Photo Courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS — A new Texas law that took effect in 2023 mandates that county appraisal districts verify homeowners’ homestead exemptions at least once every five years. Failure to respond to a verification notice could result in the loss of this exemption, leading to higher property taxes. Understanding the Homestead…… MORE
A recent study reveals that 2024 ranked as the second least affordable year for homebuyers on record, surpassed only by 2023. Despite a marginal improvement, homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans. By the Numbers The analysis found that a household earning the median U.S. income of $83,782 in 2024 would have needed to…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – Residents of Far North Dallas have successfully secured another delay in the decision on a controversial 12-story high-rise apartment complex proposed for the Pepper Square development at Preston Road and Belt Line Road. The Dallas City Plan Commission was scheduled to vote on Wednesday on whether to…… MORE
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested that the federal government reimburse the state for $11.1 billion spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas’ expansive border security initiative. In letters sent Thursday to Congressional leadership and the Texas Congressional Delegation, Abbott asserted that securing the nation’s borders is a federal responsibility—one that Texas had to assume…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of Fox 4 News NEW YORK – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a nationwide operation this week, resulting in the arrest of more than 530 individuals across multiple states. This marks the agency’s first large-scale enforcement action under the Trump administration. Between January 21 and January 23, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – A tragic shooting at Antioch High School resulted in the loss of one student’s life and left another injured on Wednesday. The shooter, a 17-year-old identified as Solomon Henderson, is deceased. The incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m. ET, as confirmed during a press conference by…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border in the coming days, according to U.S. officials speaking to the Associated Press (AP) on Wednesday. This decision aligns with previous efforts to strengthen border security through increased military support. The move follows executive…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News SEAGOVILLE, Texas — Authorities in Seagoville are searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a man standing beside a highway. Details of the Incident The tragic crash occurred around 7 p.m. last Thursday on the westbound service road of Highway 175,…… MORE
Shoppers stocking up on breakfast staples may have noticed a significant increase in their grocery bills, with eggs taking a leading role in the rising costs. According to the Consumer Price Index, egg prices have soared by 36.8% compared to this time last year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average price…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is taking bold action to combat its literacy challenges with the approval of a new strategic plan, endorsed by the school board on Tuesday night. This comprehensive roadmap aims to improve reading proficiency and bolster overall student achievement. The…… MORE
