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Gov. Greg Abbott holds up the signed House Bill 4211, which requires business entities entering in to a residential arrangement to disclose to land buyers that they're investing into the interest of the business, not the property. It's meant to target the East Plano Islamic Center's planned EPIC City in the North Texas city of Josephine, which Abbott alleges is

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Singling out North Texas mosque, Abbott signs bill limiting religious exemptions in development

Toluwani Osibamowo

Gov. Greg Abbott says the bill is aimed at preventing, "Sharia compounds” he claims endanger Texans.

A photo of Raunaq Alam, a young man with short black hair, smiles for a photo wearing a gray suit in front of a set of double doors that says "COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT No. 9."

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Pro-Palestine activist gets 5 years probation, 180 days in county jail for vandalizing Euless church

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Fact check: Elon Musk says his Houston flood tunnel idea will work. Experts say that's misleading.

A Dallas Police walks around Deep Ellum on Friday, August. 8, 2025, in Dallas.

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Are Dallas police offers paid competitively? It’s complicated

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Health & Wellness

More than 13% of Texas kids don't have health insurance. Experts warn it could get worse

Abigail Ruhman

Texas saw the largest increase in the rate of uninsured children in the country between 2022 and 2024. Experts warn it will likely get worse.
Arts & Culture

Here are 5 North Texas theaters where a show can cost under $40

Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access

From Carrollton to Dallas, here’s where you can go to watch a play that won’t break the bank
Health & Wellness

"Tech-Neck": Why too much onscreen time can cause injuries and how to fix it

Sam Baker

We spend a significant amount of time on computers and portable devices, often with our bodies in poor alignment. A North Texas spine surgeon tells how to fix the resulting injuries.
News

UNT responds to Charlie Kirk assassination following 'recent actions' on campus

Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales | Denton Record-Chronicle

University of North Texas officials published a statement Thursday that apparently condemns “recent actions of a few of our community members regarding” the assassination of Charlie Kirk.