Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an industry-wide investigation into major feminine hygiene and cosmetic brands over concerns that consumers are being misled about toxic chemicals in their products. The state’s top legal official issued civil investigative demands to several leading tampon and pad manufacturers, including Tampax, Kotex, L., and LOLA. The inquiry will […]
A severe heat wave has gripped the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with dangerous triple-digit temperatures and oppressive humidity expected to remain through the end of the workweek. The National Weather Service (NWS) D-FW office forecasts high temperatures around 100°F, while humidity will push heat index values—or “feels-like” temperatures—up to 106°F. Lightweight southwesterly winds at 5 to […]
Facing a projected $51 million budget shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at shrinking city bureaucracy, lowering the property tax rate, and generating new revenue streams without burdening local residents. Johnson outlined his recommendations in a newsletter and a memo delivered to City Manager Kimberly […]