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Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Texas

| February 13, 2026

The top recruits in the 2026 cycle are not only physically advanced and highly skilled — they're entering high school with endorsement potential and media savviness.

Whether it’s Black History Month or any other time of year, supporting Black-owned businesses is a great way to put money directly into the hands of entrepreneurs who have historically faced workplace disadvantages.

10 Black-owned businesses to support in San Antonio

by Dorothy Scott

| February 13, 2026

San Antonio has many Black-owned businesses, from bakeries to a ballet school. Check out 10 that you should support in February and beyond.

You’ll never believe how many three pointers this Texas basketball team made

by Sierra Rozen

| February 13, 2026

A Texas basketball team is literally balling this week as they celebrate their record-breaking win.

Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone

by Joi Louviere

| February 12, 2026

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The DFW newsletter subscribers share their love stories.

Texas lawmakers push for transparency on water consumption by AI facilities and data centers

by ShaVonne Herndon

| February 12, 2026

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Lawmakers say the data will help guide long‑term planning as Texas faces rising demand from major cities, agriculture, and industry.

Artemis II is set to send four astronauts further than any others have gone before.

NASA’s Artemis II mission plans to take astronauts further than they’ve ever been

by Sam Cohen

| February 12, 2026

It’s been over 50 years since astronauts have experienced the Moon’s gravitational pull. Apollo 17 accomplished the feat in December 1972, and now, a new group is set to follow in their footsteps this March. NASA’s Artemis Program—named after the Greek goddess Artemis, who is often depicted as representing the Moon—was designed to help create a permanent lunar presence.

A new exhibit dedicated to Black aviators has opened at San Antonio International Airport for Black History Month.

San Antonio Airport exhibit honors Tuskegee Airmen’s pioneering spirit

by Sam Cohen

| February 12, 2026

A new exhibit dedicated to Black aviators opened at San Antonio International Airport for Black History Month.

It’s the perfect time of year to discover the top spots for crawfish in Houston.

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by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 12, 2026

It’s the perfect time of year to discover the top spots for crawfish in Houston: Here’s our guide to the tastiest mudbugs in the city.

Luckily, you don’t have to travel to New Orleans to get the full Mardi Gras experience, as there are plenty of ways to party in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026.

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by Sydni Ellis

| February 11, 2026

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Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas.

“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility

by ProPublica

| February 11, 2026

Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight.

Houston’s Freedmen’s Town stands as a testament to freedom, resilience, and self-determination.

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| February 11, 2026

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A Dallas seventh grader may earn a Guiness World Record for his scientific achievements.

Dallas seventh grader Aiden McMillan on track for Guinness World Record after achieving nuclear fusion

by Sam Cohen

| February 11, 2026

A Dallas seventh grader may earn a Guiness World Record for his scientific achievements. Here’s what he’s working on.

Dallas’s Senior Source has been operating a Senior Companion Program for 20 years.

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| February 11, 2026

Dallas’s Senior Source has been operating a Senior Companion Program for 20 years. They’re helping combat the growing loneliness epidemic.

How the fight for public education secured Democrats a Tarrant County Senate seat

by Katie Serrano

| February 10, 2026

Republican Leigh Wambsganss lost a runoff election in Senate District 9—considered a deep-red district in Tarrant County—to Democrat Taylor Rehmet on Jan. 31.

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Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey

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| February 9, 2026

Buddhist monks will complete their 2,000+ mile walk for peace in Fort Worth on February 14. Here’s what you need to know.

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Houston Mayor celebrates city in annual address

by Staff Reports

| February 13, 2026

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From cheering on Hilton Americas labor workers who fought for fair wages, to launching the revitalization of Tranquillity Park, to prioritizing public safety, Houston Mayor John Whitmire used his State of the City address to spotlight the people and projects moving Houston forward.