Former North Texas firefighters build homes and honor fallen captain with mental health charity

Former Dallas firefighters turned homebuilders honor a fallen captain by donating 10% of their company’s proceeds to support first responder’s mental health. DALLAS — Eight years ago, Elijah Anthony and Jon Bryan were just starting their careers as firefighters in Dallas. They never imagined they would someday trade firehouses for construction sites. Last year, the … Read more

One dead, others hurt after car backs into playground of Bexar County preschool, authorities say

Authorities responded to the scene just before 4 p.m. Thursday. Here’s what we know. SAN ANTONIO — Emergency crews are on the scene of a Scenic Oaks daycare and preschool, where authorities said at least three people were struck by a car that backed into the playground area.  One adult is dead after the Thursday … Read more

Donald Trump hopes a Republican challenges US Rep. Chip Roy over debt ceiling opposition

President-elect Donald Trump blasted the Austin Republican for opposing his plans to raise the debt ceiling unless there are restrictions on future spending. WASHINGTON — This story was first published by The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. President Donald Trump invited a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Chip Roy on Thursday for his … Read more

Trump’s debt ceiling stance spurs conflict with Congressman Chip Roy

President-elect Donald Trump blasted the Austin Republican for opposing his plans to raise the debt ceiling unless there are restrictions on future spending. WASHINGTON — This story was first published by The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. President Donald Trump invited a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Chip Roy on Thursday for his … Read more

Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass. EAGLE PASS, Texas — This story was first published in The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here.  Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new campaign of installing billboards in Central America and Mexico … Read more

Texas’ new billboard campaign warns migrants about risks of crossing into US illegally

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass. EAGLE PASS, Texas — This story was first published in The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here.  Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new campaign of installing billboards in Central America and Mexico … Read more