Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
Dallas board approves controversial police and fire pension funding plan
Dallas Fire Association President Jeff Patterson says the city's 30-year, $11 billion plan to fund the Dallas Police and Fire pension fails the city's first responders.
Dallas Fire Association President Jeff Patterson says the city's 30-year, $11 billion plan to fund the Dallas Police and Fire pension fails the city's first responders.
TEA announces state takeover of Lake Worth ISD for 'unacceptable performance'
The news comes after what the agency called chronic academic problems at several campuses.
The news comes after what the agency called chronic academic problems at several campuses.
Fire, explosion rocks Bay Area neighborhood, 6 injured
An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E.
An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E.
Claims of abuse at Fort Bliss ICE facility; DHS calls them ‘categorically false’
The letter, penned by the American Civil Liberty Union and other organizations, claims detainees at Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss, were “handcuffed and rounded up" before being loaded into vans and taken to the U.S.-Mexico border and told to go across the border into Mexico by masked officers even if the detainee did not have a removal order to the country.
The letter, penned by the American Civil Liberty Union and other organizations, claims detainees at Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss, were “handcuffed and rounded up" before being loaded into vans and taken to the U.S.-Mexico border and told to go across the border into Mexico by masked officers even if the detainee did not have a removal order to the country.
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 14 reveals new costume
Season 14 of “The Masked Singer" is debuting a new costume: Calla Lily. Here's what we can expect before the series returns on Jan. 7.
Season 14 of “The Masked Singer" is debuting a new costume: Calla Lily. Here's what we can expect before the series returns on Jan. 7.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
FIFA World Cup: Random Selection Draw for single-match tickets open for applications
The third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Random Selection Draw, is now open for applications.
The third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Random Selection Draw, is now open for applications.
Free DART rides on New Year's Eve: What you need to know
DART will run regular weekday service on both Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year's Eve (Dec. 31).
DART will run regular weekday service on both Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year's Eve (Dec. 31).
Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' immigration visa program. What we know
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
Man charged with capital murder after Arlington shooting death of pregnant woman
Arlington police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting last month along Interstate 20 that killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
Arlington police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting last month along Interstate 20 that killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
Wenne Alton Davis, actress in ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ dies at 60 after being hit by car
The actress appeared in multiple television shows during her career, including "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Blindspot," and "New Amsterdam."
The actress appeared in multiple television shows during her career, including "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Blindspot," and "New Amsterdam."
Dallas police officers injured in rollover crash
Two Dallas police officers were hospitalized Thursday morning after their marked cruiser crashed with another car in Far East Dallas.
Two Dallas police officers were hospitalized Thursday morning after their marked cruiser crashed with another car in Far East Dallas.
GCISD board votes to close two elementary schools
The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) school board voted late Wednesday night to close two elementary schools, a decision that was met with strong pushback from parents and students.
The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) school board voted late Wednesday night to close two elementary schools, a decision that was met with strong pushback from parents and students.
Former Mesquite teacher, coach arrested, accused of child grooming at Christian center
A 32-year-old Crandall man and former teacher/coach in Mesquite schools was arrested last week on a child grooming charge.
A 32-year-old Crandall man and former teacher/coach in Mesquite schools was arrested last week on a child grooming charge.
Fort Worth stabbing: Man attacked while ordering at food truck
A man was stabbed Wednesday night while getting food at a food truck in a Fort Worth parking lot, according to police.
A man was stabbed Wednesday night while getting food at a food truck in a Fort Worth parking lot, according to police.
Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
Community accuses GCISD of flawed data in school closure fight
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board is facing strong community backlash over a proposal to close two elementary schools, a decision the trustees are expected to deliberate on despite concerns about the process and a current leadership transition.
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board is facing strong community backlash over a proposal to close two elementary schools, a decision the trustees are expected to deliberate on despite concerns about the process and a current leadership transition.
Defense argues against life sentence for man who shot Tarrant County deputy
A Tarrant County jury is set to deliberate on a possible life sentence for Leland Williams, who pleaded guilty to shooting a deputy, following testimony from the defendant, victims' families, and law enforcement.
A Tarrant County jury is set to deliberate on a possible life sentence for Leland Williams, who pleaded guilty to shooting a deputy, following testimony from the defendant, victims' families, and law enforcement.
Dallas Council approves $11B pension deal
The Dallas City Council approved an $11 billion, 30-year funding plan and legal settlement for the underfunded police and fire pension, but the agreement's fate depends on a final vote by the pension board on Thursday.
The Dallas City Council approved an $11 billion, 30-year funding plan and legal settlement for the underfunded police and fire pension, but the agreement's fate depends on a final vote by the pension board on Thursday.