A Texas congressman introduced a bill to ban sugary soda for SNAP recipients WASHINGTON D.C. — A Texas Republican congressman has introduced a bill aimed at banning the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds for purchasing sugary sodas. The bill, known as the Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act, seeks…… MORE
Godley ISD will shut down for the week due to local flu epidemic GODLEY, Texas — Flu cases are surging in local schools and hospitals, prompting one school district to close for the rest of the week. Godley ISD announced on Tuesday that it would shut down through the end of the week, reopening on…… MORE
Trump has said he wouldn’t rule out using military force Denmark has announced plans to boost its military presence in the North Atlantic in response to growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the purchase or cession of Greenland to the United States. Late on Monday, the Danish government revealed a 14.6…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of AP WASHINGTON — The White House is halting federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as part of a broader ideological review of federal spending led by President Donald Trump’s administration. The freeze, which could impact trillions of dollars in funding, is expected to disrupt a wide range of programs, including health care…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of AP Google announced it will follow the lead of the U.S. government if it needs to update the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps. The company stated on Monday that any changes will only be made once the government officially revises its listings for both the Gulf…… MORE
Regional water planners would flood 67,000 acres in northeastern Texas and pipes would carry the water to DFW. DALLAS — In Cuthand, when the wind whispers, even nature listens. Beyond the soft rustle of oak leaves, the forest is still. White-tailed deer pause their grazing, alert, their eyes scanning the silence. On crisp days, the…… MORE
Arlington Mayor Jim Ross has also voiced concerns ARLINGTON, Texas — Community leader and activist Ranjana Bhandari is raising concerns about a proposal to expand fracking operations in East Arlington. “The pollution from fracking— the fumes, the noise, the lights, the traffic— it’s a lot,” said Bhandari. Bhandari, who founded the grassroots organization Livable Arlington,…… MORE
According to Dallas PD, one of the employees was an officer Image Courtesy of AP DALLAS — A Dallas police officer and a department call analyst were arrested over the weekend, authorities confirmed. Officer Issac Burton, who has been with the Dallas Police Department (DPD) since July 2019, was arrested on January 25 for public…… MORE
The tech billionaire has been criticized for repeatedly endorsing the AFD Elon Musk made a virtual appearance at a rally for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Saturday, reiterating his support ahead of the country’s Feb. 23 election. He told the crowd it was time to “move on” from “past guilt,” referencing Germany’s…… MORE
Fort Worth ISD is investigating a substitute teacher after a post on X urged ICE to visit a North Texas high school. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ISD has launched an investigation after a substitute teacher allegedly responded to a social media post from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), suggesting the agency come…… MORE
