Eye on Politics: GOP candidates debate without Donald Trump
In this week's episode, Jack Fink covers the GOP candidates debate without Donald Trump, Fort Worth property taxes and more unrest at the border.
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In this week's episode, Jack Fink covers the GOP candidates debate without Donald Trump, Fort Worth property taxes and more unrest at the border.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories making headlines in this week's episode.
Jack Fink breaks down the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Jack Fink breaks down the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order on Aug. 4 for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
This week: controversy about the floating barrier at the border, the latest in the Ken Paxton impeachment trial and a look at how North Texas teachers feel ahead of a new school year.
This week Jack dives into border outrage, a gag order in the impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton and Mayor Eric Johnson's property tax relief idea.
The impact was swift: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, Paxton's lead attorney, canceled a news conference scheduled for Tuesday after the order was issued.
It took two special sessions, but this week lawmakers reached an agreement on how to provide property tax relief to Texans. We also break down the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in this episode.
Jack covers the latest in the standoff over property tax relief and LGBTQ lawmakers' concerns over legislation they say targets their community.
In this episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: July 6), political reporter Jack Fink has the latest developments in the standoff in Austin over property tax relief, and a closer look at whether it's possible to eliminate the largest portion of school property taxes. Also, a conversation with LGBTQ lawmakers who say that the Texas GOP is targeting their community.
Jack covers the start of a second special session, a dispute over where the impeached Attorney General should be getting paid and the SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action in this week's episode.
Lupe Valdez, the former sheriff of Dallas County, announced Thursday she is running for reelection in the county's 2024 race for the same role.
For the past two days, Texas senators have met privately to discuss the rules and procedures of the upcoming impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
In this episode of Eye on Politics, political reporter Jack Fink covers the federal charges filed against former President Donald Trump and the the race for the White House, which included stops in North Texas by two Republican candidates.
In this episode of Eye on Politics, political reporter Jack Fink covers the federal charges filed against former President Donald Trump and the the race for the White House, which included stops in North Texas by two Republican candidates.
It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
Political reporter Jack Fink covers the two major stories unfolding at the Texas Capitol: the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and the political showdown between the state's Republican leaders over property tax relief.
Supporters of the now impeached Texas Attorney General rallied in his home county in North Texas today and they're not happy with their own Republican representatives who voted to impeach.
The legislative session may be over, but lawmakers aren't finished yet. Governor Greg Abbott called a special session to focus on property tax relief and human trafficking.
Paxton said Republican leaders and Democrats in the House were going against voters who just elected him to a third term.
Political reporter Jack Fink travels to Austin following a Texas House Committee's recommendation that Attorney General Ken Paxton be impeached.
In an unanimous decision, a Republican-led investigative committee recommended impeaching the state's top lawyer. The committee said they found evidence that Paxton committed abuse of official capacity, retaliation and dereliction of duty relating to his alleged actions as the Texas Attorney General on behalf of a campaign donor.
From gun reform to school choice, Jack Fink is taking a look at how much lawmakers have to accomplish before May 30.
One of Governor Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities - school choice - remains in a House committee just days away from a key deadline.
Arnulfo Reyes' testimony came on the fifth day of the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools police officer.
Children with special needs are eligible for up to $30,000.
A North Texas nursing student says she lost her job and received online threats after posting a video revealing ICE agents were staying at a Dallas hotel where she worked.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Throughout the day, highs rise into the mid-60s with the help of southwest winds.
Arnulfo Reyes' testimony came on the fifth day of the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools police officer.
Children with special needs are eligible for up to $30,000.
A North Texas nursing student says she lost her job and received online threats after posting a video revealing ICE agents were staying at a Dallas hotel where she worked.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Throughout the day, highs rise into the mid-60s with the help of southwest winds.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
Jason Witten is packing up and heading north after being hired by Oklahoma University as the Sooner's new tight ends coach.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
