University presidents have been facing growing political pressures. WFAA Austin, Texas – Many were surprised when University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell announced Tuesday he would leave to lead Southern Methodist University in Dallas. But for Holden Thorp, former chancellor of the University of North Carolina, the move wasn’t unexpected. Thorp resigned in…… MORE
There are currently 4 CosMc’s locations in North Texas in 2024. Amber Shumake WFAA Dallas, Texas – McDonald’s Corp. is scaling back its beverage-focused concept, CosMc’s, in Texas, less than a year after its debut. On January 9, the fast-food giant announced plans to close three of its larger-format CosMc’s locations in Texas. Of the…… MORE
DALLAS — Firefighters from Dallas, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, and other North Texas communities are joining the front lines in southern California, where deadly wildfires have devastated the region. Several fire departments across North Texas are dispatching specialized strike teams to assist with firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County. Dallas Fire-Rescue announced it is deploying a…… MORE
Author/ Deposit Photos LOS ANGELES — As thick smoke from the relentless Palisades Fire blanketed Santa Monica, a video surfaced showing a parking enforcement officer issuing a ticket, igniting frustration among residents grappling with the wildfire emergency. Suzi Mellano, who shared the footage on social media, revealed the video was filmed on January 7, as…… MORE
Tesla has issued a recall for approximately 240,000 vehicles due to a defect affecting the rearview camera, potentially compromising visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. According to a filing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week, the recall applies to select Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles.…… MORE
Walmart has issued a recall for more than 12,000 cartons of its Great Value brand chicken broth amid concerns about compromised packaging that could lead to product spoilage. According to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall involves 48-ounce containers of chicken broth with a “best used by” date of March…… MORE
Author/ Deposit Photos Donald Trump will officially begin his second term as President of the United States during the 60th Presidential Inauguration, scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025. Event Schedule for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration The Swearing-In Ceremony, the centerpiece of Inauguration Day, will take place at 12:00 p.m. on the West Lawn of the…… MORE
The LA fire chief wrote that the cost-saving measures were limiting the department’s response Image Courtesy of AP The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief, Kristin Crowley, issued a stark warning last month regarding significant budget cuts that have created “unprecedented operational challenges” for the department, particularly in responding to large-scale emergencies such as wildfires.…… MORE
North Texas experienced less snowfall overnight than many had anticipated, according to FOX 4 Weather Meteorologist Evan Andrews. The unpredictable winter weather led to mixed results across the region, with some areas meeting forecasts while others fell short. “It was one of those tricky forecasts,” Andrews explained. “Some places received the heavier precipitation we predicted,…… MORE
Giuliani is at risk of being held in contempt Image Courtesy of AP A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments on Friday regarding whether Rudy Giuliani should be held in contempt of court for allegedly continuing to disseminate falsehoods about two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, after they won a…… MORE
