twitter accused the former security chief of “opportunistic timing” as it gears up for a legal…
Woman arrested in connection to shooting at Frisco dog park, police say
According to police, two ex-partners got in an argument about a dog they were sharing. One…
After suspects in vehicle shoot man outside Dallas club, off-duty officer fires at vehicle as it drove away, police say
The shooting happened outside of a club near the Bishop Arts District. DALLAS — Editor’s note:…
Hyundai, Kia recall 281,000 SUVs, warn owners to park outside
Here’s which cars are affected, and could catch on fire without warning. DETROIT — Hyundai and…
Dallas police officers now have to wear body camera on off-duty jobs, chief says
Chief Eddie Garcia called the wearing of body cameras, both on-duty and at off-duty jobs, “imperative.”…
Battleship Texas finally has a date set to leave La Porte home
Battleship Texas will finally set sail on Aug. 31, as long as the weather allows it.…
Dallas officer shoots at man during domestic disturbance, police say
The police department released bodycam footage of the incident. DALLAS — Police have released bodycam footage…
Euro falls below parity with the dollar. What’s the impact?
There’s a chance the lower prices on imported goods could help fight inflation in the U.S.,…
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD bans CRT, implements new policy on books, use of pronouns
Nearly 200 people were signed up to give public comment at Monday’s meeting. GRAPEVINE, Texas —…
Most Americans believe gun violence is increasing, want stronger gun laws, poll finds
The poll found 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter, including about half of…
Keller ISD adopts new ‘library content guidelines’ for books
One week after pulling dozens of previously challenged and approved books from library shelves, Keller ISD’s…
19-year-old opens fire at Wendy’s after ‘unhappy with order,’ Frisco police say
Christian Ellis, of Glenn Heights, was arrested Friday, Aug. 19 for aggravated assault with a deadly…
Coast Guard suspends search for man who went underwater while trying to rescue 3-year-old daughter
Galveston officials said the 25-year-old man was last seen trying to rescue the girl near the…
Uvalde parents call for school district superintendent’s job
A closed-door session will also explore “grievances” against the district’s superintendent. UVALDE, Texas — With the…
Report: Trump had more than 300 classified documents at Mar-a-Lago
The attorneys asserted in a court filing that the sets of documents taken from the residence…
Virginia Patton Moss from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ dies at 97
The actress died on Thursday of natural causes, according to the Mathews Funeral Home. WASHINGTON —…
Yes, Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 is expected to be higher than average
Social Security recipients could see an 8 to 10% increase in their monthly payments next year…
Body pulled from car after possibly swept off bridge in Mesquite, city officials say
Late Monday afternoon, fire-rescue crews were called to the Scyene Road Bridge at the East service…
2 dead, 1 hurt in Midtown Atlanta shooting; Suspect in custody
“By the information that currently available to us now, we do not believe these were random…
DFW Weather: Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures and water rescues across North Texas
Rains are still coming down across Dallas-Fort Worth, with the highest totals in eastern Dallas County…
Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty to conspiracy drug charge
The “Trap Queen” rapper was initially arrested last October on charges alleging he participated in a…
MoviePass is coming back this fall. Here’s how to sign up
Gone are the MoviePass days where you could see as many movies in theaters as you…
No, Congress has not voted to make its members exempt from IRS audits
A viral tweet about the IRS that claims Congress voted to make its members exempt from…
A New Mexico city has less than 30 days of drinking water left
“I mean what else could possibly happen?” asked the mayor of Las Vegas, New Mexico, not…
Ukraine says nearly 9,000 of its troops dead in monthslong war
Meanwhile, shelling near Ukraine’s main nuclear plant has contributed to widespread fears of a nuclear catastrophe.…
DFW Weather: Flood warnings issued for Dallas, Tarrant counties as rain causes flooding and road closures across North Texas
Rains are still coming down across Dallas-Fort Worth, with the highest totals in eastern Dallas County…
Richardson City Hall closed due to ‘significant’ damage from fire
City staff are asked not to come to work unless they were told by a supervisor…
3 Arkansas officers suspended after video captures beating
A video posted online shows one officer punching the suspect with a clenched fist, while another…
Mother dies after being found in ‘deplorable’ conditions; 3 arrested in San Antonio
The mother was found in “filthy conditions” when located by deputies, including insect infestations in her…
Officer shoots man in Fort Worth apartment, police say
The police department said the man tried to shoot himself at one point, but there was…
COVID vaccines for fall: Pfizer seeks OK of updated boosters
For now at least, the BA.5 omicron variant currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in…
Ford cutting 3,000 white-collar jobs in bid to lower costs
The salaried worker cuts represent about 6% of a 31,000 workforce in the U.S. and Canada.…
Student loan pause: Latest update from Biden administration
The multi-year pause on federal student loan payments is set to expire next week on Aug.…
Leon Vitali, Stanley Kubrick’s right-hand man, dies at 74
The 2017 documentary “Filmworker” shed light on Vitali’s enormous and largely unsung contributions to the work…
Facebook does not have a lottery promotion. This is a common scam.
A VERIFY viewer recently received an email claiming he was a winner of the “Facebook lottery…
Man charged after being found in north Houston motel with 3-year-old girl at center of AMBER Alert, HPD says
A man was taken into custody after police forced their way inside a north Houston motel…
Horror film convention promoter speaks after Busey charges
Gary Busey, 78, was charged Friday with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, attempted criminal sexual contact and…
Ford to appeal $1.7 billion verdict in Georgia truck crash
A Georgia jury has returned a $1.7 billion verdict against Ford Motor Co. involving a pickup…
Nearly 75% of Texas public schools graded A or B in latest school ratings
House Public Education Chairman lauds the student progress. TEXAS, USA — Public school ratings are out…
Statue honors once-enslaved woman who won freedom in court
A bronze statue of an enslaved woman from Massachusetts who went to court to win her…
Missing Irving teen found safe in Dallas, police say
The 17-year-old had been missing since early Sunday morning. IRVING, Texas — Editor’s note: This story…
Lake Worth police search for suspect who stole delivery driver’s vehicle that had four children inside
The suspect stole the vehicle but then quickly abandoned it, police say. The four children were…
‘Bad decision’: Corpus Christi attorney arrested for human smuggling says he gave ride to hitchhikers
Attorney Dan Japhet was arrested in Del Rio and spent six days in jail. He says…
One man killed, another injured after shooting near Deep Ellum area, police say
Dallas investigators believed the victim and another man pulled out weapons while arguing with the suspect.…
Woman being detained escapes handcuffs, fires at Oklahoma deputy with AR-15, sheriff says
The woman barricaded herself in the deputy’s patrol car after the shooting and surrendered nearly three…
Fort Worth mayor says city’s budget is necessary for cleaner, safer city
The budget would fund everything from dozens of officers to 10 new street sweepers. FORT WORTH,…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck say ‘I do’ in front of family and friends
The celebrity couple were officially married last month in Las Vegas, which Lopez shared with fans…
Hit-and-run suspect wanted for deadly incident in southeastern Dallas, police say
Police say a 25-35-year-old man died after he was hit by a vehicle on Sunday morning.…
Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will leave isolation
The White House said she will leave South Carolina, where she tested positive on vacation, and…
Jaguars spotted near Arizona border, first since getting hunted out of the U.S.
Jaguars are among other animals such as pumas, black bears, and beavers spotted at the southern…
State lawmaker says pulling books for review isn’t censorship
Keller ISD pulled 41 books, including the Bible and an adaptation on “Diary of Anne Frank.”…
One killed, at least one other injured after shooting near Deep Ellum area, police say
The Dallas Police Department has opened an investigation to look for suspects and figure out what…
China plans cloud seeding to protect grain crop from drought
Authorities will “try to increase rain” by seeding clouds with chemicals and spraying crops with a…
On Ukraine’s front line, a fight to save premature babies
Even when air-raid signals sound, it’s impossible to leave: Babies in the incubation ward cannot be…
Daughter of ‘Putin’s brain’ ideologist killed in car explosion
The vivid and violent incident, unusual for Moscow, is likely to aggravate Russia-Ukraine animosity. MOSCOW, Russia…
Somali forces end hotel attack in which 21 were killed, 117 wounded
The Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, which has ties with al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the attack. MOGADISHU,…
Oak Cliff leaders talk violence at youth sports events
The panelists discussed how coaches and organizations can better come together along with conflict resolution alternatives.…
700-acre wildfire in Central Texas now 40% contained
Some evacuations were ordered in the area, but all evacuations have been lifted as of last…
Landlords try to stop rent control initiative in Florida
The associations say that Florida law prohibits rent control ordinances except in an emergency. ORLANDO, Fla…
Grapevine police charge two suspects with stealing gas
Officers noticed the theft in progress at a gas station earlier this month. GRAPEVINE, Texas —…
‘We’re here to support the families’ Uvalde families receive almost $500,000 from LULAC donation
The money was raised as part of a nationwide campaign UVALDE, Texas — The Uvalde families…
Apple prototype from the 70s auctioned for nearly $700K
A Bay Area collector bought what the auction company called “the holy grail of Steve Jobs…
Military families’ housing benefits lag as rents explode
Some members of Congress are pushing legislation that would force the Department of Defense to rethink…
US announces new military aid, drones for Ukraine
The $775 million aid package includes Scan Eagle surveillance drones, mine-resistant vehicles, anti-armor rounds and howitzer…
Merriman Anderson Architects drives design for McLaren U.S. HQ in Coppell
The architecture firm spearheaded the architecture and interior design for the 31,000-square-foot campus spaces. COPPELL, Texas…
HBO Max pulls dozens of titles from streaming platform
About 200 older episodes of “Sesame Street” have been removed. The cost-saving cuts come as HBO…
Emergency rescue crews prepare for possible flash flooding
The Fort Worth Fire Department will use social media to warn drivers about the dangers of…
Richardson teacher’s aide raises money for hometown of Uvalde
Mr. G organized Amazon wish lists, teacher care packages, and donations all totaling $15,000 from the…
Dallas rapper Trapboy Freddy speaks after release from federal custody
The rapper was released after federal authorities arrested and charged him with possession of a firearm…
City officials warn of coyote sightings at North Dallas park, ask residents to call hotline
Residents near Peter Pan Park are on high alert after several reports of coyote sightings. Some…
‘I’m distraught. I’m still distraught’ Mother outraged over child’s swim lessons
The video, recorded by the toddler’s nanny, shows the instructor drop the child while he cries…
Investigation underway after 53-year-old man dies in Dallas police custody, officials say
The department’s gang unit found the man unable to leave the home on his own, and…
First-time teachers balance nerves, excitement as new school year begins in North Texas
While many teachers decided to leave the profession during the pandemic, some educators are excited about…
Grand Prairie Fire Department prepares for flash flooding
“It only takes about six inches of moving water to sweep an adult off their feet…
Another North Texas police department has decided to change its tattoo policy
The department said in a Facebook post that they hope it’ll not only help with recruiting,…
Texas mother ‘clinging to life’ due to neglect from children; 3 arrested
The sheriff added that the 57-year-old victim is hospitalized and not expected to survive. SAN ANTONIO…
Witness about R. Kelly: I didn’t want to ‘carry his lies’
Kelly faces charges of child pornography and enticement of minors as well as conspiring to rig…
Dallas Wings clipped, lose Game 1 against Connecticut Sun in first-round of WNBA playoffs
Game 2 of the best-of-three series is Sunday at Connecticut. MONTVILLE, Conn. — The Dallas Wings fell…
Video: Truck driver escapes moving big rig as it falls off Texas highway overpass
Pasadena police said the driver had minor injuries after jumping out of — or being ejected…
New DOT dashboard will show passengers what they’re owed for flight delays, cancellations
Buttigieg is calling on airlines to, at the very least, give meal vouchers for longer delays…
Texas man arrested in Dallas area after killing his ex-girlfriend, police say
Police responded to a home near Amarillo on Thursday for a call about a woman with…
Dallas man arrested in wrong-way crash that killed mother, daughter, granddaughter
A family of three was killed in the crash, which happened Aug. 7 in Kaufman County.…
If you have an iPhone, you should probably update it ASAP. Here’s how.
Without the latest software update, a hacker could take complete control of Apple devices. The good…
No, viral IRS video and photos do not show IRS agent training
Viral video and photos show a college program that allows students to experience being an IRS…
No, military veterans’ spouses can’t teach without a college degree in Florida
Veterans without bachelor’s degrees can get a temporary teaching certificate in Florida. But this doesn’t apply…
Texas tops team from Pennsylvania, 8-3, to advance in the Little League World Series
Pearland (1-0) will face the winner of Friday’s West vs. Metro game on Monday at 6…
Police ramp up security at Arlington high school after social media threat
The Arlington Police Department said it was aware of a social media post threatening violence at…
No, Social Security recipients will not receive a bonus payment in September
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get two payments in September, but this is…
16-year-old indicted in Dallas Costco robbery killing of father of 5
Camron Range, 16, was indicted on three aggravated robbery charges and one charge of capital murder.…
Internet Reacts Mom goes viral for prepping 5-year-old in school shooting drill, sparks conversation
The video has sparked conversation on school safety and preparing your children for back-to-school. OKLAHOMA, USA…
See it? Squish it! Fighting the invasive spotted lanternfly
The sap-sucking insect poses a danger to grapes and other agricultural crops, and the honeydew it…
3 charged in 2018 prison beating of crime boss Whitey Bulger
Bulger was beaten to death in October 2018, hours after he was transferred from a prison…