AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday to determine whether electric power providers can be held liable for blackouts during the 2021 winter storm—outages that were mandated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the agency overseeing the state’s power grid. The storm, one of the deadliest in Texas history, resulted…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas – A lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of Texas and 16 other states has raised concerns that critical federal protections for people with disabilities may be at risk. Advocates fear that a key law, which prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities, could soon be undermined. Texas vs. BecerraIn September 2024, Texas, along…… MORE
ATLANTA – Delta Air Lines is providing $30,000 in compensation to each passenger who survived a harrowing crash-landing in Toronto on Monday, during which the aircraft burst into flames and flipped upside down. “Delta Care Team representatives are informing customers that this gesture comes with no strings attached and does not affect their legal rights,”…… MORE
Photo courtesy Fox 4 News DALLAS – The driver suspected in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl in Far North Dallas has surrendered to authorities, admitting his involvement in the tragic incident. The victim, identified as Destiny Wright, had slipped out of her home late Sunday night before being struck…… MORE
Photo Courtesy Fox 4 News FORT WORTH, Texas – Concerned parents filled the pews of Arlington Heights Methodist Church on Wednesday night, seeking clarity on the future of Fort Worth ISD schools amid discussions of potential closures. District leaders emphasized that no final decisions have been made, urging families to remain patient as the process…… MORE
Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees at its Dallas headquarters for the first time in its history. DALLAS — For the first time in its 53-year history, Southwest Airlines announced it will lay off hundreds of workers at its Dallas headquarters. On Monday, the airline revealed it will cut 1,750 jobs at its Dallas…… MORE
Image Courtesy of WFAA FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) Board of Trustees has voted to name Dr. Karen Molinar as the sole finalist for the district’s permanent superintendent position. This decision comes more than four months after Dr. Angelica Ramsey resigned from the role in October, a move that…… MORE
The company made the announcement it would shut down the flagship Tuesday. DALLAS — The iconic Neiman Marcus flagship store, a cornerstone of downtown Dallas since 1914, will close permanently on March 31, marking the end of an era in Texas retail history. The closure of the 1618 Main Street location represents more than just…… MORE
Many experts are skeptical the grid would see as much demand growth as ERCOT predicts. On Thursday, Texas’ grid operator forecasted that the state’s rising demand for electricity could outpace its available supply by the summer of 2026. In a report detailing supply and demand projections for the next five years, the Electric Reliability Council…… MORE
PLANO, Texas – KFC is the latest company to establish a presence in North Texas. What we know: KFC will transfer its 100 corporate office employees from Louisville, Kentucky, to the shared KFC and Pizza Hut headquarters in Plano. The relocation is expected to occur over the next six months. Additionally, 90 U.S.-based remote employees…… MORE
