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A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history.
Deal in the works to end federal government shutdown. Here’s what’s in it
A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history.
President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of political allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election. Among those on the list is Sidney Powell, a Dallas attorney and former key member of Trump’s legal team.
Who is Sidney Powell, the Dallas attorney pardoned by Trump?
Sidney Powell pushed baseless conspiracy theories after President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of political allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election. Among those on the list is Sidney Powell, a Dallas attorney and former key member of Trump’s legal team.
Free and discounted dinners abound in Dallas-Fort Worth on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, for active-duty military members and veterans. Some restaurants in North Texas extend deals to family members.
29 Veterans Day deals at Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants
Military members, grab a cup of coffee, a burger, a buffet dinner and more on Nov. 11, 2025, in North Texas.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Free and discounted dinners abound in Dallas-Fort Worth on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, for active-duty military members and veterans. Some restaurants in North Texas extend deals to family members.
BREAKING: The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
BREAKING: The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party.
Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown.
U.S. House members told to return to Washington for vote on shutdown deal
After weeks of negotiations, the moderate Senate Democrats agreed to reopen the government without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown.
A plan to turn office buildings along Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway into a new mixed-income apartment community is set to begin early next year.
LBJ office-to-apartment conversion project targets 2026 start date
Construction on a new mixed-income apartment complex in northern Dallas is set to begin early next year.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A plan to turn office buildings along Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway into a new mixed-income apartment community is set to begin early next year.
Camp Mystic and the family that runs the Christian girls summer camp have been accused of putting “profit over safety” by the families of five campers and two counselors who died in the July 4 flood.
Camp Mystic sued by families of 7 who died in July 4 flood
Camp Mystic and the family that runs the Christian girls summer camp have been accused of putting “profit over safety” by the families of five campers and two...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Camp Mystic and the family that runs the Christian girls summer camp have been accused of putting “profit over safety” by the families of five campers and two counselors who died in the July 4 flood.
EPIC City, the planned Muslim-centric neighborhood spanning Collin and Hunt counties, has a new name.
Representatives for developer Community Capital Partners told The Dallas Morning News Monday that the planned project is now called The Meadow.
Representatives for developer Community Capital Partners told The Dallas Morning News Monday that the planned project is now called The Meadow.
Muslim-centric EPIC City development gets new name. Here’s why
EPIC City, the planned Muslim-centric neighborhood in Collin and Hunt counties, has a new name.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
EPIC City, the planned Muslim-centric neighborhood spanning Collin and Hunt counties, has a new name.
Representatives for developer Community Capital Partners told The Dallas Morning News Monday that the planned project is now called The Meadow.
Representatives for developer Community Capital Partners told The Dallas Morning News Monday that the planned project is now called The Meadow.
An American Airlines executive on Monday slammed Congress amid one of the worst operational periods for the Fort Worth carrier this year.
American Airlines exec blasts feds over challenging aviation weekend
American saw nearly 1,400 cancellations and more than 57,000 delay minutes between the carrier’s mainline fleet, David Seymour, the airline’s chief operating...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
An American Airlines executive on Monday slammed Congress amid one of the worst operational periods for the Fort Worth carrier this year.
A Dallas County judge on Monday delayed the trial of a former Dallas police officer accused of sexually assaulting underage girls.
Judge delays trial of former Dallas police officer accused of sexually assaulting children
Prosecutors requested a postponement of the trial, citing their recent discovery that the lead detective was unavailable to attend the scheduled date.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A Dallas County judge on Monday delayed the trial of a former Dallas police officer accused of sexually assaulting underage girls.
Dallas’ AllGood Cafe, a friendly hangout for artists craving comfort food in Deep Ellum, was in jeopardy of closure. In a swift decision to save AllGood, a Dallas couple will “revive and freshen up” the 25-year-old venue, said Robin Gill, one of the new owners.
Longtime Deep Ellum spot, headed toward closure, saved by Dallas couple
Dallas’ AllGood Cafe, a friendly hangout for artists craving comfort food in Deep Ellum, was in jeopardy of closure until a local couple stepped in. Here's...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Dallas’ AllGood Cafe, a friendly hangout for artists craving comfort food in Deep Ellum, was in jeopardy of closure. In a swift decision to save AllGood, a Dallas couple will “revive and freshen up” the 25-year-old venue, said Robin Gill, one of the new owners.
As it gears up for its inaugural 2027 season, Atlético Dallas, a new professional soccer team in the United Soccer League, will announce a multiyear partnership today with Playfly Sports to shape its ticketing strategy.
Ahead of 2027 debut, Atlético Dallas partners with Playfly Sports to drive ticketing
As it gears up for its inaugural 2027 season, Atlético Dallas, a new professional soccer team in the United Soccer League Championship, will announce a...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As it gears up for its inaugural 2027 season, Atlético Dallas, a new professional soccer team in the United Soccer League, will announce a multiyear partnership today with Playfly Sports to shape its ticketing strategy.
Veterans Day will be observed on Tuesday, marking a federal holiday to recognize the service of U.S. military veterans.
Veterans Day is Tuesday: What it means, what’s open and ways to honor military vets
Here’s how the holiday began, what may be closed and ways to observe it.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Veterans Day will be observed on Tuesday, marking a federal holiday to recognize the service of U.S. military veterans.
In the year since voters approved Proposition S — stripping Dallas of its governmental immunity if it violates the charter, city ordinance or state law — just one lawsuit filed against it cites the new measure.
A year ago, Dallas voters stripped the city of its immunity. How was it impacted?
Last November, Dallas voters approved a charter provision that waived the city’s governmental immunity if it was in violation of a municipal or state law....
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In the year since voters approved Proposition S — stripping Dallas of its governmental immunity if it violates the charter, city ordinance or state law — just one lawsuit filed against it cites the new measure.
North Texas schools are serving their low-income students better, according to new rankings released by the education nonprofit Children at Risk.
In new rankings, North Texas schools fare better in serving low-income students
Education nonprofit Children at Risk announced its A-F ratings of Texas schools.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
North Texas schools are serving their low-income students better, according to new rankings released by the education nonprofit Children at Risk.
President Donald Trump’s administration over the weekend demanded that states “undo” full SNAP benefits that were paid during a one-day window.
A federal appeals court in Boston left the full benefits order in place late on Sunday.
A federal appeals court in Boston left the full benefits order in place late on Sunday.
SNAP update: Appeals court leaves full benefits order in place, adding to uncertainty
States administering a federal food aid program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — and should — provide full...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration over the weekend demanded that states “undo” full SNAP benefits that were paid during a one-day window.
A federal appeals court in Boston left the full benefits order in place late on Sunday.
A federal appeals court in Boston left the full benefits order in place late on Sunday.
#Breaking: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2015 with Obergefell vs. Hodges.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
#Breaking: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Mental health is an undeniably important aspect of personal well-being, making it key to know where to find support in times of crisis.
In the wake of Dallas Cowboy Marshawn Kneeland’s death by suicide Thursday morning, many are grieving and feeling the impact of mental health struggles.
In the wake of Dallas Cowboy Marshawn Kneeland’s death by suicide Thursday morning, many are grieving and feeling the impact of mental health struggles.
Here’s a list of low- to no-cost mental health resources in North Texas
Here’s a few local and national resources to reach out to for mental health support.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mental health is an undeniably important aspect of personal well-being, making it key to know where to find support in times of crisis.
In the wake of Dallas Cowboy Marshawn Kneeland’s death by suicide Thursday morning, many are grieving and feeling the impact of mental health struggles.
In the wake of Dallas Cowboy Marshawn Kneeland’s death by suicide Thursday morning, many are grieving and feeling the impact of mental health struggles.
Flight cancellations were beginning to pile up Monday at North Texas airports and across the country, as airlines braced for the fourth day of flight cuts mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
More than 100 flights at DFW, Love Field canceled again Monday
Flight cancellations were beginning to pile up Monday at North Texas airports and across the country, as airlines braced for the fourth day of flight cuts...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Flight cancellations were beginning to pile up Monday at North Texas airports and across the country, as airlines braced for the fourth day of flight cuts mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Some of the coldest air of the season arrived in North Texas Monday, but forecasters say the chilly weather won’t stick around for long.
Brrrr! Coldest air of the season so far chills North Texas. When will it warm up?
The weather service's warning said temperatures might drop to as low as 25 degrees.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some of the coldest air of the season arrived in North Texas Monday, but forecasters say the chilly weather won’t stick around for long.
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.
Trump pardons Giuliani, others who pushed to overturn 2020 election, official says
Ed Martin, the government’s pardon attorney, posted on social media a signed proclamation of the “full, complete, and unconditional” pardon, which also names Si...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official says.
Mesquite Academy teacher Chad Beery was arrested Monday by Rockwall police, court records show.
Mesquite ISD teacher arrested on child pornography possession charges, court records show
He was booked in Rockwall County jail and released Thursday after posting bond, according to court records.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mesquite Academy teacher Chad Beery was arrested Monday by Rockwall police, court records show.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Texas Saturday to attend a rally in Houston, where he thanked state Democrats for challenging a redistricting plan that led to his state adopting its own redistricting plan known as Proposition 50.
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom had a message for Texas during Houston rally. Here’s what he said
California voters approved its states new congressional district map as a counter to Texas redistricting plan which passed this fall.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Texas Saturday to attend a rally in Houston, where he thanked state Democrats for challenging a redistricting plan that led to his state adopting its own redistricting plan known as Proposition 50.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Texas Saturday to attend a rally in Houston, where he thanked state Democrats for challenging a redistricting plan that led to his state adopting its own redistricting plan known as Proposition 50.
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom had a message for Texas during Houston rally. Here’s what he said
California voters approved its states new congressional district map as a counter to Texas redistricting plan which passed this fall.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Texas Saturday to attend a rally in Houston, where he thanked state Democrats for challenging a redistricting plan that led to his state adopting its own redistricting plan known as Proposition 50.
Saturday night’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra program was the third in a row including a new or recent work by a woman composer. Yet another is scheduled for the Nov. 20-22 concerts, along with a new clarinet concerto by a male. Is this too much of a good thing? Talk among yourselves.
Review: Dallas Symphony program evokes two different libertines
Saturday night’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra program was the third in a row including a new or recent work by a woman composer.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Saturday night’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra program was the third in a row including a new or recent work by a woman composer. Yet another is scheduled for the Nov. 20-22 concerts, along with a new clarinet concerto by a male. Is this too much of a good thing? Talk among yourselves.