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USDA updates nutrition guidelines for Texas school meals that include less sodium and added sugar
Nearly 30 million children eat meals at school every day. In Texas, that number sits at just over three million. For more than half of those kids, it's their most nutritious meal of the day.Over the next few years, nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to include less sodium and added sugar. The changes build on progress made over the last 10 years and also include more flexibility with menu planning.Cindy Long, a deputy undersecretary for USDA's Food Nutrition and Consumer Services, spoke with ABC13 to explain what school meals will look like for your children this...
Modern Languages introduces ASL and Deaf Studies minor
This fall, UTA’s Department of Modern Languages is marking milestones by establishing its new minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. The minor focuses on beginner, intermediate and advanced language skills in ASL, and explores classes in Deaf culture and ASL theory and linguistics. Only requiring 18 credit hours, students can complete the plan in as little as two years.
Bangladesh Student Organization helps guide international students
Between 2011 and 2012, the Bangladesh Student Organization started a yearly program to pick up Bangladeshi students from DFW Airport. Almost a decade later, the program continues to help incoming international students. The pickup program is volunteer-based and free for students traveling from Bangladesh to Texas for the first time.
Texas Megachurch Pastor's Jaw-Dropping Six-Home Compound Hits the Market for $15 Million
Everything is bigger in Texas—and we're not just talking about monster-size hail or those 10-gallon hats. This time, it's a massive compound made up of six separate houses and spread over 24 acres in the Houston suburb of Spring. And with that huge chunk of property comes a very hefty price tag: $15 million.
WATCH: Rep. Crockett recalls how Harris, ‘the most powerful woman in the world,’ wiped her tears in DNC speech
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ prosecutorial resume as she spoke Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Crockett, a former public defender and defense attorney, painted a portrait of Harris as a caring public servant, one who stood in stark contrast to former president Donald Trump, her rival in the 2024 race.
Haltom City Police Seek Witnesses of Fatal Collision, Urge Community to Share Information
Law enforcement officials are reaching out to the Haltom City community following a tragic incident last Friday. The Haltom City Police Department is requesting any information related to a fatal collision that occurred in the morning at the crossroads of N. Beach and Rusty Dell. They are on the lookout for a truck and its driver believed to have witnessed the event.
Woman killed trying to cross North Texas highway, officials say
DUNCANVILLE, Texas — A woman who was trying to cross Highway 67 in the Duncanville area was hit and killed by a vehicle, officials said Wednesday. The crash happened on northbound 67 near Cockrell Hill Road, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, which posted about the incident Wednesday morning shortly after midnight.
Texas Children's Hospital whistleblower fired after exposing alleged Medicaid fraud: report
Registered Nurse Vanessa Sivadge has been fired from the Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) after claiming to expose Medicaid fraud associated to a program providing transition-related care to minors. Sivadge had previously backed the testimony of Dr. Eithan Haim who had, according to the National Review, exposed a program giving minors...
Three people charged for fatal shooting at Lawton birthday party
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Three people now face charges following the shooting death of Daveon Smith at a birthday party, one week ago today. Michael Ramone Epps of Lawton, and Dejean Shannon of Kennedale, Texas both face charges of first degree murder with deliberate intent, or an alternate murder charge, as well as using a vehicle to discharge a weapon.
Godley ISD school threats prompt extra security
GODLEY, Texas - Law enforcement officials in the Johnson County city of Godley are investigating multiple school shooting threats. The sheriff’s office said it learned about the first threatening social media message targeting Godley High School on Sunday. Investigators identified the juvenile responsible for the threat and determined it...
'We believe the lord has given us a new name' | Houston offshoot of Gateway Church changes its name
HOUSTON — Editor's note: The video at the top of this article aired on Friday, August 16. Following a number of resignations and sexual abuse allegations at Gateway Church in Southlake, its Houston offshot has announced it will be changing its name. The church, formerly known as Gateway Houston,...
Dallas Cowboys: Trade Demand “Likely Coming” From Surprise Player According To Source
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the teams who have had a tumultuous 2024 off-season. The Cowboys have dealt with injuries, contract hold outs, and players leaving in free agency. Currently, their two most important offensive pieces (Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb) have yet to be extended. However, there could...
Dolphins release perfect speedy running back for Cowboys to sign
The Dallas Cowboys have done extremely well adding to their roster. In the last week, they signed edge rusher Carl Lawson and traded for defensive tackle Jordan Phillips to fill huge needs along the defensive line. Viewed as an afterthought trade, the Cowboys' acquisition of cornerback Andrew Both already looks...
Soccer: TCU blanks Charlotte for second straight shutout win
The TCU women’s soccer team built on a strong performance against No. 20 Alabama, hitting the road and shutting out the Charlotte 49ers for a 3-0 win on Sunday evening. The Horned Frogs (2-0, 0-0 Big 12) were rewarded for their back-to-back shutouts with the No. 13 ranking in the most recent United Soccer Coaches Poll, which was released today. Seven Castain, Lauren Memoly and AJ Hennessey each scored goals against Charlotte on Sunday.
Former NBA player, Shaq O'Neil, opens another 'Big Chicken' restaurant in Fort Worth
Shaq O’Neal announced Tuesday that he will open another one of his “Big Chicken” restaurants in Fort Worth. It’s opening on Sept. 3rd in the Alliance area near 35W and Heritage Trace Parkway and it’ll be the first location in North Texas.
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