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Woman Sues Dallas Hotel and Alleges Staff Ignored Child Sex Trafficking

Woman Sues Dallas Hotel and Alleges Staff Ignored Child Sex Trafficking

DALLAS, Texas — A woman who was trafficked at a Dallas hotel when she was 16 is suing the establishment and its parent company, saying that staff ignored red flags and failed to intervene to stop the crime. The lawsuit, filed at the end of last year, claims the woman was brought to the Hawthorn…MORE

North Texas Girl Injured In Hit-and-Run, Police Say

North Texas Girl Injured In Hit-and-Run, Police Say

Credit: WFAA CLEBURNE, Texas — A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured, and a driver was arrested following a hit-and-run crash in Cleburne on Tuesday, according to police. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Woodard Avenue and North Ridgeway Drive, as stated in a police news release. Officers responded to reports of…MORE

Couple In The Colony Charged With Animal Cruelty After 88 Animals Seized

Couple In The Colony Charged With Animal Cruelty After 88 Animals Seized

THE COLONY, Texas – A North Texas couple is facing multiple criminal charges after investigators discovered animals living in horrific conditions inside their home in The Colony. On Tuesday, police arrested Brandy Bristol and Jeremy Bristol. Both have been charged with 12 counts of animal cruelty, each a third-degree felony. If convicted, they could each…MORE

TxDOT Warns Texas Drivers of Toll Payment Text Message Scam

TxDOT Warns Texas Drivers of Toll Payment Text Message Scam

Courtesy Fox 4 News AUSTIN, Texas – Texas drivers are being targeted by fraudulent text messages claiming they have outstanding toll balances that need immediate payment. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has confirmed that these messages are a scam, specifically a form of phishing known as “smishing.” How TxTag Communicates with Customers While TxTag…MORE

Ponder ISD Changes to a 4-day School Week

Ponder ISD Changes to a 4-day School Week

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

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues NCAA Over Transgender Athlete Policy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues NCAA Over Transgender Athlete Policy

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

Tulsi Gabbard Moves to Dismiss Over 100 Intelligence Officials Over Inappropriate Messaging Board Activity

Tulsi Gabbard Moves to Dismiss Over 100 Intelligence Officials Over Inappropriate Messaging Board Activity

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

DPD Make Arrest in Uptown Sexual Assault

DPD Make Arrest in Uptown Sexual Assault

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

Proposed Legislation Threatens DART Funding, Raising Concerns About Service Cuts

Proposed Legislation Threatens DART Funding, Raising Concerns About Service Cuts

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

TCU Unveils Vision for Campus Expansion, Transforming Fort Worth Landscape

TCU Unveils Vision for Campus Expansion, Transforming Fort Worth Landscape

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