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A 12-year-old student in Wylie was arrested for making verbal threats towards a school administrator, leading to charges of terroristic threat and attempted weapon theft. The student will not return to campus, and authorities urge immediate reporting of concerning behavior, emphasizing school safety and community vigilance.

Dallas Man Sentenced for ATM Smash-and-Grab Robberies: A Collaborative Investigation Leads to a Significant Sentence

16-year-old Jalalat Honesty tragically lost her life in a car accident on U.S. Highway 287 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The collision occurred when a Toyota sedan, turning onto Prairie Ridge Boulevard, collided with a Ford truck traveling in the opposite direction. Both drivers and Jalalat were hospitalized, but she later passed away. No charges are expected, and the investigation continues.

Car buyers face record-high prices for new and used vehicles, with average monthly payments reaching $766 and financing topping $43,000. Consumer confidence is low, and many find new vehicles unaffordable, potentially pushing manufacturers to lower prices. The used car market is also strained due to a shortage of off-lease vehicles, keeping prices elevated. Despite a slight cooling since 2022, used car prices remain high, with demand continuing to rise. Consumers may need to research and consider longer lease extensions or financing terms to manage costs.

The CDCs vaccine advisory panel postponed a vote on altering the Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns due to confusion over the proposal. Health officials warn that changes could lead to insurance providers stopping coverage, potentially dropping vaccination rates below herd immunity levels and increasing vulnerability to outbreaks. Recent controversy surrounding the CDCs website questioning vaccine safety has further politicized public health decisions, causing concern among experts about the loss of credibility for institutions like the CDC.

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use its new congressional map for the 2026 election, potentially adding five more seats for the Republican party. The decision supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott in a case brought by the League of United Latin American Citizens, who argued the map was illegally gerrymandered. The majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, criticized the lower court for interfering with an active primary campaign. The dissenting opinion was written by Justice Elena Kagan, with critics expressing disappointment and supporters celebrating the decision as a win for conservatives.

The U.S. Supreme Court greenlights Texass new congressional map, expected to boost Republican seats in Congress. The Big Beautiful Map is hailed by Attorney General Ken Paxton as a victory for conservatives, despite overturning an earlier decision. The map, reflecting Texass political climate, redraws Congressional District Thirty-three entirely into Dallas County, affecting candidates filing for the March primary.

Dolores Huerta Elementary in Fort Worth briefly went on secure status after a suspicious activity report. No evidence of gunshots or threats found, operations resumed normal after police investigation.

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