FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth police have arrested three individuals, including a 17-year-old, in connection with an alleged murder plot orchestrated over a social media dispute. According to investigators, the plot centered around a staged kidnapping intended to lure two victims into an ambush. However, authorities intervened before the plan could be executed. Incident…… MORE
GREENVILLE, Texas – An investigation is ongoing after students at a North Texas middle school gave each other tattoos inside a classroom, raising serious health and safety concerns. The incident occurred at Travis Intermediate School in Greenville ISD, located northeast of Dallas. One parent, Ashley Armstrong, whose 11-year-old son Jordan received a tattoo, says medical…… MORE
Courtesy Fox 4 News AUSTIN, Texas – Texas drivers are being targeted by fraudulent text messages claiming they have outstanding toll balances that need immediate payment. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has confirmed that these messages are a scam, specifically a form of phishing known as “smishing.” How TxTag Communicates with Customers While TxTag…… MORE
LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a new lawsuit against the NCAA, challenging its updated policy on transgender athletes in women’s sports. Paxton’s legal action seeks to compel the NCAA to implement a “sex screening” process for student-athletes, arguing that the organization’s revised eligibility guidelines remain inconsistent with federal mandates.…… MORE
WASHINGTON – Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Tuesday that more than 100 federal employees within the intelligence community will be dismissed and stripped of their security clearances following an internal investigation into inappropriate discussions on a classified agency messaging platform. In an interview with FOX News host Jesse Watters, Gabbard confirmed the terminations,…… MORE
PLANO, Texas – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which transports approximately 220,000 passengers daily via its bus and rail services, is facing a potential financial setback that could lead to major operational changes. A proposed bill from North Texas State Representative Matt Shaheen aims to reduce the amount DART collects in sales tax revenue from…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Christian University is shaping the future of its campus with a bold expansion plan designed to enhance student life, modernize facilities, and redefine its connection to the city. “TCU has built a powerful brand, attracting highly qualified students from diverse backgrounds,” said Jason Soileau, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Planning, Design,…… MORE
According to city documents, the temporary staffing will be funded through Plano’s Water and Sewer Fund.… MORE
Allen, Texas – Two Individuals Convicted in COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme In a significant development, a Collin County man and a Florida resident have been convicted of federal charges related to a COVID-19 fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Cord Dean Newman, 47, of Homosassa, Florida,…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas Lottery commissioner has stepped down just days after the state agency came under heightened scrutiny from lawmakers. Clark E. Smith officially resigned from his position as commissioner on Friday, Feb. 21, according to the Texas Lottery Commission. What We Know Smith was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2023 to…… MORE
