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Growing number of SNAP theft, fraud in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials throughout the U.S are warning residents on how thieves are stealing benefits from low-income Americans, including Texas, making it harder for parents to feed their families. Criminals are installing card skimming devices onto payment systems at grocery stores and locations that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
'You are not getting the urgency': Federal judge threatens to levy contempt of court charges against DFPS during hearing on foster care conditions
DALLAS — In a hearing that lasted nearly seven hours on Friday, District Judge Janis Jack did not mince words with state leaders and stakeholders in charge of the state's embattled foster care program. Following a federal lawsuit filed against the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in...
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Gov. Greg Abbott joins Texas Rally of Life at the State Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at the Texas State Capitol for the Texas Rally of Life. This is the first rally since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, a landmark abortion case. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated that decision and what his office has been able to accomplish in the last years as it worked to outlaw abortion in Texas.
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'Died protecting him' | Texas man takes in grandson after mother dies in fire
MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Troy Lard is now the legal guardian of his four-year-old grandson Markyus 'Ky' Lard. The day before Christmas Eve a fire started in the unit below Ky and his mom, Marissa Lard’s, apartment in Iowa. That fire took his mother’s life and left Ky fighting to survive.
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Yelp released its top 100 restaurants for 2023 and these Texas spots made the list
DALLAS — Who doesn't love some yummy grub? We've got some places for you to try!. Yelp has released its 10th annual Top 100 US Restaurants list and a handful of places mentioned are from right here in the Lone Star State. The only Texas metros featured on the...
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State senator says Texans might have to pay more for reliable electricity
TEXAS, USA — How much should Texans pay to keep the power grid in top working order?. While appearing on Inside Texas Politics, state Senator Nathan Johnson put a possible price on it. “We’ve been paying too little for electricity for too long. And people don’t like to hear...
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Texans pessimistic about the national economy and losing faith in democracy, poll finds
TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published in The Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. Texans are concerned about the economy, less confident that democracy is the best form of government and pessimistic about the direction of the country, according to a poll released Friday by Texas Lyceum.
Ice in DFW: Freezing rain, icy roads, timeline, everything to know about this week's winter weather
DALLAS — After snow in parts of the region last Tuesday, more wintry weather is headed to North Texas, but this looks to be more icy than snowy. Here's what you need to know to be best prepared ahead of Monday:. Fast facts:. Freezing drizzle and freezing rain will...
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Another round of wintry weather Monday? Here's the timing and everything you need to know
DALLAS — After snow in parts of the region on Tuesday, more wintry weather is headed to North Texas, but this looks to be more icy than snowy. Here's what you need to know to be best prepared ahead of Monday:. Fast facts:. Sunday will feature falling temps behind...
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