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Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border asked a Texas judge on Wednesday to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants, weeks after a separate court rejected efforts by the state to shutter an El Paso shelter. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley provides temporary shelter and food to as many as 2,000 migrants a day when border crossings are high. In recent months, the nonprofit and at least three others in Texas that help migrants have come under scrutiny from state officials following a directive from Republican Gov....
Rep. Ronny Jackson examined Trump after the shooting and remains by his side at the RNC
Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, who was Donald Trump's White House physician, examined his former patient after Saturday's assassination attempt and has remained by his side during much of the Republican National Convention, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News on Wednesday. Jackson rode in Trump's motorcade on...
Log Cabin avoids mass resignations
Log Cabin Council Member Bill Sims (from left) and Mayor Jennifer Williams interact with citizens after a July 10 special meeting during which they rescinded their resignations. Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton. Log Cabin Mayor Pro Tem Aaron Scott (left) reads a resolution censuring Council Member Teena Linder while Council Member Randy...
Fort Worth suburb on edge after multiple cars broken into 2 days in a row
FORT WORTH — Residents at the Aura apartment complex in the Fort Worth suburb of Benbrook are on edge tonight after multiple cars in the community were broken into, two days in a row."Shocked, it's been a very peaceful neighborhood," said resident Bill Mundy. "We've never had any issues or problems like this."Benbrook Police say on Tuesday morning between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. at least 12 cars were broken into. Some of the cars were locked but had their windows broken. Police say while car break-ins are not unusual around North Texas it is unusual that this community was hit on...
100 million AT&T customers fight for one-time payment and settlement after breach exposed six months of call logs
ANGRY customers are demanding compensation after news of AT&T's data breach emerged last week. A lawsuit filed against the Dallas-based telecommunications company last Friday night, July 12, alleges that AT&T was not transparent about the severity of the breach and did not safeguard important customer data. Over 100 million customers...
Kerens, Cross Roads softball players named All-State
Rylee Spivey of Kerens, shown pitching against LaPoynor in April, makes the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 2A All-State softball team. Cross Roads’ Brook Locke (throwing ball) is named Second Team All-State for Class 2A softball on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s list of players.
LaTexan Lasso to Take Over Texas Motorplex
Make plans now to attend the Flicker Promotions Inaugural The Hose Connection Inc. LaTexan Lasso on August 30- September 1, 2024 at Texas Motorplex. ENNIS, TX- Flicker Promotions, in conjunction with Gleghorn Race Services, is proud to announce their points series finale, the Inaugural The Hose Connection Inc. LaTexan Lasso, which will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2024, at Texas Motorplex. The event will feature a Rick’s Powder Coating Warm-up $5K, twin Moser Engineering $20K Main Events, $500-to-win races for Burleson Construction Jr. Dragsters, and an Airdraulics $1K Practice Tree Shootout! In addition, Environmental Oil Recovery No-Box racers will get the chance to run separately for bonus money.
Kenny’s Burger Joint announces rib-eating challenge, crowns first winner
Kenny's Burger Joint will host a rib-eating challenge every Tuesday starting this week. Diners will attempt to eat 30 ribs in 30 minutes. Everything is bigger in Texas, and barbecue and ribs are no exception. Kenny’s Burger Joint is pushing the limits on the Lone Star favorite with a new rib-eating challenge to be held every Tuesday starting this week.
Meet Cowboys Ezekiel Elliot, Luke Schoonmaker and Texas Ranger Evan Carter in Denton this weekend
To celebrate the grand opening of Dick’s Sporting Goods, the new Denton store will host autograph sessions this weekend with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and tight end Luke Schoonmaker, as well as Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter. However, wristbands are required to attend the autograph sessions and...
Texas Expands Wildlife Conservation with New Bat Boxes Along I-35 in Austin Amid Construction Projects
Tourists flocking to Texas for the summer are set for a flighty surprise, thanks to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Beyond preparing for peak travel season, TxDOT is expanding its wildlife conservation efforts by adding 18 new bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin. This move aims to provide replacement roosts for the displaced Brazilian free-tailed bats, which faced habitat disruption due to ongoing construction work, according to a report by TxDOT.
Is your flight impacted? Latest updates from DFW Airport after Microsoft tech issues
DALLAS — The widespread Microsoft tech disruptions caused impacts at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport early Friday morning, as hundreds of travelers navigated problems at check-in, uncertain flight statuses and crowded airport concourses. The issues were appearing to get back on track by around 5:30 a.m. American Airlines officials shortly...
Things To Do Around DFW: The Beach Boys, Dallas Summer Boat Show, Safari Splash at Fort Worth Zoo & more!
If you’re looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD’s John Liddle takes you ‘Around Town’ with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for July 18 - July 21.
Restaurant leases top 3 floors of downtown Fort Worth tower
FORT WORTH, Texas — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. A Latin fusion restaurant called Bocado is taking the top three floors of one of the tallest buildings in Fort Worth. It has leased 16,397 square feet in The...
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