Dallas - Fort Worth - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/dallas-fort-worth/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:50:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Dallas - Fort Worth - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/dallas-fort-worth/ 32 32 103504436 What to know about SNAP delays, other effects of monthlong federal shutdown https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-to-know-about-snap-delays-other-effects-of-monthlong-federal-shutdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-know-about-snap-delays-other-effects-of-monthlong-federal-shutdown Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:50:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/government/2025/10/31/what-to-know-about-snap-delays-other-effects-of-monthlong-federal-shutdown/ Texas food banks are expanding their operations to meet increased demand as thousands of federal workers go without pay and SNAP benefits are expected to be delayed due to the federal government shutdown, according to Feeding Texas, the statewide n...

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]]> 1055751 Here’s how 2 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot could impact Texas’ justice system https://houstonnewmedia.org/heres-how-2-state-propositions-on-the-nov-4-ballot-could-impact-texas-justice-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-how-2-state-propositions-on-the-nov-4-ballot-could-impact-texas-justice-system Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:58:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/plano-north/texas-legislature/2025/10/23/heres-how-2-state-propositions-on-the-nov-4-ballot-could-impact-texas-justice-system/ State Proposition 3 seeks to require judges to deny bail for certain felony offenses, while Proposition 12 would rework the 13-member State Commission on Judicial Conduct, allowing the governor to appoint a majority of the commissioners and requiri...

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]]> 1050432 State Sen. Kelly Hancock takes helm at Texas Comptroller’s Office; Hegar to lead A&M https://houstonnewmedia.org/state-sen-kelly-hancock-takes-helm-at-texas-comptrollers-office-hegar-to-lead-am/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-sen-kelly-hancock-takes-helm-at-texas-comptrollers-office-hegar-to-lead-am Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/texas-legislature/2025/06/19/state-sen-kelly-hancock-takes-helm-at-texas-comptrollers-office-hegar-to-lead-am/ Hancock was sworn in as the office's chief clerk and will become acting comptroller in July. He also launched his 2026 campaign for the position, joining a three-person race.

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]]> 971298 Teachers would have more authority to suspend students under bill greenlit by Texas House https://houstonnewmedia.org/teachers-would-have-more-authority-to-suspend-students-under-bill-greenlit-by-texas-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teachers-would-have-more-authority-to-suspend-students-under-bill-greenlit-by-texas-house Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:31:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/plano-north/texas-legislature/2025/04/16/teachers-would-have-more-authority-to-suspend-students-under-bill-greenlit-by-texas-house/ Texas House lawmakers initially approved legislation April 15 that would give public school teachers more discretion to remove from the classroom any student who is repeatedly disruptive or threatens the safety of others. The lower chamber must vot...

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]]> 941872 Texas lawmakers advance bills that would expand teachers’ authority to discipline students https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-lawmakers-advance-bills-that-would-expand-teachers-authority-to-discipline-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-lawmakers-advance-bills-that-would-expand-teachers-authority-to-discipline-students Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:11:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/plano-north/texas-legislature/2025/04/10/texas-lawmakers-advance-bills-that-would-expand-teachers-authority-to-discipline-students/ On April 3, state senators unanimously passed a bill that would expand teachers’ disciplinary authority and give them more flexibility in their contracts, while the House Public Education Committee sent to the full House a bill that would overhaul ...

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]]> 936847 ERCOT: Texas power grid prepared for extreme cold Feb. 19-21 https://houstonnewmedia.org/ercot-texas-power-grid-prepared-for-extreme-cold-feb-19-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ercot-texas-power-grid-prepared-for-extreme-cold-feb-19-21 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:46:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/flower-mound-highland-village-argyle/weather/2025/02/17/ercot-texas-power-grid-prepared-for-extreme-cold-feb-19-21/ The Texas power grid will remain stable as extremely cold temperatures head to parts of Texas this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said Feb. 17.

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]]> 904640 State leaders say power grid is ‘very strong’ as snow heads to North Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/state-leaders-say-power-grid-is-very-strong-as-snow-heads-to-north-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-leaders-say-power-grid-is-very-strong-as-snow-heads-to-north-texas Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:03:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/weather/2025/01/08/state-leaders-say-power-grid-is-very-strong-as-snow-heads-to-north-texas/ Utility crews cut vegetation near power lines ahead of the storm, officials said Jan. 8. Texans should contact their local utility providers if they experience power outages.

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]]> 876920 Verizon to acquire Frontier Communications through $20B deal https://houstonnewmedia.org/verizon-to-acquire-frontier-communications-through-20b-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=verizon-to-acquire-frontier-communications-through-20b-deal Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/richardson/business/2024/09/05/verizon-to-acquire-frontier-communications-through-20b-deal/ Verizon and Frontier Communications have announced a $20 billion deal for Verizon to buy Frontier Communications.

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]]> 816176 Gov. Abbott announces appointees to state semiconductor committee https://houstonnewmedia.org/gov-abbott-announces-appointees-to-state-semiconductor-committee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-abbott-announces-appointees-to-state-semiconductor-committee Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/richardson/government/2024/03/20/gov-abbott-announces-appointees-to-state-semiconductor-committee/ The executive committee will oversee the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium and work with industry stakeholders in advancing semiconductor research, design and manufacturing.

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]]> 738385 Gov. Abbott announces appointees to state semiconductor committee https://houstonnewmedia.org/gov-abbott-announces-appointees-to-state-semiconductor-committee-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-abbott-announces-appointees-to-state-semiconductor-committee-2 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/richardson/texas-legislature/2024/03/20/gov-abbott-announces-appointees-to-state-semiconductor-committee/ The executive committee will oversee the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium and work with industry stakeholders in advancing semiconductor research, design and manufacturing.

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]]> 739099 Federal appeals court blocks Texas library book rating law https://houstonnewmedia.org/federal-appeals-court-blocks-texas-library-book-rating-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=federal-appeals-court-blocks-texas-library-book-rating-law Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:47:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/texas-legislature/2024/01/18/federal-appeals-court-blocks-texas-library-book-rating-law/ The court sided with bookstores and publishing groups that argued House Bill 900 violated their freedom of speech and would cause “irreparable” financial harm for vendors.

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]]> 715462 2024 Texas Real Estate Forecast predicts more inventory, increased rents https://houstonnewmedia.org/2024-texas-real-estate-forecast-predicts-more-inventory-increased-rents-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-texas-real-estate-forecast-predicts-more-inventory-increased-rents-2 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/real-estate/2024/01/05/2024-texas-real-estate-forecast-predicts-more-inventory-increased-rents/ The Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center published its 2024 Texas Real Estate Forecast that examines factors affecting the market and provides predictions for 2024.

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]]> 708998 State officials approve new standards for school library books https://houstonnewmedia.org/state-officials-approve-new-standards-for-school-library-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-officials-approve-new-standards-for-school-library-books Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/texas-legislature/2023/12/18/state-officials-approve-new-standards-for-school-library-books/ Texas public schools will not be allowed to display “sexually explicit” books under the new rules, which stem from House Bill 900. Several book vendors and associations are challenging the law in court.

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]]> 702400 CharterUP launches luxury sprinter van service in major Texas cities https://houstonnewmedia.org/charterup-launches-luxury-sprinter-van-service-in-major-texas-cities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=charterup-launches-luxury-sprinter-van-service-in-major-texas-cities Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:32:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/lake-highlands-lakewood/business/2023/10/25/charterup-launches-luxury-sprinter-van-service-in-major-texas-cities/ The bus rental service is available in Dallas, Austin, Houston and San Antonio.

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]]> 681073 Baylor Scott & White Health announces partnership with NextCare Urgent Care https://houstonnewmedia.org/baylor-scott-white-health-announces-partnership-with-nextcare-urgent-care/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baylor-scott-white-health-announces-partnership-with-nextcare-urgent-care Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:36:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/business/2023/07/06/baylor-scott-white-health-announces-partnership-with-nextcare-urgent-care/ NextCare Urgent Care will integrate its Texas offerings into Baylor Scott & White Health’s existing care network.

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]]> 625099 Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial to begin Sept. 5 in Texas Senate https://houstonnewmedia.org/ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial-to-begin-sept-5-in-texas-senate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial-to-begin-sept-5-in-texas-senate Thu, 22 Jun 2023 03:45:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/texas-legislature/2023/06/21/ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial-to-begin-sept-5-in-texas-senate/ McKinney Sen. Angela Paxton, the wife of the suspended attorney general, will be present for the trial but cannot vote. The Senate adopted 31 rules governing the trial June 21.

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]]> 617381 Gov. Abbott signs bill banning ‘sexually explicit’ books in schools https://houstonnewmedia.org/gov-abbott-signs-bill-banning-sexually-explicit-books-in-schools/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gov-abbott-signs-bill-banning-sexually-explicit-books-in-schools Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:05:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/texas-legislature/2023/06/12/gov-abbott-signs-bill-banning-sexually-explicit-books-in-schools/ Texas’ Republican governor signed into law four bills aimed at increasing parental input in education, including a bill that will create new standards for library books.

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]]> 613215 Texas House votes to expand background checks to purchase firearms https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-house-votes-to-expand-background-checks-to-purchase-firearms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-house-votes-to-expand-background-checks-to-purchase-firearms Wed, 17 May 2023 00:27:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/texas-legislature/2023/05/16/texas-house-votes-to-expand-background-checks-to-purchase-firearms/ For Texans age 16 and older, information about certain mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities would be included in the routine background checks completed before they can purchase a gun.

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]]> 598522 Texas Senate confirms former Sen. Jane Nelson as 115th secretary of state https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-senate-confirms-former-sen-jane-nelson-as-115th-secretary-of-state/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-senate-confirms-former-sen-jane-nelson-as-115th-secretary-of-state Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:41:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/flower-mound-highland-village-argyle/texas-legislature/2023/03/17/texas-senate-confirms-former-sen-jane-nelson-as-115th-secretary-of-state/ Nelson’s former colleagues unanimously voted to confirm the longtime Flower Mound senator as Texas’ new secretary of state on March 15.

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]]> 568692 SXSW EDU panelists say free access to reading, libraries is ‘vital to democracy’ https://houstonnewmedia.org/sxsw-edu-panelists-say-free-access-to-reading-libraries-is-vital-to-democracy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sxsw-edu-panelists-say-free-access-to-reading-libraries-is-vital-to-democracy Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:04:00 +0000 https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/sxsw-edu-2023/2023/03/14/sxsw-edu-panelists-say-free-access-to-reading-libraries-is-vital-to-democracy/ In school districts throughout the country, library books with certain subject matter are being removed from shelves as a result of policies and processes allowing individuals to challenge the appropriateness of such materials.

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