Haya Panjwani | KUT
ReporterHaya Panjwani is a general assignment reporter for KUT. She also served as a legislative fellow for The Texas Newsroom during the 2021 legislative session. In 2020, she was an intern with Houston Public Media and a senior staff writer for the University of Houston's student publication, The Daily Cougar. Haya grew up in Alabama, Dubai, and Houston. She is studying Journalism and Political Science and expects to graduate with the University of Houston's Class of 2022.
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The annual celebration in downtown Dallas is a free way to mark the New Year. It's an alternative for North Texans who want to enjoy fireworks, as DFW police and fire departments are warning against use of prohibited or illegal fireworks. -
Starting Wednesday, officials in Tarrant County are extending operations at some testing sites to seven days a week. -
With Christmas and the new year upon us, air travel has gone up in comparison to last year. Both airports and airlines based in North Texas are getting prepared for a surge in holiday travel. -
Local experts say people should not let their guard down during the holiday season since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains a concern especially with new variants spreading. -
The hospital is trying to replenish a toy shortage caused by the pandemic and winter storm. -
The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance hosted a housing fair on Wednesday to support veterans who are facing homelessness in the city. -
Drought conditions in the spring further stressed bee populations, and that could drive up honey prices. -
An American Airlines flight attendant was hospitalized Wednesday after she was assaulted by a passenger on a coast to coast flight. The airline is taking legal action. -
The Dallas County Commissioners Court agreed on a $2.3 million settlement to combat the opioid epidemic. -
The Texas Department of State Health Services provided details on how they plan to roll out pediatric COVID-19 vaccines. -
The third special legislative session has wrapped up. Here’s a look at the lawmakers who’ve announced they won’t return to their seats in the 88th legislature. -
While Democrats hold firm in their accusations of racial gerrymandering, Republicans passed a map reallocating Texas’ seats in the U.S. House. A court challenge is likely ahead.
