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University of North Texas expands free tuition to more Texas families

LAWIN.newsJanuary 14, 20260258 views

The University of North Texas in Denton will launch a free tuition program for eligible Texas families starting in the fall 2026 semester, according to a university press release. The initiative will cover tuition for qualifying Texas resident undergraduates who meet income and other requirements that the university will define in upcoming guidelines. The program will use federal, state, and institutional aid to remove tuition costs for eligible students while other expenses may still apply.

Rio Grande Valley schools to get $4.7M boost for mental health services

LAWIN.newsJanuary 13, 20260263 views

Federal officials approved a $4.7 million, four-year award to expand mental health services at 34 Rio Grande Valley schools in Texas. The U.S. Department of Education funding will support new staff, training and school-based programs focused on counseling, crisis response and early identification of student mental health needs. Local districts will implement the multi-cycle award under federal guidelines and report outcomes over the four-year period.

Loved ones gather to celebrate life of Dallas rapper Zeethewizard killed on New Year’s Day

LAWIN.newsJanuary 12, 20260237 views

Friends, family, and fans gathered for a candlelight vigil Monday to honor Dallas rapper Zecqurie Fields, also known as Zeethewizard, who died following a New Year’s Day shooting outside Pinkhouse Dallas nightclub.

$250K grant boosts African American Museum Dallas’ archive preservation efforts

LAWIN.newsJanuary 8, 20260244 views

The African American Museum in Dallas received a $250,000 grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas to begin a multi-year project preserving thousands of archival materials documenting Black history.

Texans’ health benefits face impact from USPS postmark change

LAWIN.newsJanuary 8, 20260264 views

A recent change in U.S. Postal Service procedures could delay postmark dates by several days, raising concerns that date-sensitive mail for health care and state assistance programs may be considered late, advocates said.

NYC could see Wall Street firms depart, Dallas mayor says

LAWIN.newsJanuary 6, 20260283 views

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said Monday that the city is prepared to attract Wall Street firms leaving New York under the policies of newly sworn-in Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and suggested Texas could overtake New York as the nation’s top financial hub.

Fort Worth physician saves infant’s life in rare heart surgery

LAWIN.newsJanuary 1, 20260269 views

A North Texas hospital has successfully treated a newborn from Georgia with a rare heart condition, giving her a strong start in life.

Texas regulators look at updated rules for concrete batch plants

LAWIN.newsJanuary 1, 20260259 views

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is evaluating how to carry out two newly enacted state laws that could strengthen oversight of concrete batch plants across Texas.

North Texas student creates show after life-saving double-organ transplant

LAWIN.newsDecember 19, 20250296 views

Now a college junior, she is among a small number of patients nationwide to survive a rare double heart-and-liver transplant made possible by emerging medical technology.

Viral journey: Dallas comedian travels 4,500 miles for a first date

LAWIN.newsDecember 12, 20250280 views

A Dallas-based comedian and actress gained widespread attention after traveling about 4,500 miles to Ireland for a first date, a journey that later developed into an ongoing romantic relationship, according to interviews aired by CBS Texas.