Local
Rep. Beth Van Duyne Wants Investigation After National Guard Members Protecting US Capitol Sent To Garage For BreaksDuring a news conference in Fort Worth Friday, Van Duyne said, "I'm looking for an investigation to find out why they were treated the way that they were. I don't think there's an excuse for it."
Pause On Student Loan Payments 'Life Changing' For Some North Texans In Debt“I'm 34 now,” Charles Horton of Arlington said. “The debt that I collected for that one year of study has basically just traveled with me my whole adult life.”
Just Monkey Business: Baboon Spotted Wandering Around North Texas HomeA baboon (yes, a baboon) was spotted wandering around a home in Mineral Wells Friday morning, and it was captured on video by a local resident.
Dallas County Reports 2,065 New Coronavirus Cases, Including 3 Of More Contagious VariantA total of 1,975 Dallas County residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 illness after 31 more deaths were reported Friday.
North Texas Leaders Looking For Ways To Increase COVID-19 Vaccination EffortsNewly elected congresswoman Beth Van Duyne visited three vaccination sites in North Texas on Friday to see what else the federal government can do.
Man Wanted After Being Caught On Camera Abandoning Dog In DallasPolice said on Dec. 19, 2020, around 8:00 p.m., a man removed a cage with a dog inside it from his pickup and left in the 1700 block of South Merrifield Rd.
Alicia Landry Was Responsible For Cowboys Coaching Legend Tom Landry's Fedora“He would wear a hat in New York. Somebody wrote in and said he should wear a cowboy hat. I said ‘no, no, no, that’s too trite, you’re just gonna wear a fedora,” she told CBS 11 in 2016.
City Of Dallas To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines To Public At Convention CenterThe city of Dallas will be receiving a direct allotment of COVID-19 vaccines, which will be distributed to the public at the convention center next week.
Police Say Suspect Fired Shot At Verizon Store In Flower MoundA search is underway for a suspect who police said shot at a Verizon store in Flower Mound Friday morning.
Politics
House Will Send Trump Impeachment Article To Senate On MondaySenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will send the article of impeachment against former President Trump to the Senate on Monday.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Acknowledges Mistakes With COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: 'We Can't Control Every Dose'When asked about what is being done to get vaccines into underserved neighborhoods and communities in Texas, Patrick said that is up to cities and counties.
Senate Democrats Call For Ethics Investigation Of Texas' Ted Cruz, Missouri's Josh Hawley 'To Fully Understand Role' In Capitol AttackSeven Democratic Senators said an ethics investigation should determine whether Sen. Cruz and Sen. Hawley, of Missouri, engaged in “improper conduct reflecting on the Senate.”
Business
Stimulus Package Latest: Parents Could Receive Monthly Payments With Expanded Child Tax CreditDemocrats are reportedly drafting a plan to expand the Child Tax Credit, which could lead to monthly payments for millions of the neediest Americans.
Stimulus Check Update: When Could The Third Payment Arrive?A third stimulus check is likely given the political and economic landscape, but the timing remains a little less certain.
Stimulus Check Update: 'I Believe We Have A Moral Obligation,' Says President-Elect Joe BidenPresident-elect Joe Biden disclosed plans for a $1.9 trillion stimulus package designed to counter the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and support the sinking economy.
Consumer
NHTSA Investigating Complaints That Ford Super Duty Tailgate Recall Didn't WorkAfter a series of reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether or not a Ford truck tailgate recall actually fixed the problem.
When Might You Get Biden's $1,400 Stimulus Check?President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan proposes a third round of stimulus checks of $1,400 for most Americans.
Hot Pockets Recalled For Possible Glass, Plastic ContaminationMore than 762,000 pounds of pepperoni Hot Pockets are being recalled as they may contain pieces of glass and hard plastic, according to the USDA.
Education
The Learning Must Go On - DISD Takes STEM Expo Virtual For 2021If you are looking for an activity to keep kids entertained this weekend, there is a fun and educational event happening that the whole family can participate in from the comfort of home.
Dallas ISD Foreign Language Teacher Sending Students 'Around The World' VirtuallyAkash Patel said he has had the privilege of traveling to more than 50 countries and wishes his students could have the same opportunity.
Texas Education Agency Moving Forward With STAAR Testing This Spring, With ExceptionsWith students back in school after winter break, much attention turns to standardized tests, like the STAAR exam, which typically take place at the end of the school year.
Entertainment
Texas Shows Canceled After Comedian Dave Chappelle Tests Positive For COVID-19He's been holding socially distanced shows for months and comedian Dave Chappelle had brought his act to Texas... now he has the coronavirus.
Despite Pandemic, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events Still Taking Place Across North TexasCelebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day might have a different meaning for many Americans this year, that's because in 2020 the United States faced racial tensions similar to those that King experience during his lifetime.
County Music Legend Willie Nelson Gets COVID-19 Vaccine In TexasCountry music legend Willie Nelson received the COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-through facility in Texas this week.
Tech
Brooke Katz's Favorite Fitness AppsI taught group fitness classes for years, but for the last several I've been trying out different apps. I thought I'd share some of my favorites.
Texas Republicans Among Those Clashing With Capitol Police In DC Over New Safety Protocols After Deadly RiotThere were angry people shouting at law enforcement in DC. No, this was not another group of terrorists storming the building. It was the reaction of some lawmakers after a decision was made to require members of Congress to walk through metal detectors.
TikTok Changes Privacy, Default Settings For Users Under 18In a move some may consider rare for a social networking service, TikTok is making changes to its app to make it safer for younger users.