PONDER, Texas – The Ponder Independent School District in Denton County has become the latest North Texas district to adopt a four-day school week. School officials announced the decision to make the change after several months of research, discussions, and gathering input from stakeholders. The new schedule will take effect during the 2025-2026 school year.…… 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
DALLAS – Dallas police have announced an arrest in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a woman in the State Thomas area of Uptown early Monday morning. The police found the suspect in the same part of the neighborhood where the alleged assault occurred. Details of the Incident: Authorities report that a man sexually…… 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
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s hopeful Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. But France’s leader cautioned Monday that it’s crucial that any potential agreement with Moscow does not amount to surrender for Ukraine. Trump…… MORE
ROME (AP) — The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has shown slight improvement in laboratory tests. He has resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began. The Vatican’s evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he doesn’t think they are “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given. He spoke at the start of a meeting Monday with Saudi Arabia’s defense minister. Also, he refused to answer a question about…… MORE
Many federal employees across the country are back at agency offices under President Donald Trump’s return-to-office mandate. Trump advisor Elon Musk warned on his platform X Monday that workers who don’t comply will be placed on administrative leave. At least some federal agencies are not fully prepared for all remote workers to return to the…… MORE
