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Dallas-based Comerica Bank will layoff 184 employees at its Frisco location in March, the company told the Texas Workforce Commission in a letter Wednesday.
Comerica Bank to lay off nearly 200 workers in Frisco after being acquired
Dallas-based Comerica Bank will layoff 184 employees at its Frisco location in March, the company told the Texas Workforce Commission in a letter Wednesday.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Dallas-based Comerica Bank will layoff 184 employees at its Frisco location in March, the company told the Texas Workforce Commission in a letter Wednesday.
Sufferers often mistake common seasonal allergy symptoms for the flu or COVID-19, doctors say.
Can’t breathe? It’s peak cedar fever season in Tarrant. Here’s what to know
Sufferers often mistake common seasonal allergy symptoms for the flu or COVID-19, doctors say.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sufferers often mistake common seasonal allergy symptoms for the flu or COVID-19, doctors say.
The Hilton Anatole in Dallas terminated a TikTok user after they posted a video that subsequently went viral. kerane.ws/49o122Z
Dallas woman fired after posting TikTok warning of ICE presence
The Hilton Anatole in Dallas terminated a TikTok user after they posted a video that subsequently went viral.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The Hilton Anatole in Dallas terminated a TikTok user after they posted a video that subsequently went viral. kerane.ws/49o122Z
Quakertown, LeCrae documentaries among offerings in Denton Black Film Festival:
Quakertown, LeCrae documentaries among offerings in Denton Black Film Festival
The 2026 Denton Black Film Festival will include films about Quakertown, Christian rapper and UNT graduate LeCrae and Stax Records, the label known for distributing Otis Redding’s music. The festival...
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Quakertown, LeCrae documentaries among offerings in Denton Black Film Festival:
The council will vote on whether to revert a reduction in speaking opportunities following community backlash.
Fort Worth council considers restoring more chances for public to speak
The council will vote on whether to revert a reduction in speaking opportunities following community backlash.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The council will vote on whether to revert a reduction in speaking opportunities following community backlash.
The appointment is effective immediately. Texas education commissioner Mike Morath has not announced who will lead the district or serve on its board of managers.
Conservator named to oversee Lake Worth schools amid state takeover
The appointment is effective immediately. Texas education commissioner Mike Morath has not announced who will lead the district or serve on its board of managers.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The appointment is effective immediately. Texas education commissioner Mike Morath has not announced who will lead the district or serve on its board of managers.
The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration
The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
Protestors demonstrated outside Dallas City Hall and marched through downtown Thursday evening over the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
About 1,000 turn out at Dallas City Hall to protest Minneapolis ICE shooting
Protestors demonstrated outside Dallas City Hall and marched through downtown Thursday evening over the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Protestors demonstrated outside Dallas City Hall and marched through downtown Thursday evening over the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent.
Witnesses provided harrowing accounts of the Robb Elementary shooting, detailing the lockdown procedures and efforts to protect students while waiting for police intervention.
Emotional testimony marks restart of Uvalde officer trial
Witnesses provided harrowing accounts of the Robb Elementary shooting, detailing the lockdown procedures and efforts to protect students while waiting for police intervention.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Witnesses provided harrowing accounts of the Robb Elementary shooting, detailing the lockdown procedures and efforts to protect students while waiting for police intervention.
Some educators could see raises as high as $36K per year if AISD participates in the state program.
Arlington ISD considers Texas’ pay-for-performance teacher program
Some educators could see raises as high as $36K per year if AISD participates in the state program.
kerane.ws
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Some educators could see raises as high as $36K per year if AISD participates in the state program.
Dallas' Budget and Management Services is hosting meetings throughout January to get feedback on how the city can distribute U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants.
Dallas wants to know how residents could use millions in housing grants. Here's how to attend
Dallas' Budget and Management Services is hosting meetings throughout January to get feedback on how the city can distribute U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants.
kerane.ws
January 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Dallas' Budget and Management Services is hosting meetings throughout January to get feedback on how the city can distribute U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants.
Lucy Fowlkes was arrested and charged with hindering prosecution of terrorism. That brings the total of people arrested in the incident at an Alvarado ICE facility to 19. kerane.ws/450gSOx
19th person arrested in connection to ICE Alvarado shooting
Lucy Fowlkes was arrested and charged with hindering prosecution of terrorism. That brings the total of people arrested in the incident at an Alvarado ICE facility to 19.
kerane.ws
January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Lucy Fowlkes was arrested and charged with hindering prosecution of terrorism. That brings the total of people arrested in the incident at an Alvarado ICE facility to 19. kerane.ws/450gSOx
Here’s a look at who has announced their plans to run on social media since the mayoral candidates’ announcements in early December. kerane.ws/3NaqFeO
Denton City Council races take shape as more candidates announce plans before filing period
Here’s a look at who has announced their plans to run on social media since the mayoral candidates’ announcements in early December.
kerane.ws
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Here’s a look at who has announced their plans to run on social media since the mayoral candidates’ announcements in early December. kerane.ws/3NaqFeO
The city revealed the number of gates after locking down long-term agreements with the seven biggest airlines at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Austin's airport to add 32 gates as part of expansion
The city revealed the number of gates after locking down long-term agreements with the seven biggest airlines at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
kerane.ws
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The city revealed the number of gates after locking down long-term agreements with the seven biggest airlines at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Comerica Bank is considering laying off employees amidst a nearly $11 billion acquisition by the Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank. The company also said it's evaluating its real estate footprint as its lease in the Comerica Bank Tower is set to expire in 2028.
Comerica Bank could lay off employees amid acquisition, adding to downtown woes
Comerica Bank is considering laying off employees amidst a nearly $11 billion acquisition by the Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank. The company also said it's evaluating its real estate footprint as its lease...
kerane.ws
January 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Comerica Bank is considering laying off employees amidst a nearly $11 billion acquisition by the Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank. The company also said it's evaluating its real estate footprint as its lease in the Comerica Bank Tower is set to expire in 2028.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week immunization recommendations will be slashed from 17 to 11. But Dallas County will stay the course.
'Cranks' discouraging vaccinations won't stop Dallas County, officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week immunization recommendations will be slashed from 17 to 11. But Dallas County will stay the course.
kerane.ws
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week immunization recommendations will be slashed from 17 to 11. But Dallas County will stay the course.
Hinojosa has a solid lead in polling for the Democratic primary for governor of Texas. But the Republican Abbott has over $86 million in his campaign to spend in his quest for a fourth term.
Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa faces steep financial challenge to unseat Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Hinojosa has a solid lead in polling for the Democratic primary for governor of Texas. But the Republican Abbott has over $86 million in his campaign to spend in his quest for a fourth term.
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Hinojosa has a solid lead in polling for the Democratic primary for governor of Texas. But the Republican Abbott has over $86 million in his campaign to spend in his quest for a fourth term.
A judge on Wednesday denied a defense motion for a mistrial in the case against a former Uvalde school district police officer charged over the law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. kerane.ws/4aINkIW
Uvalde trial to resume after judge rejects mistrial motion
A judge on Wednesday denied a defense motion for a mistrial in the case against a former Uvalde school district police officer charged over the law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School...
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
A judge on Wednesday denied a defense motion for a mistrial in the case against a former Uvalde school district police officer charged over the law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. kerane.ws/4aINkIW
USPS changed its postmark process. How does that affect Texans' health benefits?:
USPS changed its postmark process. How does that affect Texans' health benefits?
The U.S. Postal Service changed when mail is postmarked as it's being processed – which could cause issues with time-sensitive mail like ballots and taxes. But, advocates worry the change could also...
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
USPS changed its postmark process. How does that affect Texans' health benefits?:
AT&T announced it would move its global headquarters to Plano, but future plans over the company's presence in Dallas is uncertain.
Future of AT&T in downtown Dallas uncertain after Plano headquarter announcement
AT&T announced it would move its global headquarters to Plano, but future plans over the company's presence in Dallas is uncertain.
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
AT&T announced it would move its global headquarters to Plano, but future plans over the company's presence in Dallas is uncertain.
The proposed African American Museum and Cultural Center could soon get final dollars needed to open in Polytechnic Heights.
African American museum seeks $40K from Fort Worth to complete construction plans
The proposed African American Museum and Cultural Center could soon get final dollars needed to open in Polytechnic Heights.
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The proposed African American Museum and Cultural Center could soon get final dollars needed to open in Polytechnic Heights.
The new rules for development in downtown, which are expected to replace traditional zoning based on specific uses, could include changes to building height, sidewalk width and neighborhood aesthetics.
Arlington council hears new recommendations on plan to reimagine downtown
The new rules for development in downtown, which are expected to replace traditional zoning based on specific uses, could include changes to building height, sidewalk width and neighborhood aesthetics.
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The new rules for development in downtown, which are expected to replace traditional zoning based on specific uses, could include changes to building height, sidewalk width and neighborhood aesthetics.
The Dallas Cowboys have fired first-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after they allowed the most points and intercepted the fewest passes in franchise history. kerane.ws/4qHMiSf
Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season filled with poor showings
The Dallas Cowboys have fired first-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after they allowed the most points and intercepted the fewest passes in franchise history.
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have fired first-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after they allowed the most points and intercepted the fewest passes in franchise history. kerane.ws/4qHMiSf
For the first time since 2020, GasBuddy, a fuel price analyst, is predicting gas prices will average below $3 per gallon nationwide. Some Houston gas is already a dollar cheaper than that.
Gas prices are trending downwards. How low can they go?
For the first time since 2020, GasBuddy, a fuel price analyst, is predicting gas prices will average below $3 per gallon nationwide. Some Houston gas is already a dollar cheaper than that.
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
For the first time since 2020, GasBuddy, a fuel price analyst, is predicting gas prices will average below $3 per gallon nationwide. Some Houston gas is already a dollar cheaper than that.
Netflix House Dallas is the second IRL entertainment venue from the streaming giant.
Netflix House Dallas brings your favorite shows like 'Stranger Things,' 'Squid Game' to life
Netflix House Dallas is the second IRL entertainment venue from the streaming giant.
kerane.ws
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Netflix House Dallas is the second IRL entertainment venue from the streaming giant.