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Sen. Cornyn introduces bill to abolish Cesar Chavez Monument 25.03.2026 0:26 ↓

Senator John Cornyn is joining another Senate republican introducing a bill to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument. The move comes a week after allegations surfaced against the Civil Rights icon involving grooming and sexually abusing girls.

Dallas Police outline security aspects of the FIFA World Cup 25.03.2026 0:38 ↓

The Dallas Police Department received about 22-million dollars in federal funding to support security efforts for the FIFA World Cup. The funds would be used for things like drone technology, cameras, and anti-ramming barricades.

Grand Prairie businesses prepare for upcoming FIFA World Cup 25.03.2026 0:38 ↓

Local business leaders in Grand Prairie met Wednesday with North Texas organizers for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Brian Bondy says they are planning for a massive number of tourists given their proximity to neighboring Arlington and Grand Prairie's attractions.

Dallas police round up 61 fugitives in Operation Clean Sweet 24.03.2026 0:34 ↓

Dallas Police have announced a number of arrests related to fugitives in the area. "Operation Clean Sweep" netted 61 fugitive arrests ranging from capital murder to aggravated robbery.

Senator Republicans debate SAVE America Act on Senate floor 24.03.2026 0:41 ↓

Republican Senators are taking to the Senate floor demanding passage of the SAVE America voting bill. Senator John Cornyn of Texas invoked the famous words of the 16 President of the United States.

Registered Sex Offender back behind bars after Parker County compliance check 23.03.2026 0:29 ↓

A registered sex offender is back behind bars in Parker County. William Raymond Catron wrapped up a periodic compliance check when a visitor to the Parker County Sheriff's Office found a thumb drive in the parking lot.

Vice President Vance headlines Texas fundraisers 23.03.2026 0:32 ↓

The Vice President is headlining fundraisers in Austin Monday and Dallas Tuesday. Vice President JD Vance will then head out to Tennessee for a fundraiser in Nashville.

Sen. Cornyn pushes legislation ending special treatment of Congress at airports 20.03.2026 0:37 ↓

Senator John Cornyn has passed legislation that would end special treatment for members of Congress at airports. Cornyn said with TSA agents working while not getting a paycheck, members of Congress should not be allowed to skip the line.

BONUS: New allegations about Cesar Chavez raise questions about razing his memorials: Can we 'hold the dark with the light" in his legacy? 19.03.2026 22:46 ↓

Horrific allegations by multiple women against iconic civil rights leader Cesar Chavez have raised questions about his legacy. Experts weigh in on how to react to the news, why it took thirty years after his death to hear them. And one wonders, "can we hold the dark with the light?" when it comes to his legacy?

Congresswoman Julie Johnson demands answers after man dies in Dallas ICE custody 19.03.2026 0:29 ↓

Congresswoman Julie Johnson is demanding answers from ICE after a man died while in custody in Dallas. Johnson sent a letter to acting ICE head Todd Lyons saying Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal was a healthy 41-year-old man who died less than 24 hours in ICE custody.

Medical City announces latest renovation project 18.03.2026 0:28 ↓

Medical City continues to expand and make renovations to their existing hospitals. They have announced a new project renovating the post-partum rooms of Medical City Las Colinas.

FIFA announces partnership with YouTube ahead of World Cup 17.03.2026 0:31 ↓

FIFA has announced a new partnership with YouTube for some exclusive content ahead of the 2026 World Cup. YouTube will offer live-streaming of the first ten minutes of each match and live-streaming of a number of matches in full.

Traffic stop leads to 60-year sentence over fentanyl pills 16.03.2026 0:25 ↓

A Grand Prairie man will spend the next six decades behind bars after a traffic stop in Ellis County more than a year and a half ago. In 2024, officers stopped 30-year-old Kelton Everett Evans for expired registration and ended up finding thousands of pills.