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Homero Zamorano Jr. Pleads Guilty in Texas Migrant Smuggling CaseSAN ANTONIO - Tragedy struck in a horrific smuggling attempt across the U.S.-Mexico border as a Texas truck driver, Homero Zamorano Jr., pleaded guilty in federal court in San Antonio...

H-E-B Breaks Ground in Dallas: A Long-Awaited ArrivalAfter years of anticipation, the iconic Texas grocery chain, H-E-B, has finally announced its plans to open its first store in Dallas. The store will be situated in North Dallas...

**Texas Parks and Wildlife Issues Bird Flu Warning: What You Need to Know**Communities in Texas are on high alert as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issues a warning about the recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)....

California Wildfires Destroy Home of AP Editor Ryan PearsonALTADENA, Calif. – The devastating California wildfires have struck close to home for Ryan Pearson, a Los Angeles-based entertainment video editor for The Associated Press. Pearson, along with his wife Meg...

Fort Worth Man's Family Questions Police Response to Mental Health CrisisFort Worth, Texas - The family of a 28-year-old man, Brandon Adame, is left questioning the police response to a mental health crisis that ended tragically in an officer-involved...

Texas Prisons Struggle with Guard Shortages: Impact on State BudgetTexas prisons are facing a critical challenge in 2023 as they grapple with severe staff shortages that are taking a toll on the state budget. The Texas Department of Criminal...

Progress Made on LA-Area Fires: Windy Weather Eases UpLOS ANGELES – The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning...

DFW Weather Update: Arctic Forecast for Winter AheadDALLAS - Winter isn't done with North Texas - far from it. After temperatures warm up this week, we'll see another big dip with an arctic front blowing in.Key Takeaways:• Quiet weather...

Students Demand UT Dallas Divest from Military CompaniesOn May 1, 2024, a group of University of Texas at Dallas students and faculty members took a stand at Chess Plaza, setting up tents as they protested the university's ties to...

COVID-19's Ongoing Impact on Vulnerable Americans: A Closer LookSusan Scarbro, a 55-year-old woman from Sunset Beach, North Carolina, fears every cough she hears as she stands at the bowling alley. Scarbro, who has multiple immune disorders, remains cautious about...