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New Senate Approved District Maps

New Senate Approved District Maps

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has approved newly drawn district maps that would keep Republicans dominant in the state’s congressional representation, even amid rapidly shifting demographics. The maps approved Friday will next go to the GOP-dominated Texas House of Representatives, where they are expected to be approved before reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s…MORE

Weekend Forecast

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny skies, dry, very warm, and breezy. High: 93. Winds: S 10-20. SUNDAY: Mostly to partly sunny skies, breezy, warm, and more humid. High: 92. Winds: S 15-25MORE

Texas Abortion Ban Reinstated

Texas Abortion Ban Reinstated

The Texas law banning most abortions is back on. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Friday, reversed a lower court’s decision to block the Texas Heartbeat Bill. That means the nation’s toughest abortion law resumes in Texas, just a day after an Austin court suspended Senate Bill 8. The New Orleans-based appeals court granted…MORE

Keller ISD Teacher Jailed for Exposure

Keller ISD Teacher Jailed for Exposure

A North Texas middle school teacher arrested for exposing himself to students. Keller police arrested Bear Creek middle school teacher Jedidiah Maus, Friday, for exposing himself to three students in the school’s boys bathroom. The incident happened in September when Maus approached a student who was washing his hands at a sink and then proceeded…MORE

North Texas Teen Gives Back with Socks

North Texas Teen Gives Back with Socks

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A North Texas teen started a new program to give back to those in need. Brock Burgan, A senior at LD Bell High School started “Brox Sox” when he found out socks were the most needed item for local homeless shelters. For his birthday he requested contributions of socks from family and friends…MORE