Morning Beat: Dallas/Fort Worth

Today's episode dives into the sudden closure of a Texas-based pet microchip company, leaving pet owners in a scramble. We also explore the emotional reunion of a stolen dog with its family after seven years and the upcoming vote on SpaceX's Starbase city status. Join us for these stories and more.

Texas lawmakers are once again debating the future of daylight saving time, with proposals to make it permanent or eliminate it altogether. Meanwhile, the state Senate's school voucher proposal faces an uphill battle in the House, and OpenAI's new data center project sparks discussions on energy use. Join us as we explore these pressing issues shaping Texas today.

Dive into the debate as Texas lawmakers consider ending the biannual clock changes. Explore the contentious 'school choice' voucher proposal and its implications for Texas families. Plus, discover how OpenAI's data center expansion could reshape the tech landscape.

Dive into Texas' nuclear innovation as a new reactor design promises safer, cleaner energy. Explore legislative efforts to safeguard seniors during power outages. Plus, a heroic act at a school band competition averts tragedy.

Dive into Texas' nuclear innovation as a new reactor design promises safer, cleaner energy. Explore legislative efforts to safeguard seniors during power outages. Plus, a heroic act at a school band competition averts tragedy.

Dive into Texas' nuclear innovation as a new reactor design promises safer, cleaner energy. Explore legislative efforts to safeguard seniors during power outages. Plus, a heroic act at a school band competition averts tragedy.

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson's 'True Detective' reboot isn't just entertainment; it's a bold pitch to transform Texas into a film hub. Meanwhile, a pardoned Texan faces new legal woes, and a multi-murderer receives a life sentence. Join us as we unpack these gripping stories.

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson's 'True Detective' reboot isn't just entertainment; it's a bold pitch to transform Texas into a film hub. Meanwhile, a pardoned Texan faces new legal woes, and a multi-murderer receives a life sentence. Join us as we unpack these gripping stories.

Dive into Texas' legislative priorities as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils a whopping 40 bills, from school choice to Bitcoin reserves. Meanwhile, Texas battles its tobacco control report card, receiving failing grades across the board. Plus, a cosmic discovery on asteroid Bennu sparks new life possibilities.

Governor Abbott's latest border security initiative involves a collaboration with the Trump Administration, deploying additional military resources to the Texas border. Meanwhile, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names is working swiftly to update federal maps following President Trump's executive order to rename Mount Denali and the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, a private spacecraft captures stunning images...

Dive into the controversial renaming of iconic American landmarks and explore the celestial journey of Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar mission. Plus, unravel the latest in a multi-million dollar COVID fraud case. How do these stories shape the narrative of our times?

Explore how border patrol agents in South Texas adapt to evolving immigration policies amid rising illegal crossings. Discover the economic and social implications of a proposed deportation center in Starr County. Plus, a rare winter storm blankets the Gulf Coast in snow.

Dive into the geopolitical storm as Mexico's President responds to Trump's bold move to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, a rare winter storm blankets the South in snow, bringing chaos and unexpected beauty. Plus, a heartwarming tale of bravery emerges from the wildfires in California.

President Trump reignites his border security agenda, sparking legal challenges and humanitarian concerns. Meanwhile, Texas braces for an unusual winter storm, with residents preparing for freezing temperatures and potential power outages. In Kyle, a community rallies to save a 400-year-old tree amidst road expansion plans.

In Kyle, residents rally to save a 400-year-old oak tree named Jolene from removal, sparking a debate on heritage versus progress. Meanwhile, SpaceX's Starship dazzles the night sky with an unexpected light show during a test gone awry. Plus, a miraculous tale of car keys returned by the ocean's waves brings a touch of serendipity.

A dramatic shootout in Texas claims the life of a deputy, while a heroic trucker earns accolades for bravery on the highway. Meanwhile, SNL's legacy finds a new home in Texas, and political tides shift with a new House Speaker. Dive into these compelling stories and more.

Texas welcomes a new House Speaker, Dustin Burrows, signaling a shift away from the hard-right GOP. Meanwhile, age verification laws for adult websites spark heated First Amendment debates, with Texas' law heading to the Supreme Court. Plus, a hero's weather predictions save lives from the Eaton Fire.

Walmart recalls chicken broth across the South due to packaging woes, while Texas lawmakers brace for heated debates on education and taxes. Meanwhile, Texans on Mission lend a helping hand in wildfire-stricken Los Angeles. Plus, the Texas power grid faces scrutiny as winter storms loom.

In today's episode, a Colleyville resident strikes it rich with a million-dollar lottery win, while Texas braces for a winter storm with emergency measures. Meanwhile, a political showdown looms as GOP factions vie for influence in the Texas House. Plus, a mental health hotline faces funding woes amidst rising calls.

Dive into the latest million-dollar lottery win in Colleyville, explore Texas' emergency response to impending winter weather, and unravel the political tug-of-war over the Texas House Speaker vote. We also shed light on the funding crisis affecting Texas' suicide hotline. Plus, a heartwarming tale of survival in Zimbabwe.

As Texas braces for a severe winter storm, Governor Abbott activates emergency resources to ensure safety. Meanwhile, a political showdown looms as the GOP launches a campaign to influence the Texas House Speaker vote. Plus, a funding crisis leaves thousands of calls to Texas' suicide hotline unanswered.

As a cold front grips North Texas, ERCOT braces for increased power demand. Meanwhile, Texas cotton farmers urge a shift away from fast fashion's synthetics. Plus, the parole bid of Yolanda Saldívar, Selena's convicted murderer, sparks heated debate.

Dive into the complexities of recent events, from a terror suspect's ties to peer-to-peer car-sharing to a heartwarming story of hope after a hurricane. As the investigation unfolds, we explore Turo's role and hear a touching tale of a young woman's mission to reunite families with lost memories. Plus, a celestial spectacle lights up the January sky.

Dive into the world of a master hatter in Georgetown with a yearlong waitlist, explore the impact of tornadoes sweeping through Texas and Mississippi, and uncover the challenges facing the sacred peyote plant amidst a psychedelic renaissance. Plus, hear about the discovery of clandestine graves in Mexico and the good news of AI technology detecting wildfires in California.

Dive into the world of a master hatter in Georgetown with a yearlong waitlist, explore the impact of tornadoes sweeping through Texas and Mississippi, and uncover the challenges facing the sacred peyote plant amidst a psychedelic renaissance. Plus, hear about the discovery of clandestine graves in Mexico and the good news of AI technology detecting wildfires in California.