Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS – A North Texas ophthalmologist who traveled to Gaza as part of a humanitarian medical team is now stranded in the conflict-ridden region, facing uncertainty as he awaits clearance to return home. A Mission to Provide Critical Care Dr. Shehzad Batliwala, a Dallas-based eye surgeon, arrived in Gaza…… MORE
A newly declassified assessment from the CIA indicates that the agency views a laboratory as the most probable source of the COVID-19 virus, though with “low confidence” in its conclusion. The report, released on Saturday, underscores ongoing uncertainty about the virus’s origins while suggesting that the lab-leak theory holds more weight than a natural emergence.…… MORE
President Donald Trump has wasted no time reshaping the federal government, enacting a flurry of executive actions aimed at overhauling policies across multiple sectors. From implementing a federal hiring freeze and curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to hinting at dismantling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Trump has signaled a dramatic shift in governance.…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of Fox 4 News DALLAS — A new Texas law that took effect in 2023 mandates that county appraisal districts verify homeowners’ homestead exemptions at least once every five years. Failure to respond to a verification notice could result in the loss of this exemption, leading to higher property taxes. Understanding the Homestead…… MORE
A recent study reveals that 2024 ranked as the second least affordable year for homebuyers on record, surpassed only by 2023. Despite a marginal improvement, homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans. By the Numbers The analysis found that a household earning the median U.S. income of $83,782 in 2024 would have needed to…… MORE