On the heels of a state legislative session rife with party in-fighting, Texas GOP chairman Matt Rinaldi took aim at House Republicans last week. Appearing on The Salcedo Storm podcast Wednesday,...
NOAA Offering Reward for Information on Dead Dolphin
NOAAย reports a bottlenose dolphin stranded itself and then died on the shores of Quintana Beach in Texas on April 10, and is offering up to $20,000 for information on the multiple people who interacted with and injured the mammal before it died. ย
ERCOT Preparing for Record Temperatures This Weekend
Texas' power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), is preparing for statewide electricity demand to surge to near-record levels this Mother's Day weekend as unseasonably...
Woman Unknowingly Buys Ancient Roman Artifact at Goodwill
An art collector in Austin struck gold while looking for hidden gems at a local thrift store. In 2018, Laura Young went to Goodwill, where she saw a bust underneath a table. She thought it was a...
CBP Aprehends Dallas Fugitives with Felony Warrants
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted Silvano Garcia, wanted on an outstanding felony arrest warrant out of Dallas. He was stopped while driving near theย Camino Real...
‘We Build the Wall’ Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Brian Kolfage, who had previously entered a not guilty plea to charges that he embezzled money from the "We Build The Wall Inc." crowdfunding website, entered a guilty plea this week for tax and...
Texas High School Student Fatally Stabbed in Fight
An 18-year-old student died after being stabbed during a fight at a Texas high school on Tuesday. Jose Luis Ramirez, Jr. was stabbed in a campus bathroom at Belton High School, allegedly by high...
Planned Rail Link Worth Billions Rerouted out of Texas
Mexico Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier announced that a long-planned railroad line linking the Mexican port city of Mazatlรกn to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, would no longer go through Texas and...
Texans Courting Elon Musk For Twitter Relocation
Texas is willing to "roll out the red carpet" for Tesla founder Elon Musk to relocate Twitter to the Lone Star State. Government and business leaders alike have offered significant incentives for...
By Amy Jones | May 4, 2022
Eventbrite Removes Lt. Col. Allen West’s Memorial Day Event
The Committee to Support and Defend is hosting a Memorial Day weekend event where retired Lieutenant Colonel Allen West is scheduled to speak. The event is scheduled for May 28 at Sendero Shooting...
Tarrant County Elections Forum Addresses Concerns
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court held a public forum last week to educate residents on the county's voting process. According to The Texan, County Judge Glen Whitley said that many citizens...
By Amy Jones | May 4, 2022
Texas Border Security Efforts Get Boost Due to Federal COVID-19 Funds
Texas border security efforts, including Operation Lone Star, received a significant boost on April 29 with the transfer of $495.3 million in funding. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor...
By Mary Dada | May 4, 2022
Man Dies After Police Utilize ‘Less-Lethal’ Tactics
A man died earlier this week following the use of "less-lethal" tactics by police to halt his alleged armed advances. On Sunday, May 1, 2022, at around 7:30 a.m. in Azle, Texas, police responded to...
Service Held for National Guardsman Who Drowned on Duty
Family and friends of the Texas National Guard member whose body was recovered near the U.S.-Mexico border paid their respects to him at a service on April 30. As previously reported by The Dallas...
By Mary Dada | May 3, 2022
Texas County Election Voided After Miscast Votes
In Liberty County, northeast of Houston, a two-way race in the Republican primary was decided by five votes. The results prompted the losing candidate to file a lawsuit alleging election fraud, and...
ARPA Funds Can Be Used to Lower Taxes
Funds that states received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for COVID-19 pandemic relief can now be used for tax cuts, according to a ruling from the United States District Court for...
Texas Mom Shoots Intruder Breaking Into Her Home
A Texas woman shot and killed a burglar who entered her San Antonio home while her three children were sleeping. Authorities say she will not face charges. Around 10 p.m. on April 29, the...
Tiger Cub Seized in South Texas Given New Home in DFW
A tiger cub seized in Laredo has been taken to In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center in Wylie, Texas. On April 22, the Laredo Police Department worked with Laredo Animal Care...
By Mary Dada | May 2, 2022
North Texas Funders Initiative to Invest Locally
The Dallas Foundationjoins other organizations to form the North Texas Funders Initiative to invest money and resources in local nonprofits. The partnership will last for three years and focus on nonprofit community leaders.
Contractor Abandons Projects After Receiving Thousands
Several North Texas residents have been left frustrated after paying thousands of dollars for a company to build pools and driveways in their backyards. The accused company has declared bankruptcy citing tough business times.ย
By Mary Dada | May 1, 2022
Bus Carrying College Baseball Team Crashes
Sixteen people were hurt after a bus carrying baseball players from a college in Texas crashed on April 27. According to a report on CBS 11 News, the bus was transporting baseball players from...
By Mary Dada | May 1, 2022