(WBAP/KLIF) — Frigid temperatures engulfed Texas and other parts of the South on Monday ahead of a rare winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and disruptive ice accumulations to the region into Wednesday, sending residents scurrying to insulate pipes, check heating systems and stock emergency kits. In Texas, both William P. Hobby Airport and…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions. Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House,…… MORE
A game warden said there are safety measures in place to make sure the eagles are safe. FORNEY, Texas — Amid the noise of construction in one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S., a symbol of American freedom remains quietly nestled, its presence a graceful testament to nature’s resilience. A bald eagle has made…… MORE
PHOTO COURTESY OF AP MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Vice President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a wide-ranging cooperation agreement on Friday, deepening the partnership between their countries in response to escalating Western sanctions. The new agreement, labeled a “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,” covers a range of areas, including trade, military cooperation, science, education,…… MORE
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said the man has been missing since late August 2024. A 31-year-old Uber driver who was previously arrested for child sex assault, and then later bonded out of jail, is still missing after cutting off his ankle monitor, according to law enforcement officials. Robert Johnson was arrested on July 17, 2024…… MORE
E2open has moved from Austin to Addison. E2open, a technology firm specializing in supply chain management software, has quietly moved its headquarters from Austin to North Texas. The company, with a market capitalization of nearly $800 million on the New York Stock Exchange, announced the shift in a securities filing last October, confirming that its…… MORE
The business community is working with school districts to lobby for full funding. DALLAS — Public schools are the backbone of a thriving economy, and when they are underfunded, the future workforce suffers, warns a new coalition of Texas business groups. “Before we talk about anything else in the education conversation, we need to prioritize…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News The debate over access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, has intensified after a Texas federal judge allowed Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri to challenge existing federal rules. These states aim to impose stricter regulations on the drug, including banning telehealth prescriptions and mandating in-person visits for dispensing. This…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – The legal team representing Joseph Maldonado, famously known as Joe Exotic, has intensified efforts to secure his release from prison, appealing to President-elect Donald Trump for a pardon. Maldonado, the former operator of an exotic animal park and the star of Netflix’s hit documentary series Tiger King,…… MORE
WASHINGTON – Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced the reintroduction of a bipartisan bill on Thursday aimed at eliminating income taxes on tipped wages. The proposed legislation, known as the “No Tax on Tips Act,” seeks to provide financial relief to workers in tipped industries by allowing a full deduction for tip income. Key Provisions of…… MORE
