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Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week
Each week throughout the 2026-27 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week....
Hinojosa, Abbott split Texas voters in latest governor’s poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa are statistically tied in the race to become the state's next governor, according to a new YouGov poll....
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Brother's Bond® 50ml Straight Bourbon Joins JetBlue's Onboard Spirits Offering Beginning October 1, 2026
Dallas Stars president, Plano residents discusses proposed venue tax for new arena costs
Plano voters are gearing up to vote on a potential venue tax that would help fund a new Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district at the current Shops at Willow Bend Mall site....
Pasta La Vista: Prosper postpones Venetian village vote
The Prosper Town Council is set to make a decision on a “Little Italy” development just in time for Halloween. Jeff Blackard of Blackstone Communities is requesting the council rezone 143 acres for a planned development along the Dallas North…...
Solto Challenges the Traditional Texas Brokerage Model With 100% Commission, No Transaction Fees, and an All-in-One Agent Platform
Built by real estate operators for real estate agents, Solto combines brokerage, technology, marketing, branding, education, and community, without taking a cut of an agent's commission....
Princeton mayor wants to reconsider use of Flock cameras bought with state grant
Princeton is the second Collin County city this week to say no to Flock cameras. The city's choice comes as reports surface about how much Texas has spent to build its Flock surveillance network....
Parks Associates Announces Advisory Board and Roku Keynote for Ninth Annual Future of Video Executive Conference, November 17-18
Executives from Comcast, Google, LG Electronics, Verizon, Warner Bros. Discovery, Tubi, Sony, DISH & Sling TV, and more shape the conference agenda
Harris, El Paso counties challenge federal election conditions on security grants
The lawsuit argues the Trump administration cannot withhold funding to force election changes it calls unconstitutional and unrelated to terrorism.
SurePrep and ePace! Founder David Wyle Joins Qount Board of Directors
Accounting technology pioneer who helped create the paperless audit and tax document automation categories joins Qount as it brings AI deeper into practice management...
Plano puts venue tax for Stars arena project on Nov. ballot
A venue tax to help pay for a future Dallas Stars arena in Plano was put on the November ballot by the Plano City Council on Monday evening. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
Plano internship program celebrates workforce partnerships
The Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program marked its 13th year on July 30 as city officials, educators, business leaders and community partners gathered to recognize a program that has introduced more than 1,000 students to paid career opportunities....
RKD Group Acquires Whiteboard
Premier Marketing Agency Bolsters Conceptual Creative Capabilities by Acquiring Award-Winning Agency
Fort Worth City Council calls for pause on data centers
Residents of Fort Worth have been pushing back against data center construction this week, and now several Fort Worth City Council members are joining them. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
Fort Worth data center moratorium requested by 5 council members
Five Fort Worth City Council members are calling for a temporary pause on new data center construction to address residents’ concerns over noise pollution, infrastructure demands, and water and energy consumption....
Fort Worth leaders want to pause data center work
Five Fort Worth city council members are calling for a temporary pause on the construction of new data centers within the city limits.
The Varsitys, Part II: Awarding this year’s best in Star Local Media athletics
The 34th ESPY Awards, the annual ceremony devoted to honoring standout professional and collegiate athletes and teams of the past year, air on Wednesday....
Fort Worth zoning committee votes against data center restrictions
The City of Fort Worth addressed concerns from citizens over data centers being built in nearby neighborhoods on Wednesday.
Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
Fort Worth officials vote against data center zoning rules after residents voice concerns
Fort Worth zoning officials rejected proposed recommendations for data centers built in the city on Wednesday after spending the day listening to resident concerns....
Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
McKinney’s Ja’Kobe Walter to host charity bowling event, basketball camp
With his third NBA season on the horizon, former McKinney basketball star and current Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter will devote part of his offseason to a charitable cause....
Nate Schatzline resigns from Texas House for job in Abbott's office
State Rep. Nate Schatzline resigned from the Texas House Thursday after being appointed as Gov. Greg Abbott's senior advisor on election policy.
Unmarked gas line blamed for fatal Dallas apartment explosion, NTSB preliminary report reveals
A newly released preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that an underground natural gas line was left unmarked prior to a fatal apartment building explosion in Dallas in late May....
Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
Haslet congregation blocks return of pastor who hired sex offender son
Congregation members of a North Texas church have voted against reinstating their former senior pastor, months after he stepped down for secretly employing his son, a lifetime registered sex offender, on the church and school campus....
Texas cancer survivor surprised with historic World Cup tickets to see DR Congo
A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education voted in favor of a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories.
Dallas City Council debates convention center redesign
Dallas City Council voted to lower the proposed height of the city's new convention center, which could cause traffic headaches for Oak Cliff residents. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more....
Dallas City Council approves lowering new convention center height, hindering Oak Cliff access to downtown
The Dallas City Council-approved height of a new convention center could cause traffic problems for Oak Cliff residents going to Downtown Dallas.
City council considers plan to reroute traffic downtown
Wednesday morning, Dallas City Council members will vote on a plan to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, but it comes at a cost of traffic. Here's what we know....
Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used....
Alan Greenspan, economist, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Former chairman of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, died on Monday at the age of 100.
Dallas will decide on future of two bridges next week
Dallas City Council will vote next week on the future of two busy traffic patterns that run near the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center, and residents are pushing for the city to keep the viaducts the way they are. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
Dallas leaders to vote on new convention center height to save historic viaducts
The Dallas City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to raise the new convention center back to its original height to keep the Jefferson and Houston viaducts connected to downtown....
