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Schools. Churches. Hospitals. Supermarkets. Concerts. Workplaces. Movie theaters. And malls. Kenia Paraza, an Arlington mother of three, mulls that list in her head, weighing the risk of a simple errand or fun outing. Is it safe? Is it worth it? With three children under the age of 4, the relentless drum of mass shootings haunts Paraza. She no longer lingers at …

In the days since the Allen mall shooting, law enforcement has released little information about the gunman, his weapons or his motives. Most of the details are coming from leaks, which critics say has created an information vacuum for confusion and misinformation to spread. On Monday, local lawmakers acknowledged the lack of public information in speeches from the House and Senate floor. …

North Texans grieved in the aftermath of gunfire that killed eight people and wounded seven others at an Allen mall — leaving the community to grapple with the second-deadliest mass shooting in the United States this year. An injured mother lost two children. An injured child lost both parents and a sibling. Among the other victims were a security guard a relative …

Authorities on Monday responded to multiple calls related to potential threats at Plano ISD campuses, according to police. The Plano Police Department was notified of multiple weapon-related threats at “several PISD campuses” on Monday. No guns were found at any of the campuses, police said in a news release. In one of the investigations, officers learned a Bowman Middle School student brought …

As gun violence continues to touch communities across Texas, parents are confronted with how to talk with their children about the tragic and often highly publicized events. Most experts agree that although it may feel unnecessary or daunting, parents should encourage such conversations — especially to avoid misinformation or rumors that kids may learn through social media or their friends. …

Revelations of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ relationship with Dallas real estate magnate Harlan Crow continue to spark an intense debate around transparency issues involving the nation’s highest court. Here’s how the story is unfolding: April 6: Investigative news site ProPublica revealed how Thomas accepted lavish secret trips funded by Crow to exotic islands, private retreats and an exclusive men’s-only camp in California. Thomas …

Eight people were killed and seven were injured during a shooting Saturday at the Allen Premium Outlets mall. Hundreds of people were forced to flee the scene as shots rang out. On Monday, the Dallas division of the FBI released a list of local agencies providing services to the victims. The Dallas Morning News has compiledadditional resources. If you’ve been directly affected by …

WASHINGTON — Bud Light sales have slumped 17% since Sen. Ted Cruz began hammering the beer-maker over a promotion featuring a transgender social media star. “Go woke. Go broke,” he tweeted three weeks ago at the height of the conservative backlash. It’s not the first time the Texas Republican has picked a fight with a mega-brand or riled the base over …

After any massive tragedy, it’s common for bad actors to take advantage of a void in verified information to spread falsehoods — and for well-meaning yet unwitting members of the public to amplify that false information. The same happened after Saturday’s massacre at Allen Premium Outlets. In the days after the mass shooting, which killed eight people and wounded seven others, very …

North Texans grieved Sunday in the aftermath of gunfire that killed eight people and wounded seven others at an Allen mall — leaving the community to grapple with the second-deadliest mass shooting in the United States this year. Just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, police said an officer who was nearby on an unrelated call heard gunfire at Allen Premium Outlets in the …