Tourism is a cornerstone of Texas’ economy, contributing approximately $193.8 billion annually and supporting over 1.3 million jobs statewide. While the state’s major cities often capture the spotlight, vibrant communities like Plano are increasingly recognized for their significant role in driving tourism and bolstering the local economy. Recently, Governor Greg Abbott honored Plano with the…… MORE
AUSTIN, TX — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has set his sights on a new target: the name of a popular cut of beef. In a recent social media post, Patrick announced that the Texas Senate will introduce a concurrent resolution to rename the widely known “New York Strip” as the “Texas Strip” within the…… MORE
Courtesy Fox 4 News DALLAS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Dallas have deported a Pakistani national classified as a national security priority. Syed Rizvi, 56, was repatriated to Pakistan on February 25, according to an ICE statement. Background on the Case Rizvi legally entered the United States on September 20, 2017,…… MORE
DESOTO, TX – DeSoto Independent School District has announced a temporary ban on backpacks across all secondary campuses, effective Monday, March 3, through Friday, March 7. According to district officials, the policy is being implemented as a precautionary measure to minimize potential distractions and concerns leading up to Spring Break. Students who arrive with a…… MORE
DALLAS – A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during the NCA All-Star National Championship, leaving 10 people injured and raising concerns about event security. According to Dallas police, a fight inside the venue led to multiple poles being knocked over, triggering a loud noise and widespread panic. Misinformation quickly…… MORE
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities investigating the deaths of Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife are waiting for more details from their autopsies to determine why they died. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Friday that both tested negative for carbon monoxide. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found Wednesday at the…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday that the number of cases in the outbreak had…… MORE
Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011 and which had helped spark a transformation in how people communicate online. The tech giant said Friday it will retire Skype in May and shift some of its services to Microsoft Teams, its flagship videoconferencing platform. Skype users will be…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Attorney General Ken Paxton has lost a bid to stop the City of Dallas from enforcing its ban on arresting people for low-level marijuana possession. On Friday, a Dallas County district judge rejected Paxton’s request for a temporary injunction. The state argued that since recreational marijuana is illegal the City of Dallas is…… MORE
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, hundreds of federal employees from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including weather forecasters, were fired, lawmakers and weather experts reported. The layoffs, which took place in the afternoon, affected meteorologists who provide critical local forecasts through the National Weather Service offices nationwide. Sources indicated that the cuts were implemented…… MORE
