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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for an investigation into non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, for allegedly assisting migrants in “illegal border crossings” near El Paso. He provided no evidence to support his accusations and did not name any NGOs. Reaction came swiftly from organizations at the Texas-Mexico border. The governor’s allegations are “dangerous” and part of a “political show,” said Fernando …

A Tarrant County jury is deliberating Wednesday whether former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean committed murder when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson. Jurors can also consider whether Dean committed manslaughter or find him not guilty. Dean, 38, faces up to life in prison if convicted of murder in the shooting death of 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson. Dean, who is white, shot Jefferson, who …

The weather pattern in North Texas has flipped from mild and unsettled to mainly chilly and dry. This pattern will remain through the weekend with highs in the 40s and 50s and low in the 30s. The next chance of showers is a low chance on Monday. Other than that, dry weather is expected. There are signs of much colder …

A Grand Prairie ISD teacher and coach was arrested Wednesday over an accusation he had an improper relationship with a student, police said. Grand Prairie police were notified Dec. 4 of a possible “intimate relationship” between Kenrick Burns, 28, and an 18-year-old student, the department said. Following an investigation, Burns was arrested on a felony charge of improper relationship between …

A 20-year plan to redevelop Hensley Field, a 738-acre site of a closed naval air station on Mountain Creek Lake in southwest Dallas, into a new mixed-use neighborhood received the green light from the City Council on Wednesday. It’s estimated to cost around $390 million to turn the city-owned property into a new walkable community with more than 6,800 new homes, …

WASHINGTON — After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other governors ordered state agencies to ban the use of TikTok on government-issued devices, members of Congress introduced legislation Tuesday to ban TikTok in the U.S. amid concerns the Chinese government is gaining access to critical information through the app. According to the bill’s sponsors, the new legislation would seek to protect …

A Fort Worth police officer shot a man who is accused of stealing a vehicle and leading authorities on a chase late Tuesday. The police department, which shared information about the shooting Wednesday evening, declined to say whether the man was armed, or why the officer thought that it was necessary to fire their weapon. Police also declined to release …

FORT WORTH — Jurors will resume deliberations Thursday about the fate of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean. Jurors must decide whether he committed murder, manslaughter or no crime at all when he fatally shot a Black woman inside her mother’s home. Dean, 38, faces up to life in prison if convicted of murder in the shooting death of …

Taylor Swift turned a year older and the Grammy-winner singer spent the day nowhere else but in her studio. Saying no to lavish parties, the Blank Space hitmaker stayed in the studio with award-winning producer Jack Antonoff on her special day. Taking to Instagram, the 33-year-old singer dropped a photo of her and Jack as she expressed gratitude towards her …

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday it would renew enhanced vehicle inspections across border points of entry, a move that frustrated business leaders when it was used earlier this year and was soon halted. The DPS did not announce how many points of entry would see inspections or provide specifics. It’s unclear what prompted the announcement. “We …