The top local stories this evening from the KERA Newsroom: Six Syrians are settling into their home in Dallas tonight after arriving yesterday afternoon. A representative says they are eager to start a new life in the United States.
Meanwhile, the debate over refugees continued to boil today – in Texas and in Washington. Senator Ted Cruz announced legislation that would make it tougher for certain refugees to enter the U.S. He has the support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
There are two things that just about everyone experiences this time of year: giving, and getting, holiday gifts. With that pressure to buy comes stress for folks living on the financial edge. According to WalletHub, one-third of Americans have already overspent.
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