TDCJ says recent funding will add AC to 18,000 beds by 2028. Here's how many remain

New numbers from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice project 18,000 new air-conditioned beds as a result of recent state funding in the first step towards full A/C coverage. Here's a look at how many prisoners will remain without A/C until the project is completed in 2032.

Dallas ISD new teacher academy and backpack giveaway
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Leaders at Dallas ISD are welcoming a new class of teachers. They're kicking off the new school year in style. Dallas ISD is making sure students in southern Dallas have everything they need ahead of the upcoming school year. The district's Resource Center South held a backpack giveaway for families this evening.

Kerr County officials defend flood response in hearing
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A public hearing on the fatal July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, revealed that officials believe no alert system could have prevented the disaster, while victims' families and a state official are calling for changes and criticizing the local judge's absence.

President Trump says U.S. is winning the trade war
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For the last several months, President Trump has changed global trade as we know it. Striking major deals with key trading partners, but on the eve of his next deadline, before higher tariffs take effect, a federal court is hearing arguments on whether his tariffs are legal.

NTSB investigating cause of DART train fire in Dallas
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The National Transportation Safety Board is on the ground in Dallas investigating Wednesday?s fire on a Dallas Area Rapid Transit train.

Families of flood victims call for new alert systems as Kerr County officials defend response

A public hearing on the fatal July 4 flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, revealed that officials believe no alert system could have prevented the disaster, while victims' families and a state official are calling for changes and criticizing the local judge's absence.

Texas Man sentenced to 60 Years for child pornography after being identified by tattoos

A Texas man was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material after being identified by his distinctive tattoos in videos posted on the dark web.

Devil's Den murder suspect James Andrew McGann was North Texas elementary teacher

The suspect who is accused of killing a married couple who were hiking with their children at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas was a teacher in Flower Mound, according to an Associated Press report.

Frisco man accused of fatally stabbing mother

A Frisco man has been arrested after being reported by his father for allegedly stabbing his mother to death.

3 undocumented migrants charged with capital murder after Garland motel shooting

Three men have been arrested and charged with capital murder after a June shooting at a Garland motel, police officials report. The man who died has been identified as a 48-year-old from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Love Is Blind: Netflix show casting in Austin

ATTENTION SINGLES! The hit Netflix reality dating show "Love Is Blind" is casting in several cities including Austin.

Federal Reserve refuses Trump's interest rate cut
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President Trump touted economic growth today as the nation showed a three percent increase domestic output from April to June. The GDP growth came after a drop in the first part of the year but the federal reserve said it would not lower the key short term interest rate despite calls from the President to do so.

New Texas map to drastically shift Democratic seats
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Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.

DART train catches fire causing rush hour delays
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Firefighters put out the flames of a Dallas Area Rapid Transit train fire near Downtown Dallas. Now, passengers should expect rush hour delays.