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Weed, wages, reproductive rights: 15 bills facing Texas lawmakers in 2025
| January 6, 2025
More than 2,200 bills — from cannabis reform and public education to housing affordability — have been filed ahead of the start of the 89th Texas Legislature, which opens on Jan. 14. Here’s a recap of some of the proposed bills making headlines ahead of the legislature and how they could impact you. Legalizing recreational […]
Texas has a housing affordability crisis. Here’s how state lawmakers may tackle it in 2025.
| January 6, 2025
A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate. DALLAS — Buying or renting a home in Texas used to be relatively cheap. Amid the state’s economic boom, its once-celebrated housing affordability has slipped. Texas renters now spend more on keeping a roof over their head than […]
The 12 oldest buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth
| January 6, 2025
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has nearly 200 years worth of history—and architecture—to draw from. Which early buildings are still intact today?
Recycle your Christmas tree: Dallas drop-off details
| January 6, 2025
Dallas has launched a post-holiday tree recycling program for the 2024-2025 season. Here's what you need to know.
The Texas road trip that’s just for book lovers
| January 6, 2025
The Lone Star State has an abundance of people, places, and artwork worth celebrating—and you can see them all with our book-friendly Texas road trip.
The true stories behind 9 famous Texas brands
| January 3, 2025
DFW RESTAURANTS | food | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | STATE | texas | Texas Lead Story
Every business needs to get its start somewhere. For these Texas brands and products, their origin stories are just as intriguing as their massive growth.
Discover Fort Worth’s 9 sister cities (in 9 different countries!)
| December 20, 2024
Fort Worth has an extensive network of sister cities all around the world. Learn more about the history of these places and attractions worth visiting.
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
| December 20, 2024
Here's everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
New study finds that air pollution could be threatening the success of IVF treatment
| December 19, 2024
Researchers looked at the air pollution levels while the donor eggs were developing and the 72 days when the sperm was developing and found a link between an increase in exposure to air pollution and lower embryo quality and egg survival in both cases.
25 books publishing in 2025 that we can’t wait to read
| December 19, 2024
Numerous books are set to be published in 2025, but these are a few of our most anticipated reads. Here are our 25 books publishing in 2025 we can't wait to read.
Sick of hidden fees on concert tickets and hotel stays? A new federal rule bans them.
| December 18, 2024
Now, live event businesses and hotels must clearly list their prices in both their advertising and pricing information.
Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
| December 18, 2024
Is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems say it can be tough to tell from miles away, but there are clues.
Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
| December 17, 2024
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
17 quirky Texas festivals worth checking out in 2025
| December 16, 2024
No matter where you are in the Lone Star State, you’re never too far from a few unusual festivals. Which ones will you visit this year?
These 3 bills could impact Dallas’ affordable housing crisis
| December 13, 2024
Dallas housing advocates are hopeful about legislation that would allow workforce housing, small dwellings on single-family lots.
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The 12 oldest buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth
| January 6, 2025
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has nearly 200 years worth of history—and architecture—to draw from. Which early buildings are still intact today?
Recycle your Christmas tree: Dallas drop-off details
| January 6, 2025
Dallas has launched a post-holiday tree recycling program for the 2024-2025 season. Here's what you need to know.
The true stories behind 9 famous Texas brands
| January 3, 2025
DFW RESTAURANTS | food | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | STATE | texas | Texas Lead Story
Every business needs to get its start somewhere. For these Texas brands and products, their origin stories are just as intriguing as their massive growth.
Discover Fort Worth’s 9 sister cities (in 9 different countries!)
| December 20, 2024
Fort Worth has an extensive network of sister cities all around the world. Learn more about the history of these places and attractions worth visiting.
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
| December 20, 2024
Here's everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
Won’t be home for the holidays? 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
| December 6, 2024
Won't be home for the holidays? Here are 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity
| December 5, 2024
The holidays can bring joy, time off from work, and days spent with family—but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Here's how to avoid scams.
