Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that’s bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected. The steep-sided hole — about 728 feet (222 meters) across and up to 141 feet (43 meters) deep — is the solar system’s biggest...
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Texas is looking to “explore the development” of new energy sources on state land, according to the General Land Office.
safety
A deadly mass shooting over the weekend is drawing renewed attention to a Dallas apartment community where neighbors say violent crime has been an ongoing issue for years....
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Five railcars derailed Wednesday afternoon near Dalrock Road and Interstate 30 in Rowlett, bringing a train to a stop across the crossing.
business
A cutlery store in The Shops at Willow Bend Mall was hit by burglars earlier this week, and saw several valuable swords and custom knives taken during the robbery....
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The family of a Texas woman is claiming doctors refused to provide a potentially life-saving abortion in response to the woman's worsening health issues, because of the state's total abortion ban....
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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined $11,492 by the NFL for wearing eye black inscribed with "Hind Rajab"—a tribute to a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024. The fine stems from league rules prohibiting unauthorized personal messages on the fiel...
government
The Dallas City Council votes Wednesday on a $5.7 billion proposed budget that cuts nearly 300 positions, reduces library hours, alters employee healthcare, and slightly lowers property taxes while preserving public safety funding....
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Fears about out-of-control artificial intelligence and suggestions to hit the brakes on the technology’s development aren’t new, but they have recently found new life as warnings about rogue AI systems causing mayhem grow louder. Several leading AI executives recently voiced agre...
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Macklemore is donating $1 million of his earnings to Palestinian relief organizations following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour and he’s invited New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to do the same. In an Instagram post Wednesday, Macklemore said he wanted to “bring the conv...
safety
Five weeks after revealing a $5.66 billion budget , Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert said Wednesday it represents the city’s continued commitment to increase funding for police and fire while adding to the total number of miles set for street repairs. “We have streamlin...
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Chris Brown rejected a Texas recognition after Rep. Venton Jones apologized for honoring him at an Arlington concert.
parks
DART announced Wednesday that it will launch special “State Fair Flyer” shuttle buses on weekends during the fair, giving riders direct service from several transit centers to Fair Park. The agency is also increasing train capacity and running all light rail lines every 20 minute...
