Irving, Las Vegas Sands drop casino plans following community backlash

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has asked Irving officials to remove plans for a destination resort and casino after facing major backlash from residents earlier this week.

Seattle man wrongly declared dead loses Social Security benefits amid DOGE cost-cutting

A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

2 arrested as burglary suspects return to Canton home, 1 wanted

Van Zandt County law enforcement officials are searching for a third suspect following the arrest of two other burglary suspects that returned to the residence in an attempt to steal more items.

Proposed Texas bill would require proof of citizenship in order to vote

Opponents argue the requirement would disenfranchise U.S. citizens who don't have copies of their birth certificates or passports and wouldn't want to go through the time and expense to get the required documentation. Proponents said the law is necessary to ensure the integrity of Texas elections.

Texas leaders show support for eliminating the Department of Education

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton were all at the White House on Thursday to support the president as he signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education.

Tarrant Co. concrete company agrees to pay $1.8M in COVID fund settlement

A Tarrant County company agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle a lawsuit claiming they fraudulently took $1.17 in paycheck protection funds.

5-year-old Granbury ISD boy killed in bus accident remembered for his joy

Exodus Crockett of Granbury died early Monday after being struck while running toward his school bus. Authorities said the bus driver was pulling away from the neighborhood stop and did not see the 5-year-old.

Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."

West Texas hunter finds mammoth tusk on ranch

Researchers uncovered a mammoth tusk in West Texas after a deer hunter discovered it on a ranch.

20-year-old motorcyclist killed in Arlington crash

Arlington police said a motorcycle that was heading north on Cooper Street collided with a Honda Accord that was turning from southbound Cooper Street onto Wimbledon Drive.