The federal judge overseeing the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL expressed frustration on Tuesday with the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ handling of the case. Before Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took the stand for a second day of testimony, U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez noted that the case’s premise was straightforward: it revolves around the frustration of …

I remember a conversation my wife and I had about our son when he started high school and we were wondering if he would find community there, the kind that would be meaningful and satisfying. I checked on him one night as he was doing homework and I was surprised to find him with his two-monitor computer setup, playing an …

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott has not been shy about aggressively expanding the powers of his office. The lethal coronavirus outbreak offers Abbott, who espouses limited government, perhaps unprecedented opportunities to exercise great clout as Texas’ chief executive. “There will be many directives issued by this office over the coming days,” he told reporters as he issued his first disaster …

As our daily way of life continues to rapidly change due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important for Irving residents to remember two things: There’s no reason to start hoarding vast amounts of food from the supermarkets, and local restaurants are going to need patrons’ support now more than ever. While Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has ordered the closure of dine-in …

A man is behind bars in Dallas more than three years after police say he killed a woman in a head-on crash after driving a stolen backhoe onto Interstate 35E. Luis Alberto Lopez Guerrero(Dallas County Sheriff’s Department) Luis Alberto Lopez Guerrero, 24, was booked into the Dallas County jail March 13 on charges of murder and property theft. He had …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Houston-area continues to rise, many residents are becoming fearful of being contaminated while out in public. On Monday, Harris County officials ordered a mandatory shutdown of all bars and nightclubs to maintain social distancing. Restaurants have also been ordered to limit its services to drive-thru and delivery …

WASHINGTON – McAllen Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is self-quarantining until Wednesday after learning that last week he came in contact with a colleague who has since tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. The Democrat, who said he remains “asymptomatic and in good health,” is the first Texan in the House to take such a step. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, …

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AUSTIN — Texas’ highest criminal court on Thursday delayed the scheduled execution of a second death row inmate as the state tries to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a 60-day delay of Tracy Beatty’s scheduled March 25 execution “in light of the current health crisis and the enormous resources needed to address …

WASHINGTON – Trillions of dollars in new spending. High-dollar bailouts for struggling industries. A massive stimulus program, likely involving direct cash payments to Americans. An exploding federal deficit that will push the nation’s debt higher and higher. All of it was once loathed by conservatives in Texas and beyond. All of it is now poised to happen at the urging …

The city has 14 outdoor warning sirens that are activated for three reasons: when a tornado warning is issued, when the National Weather Service confirms there is wind greater than 70 miles per hour and there’s the presence of hail with a diameter of one inch or greater. Sirens can be found at: Deercreek Drive and Waterdown Drive The trailhead …