Local
Dallas County DA Reverses Plans To Seek Death Penalty For Alleged Serial Killer Billy ChemirmirDallas County District Attorney John Creuzot confirmed his office will seek a life sentence instead of the death penalty.
North Texas Job Fair Planned In Response To Worker ShortagesThe North Texas Job Fair will take place July 15 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Irving Convention Center.
Ellis County Mother Seeking Answers In Daughter's Death, Fights For Release Of Police RecordsHeather Hanson was headed to work on January 29, 2019, when she slammed into the back of a pickup on I-45 in Ellis County.
Details Of Vice President Kamala Harris' Visit To El Paso & A Look At Border Apprehensions In TexasVice President Kamala Harris will make her first visit to the southern border Friday, when she visits El Paso.
McKinney Police Catch Alleged Porch Pirate Who Ultimately Returned Items To OwnersPolice in McKinney put a smile on one woman's face after a television that was stolen from her porch was returned by an unanticipated person -- the suspect.
5 Things To Know About Enhanced Child Tax CreditAn estimated 36 million families nationwide will benefit from the largest child tax credit ever.
'Changing The Culture Of Policing', DPD First Major-City Department To Embrace New ‘ABLE' TrainingThe Dallas Police Department said it's the first major-city police department in Texas to embrace Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training, which is meant to help officers reduce mistakes.
16-Year-Old Shot To Death Outside Hurricane Harbor In Arlington IdentifiedThe Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified him on Thursday as Dai’Trell Teal.
Bonus! Duncanville ISD Employees To Receive One-Time Payment Of $2,500"The extra income is intended to reward current employees for their perseverance and commitment to students in overcoming challenges faced during the past school year."
Politics
North Texas Law Enforcement Disappointed In Gov. Abbott's Veto Of Domestic Violence Education BillSome members of North Texas law enforcement are surprised and disappointed in the veto, saying the bill was "non-political."
Details Of Vice President Kamala Harris' Visit To El Paso & A Look At Border Apprehensions In TexasVice President Kamala Harris will make her first visit to the southern border Friday, when she visits El Paso.
Biden Announces Bipartisan Compromise On Infrastructure ProposalPresident Joe Biden threw his support behind an infrastructure proposal negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators.
Business
Child Tax Credit: Who Qualifies For A Monthly Check?With the updated Child Tax Credit starting in just a few weeks, here's how to know if a monthly check will be arriving.
Federal Unemployment Benefits Ending Early In Many StatesFederal unemployment benefits worth $300 per week are ending early in over half the states. Is yours one of them?
Despite National Shortage, Fireworks Sales Begin In Texas ThursdaySome stands will have less of a selection than what they’ve had in past years, and may end up charging more to make up for the loss.
Consumer
Texas Gas Prices Are An Average 87 Cents Higher Than Last Year As Summer Travel SkyrocketsThe statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.75 for a gallon of regular unleaded -- which is one cent less than last week and 87 cents more than last year.
Frontier Airlines Rescinds Controversial "COVID Recovery Charge"Frontier Airlines is revoking its "COVID recovery charge" after less than a month.
More Cancellations, Delays As Southwest Airlines Struggles To Recover From "Technology Issues"Computer system outages caused Southwest Airlines to ground hundreds of flights two days in a row. On the third consecutive day, June 16, passengers continued to deal with canceled flights and delays, as the airline tried to recover.
Education
North Texas Law Enforcement Disappointed In Gov. Abbott's Veto Of Domestic Violence Education BillSome members of North Texas law enforcement are surprised and disappointed in the veto, saying the bill was "non-political."
Bonus! Duncanville ISD Employees To Receive One-Time Payment Of $2,500"The extra income is intended to reward current employees for their perseverance and commitment to students in overcoming challenges faced during the past school year."
Fort Worth ISD Picking Up The Tab, Offering Free School Supplies For Elementary StudentsGood news for some parents and classroom teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District who won't have to buy classroom supplies for the 2021-2022 school year.
Entertainment
'We Are Devastated', Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Announces Passing Of President & CEO Ann KoonsmanThe Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra announced the passing of longtime President and CEO Ann Koonsman on June 21, 2021, after having surmounted significant health challenges in her final years.
Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour Coming To Globe Life Field In ArlingtonElton John has announced the final dates for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour and it includes a stop in North Texas.
Hollywood Star Unveiled In Arlington For Film Industry Mainstay Chevy SuburbanThe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recognized the Chevrolet Suburban for its role in more than 1,750 films and TV shows since 1952.
Tech
Fort Worth ISD A Step Closer To Providing Internet Service For 'Every Child In Every Zip Code'The Board of Education approved Tuesday night, the rental of three mobile trailers that will allow for raising of temporary cell tower sites in three different neighborhoods.
Hottest Seller At GameStop Is Its Own Stock, $1B RaisedGameStop raised more than $1 billion in its latest stock sale, capitalizing on a newly arrived and fervent army of online investors.
American Airlines Plans Electric, Vertical Take-Off Aircraft To Serve Urban AreasAmerican Airlines announced it will invest in $25 million in U.K.-based Vertical Aerospace including preordering up to 250 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft -- totaling around $1 Billion.