Denton City Council Votes To Place Marijuana Decriminalization On November Ballot

The Denton city council voted on Tuesday, July 19 to put an initiative to decriminalize marijuana on the ballot this November.

Texas Lawmakers Say Uvalde Response Was Result Of "Systematic Failures And Egregious Poor Decision Making"

"There is no one to whom we can attribute malice or ill motives. Instead, we found systemic failures and egregiously poor decision making."

Beto O'Rourke Addresses Texas Democrats At Convention In Dallas

"Imagine a Governor who instead of attacking teachers, supports them, pays them enough so they don't have to work a 2nd or 3rd job."

Lawmaker Wants To Show School Hallway Video To Uvalde Residents, Abbott Wants Full Disclosure Of Facts

DPS has been investigating the shooting and law enforcement response for the DA after she requested it.

Fetus Counts As Passenger In HOV Lane, TX Woman Fighting Ticket Says

“One law is saying that this is a baby and now he's telling me this baby that's jabbing my ribs is not a baby,” she said of unusual defense.

Steve Bannon Says He's Willing To Testify Before Jan. 6 Committee

"While Mr. Bannon has been steadfast in his convictions, circumstances have now changed," Costello wrote in a letter obtained by CBS News.

Texas Judge Blocks Investigations Of 2 Trans Youth Families

The ruling extends in part a temporary order issued last month blocking investigations against three families who sued.

Texas Supreme Court Blocks Order That Resumed Abortions

"These laws are confusing, unnecessary, and cruel," said Marc Hearron, attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights.

Dallas ISD Is Requiring Students To Use Clear Backpacks Only In The Upcoming School Year

DISD said it has purchased and will distribute a clear backpack to all students before the start of the school year.

Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade, Allowing States To Ban Abortions

Now, for the first time in nearly 50 years, most abortions in Texas are banned.

U.S. Energy Secretary Tells North Texans To Expect Record Gas Prices To Keep Rising

Jamie Small told us each time she fills up her family's SUV it costs her nearly $90. "This is every three days."

Sen. Gutierrez Calls On Officials To Release Information Related To Uvalde School Shooting

On Friday, a state senator called the move disgusting and said he might file a lawsuit to get those records released.

Dallas ISD Police Share Safety And Security Plans With Parents

"In light of what happened in Uvalde, I want to just make sure that our school is doing whatever they can to keep our students safe."

House Passes Package Of Gun Control Bills In Response To Buffalo And Uvalde Shootings

The legislation passed mainly along party lines 223-204, with five Republicans joining all but two of the Democrats.

'We Have Nothing To Hide,' Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin On School Shooting Investigation

Only 10-years-old, Alithia was one of the 19 children to die in their classrooms on the last day of school two weeks ago.

After Uvalde Shooting, Some Fort Worth Council Members Want Police In Schools

The Fort Worth Police Department briefed members on its School Resource Unit during a council work session Tuesday afternoon.

Texas Conservatives Sign Letter Supporting Gun Safety Measures

More than half of the people who signed the letter live in North Texas zip codes.

Texas Lawmakers Taking Steps To Prevent Future Tragedies

Governor Greg Abbott has announced two special legislative committees that will work towards preventing future tragedies.

Dallas Police Bring On First Electronic Storage Detection Dog In North Texas

In a tweet, the Dallas Police Department said that Remi and her handler are assigned to Internet Crimes Against Children.

Judge Confirms Trial For Aaron Dean Murder Case Starts This Month

Dean is accused of murdering Atatiana Jefferson in October 2019 by shooting through a window of the home she was in.

Members Of Congress From North Texas Split Over Biden Gun Proposals

"After Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Orlando, after Las Vegas, after Parkland, nothing has been done."

Brittney Griner's Wife Calls On President Biden For Prison Release

The wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner is calling on President Joe Biden to secure her partner's release from a Russian prison.

Beto O'Rourke Interrupts Presser On Texas School Shooting

O'Rourke was escorted out while members of the crowd yelled at him, with one man shouting profanities at O'Rourke.

2022 City Combined Taxpayer Burden Report

A new analysis of the 10 most populous U.S. cities that includes their largest underlying government units.

Homeland Security Chief Tours Border Before Asylum Limits End

Mayorkas visited a processing center in McAllen, the region's largest city, where migrants sat on metal benches and on floor sleeping mats.

US State Department Pushing To See WNBA Star Brittney Griner

A consular official was able to meet with Griner last week, when her pre-trial detention in Russia was extended for one month.

Bill To Legalize Marijuana Passes U.S. House

By a close margin, the U.S. House voted to legalize marijuana nationwide today.

Tarrant County Program Aims To Help Residents With Delinquent Property Taxes

As part of the American Rescue Plan, some Tarrant County property owners will now have access to a program aiming to help.

More Than 3,700 Mail Ballots Rejected In 4 Largest North Texas Counties During March 1 Primary

That's 11 percent of the 34,057 who voted by mail in the four counties.

Democrats Michelle Beckley, Mike Collier Discuss Priorities In Primary Runoff For Texas Lt. Governor

Collier won 413,228 votes or 41.5%, while a Beckley received 300,892 votes or 30.2%, and Brailey attracted 281,156 votes or 28.3%.

City Of Fort Worth: Share Comments, Concerns About Police Officers With New Online Process

The Office of the Police Oversight Monitor has introduced a new interactive online process for community members to share their comments ...

City Of Fort Worth: Women's History Month: Arts And Sciences Pioneers

Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in March ...

City Of Fort Worth: Federal Mask Mandate For Transit Users Extended Through April 18

The federal mask requirement has been extended through April 18. That means everyone will continue wearing masks when on board any of Tr ...

City Of Fort Worth: Fort Worth Ready To Host NCAA March Madness

The countdown to the much-anticipated NCAA Division I Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth has begun. ...

City Of Fort Worth: Community Action Network Celebrates 58 Years Of Helping Families

This year marks the 58th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome pove ...

City Of Fort Worth: Improvements Coming To Tierney, Vaughn, Fitzhugh, Stonegate

Attend a virtual meeting to learn about the replacement of existing water and sanitary sewer mains in the Tierney, Vaughn, Fitzhugh and ...

City Of Fort Worth: Fort Worth PD Gains State Accreditation

The Fort Worth Police Department has been designated an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enf ...

City Of Fort Worth: Free Events Provide Western Lifestyle Experience At PBR World Finals

Ahead of the first-ever Professional Bull Riders World Finals in Fort Worth in May, the PBR announced a slate of free events that will a ...

City Of Fort Worth: Where To Find COVID-19 Vaccines And Tests This Week

The City of Fort Worth is offering COVID-19 vaccines and testing without charge at several locations this week.

City Of Fort Worth: Volunteer Efforts Help Bluebird Nesting In City Park

The Cross Timbers Master Naturalist team is making a difference for eastern bluebirds in a south Fort Worth park.