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Texas gas prices are rising amid Iran war, but we’re still paying less than other states Crude oil prices have surged in recent weeks amid the war in Iran.

Crude oil prices have surged in recent weeks amid the war in Iran.

11.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Richardson cautiously considers stricter short-term rental regulations The city of Richardson could soon vote on stricter regulations on short-term rentals after receiving push back from residents.

The city of Richardson could soon vote on stricter regulations on short-term rentals after receiving push back from residents.

11.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A historian explains the success of James Talarico's faith message Joseph Locke, author of "One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas," discusses how politics and religion have long been intertwined in the Lone Star state, why Talarico's messaging was so effective...

A historian explains the success of James Talarico's faith message:

11.03.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Significant increase’ in rejected mail-in ballot report for Tarrant County an error, officials said Elections officials said a β€œpoorly designed” state government form led to an unexpected and inaccurate jump in the numbers.

Elections officials said a β€œpoorly designed” state government form led to an unexpected and inaccurate jump in the numbers.

11.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cost unknown as Tarrant officials question budget for Texas Senate runoff election audit County officials are unsure how much the audit cost, more than three weeks after it wrapped.

County officials are unsure how much the audit cost, more than three weeks after it wrapped.

11.03.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31 New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%

New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%

11.03.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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North Texas lawmaker visits Dallas ICE Field Office amid continued concerns over migrant welfare Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey visited the downtown Dallas ICE processing facility Tuesday to see for himself, he said, the conditions inside.

Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey visited the downtown Dallas ICE processing facility Tuesday to see for himself, he said, the conditions inside.

11.03.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Immigration detention on track for deadliest fiscal year since 2004 Twenty-three people have died since October in ICE custody, as advocates warn about overcrowding and health care access.

Twenty-three people have died since October in ICE custody, as advocates warn about overcrowding and health care access.

11.03.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Both sides rest in Prairieland trial after prosecution's final witnesses and nothing from defense The jury is expected to begin deliberating after hearing closing arguments and being read the jury charge Wednesday.

The jury is expected to begin deliberating after hearing closing arguments and being read the jury charge Wednesday.

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Travis Scott, Young Thug want execution paused for man who killed Christian music producers James Broadnax, who was 19 when he shot and killed two Dallas County Christian music producers in 2008, has filed last minute appeals ahead of his scheduled April 30 execution for the Garland murders.

James Broadnax, who was 19 when he shot and killed two Dallas County Christian music producers in 2008, has filed last minute appeals ahead of his scheduled April 30 execution for the Garland murders.

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Man who wanted death penalty for Garland murders requests mercy James Broadnax, who was 19 when he shot and killed two Christian music producers in 2008, has filed last minute appeals ahead of his scheduled April 30 execution.

James Broadnax, who was 19 when he shot and killed two Christian music producers in 2008, has filed last minute appeals ahead of his scheduled April 30 execution.

10.03.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tarrant County commissioners hire attorneys amid 'legal threat' over Ten Commandments monument Tarrant County received a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation with legal concerns over its Ten Commandments monument installed on the courthouse lawn.

Tarrant County received a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation with legal concerns over its Ten Commandments monument installed on the courthouse lawn.

10.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Primary Election Day turnout in North Texas was higher than normal. How will it look in the general? Voter turnout in North Texas on Election Day for the primaries was up, largely due to Democratic voters.

Voter turnout in North Texas on Election Day for the primaries was up, largely due to Democratic voters.

10.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Disability advocates urge Texas leaders to withdraw from lawsuit that β€˜threatens’ vital services Texas is leading a group of states that claim part of the Americans with Disabilities Act is unconstitutional, which disability advocates warn could lead more people into institutional care settings....

Disability advocates urge Texas leaders to withdraw from lawsuit that β€˜threatens’ vital services:

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Fort Worth nonprofit’s tool kit helps workplaces support victims of domestic violence The Safe at Work initiative wants to train employers to spot possible partner abuse and help survivors.

The Safe at Work initiative wants to train employers to spot possible partner abuse and help survivors.

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Denton County GOP maintains edge in primary voting, but local Democrats triple turnout Denton County’s primary turnout diverged from statewide trends in the March 3 elections. While Democrats cast more ballots statewide, Republicans narrowly led locally. Overall turnout reached 25.6%,...

Denton County’s primary turnout diverged from statewide trends in the March 3 elections. While Democrats cast more ballots statewide, Republicans narrowly led locally. Overall turnout reached 25.6%, with Democratic participation surging compared with recent primaries.

10.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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North Texas gas prices spike amid ongoing war with Iran AAA Texas spokesperson, says the rise comes after the recent events in Iran.

AAA Texas spokesperson, says the rise comes after the recent events in Iran.

10.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Dallas man removed Prairieland defendants from group chats. Now he's accused of aiding terrorism Dario Sanchez, 32, shared in interviews with KERA News his perspective on the charges he's facing related to a shooting that occurred outside the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4, 2025. Sanchez...

Dario Sanchez, 32, shared in interviews with KERA News his perspective on the charges he's facing related to a shooting that occurred outside the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4, 2025. Sanchez was not at the shooting but has been arrested three times in connection.

10.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lake Worth schools superintendent Ramirez resigns; trustees approve layoffs The board approved Mark Ramirez’s departure as the district state takeover as the district restructures programs and staffing.

The board approved Mark Ramirez’s departure as the district state takeover as the district restructures programs and staffing.

10.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 South Texas brothers, champion mariachi students, released after public pressure over ICE detention Members of Congress intervened in a bipartisan effort to secure the release of three brothers from McAllen who were detained with their parents after a routine immigration check-in.

Members of Congress intervened in a bipartisan effort to secure the release of three brothers from McAllen who were detained with their parents after a routine immigration check-in.

10.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fake donation boxes are popping up in North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot them North Richland Hills officials are removing fake clothing donation boxes that have recently shown up in local big box store parking lots.

North Richland Hills officials are removing fake clothing donation boxes that have recently shown up in local big box store parking lots.

10.03.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas businesses could wait years for tariff reimbursements β€” if they come at all β€” despite court rulings The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that more than $126 billion in emergency tariffs were illegally collected, and the U.S. Court of International Trade said the Trump administration must refund them.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that more than $126 billion in emergency tariffs were illegally collected, and the U.S. Court of International Trade said the Trump administration must refund them.

10.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Votes cast after judge ordered polls to stay open checked by Dallas County ballot auditors The ballot board worked through the weekend and into Monday evening to review which of nearly 2,000 provisional ballots to accept or reject.

The ballot board worked through the weekend and into Monday evening to review which of nearly 2,000 provisional ballots to accept or reject.

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Texas Democrats Goodwin, Velez hope to keep voters engaged ahead of lieutenant governor runoff Texas Democrats busted through turnout expectations for the primaries. But can they keep up that momentum for May's runoff elections? State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor organizer Marcos Velez β€” the...

Texas Democrats Goodwin, Velez hope to keep voters engaged ahead of lieutenant governor runoff:

09.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked ambulance responding to Austin shooting While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.

While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.

09.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Literally Anybody Else is on the ballot for North Richland Hills mayor A man who legally changed his name to Literally Anybody Else and ran for president in 2024 is making a political comeback. This time, Else has thrown his hat into a much smaller ring: the contest for...
09.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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With filing closed, two candidates seek Fort Worth City Council district 10 seat Entrepreneur Chris Jamieson and former City Council district director Alicia Ortiz seek seat being vacated by Alan Blaylock.

Entrepreneur Chris Jamieson and former City Council district director Alicia Ortiz seek seat being vacated by Alan Blaylock.

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Prepare to say goodbye to the USS Fort Worth as decommissioning set for July 29 The combat naval ship named for Fort Worth launched into service in 2012.

The combat naval ship named for Fort Worth launched into service in 2012.

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Prairieland defendants expected to present cases this week as ICE shooting trial enters week 3 Prosecutors will likely rest their case early this week after two weeks of presenting evidence in what the Trump administration calls the first domestic terrorism case associated with β€œantifa."

Prosecutors will likely rest their case early this week after two weeks of presenting evidence in what the Trump administration calls the first domestic terrorism case associated with β€œantifa."

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How to adjust your body after Daylight Saving Time begins A Plano-based sleep medicine specialist explains the impact of losing an hour's sleep, and why it's harder on children than adults.

A Plano-based sleep medicine specialist explains the impact of losing an hour's sleep, and why it's harder on children than adults.

09.03.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0