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Islamic schools now can apply for the Texas school voucher program after extension

"Schools must be allowed to apply, and their applications must be processed on the same terms as the other schools in accordance with the law," National Deputy Director of CAIR Edward Ahmed Mitchell said.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty

Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.

Dolores Huerta alleges assault by Cesar Chavez amid abuse claims

Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times​ on Wednesday.

Second arrest made in Fort Worth murder after man found in shallow grave

Cook, along with 23-year-old Alexander James Nicholas, who was arrested in late December, is facing murder charges, authorities said.

USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents

USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.

Woman arrested in fatal hit-and-run under Northeast Dallas bridge

Dallas police told CBS News Texas that the incident happened at about 9 p.m. underneath the Northwest Highway and Skillman bridge.

Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb

Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security​ don't receive funding.

College student's disappearance in Spain "completely out of character," family says

The family of a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, who has been reported missing in Barcelona during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."

Record highs possible as the warming trend begins in North Texas

You'll need a light jacket on Wednesday morning, but sunglasses by the afternoon.

Cesar Chavez events canceled in Texas amid new allegations

Fort Worth's planned celebration is still moving forward with permits in place and organizers yet to comment.

Medicare freezes new supplier enrollment as Russian‑linked Texas fraud case unfolds

The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title

With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.

Body of Nazeer Paktiawal returned to Richardson mosque amid questions about his death in ICE custody

While this community is united in prayer, they're also united in the quest for the truth.