Local

The latest news from around North Texas.
New Texas House Speaker pledges new school funding, ‘school choice' measures
0:00
0:00 / 8:53
lone star politics

New Texas House Speaker pledges new school funding, ‘school choice' measures

In an interview with Lone Star Politics, the new Speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows, R – Lubbock, says despite intense division between lawmakers, billions in new funding for public schools and a school choice voucher program will both pass the legislature this year. 

More Lone Star Politics Videos

Slide 1 of 20
New Texas House Speaker pledges new school funding, ‘school choice' measures
play videoplay video8:53
Now Playing

New Texas House Speaker pledges new school funding, ‘school choice' measures

‘I just want to serve my country': Beto O'Rourke on statewide tour, maybe another run
play videoplay video6:33

‘I just want to serve my country': Beto O'Rourke on statewide tour, maybe another run

Texas Education Chairs talk ‘historic' choice voucher bill and what's next for school finance
play videoplay video8:44

Texas Education Chairs talk ‘historic' choice voucher bill and what's next for school finance

Amtrak pulls funding from Texas bullet train, derailing years long process
play videoplay video6:56

Amtrak pulls funding from Texas bullet train, derailing years long process

U.S. Department of Transportation pulls funding for Texas high speed rail project
play videoplay video0:44

U.S. Department of Transportation pulls funding for Texas high speed rail project

WATCH: Clumsy robber fumbles gun, slips and falls during attempted armed robbery in Houston
play videoplay video0:44

WATCH: Clumsy robber fumbles gun, slips and falls during attempted armed robbery in Houston

Second unvaccinated child dies after contracting the measles
play videoplay video1:56

Second unvaccinated child dies after contracting the measles

North Texas health directors prepare for measles, urge vaccines as statewide cases climb to 259
play videoplay video11:35

North Texas health directors prepare for measles, urge vaccines as statewide cases climb to 259

Is this the last year for the Texas lottery? A House rep says it might be
play videoplay video7:36

Is this the last year for the Texas lottery? A House rep says it might be

Unexpected light show as SpaceX Starship has ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly'
play videoplay video2:03

Unexpected light show as SpaceX Starship has ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly'

Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers as Texas Legislature returns Tuesday
play videoplay video4:27

Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers as Texas Legislature returns Tuesday

Texans on Mission responding to fires in Los Angeles
play videoplay video2:30

Texans on Mission responding to fires in Los Angeles

Texas has second highest number of car thefts
play videoplay video1:45

Texas has second highest number of car thefts

Meet the Georgetown master hatter with a yearlong waitlist
play videoplay video2:49

Meet the Georgetown master hatter with a yearlong waitlist

Texas hospitals must ask patients for citizenship status beginning Friday
play videoplay video1:47

Texas hospitals must ask patients for citizenship status beginning Friday

Ken Paxton comments on ‘shaken baby' capital murder case
play videoplay video2:31

Ken Paxton comments on ‘shaken baby' capital murder case

Some alumni and students opposed to Texas A&M-Commerce name change
play videoplay video2:57

Some alumni and students opposed to Texas A&M-Commerce name change

Barrel racer works to get back in the saddle after injury
play videoplay video3:38

Barrel racer works to get back in the saddle after injury

Texas immigration law SB4 back in court Monday
play videoplay video2:40

Texas immigration law SB4 back in court Monday

Texas is U-Haul's ‘Top Growth State' for the third consecutive year
play videoplay video0:46

Texas is U-Haul's ‘Top Growth State' for the third consecutive year

Latest

5 Talk Street: Opal's Walk For Freedom 2025
play videoplay video6:52

5 Talk Street: Opal's Walk For Freedom 2025

5 Talk Street: Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiestas 2025
play videoplay video6:17

5 Talk Street: Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiestas 2025

5 Talk Street: Dallas Aquatics
play videoplay video5:15

5 Talk Street: Dallas Aquatics

5 Talk Street: James L. West Center For Dementia Care
play videoplay video5:09

5 Talk Street: James L. West Center For Dementia Care

Three people shot, hospitalized after shooting near an Arlington gas station
play videoplay video0:31

Three people shot, hospitalized after shooting near an Arlington gas station

Dallas police searching for masked man accused of two sexual assaults
play videoplay video1:50

Dallas police searching for masked man accused of two sexual assaults

Homeownership dreams revived for many thanks to NACA event
play videoplay video2:25

Homeownership dreams revived for many thanks to NACA event

Royse City parents demand answers after middle school fight
play videoplay video2:18

Royse City parents demand answers after middle school fight

Coyote chases two kids near White Rock Lake, prompts new warning
play videoplay video2:17

Coyote chases two kids near White Rock Lake, prompts new warning

McKinney therapy center helps riders grow in and out of the saddle
play videoplay video2:41

McKinney therapy center helps riders grow in and out of the saddle

Dallas Market Center calls for tariff pause as holiday supply concerns grow
play videoplay video2:20

Dallas Market Center calls for tariff pause as holiday supply concerns grow

Dallas police response times far exceed goals, new chief vows change
play videoplay video2:14

Dallas police response times far exceed goals, new chief vows change

Dashboard
Local Lone Star Politics Wake Up to Something Good Carter In The Classroom Texas News U.S. & World Weather Weather Connection Weather Alerts Traffic Sports Connection Investigations NBC 5 Responds Submit a consumer complaint Video Entertainment Texas Today NBC 5 TV Schedule Submit Photos or Videos Community
Our News Standards Submit a Consumer Complaint Submit Photos and Video TV Schedule Our Apps Contests Newsletters Cozi TV
Contact Us