Heat returns to North Texas before rain chances, cooler fall weather
Thursday will be even hotter with highs in the upper 90s and sunny skies.
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Maps show Hurricane Lorena's path and forecast in Pacific
Hurricane Lorena is threatening to bring heavy rains and flash floods to Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Hurricane Kiko is much farther west over the Pacific and isn't considered a threat to land.
North Texas college students' tuition doubles after reversal of Texas Dream Act
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
Diamondbacks stop Rangers' 6-game win streak with 5-3 victory
Ketel Marte hit a three-run homer that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended the Texas Rangers' six-game win streak with a 5-3 victory.
More babies are dying. Texas is offering families a small comfort.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Community rallies in support of Johnson County sheriff amid allegations of harassment, retaliation
Johnson County Judge Christopher Boedeker said the county received a written sexual harassment complaint on June 30.
Romanian man accused of "cash trapping" ATM scam in North Texas
Plano police say the suspect used a device to block cash withdrawals, then returned to steal the "trapped" money.
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Texas House passes bill to ban lawmakers from fundraising if they're breaking quorum
Republicans favored the measure because they say Democrats shouldn't be rewarded for leaving the state and avoiding the House session.
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North Texas college students' tuition doubles after reversal of Texas Dream Act
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
For Texas students who are struggling in the classroom, here's how to apply for help
Lacey Beasley recently spoke with an educator and mom of a child with special needs to talk about how to apply for an IEP.
TEA visits Fort Worth ISD as possible state takeover looms
The TEA made its long-awaited visit to FWISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover.
The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.
The House greenlit plans to scrap the state exam, advancing HB 8. The state Senate is set to discuss its version of the bill, SB 9.
Texas Legislature moves forward with plans to scrap the STAAR test
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
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11-year-old Texas boy fatally shot after "ding dong ditch" prank, police say
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After the Texas Senate passes THC ban, is the bill stalled in the House?
Records show SB6 was referred to the House Public Health Committee on Aug. 20 during the special session, where it has sat without a hearing.
Cornyn says he's "confident in the outcome" in the Texas Senate race
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Warm, pleasant Wednesday ahead in North Texas
North Texas warms up as the week goes on.
Boeing to face families of crash victims in Fort Worth courtroom
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College tuition doubles for North Texas student after reversal of Dream Act
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North Texas will see seasonable temperatures, sunny skies before storm chances
Wednesday morning will be beautiful with lows in the 60s and a lite breeze from the northwest. Temperatures will climb throughout the afternoon, eventually reaching into the lower 90s once again. However, there is an abundance of moisture in the atmosphere, so the heat index value will be in the middle to upper 90s.
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Heat returns to North Texas before rain chances, cooler fall weather
Thursday will be even hotter with highs in the upper 90s and sunny skies.
Warm, pleasant Wednesday ahead in North Texas
North Texas warms up as the week goes on.
North Texas will see seasonable temperatures, sunny skies before storm chances
Wednesday morning will be beautiful with lows in the 60s and a lite breeze from the northwest. Temperatures will climb throughout the afternoon, eventually reaching into the lower 90s once again. However, there is an abundance of moisture in the atmosphere, so the heat index value will be in the middle to upper 90s.
Hot days ahead for North Texas before weekend showers
Expect full sunshine for Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures returning to the mid-90s.
Beyond the Border
U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
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As news of immigration court arrests spread, some migrants weigh self-deporting
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ICE arrests immigrants at Dallas courthouse amid new deportation tactic
The detentions come on the heels of similar arrests earlier this week in immigration courts across the country.
ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
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Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
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Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
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CEO apologizes for taking tennis star's hat from boy at U.S. Open
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Heat returns to North Texas before rain chances, cooler fall weather
Thursday will be even hotter with highs in the upper 90s and sunny skies.
Maps show Hurricane Lorena's path and forecast in Pacific
Hurricane Lorena is threatening to bring heavy rains and flash floods to Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Hurricane Kiko is much farther west over the Pacific and isn't considered a threat to land.
North Texas college students' tuition doubles after reversal of Texas Dream Act
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
Diamondbacks stop Rangers' 6-game win streak with 5-3 victory
Ketel Marte hit a three-run homer that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended the Texas Rangers' six-game win streak with a 5-3 victory.
More babies are dying. Texas is offering families a small comfort.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
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More babies are dying. Texas is offering families a small comfort.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Feds move to shut down trucking company involved in deadly crash
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
Troubled trucking companies keep hauling U.S. mail
The company that employed the driver in a crash that killed five people in Terrell has a history of violations.
Northeast Texas ranchers fight reservoir plan that could drown their land
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
North Texas military veterans face sharp cuts to VA-funded in-home care
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
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Texas House passes bill to ban lawmakers from fundraising if they're breaking quorum
Republicans favored the measure because they say Democrats shouldn't be rewarded for leaving the state and avoiding the House session.
Trump says he's ended 6 or 7 wars. Here's what the record shows.
President Trump has touted himself as a Nobel-worthy peacemaker. Here's what some foreign policy analysts say about the disputes he cites.
Jeffrey Epstein files released by House include court docs, videos, flight records
A House committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of Justice Department documents from the federal investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says
The U.S. military on Tuesday struck a drug boat from Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as tensions spike between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan government.
GOP lawmaker moves to force House vote on releasing Epstein files
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie took the first step in forcing a House vote to compel the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
Success at the State Fair is both savory and sweet for Tony's Taco Shop
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
North Texas non-profit aims to increase the number of Latinas in technology careers
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
A taste of Cuban coffee with Ken Molestina
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Golf professional Pablo Del Olmo works to grow the game among Hispanic communities
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
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Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
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Nonprofit brings retreat supporting mothers of children with disabilities to North Texas
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
Health officials warn Texans to not use 7-OH, a chemical found in kratom
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Why is Instagram's new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?
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New medical facility brings critical services to "health care desert" in North Texas
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
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Target CEO will step down in February, COO will take his place
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Oak Cliff pet business left picking up the pieces after drunk driver crashes into storefront
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
North Texas Kroger customers question pricing differences; Kroger responds
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School
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Minnesota Lynx dispatch Dallas Wings 96-71
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Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC suit over collecting kids' data
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
Graham Greene, Oscar-nominated "Dances with Wolves" actor, dies at 73
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey shares skin cancer diagnosis
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Sabrina Carpenter on new music, songwriting and album cover debate
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
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