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Texas House Faces Crucial Decision on School Choice After High-Stakes Hearing

Texas House Faces Crucial Decision on School Choice After High-Stakes Hearing

AUSTIN – Texas House Leaders Face Critical Decision Following High-Stakes School Choice Rally and Committee Hearing Texas House leaders are confronting a significant decision following a high-pressure school choice rally and a marathon committee hearing on House Bill 3, the House’s version of school choice. The bill, while similar to Senate Bill 2, which passed…MORE

Measles Outbreak in Texas Continues to Grow, Raising Public Health Concerns

Measles Outbreak in Texas Continues to Grow, Raising Public Health Concerns

TEXAS – The measles outbreak in Texas is escalating, with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reporting dozens of new cases since Tuesday. The highest concentration remains in West Texas, particularly in Gaines County, which has been the epicenter of the outbreak. Latest Developments In an update on Friday, state health officials confirmed…MORE

Endangered Missing Person Alert Issued for 5-Year-Old in Grand Prairie

Endangered Missing Person Alert Issued for 5-Year-Old in Grand Prairie

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – The Grand Prairie Police Department has issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert for 5-year-old Santiago Aburto, who was last seen on Sunday, March 16, around 7 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Pioneer Parkway. Authorities report that Santiago has an intellectual disability, and his disappearance poses a serious risk to…MORE

Overnight Fire Ravages Northeast Dallas Apartment Complex, Leaving Dozens Displaced

Overnight Fire Ravages Northeast Dallas Apartment Complex, Leaving Dozens Displaced

A massive fire tore through a northeast Dallas apartment complex overnight Sunday, leaving more than 20 units heavily damaged or destroyed. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the Stratford at Midtown Apartments, located at 6749 Larmanda St., around 12:30 a.m. Monday. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered intense flames engulfing a two-story building, with the fire rapidly spreading into…MORE

U.S. Tightens Entry Requirements for Some Canadian Visitors Amid Trade Tensions

U.S. Tightens Entry Requirements for Some Canadian Visitors Amid Trade Tensions

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is implementing stricter entry requirements for certain Canadian visitors, according to a newly issued interim final rule. The changes come as trade relations between the U.S. and Canada grow increasingly strained. New Entry Rules for Canadians Under the new regulations, Canadians staying in the U.S. for more…MORE

North Texas Megachurch Founder Indicted on Multiple Counts of Child Abuse

North Texas Megachurch Founder Indicted on Multiple Counts of Child Abuse

North Texas Megachurch Founder Indicted on Multiple Counts of Child Abuse The founder of a North Texas megachurch has been indicted on multiple counts of indecent acts with a child, with allegations dating back more than four decades. According to the indictment, the abuse began around Christmas Day in 1982. Court documents state that Robert…MORE

Maypearl Fire Chief Disputes School Reopening Amid Air Quality Concerns

Maypearl Fire Chief Disputes School Reopening Amid Air Quality Concerns

MAYPEARL, Texas – The fire chief of Maypearl in Ellis County asserts that he never authorized the reopening of Maypearl Primary School, which was temporarily closed last week due to air quality concerns. Despite growing unease among parents, Superintendent Ritchie Bowling declined to disclose specific details regarding the safety of the school’s air quality. His…MORE

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Vatican City – In a poignant moment of connection with the faithful, Pope Francis addressed the public for the first time in three weeks with a heartfelt audio message from his hospital room. Despite his frailty, the Pontiff’s voice carried a powerful message of gratitude to those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, thanking them for…MORE

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Failure, FAA Initiates Investigation

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Failure, FAA Initiates Investigation

ORLANDO, Fla. – SpaceX’s highly anticipated eighth Starship test flight ended in failure Thursday evening when the spacecraft lost multiple engines, lost control, and ultimately exploded off the coast of Florida. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose temporary ground stops at several major Florida airports, which were lifted approximately 90 minutes…MORE