The business community is working with school districts to lobby for full funding. DALLAS — Public schools are the backbone of a thriving economy, and when they are underfunded, the future workforce suffers, warns a new coalition of Texas business groups. “Before we talk about anything else in the education conversation, we need to prioritize…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News FRISCO, Texas – A new chapter in Frisco’s development story begins Thursday as construction kicks off on The Mix, a sprawling $3 billion project poised to redefine the area near Dallas Parkway and Lebanon Road. Spanning 112 acres, The Mix promises to transform what was once an undeveloped eyesore…… MORE
Photo courtesy of Fox 4 News KELLER, Texas – The Keller Independent School District faced a stormy school board meeting on Thursday evening, culminating in the emotional resignation offer of Superintendent Dr. Tracy Johnson. The session, marked by tension and chaos, centered on the controversial proposal to divide the district into two separate entities. Contentious…… MORE
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return Hamas-held hostages in the Gaza Strip has been reached. The announcement came a day after Netanyahu’s office said there were last minute snags in talks to free hostages in return for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners.…… MORE
Photo Courtesy of AP WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is quickly taking shape, with his nominees moving through confirmation hearings despite Democratic opposition. Among them is Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, whose nomination appeared to be on shaky ground just weeks ago. However, after a tense Senate hearing that focused on…… MORE