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New Law Spurs Action on Homestead Exemptions in Tarrant County

New Law Spurs Action on Homestead Exemptions in Tarrant County

Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News FORT WORTH, Texas – The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) office has seen a surge in activity as property owners seek clarity on a recently implemented state law requiring counties to audit homestead exemptions every five years. This new legislation, enacted in 2023, has prompted questions and concerns among homeowners.…MORE

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

Two Dallas Police Department employees arrested for DUI and  Public Intoxication

Two Dallas Police Department employees arrested for DUI and Public Intoxication

According to Dallas PD, one of the employees was an officer Image Courtesy of AP DALLAS — A Dallas police officer and a department call analyst were arrested over the weekend, authorities confirmed. Officer Issac Burton, who has been with the Dallas Police Department (DPD) since July 2019, was arrested on January 25 for public…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