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Keller ISD School Board to Discuss Superintendent Tracy Johnson’s Future

Keller ISD School Board to Discuss Superintendent Tracy Johnson’s Future

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News The Keller Independent School District (Keller ISD) School Board is set to address the future of Superintendent Tracy Johnson during its upcoming meeting on Thursday. According to the meeting agenda, published online Monday, the board will consider a “superintendent voluntary separation agreement” under the “Actions” section of the agenda.…MORE

ICE Arrests Nearly 90 Undocumented Immigrants in North Texas Amid Nationwide Crackdown

ICE Arrests Nearly 90 Undocumented Immigrants in North Texas Amid Nationwide Crackdown

DALLAS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 84 undocumented immigrants across North Texas on Sunday, marking the beginning of what officials suggest is a broader enforcement effort. ICE Operations in Dallas-Fort Worth ICE agents conducted targeted arrests in several North Texas cities, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Garland, and Collin County. The…MORE

Dallas Authorities Investigate Hit-and-Run at DART Hatcher Station

Dallas Authorities Investigate Hit-and-Run at DART Hatcher Station

DALLAS – Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a hit-and-run early Monday morning at the DART Hatcher Station near Scyene Road and Elsie Faye Heggins Street in South Dallas. Officials received the call at approximately 4:45 a.m. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a critically injured pedestrian in the roadway. The victim was immediately transported…MORE

Enhanced Federal Immigration Operations in Chicago Spark Concern

Enhanced Federal Immigration Operations in Chicago Spark Concern

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News CHICAGO – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with several federal agencies, launched what they described as “enhanced targeted operations” in Chicago on Sunday. In a statement shared on social media, ICE emphasized its mission to uphold U.S. immigration laws while ensuring public safety and national security by…MORE

Dallas Eye Surgeon Stranded in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Mission

Dallas Eye Surgeon Stranded in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Mission

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – A North Texas ophthalmologist who traveled to Gaza as part of a humanitarian medical team is now stranded in the conflict-ridden region, facing uncertainty as he awaits clearance to return home. A Mission to Provide Critical Care Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, a Dallas-based eye surgeon, arrived in Gaza…MORE

CIA Assessment Suggests COVID-19 Likely Originated from a Laboratory

CIA Assessment Suggests COVID-19 Likely Originated from a Laboratory

A newly declassified assessment from the CIA indicates that the agency views a laboratory as the most probable source of the COVID-19 virus, though with “low confidence” in its conclusion. The report, released on Saturday, underscores ongoing uncertainty about the virus’s origins while suggesting that the lab-leak theory holds more weight than a natural emergence.…MORE

Trump’s First Days in Office: Policy Shifts and Diplomatic Clashes

Trump’s First Days in Office: Policy Shifts and Diplomatic Clashes

President Donald Trump has wasted no time reshaping the federal government, enacting a flurry of executive actions aimed at overhauling policies across multiple sectors. From implementing a federal hiring freeze and curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to hinting at dismantling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Trump has signaled a dramatic shift in governance.…MORE

Texas Homeowners Must Verify Homestead Exemption to Avoid Higher Taxes

Texas Homeowners Must Verify Homestead Exemption to Avoid Higher Taxes

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

Home Affordability in 2024: A Slight Improvement, but Challenges Persist

Home Affordability in 2024: A Slight Improvement, but Challenges Persist

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

Far North Dallas Residents Secure Another Delay in High-Rise Development Decision

Far North Dallas Residents Secure Another Delay in High-Rise Development Decision

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