Trump threatens funding to Minnesota: Is it legal?

President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.

ICE agents to check documents at MSP Airport, employee says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will spend three weeks at MSP Airport, checking and verifying documents of both customers and employees, an airport employee said.

Texas professor gives perspective on Iran protests
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Protests in Iran are intensifying, but the true death toll remains unknown due to communication blackouts. President Trump says even the U.S. lacks accurate numbers and has warned Iran’s leaders publicly.

Woman hospitalized after dog attack in Oak Cliff
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An Oak Cliff woman was left hospitalized after getting attacked by a pit bull on Marfa Avenue.

This Texas state park is 5th to get 'Dark Sky' designation

Parks with the Dark Sky Park designation are recognized for their efforts to conserve the natural skies in their area and limit light pollution at night.

Teen arson arrest also linked to extremist organization
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Police arrested 17-year-old Evan Banda for a string of local arsons and terroristic threats linked to an overseas extremist hate organization. The suspect allegedly recorded videos of himself in a hockey mask and Nazi regalia threatening mass violence at several North Texas schools.

Cedar Hill student to earn associate degree before heading to Rice University

Cedar Hill senior Alexander Piggatt has earned a full academic scholarship to Rice University, where he will double major in AI and business after first graduating high school with an associate degree from Dallas College.

North Texas political scientist gives expert perspective on Iran protests

As protests against the current regime continue in Iran, the death count is rising while that regime strikes back against its citizens.

Texas proposes new THC regulations
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Business that sell legal, consumable THC in Texas may have to foot the bill for higher registration feels. That hefty price tag, plus product bans, has some business owners worried.

Minnesota waits for ruling on ICE agents
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Officials in Minnesota are waiting for a federal judge to rule on an effort to get ICE agents out of the Twin Cities. State leaders are calling it a federal invasion. They are pushing for a temporary restraining order against thousands of ICE agents in Minnesota.

ICE says it’s illegal to record agents, but is DHS policy actually unlawful?

Several videos posted to social media show ICE agents in Minnesota telling observers to stop recording. Some observers say they've been detained simply for filming. A federal judge recently found DHS has adopted an unlawful policy that suppresses First Amendment rights.

Woman hospitalized after dog attack in Oak Cliff

An Oak Cliff woman was left hospitalized after getting attacked by a pit bull on Marfa Avenue.

New Texas THC proposal would drastically increase retailer fees

Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.

More homes in Texas sold for over $1 million in 2025 than ever before

A record-setting number of Texas homes were sold for $1 million or more from Nov. 2024 to Oct. 2025, according to the 2025 Texas Sales of Million-Dollar Homes Report released by Texas Realtors. 

Retired US Navy Commander in running for US Congress seat in North Texas

In the race for a newly redrawn Texas congressional district, one challenger for the Democratic primary believes he's the non-career politician with experience in Washington that the voters need.

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.