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Texas MAGA turns heat on H1B with probe in shadow of Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into alleged H-1B visa fraud by North Texas companies, suspecting "sham operations" and "ghost offices" that disadvantage American workers. This move, alongside a gubernatorial directive freezing new visa petitions, highlights a political battle within the Texas GOP, with implications for immigration…

The Times of India

'Ghost offices' of H-1B employers: Texas orders investigation into 3 businesses, asks them to prove they exist

Day after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a freeze on H-1B hiring in state agencies and universities, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered an investigation into three North Texas businesses that hired H-1Bs, asking them to submit documents identifying all their employees and what they do. These three companies are…

The Times of India

Texas’ newest state park gives visitors a sneak peek ahead of planned 2026 opening

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first to open in North Texas in about 25 years.

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Inside DoJ’s controversial prosecution of a Texas ‘antifa cell’ charged with terrorism

DoJ says a group of protesters at an ICE detention center was part of a terror cell; legal experts say case is an effort to crack down on leftwing groups and deter protesters

The Guardian - US

In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson

The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.

The Texas Tribune

Abuse allegations against a legendary football coach’s son fracture a North Texas town

The top-ranked Celina High School football team is barrelling toward another state championship this month. Its coach is barred from the field.

The Texas Tribune

‘Nordstroms would never do me like that’: North Texas woman orders JW Anderson handbag from Neiman Marcus. Then she opens the package

A North Texas woman says a luxury shopping splurge through Neiman Marcus didn’t go as planned. Instead of delivering the expensive JW Anderson handbag she paid for, she says the company sent her something much smaller and far cheaper.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to stop Muslim housing project in North Texas

Paxton began investigating the East Plano Islamic Center in March for potential violations of consumer protection laws.

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Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

The Texas Tribune

Texas will unveil its newest state park with a guided hike on New Year’s Day

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in North Texas will open sometime next year. Visitors can reserve spots for a sneak peek on New Year’s Day.

The Texas Tribune

Forde-Yard Dash: College Football Playoff Scenarios Leave Room for Chaos in Week 14

Nothing is set in stone in the CFP, but there are a few near-locks (and lots of potential drama) as we await the final decisive slate of the regular season.

Sports Illustrated

A near upset in North Texas Senate race jolts frayed Democratic hopes ahead of 2026

Democrat Taylor Rehmet came within three percentage points of winning Senate District 9 — which voted for Donald Trump by over 17 points in 2024 — over his two Republican opponents.

The Texas Tribune

Democrat Rehmet, Republican Wambsganss head to runoff in special election for North Texas Senate seat

With the GOP vote fractured between Wambsganss and another Republican, Rehmet led the three-person contest for the red-leaning district.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board

The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.

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Texas Instruments to cut 183 positions in its North Texas facilities, claims report — about 400 employees in total expected to be laid off due to closure of older plants

Texas Instruments is closing its older 150mm fabs, with the company laying off employees working in these older sites.

The Independent UK

North Texas mom wanted for the murder of her 6-year-old son added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted

Police believe Cindy Rodriguez Singh killed her six-year-old son before fleeing to India in March 2023

The Independent UK

Texas man set to be executed for the 2004 strangling and stabbing death of a young mother

A Texas man is facing execution for the strangling and stabbing death of a young North Texas mother more than 20 years ago

The Texas Tribune

East Texans united to stop a water sale to Dallas suburbs — for now

After a deal to pipe water from Lake O’ the Pines to North Texas came to light, residents voiced opposition everywhere they could to block it.

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How Fort Worth supplanted Austin as Texas’ top boomtown

The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more affordable option to Dallas and other major cities.

Latin Times

Winter Weather Warning: These Texas Towns Face Flurry of Overnight Snows

Parts of North Texas are under a winter storm watch that will extend until around noon Friday.

Motorsport

How IndyCar's GP of Arlington impacts its future, according to CEO Mark Miles

The IndyCar Series landed perhaps its biggest catch under the Penske Entertainment era after announcing a return to Texas with a race on the streets of Arlington in 2026. The significance of the announcement was in the partnerships formed, with Penske Entertainment teaming up with the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys…

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In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream

A competitive Texas House race in the Dallas suburbs features the first Asian to win Miss Texas and the second ever Asian woman to serve in the state Legislature.

International Business Times

Texas Obtains Court Injunction Blocking Biden Administration's Overtime Pay Rule

This isn't the first instance where a judge from North Texas has sought to block a federal overtime wages rule.

The Texas Tribune

Severe storms knock out power at North Texas voting sites

At least 76 polling places in four counties closed after the weather left hundreds of thousands of North Texans without power.

The Texas Tribune

North Texas landowners trying to stop a reservoir that Wichita Falls calls crucial

State regulators face a critical decision this week on whether to approve a permit for a new reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls says is vital for ensuring enough water for the region. But some locals are fighting the project.

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