WASHINGTON – The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday approved President Donald Trump’s revamp of the North American Free Trade Agreement, with Texas Sen. John Cornyn among those voting in favor of a deal that has significant implications for the Texas economy. The bipartisan 25-3 vote came despite some grumbling from Cornyn and other Republicans, who felt the Trump administration of …

AUSTIN — Cyberattack attempts originating in Iran are increasing, Texas officials said Tuesday. Over the previous two days, as many as 10,000 “probes” of state agencies’ IT systems per minute came from Iran, according to Gov. Greg Abbott and state Department of Information Resources executive director Amanda Crawford. “It’s very important that everybody be particularly vigilant right now about what …

Dallas County will spend $1.9 million on an advertising firm to promote the 2020 census, just months before residents will be asked to take the federal survey. Dallas County commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Sophia Johnson and her company Alpha Business Images on Tuesday, calling the effort to ensure strong participation in the decennial count their most important work of the year. …

Looking to gain traction in the Texas presidential primary, Pete Buttigieg slipped into Dallas Tuesday for a meeting with prominent area leaders. Styled as a forum, the meeting was held at Paul Quinn College and moderated by the school’s president, Michael Sorrell. About 20 people attended the invitation only event, including Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, Dallas City Council members …

AUSTIN — House Speaker Dennis Bonnen was on his way to quietly serving out his term, but new allegations of retaliation have raised more questions about whether his continued presence is good or bad for Republicans in competitive elections. Yes, Bonnen had been forced into an early retirement after being caught on tape targeting 10 fellow Republicans in this year’s primaries and badmouthing Democratic colleagues. …

FORT WORTH — Emir Adel Chehab, a veteran pilot, made a living buying and selling aircraft for many years. But his last customer – a violent South American drug organization – landed him behind bars, charged with cocaine trafficking, smuggling drugs by air, and money laundering. A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Chehab, 73, to four years in prison for …

All is quiet across North Texas this morning. It’s a clear but chilly start with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. After a sunny start to the day, high clouds will move into the area as the day progresses. The wind will also begin to increase during the day. Later in the week, we’re watching the potential for showers and …

Sunny and quiet weather is in store for North Texas today. After a cold start, temperatures will warm into the low 60s this afternoon. Today’s light wind will be followed by strong winds on Wednesday, with gusts to 30 mph possible. Continued dry weather is expected Wednesday. Later in the week, we’re watching the potential for showers and thunderstorms Thursday …

Democratic Senate contender Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez on Monday apologized for saying that part of her surname, Tzintzún, is “more Mexican than any Garcia or Lopez.” “Tzintzún is more Mexican than any Garcia or Lopez,” the activist told a gathering of Democratic women in Plano. “We were the only indigenous group in Mexico that were not defeated by the Aztecs. So …

State Rep. Rafael Anchia is the latest North Texas Democrat to back Joe Biden for president. The Dallas Democrat had previously endorsed former San Antonio mayor and former Housing Secretary Julián Castro for president. He tossed his support to Biden after Castro dropped from the race. Anchia is one of 11 Texas Democrats that backed Biden on Monday. Of that …