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Texas A&M president Katherine Banks resigns amid backlash over hiring of celebrated black journalism professor

Texas A&M president Katherine Banks resigns amid backlash over hiring of celebrated black journalism professor

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M University announced Friday that its president has resigned after a Black journalist’s celebrated hiring at one of the nation’s largest campuses unraveled following pushback over her diversity and inclusion work. President Katherine Banks said in a resignation letter that she would retire immediately, because “negative press has become a…MORE

Tony Bennett, Masterful Stylist of American Musical Standards, Dies at 96

Tony Bennett, Masterful Stylist of American Musical Standards, Dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his…MORE

Tarrant County Issues Disaster Declaration Due to Threat of Wildfires; Burn Ban in Effect

Tarrant County Issues Disaster Declaration Due to Threat of Wildfires; Burn Ban in Effect

 Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare issued a Disaster Declaration for Tarrant County on Thursday due to the imminent threat of wildfires due to the drought conditions in the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. Tarrant County has been experiencing several days of extreme high temperature, low humidity and gusty winds creating the need to take extraordinary measures to…MORE

Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8PM;  Real Feel Temps Up to 110

Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8PM; Real Feel Temps Up to 110

Hot weather continues today with highs in the low 100s and heat index values between 105-110. A weak cold front will move through tonight and lower Saturday’s highs to the low-mid 90s across North Texas. It may also allow for isolated storms in the afternoon for parts of Central and East Texas Saturday afternoon. Friday…MORE