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Home insurance costs in South Texas jump in a big way
SAN ANTONIO — Home insurance is becoming unaffordable for many, especially first-time buyers, and natural disasters are the leading cause of the rising rates. Nearly one in three home insurance policies had a rate increase of at least 25% in the most recent coverage renewal period. That, combined with home prices that remain high, is pricing even more people out of the market.
In Beryl’s awake, heat-related Texas incidents walk after millions left without power
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s regular magazine, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. After losing power in Hurricane Beryl, Janet Jarrett, her 64-year-old family tried everything she could to maintain her sister great as the temperatures soared in the Houston-area house. But...
All-country 'Twisters' soundtrack features prominent Texas musicians
DALLAS — As “Twisters’ swept the Box Office this week, its all-country soundtrack, featuring some well-known North Texas musicians, touched down on streaming services and radio. The soundtrack of the filmed-in-Oklahoma sequel to the 1996 hit “Twister,” which hit theaters Friday and raked in more than $80...
DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Rainy forecast could prove beneficial for Central Texas region
AUSTIN, Texas — Rainfall across central Texas is bringing cooler temperatures along with the possibility of providing a much-needed lift to water levels at area lakes and rivers. Several people were enjoying the overcast skies out at Michael Butler Park in downtown Austin on Monday. From riding bikes to...
Texas' Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule: talking over your peers is rude, insulting others is mean, and don't hurt people.In short, Wine said it's common sense.That's why the 43-year-old parent of two, who is an atheist, finds it appalling that the Texas Education Agency wants to incentivize public schools to teach the Golden Rule as a core value in the Bible.Wine is a member of the Freethinkers Association of Central Texas, a social organization of religiously unaffiliated people."We teach kids to be nice to each other and to share," Wine said. "You don't need to bring...
Plano officials to discuss FY ‘24-25 budget July 24
Plano City Council will receive an overview of the fiscal year 2024-25 budget during a special meeting July 24. (Connor Pittman/Community Impact) Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on Plano’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. City officials are planning to present information on the 2024-25...
Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
H-E-B Sets Opening Date For Second Frisco Store
H-E-B recently announced Frisco’s second store is set to open at 6 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2024, marking the 15th location in North Texas. The first Frisco location at 4800 Main Street opened in September 2022. The store, which will be located at HWY 380 and FM 423 at 899 University Drive, will serve residents in Collin County and eastern Denton County. A grand opening event will be held bright and early on Aug. 7, and will feature company executives, city officials, community leaders and area nonprofits. “This new store builds on the company’s longstanding presence in the area and reinforces its...
North Texas leaders seek funds to plan development near Trinity Railway Express stations
A lakeside promenade could one day be filled with people as they visit shops and restaurants near the Trinity Lakes train station in northeast Fort Worth. That’s the transit-related development goal for a proposed master-planned retail and residential community that would occupy about 1,600 acres just east of the crossroads of Interstate 820 and State Highway 121.
Tarrant Appraisal District approves sweeping changes to appraisal process
It didn’t take long for new Tarrant Appraisal District board members to make their mark on how the district handles property appraisals. On Monday, during the first official meeting since the historic May election of three new members by taxpayers, the board voted to drastically change the district’s appraisal process. The trio of new members — Matt Bryant, Eric Morris and Callie Rigney — ran on a platform of capping residential appraisal increases at 5% and limiting appraisals to once every three years.
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