The announcement that the U.S. will reopen border crossings with Mexico to ‘nonessential’ travelers after 20 months of COVID-19 imposed restrictions will not only help to reunite families and border communities, but it could also be a boost to the North Texas economy. The U.S. announced Wednesday that it will allow land crossings from Mexico and Canada to visitors and …

After a good soaking overnight, the last of the rain is exiting to the east of DFW Thursday morning. A flood watch remains in effect for portions of East and Southeast Texas. A few spotty showers will be possible elsewhere, otherwise, expect partial clearing as the rain tapers off from west to east. Thursday afternoon looks dry with a return …

Kayla Aguilar surveyed the scene inside her ransacked apartment Wednesday afternoon — the TV that was once mounted on a stand was missing; the family’s clothes, picture frames and other belongings were scattered across the living room; and a children’s book was lying face down on the floor. “We lost three TVs, two Nintendo Switches and four firearms,” Aguilar said …

Officers rescued a man from a burning vehicle early Wednesday after it crashed in front of Garland Police Department headquarters, police said. Officers witnessed the crash shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday and immediately responded, said Lt. Pedro Barineau, a spokesman for the department. Police said one person was ejected from the vehicle after it crashed in the crash on the …

Nine investors are accusing members of a prominent North Texas family of engaging in securities fraud in connection with a high-profile mixed-use project in Allen and other real estate investments, according to newly amended court documents. The complaint, initially filed in October 2020 by Palazzo Holdings LLC, claims Thakkar family members defrauded investors who bought $2.5 million of securities in …

Nine investors are accusing members of a prominent North Texas family of engaging in securities fraud in connection with a high-profile mixed-use project in Allen and other real estate investments, according to newly amended court documents. The complaint, initially filed in October 2020 by Palazzo Holdings LLC, claims Thakkar family members defrauded investors who bought $2.5 million of securities in …

They were targeted — kidnapped, beaten and robbed — because they were gay; humiliated and violated. The four assailants used the Grindr social networking app to lure their victims into a dark, abandoned apartment. Once inside, the men were held captive and subjected to gay slurs and beatings, authorities said. They were robbed and pistol-whipped. At least two were smeared …

Texas public university leaders are hoping that the Legislature will pass a bill during the third special session this year that would free up millions of dollars of funding for new and existing buildings. Many of the projects mentioned in the bill include funding for the construction and upgrading of health care education and research facilities at various public universities …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Family and friends of a woman reportedly killed by a suspect who was out of jail on bond marched for justice on Houston’s east end today, calling for bond reform in Harris County. The demands of the crowd echoed feelings from across the city. Those at the march said the death of 71-year-old Martha Medina …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — According to the advocacy group Children at Risk, 300,000 children are estimated to be sleeping on the floor every night in the greater Houston area. Data also shows that one in three children in our region is living in poverty. However, the Houston Furniture Bank is trying to change that and inviting other members of the community to …