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Texas Lottery Executive Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Major Jackpot Wins

Texas Lottery Executive Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Major Jackpot Wins

AUSTIN, Texas — Ryan Mindell, Executive Director of the Texas Lottery Commission, announced his resignation Monday, April 21, as questions surrounding the integrity of recent lottery operations continue to intensify. Mindell’s resignation comes just one year after his appointment to the role and follows mounting concerns from state officials regarding the transparency and legitimacy of…MORE

Dow Tumbles More Than 1,000 Points

Dow Tumbles More Than 1,000 Points

NEW YORK – (WBAP/KLIF) – Both the stock market and dollar are tumbling in value today as investors continue to weigh the uncertainty of tariffs and the new tussle of disagreement between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Dow Industrial Average fell more than 1,000 points in early Monday trade, off…MORE

Murder Suspect in Fatal Dallas Shooting Turns Himself In

Murder Suspect in Fatal Dallas Shooting Turns Himself In

DALLAS – A man sought in connection with the fatal shooting of 58-year-old Christopher Simms has surrendered to authorities, Dallas Police confirmed. Simms was killed on March 27 in the 2600 block of Frankford Road. Officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 1 p.m. and found Simms suffering from gunshot wounds. He was…MORE

How to Vote Early in the Texas May 2025 Joint and Special Election

How to Vote Early in the Texas May 2025 Joint and Special Election

DALLAS — Texas Voters Prepare for May Joint and Special Election Texans will soon have the opportunity to shape their local communities through the upcoming May Joint and Special Election. On the ballot are a variety of local leadership roles, including city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal positions that directly impact residents’…MORE

Texas Moves to Create Department of Government Efficiency Under SB 14

Texas Moves to Create Department of Government Efficiency Under SB 14

AUSTIN – Texas Poised to Launch Department of Government Efficiency A major step toward streamlining state operations is nearing completion, as Texas moves closer to establishing its own Department of Government Efficiency. Senate Bill 14: A Regulatory Overhaul Both chambers of the Texas Legislature have passed Senate Bill 14, which proposes the creation of the…MORE

Stormy Holiday Weekend Ahead for North Texas

Stormy Holiday Weekend Ahead for North Texas

DALLAS – North Texas residents should prepare for an active weather weekend, as a series of storm systems are set to move through the region, bringing the threat of large hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. Friday will begin warm, windy, and humid, with overcast skies and highs reaching the mid-80s. While spotty showers are…MORE

Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure in Plano Stores

Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure in Plano Stores

PLANO, Texas — Collin County health authorities are urging residents to be vigilant after a person who recently visited multiple retail locations in Plano tested positive for measles. Potential Exposure Sites Identified The Collin County Health Department has confirmed that the individual visited the following locations while infectious: Anyone who visited these locations on the…MORE

$8.9M in Meth Seized in Chayote Shipment at Texas-Mexico Border

$8.9M in Meth Seized in Chayote Shipment at Texas-Mexico Border

TEXAS – Nearly $9 Million in Methamphetamine Seized in Chayote Shipment at Pharr International Bridge In a significant drug interdiction, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized approximately $8.9 million worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a commercial shipment of chayote, a green, pear-shaped squash native to…MORE

Tragedy Strikes Florida State University: Two Dead, Five Injured in Campus Shooting

Tragedy Strikes Florida State University: Two Dead, Five Injured in Campus Shooting

Authorities are releasing more details following a tragic shooting on the Florida State University campus Thursday afternoon that left two people dead and five others injured. During a press briefing, Tallahassee police confirmed that the incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. near the FSU Student Union, in the heart of the university’s main campus. Officials stated…MORE