Support these minority-owned bakeries this holiday season
| November 15, 2024
As you plan for the upcoming holidays, patronize these beloved local minority-owned bakeries.
Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
| November 15, 2024
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
Dallas decriminalized weed, voted for more cops. What happens now?
| November 15, 2024
Dallas voters approved 16 out 18 charter amendments, including hiring more cops and decriminalizing weed. Here’s where the major props stand after Election Day.
Author of Texas abortion ban blames everyone but his law for women’s deaths
| November 15, 2024
State Sen. Bryan Hughes defended the Texas abortion ban he wrote just days after the end of an election cycle in which it was harshly criticized.
Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election
| November 14, 2024
Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and parents across the country using social media to share instances of harassment involving it.
‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers
| November 14, 2024
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Dallas
| November 13, 2024
Dallas announced citywide Thanksgiving food assistance programs, including free turkey distributions and meal events. Find locations and dates for holiday help.
23 holiday events happening in Dallas-Fort Worth
| November 13, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the DFW area is ripe with adventures and celebrations to spread some wintry cheer.
Here’s who Trump has nominated to his administration so far
| November 12, 2024
Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Doggone: November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month
| November 12, 2024
This November, celebrate the beauty of older pets with National Adopt a Senior Pet month.
6 Texas ghost tours that will make your hair stand on end
| November 8, 2024
Explore Texas' haunted history through six spine-tingling ghost tours.
11 places in DFW to get Thanksgiving meals to-go
| November 8, 2024
From full meals to Insta-worthy desserts, these local DFW businesses are keeping everyone well-fed during the Thanksgiving holiday.
The 10 most bizarre Airbnbs in Texas
| November 8, 2024
From a repurposed school bus to a love letter to the 90s, we’re exploring 10 of the strangest Airbnbs in Texas.
Veterans Day in Dallas: 2 events you won’t want to miss
| November 8, 2024
Join the City of Dallas in honoring veterans this November 11 with parades, ceremonies, and other community events.
2024 Veterans Day deals and freebies
| November 8, 2024
This Veterans Day, discounted and free items are available at numerous restaurants and retail stores across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Texas Voting Guide
How to stay politically engaged in between election cycles
Electoral misinformation in Texas: What you should know to avoid it.
How a local sheriff’s race could be a turning point for turning more of Texas blue
Dallas props on your ballot: From decriminalizing weed to increasing police force
Opinion: Be a child care voter this year
Here’s where to vote early in DFW
Election officials vs. election observers vs. election campaigners: What’s the difference?
Averie Bishop, Angie Chen Button vie for North Texas House seat
‘God bless you’: Why my Texas-born Black mom says you need to vote this year
Here’s how to vote in Texas as an out-of-state college student
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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Dallas
| November 13, 2024
Dallas announced citywide Thanksgiving food assistance programs, including free turkey distributions and meal events. Find locations and dates for holiday help.
The 10 most bizarre Airbnbs in Texas
| November 8, 2024
From a repurposed school bus to a love letter to the 90s, we’re exploring 10 of the strangest Airbnbs in Texas.
CERT: Learn life-saving skills at Dallas’ free emergency training
| November 4, 2024
Learn about the new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Dallas and how you can get trained for free.
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects.
| October 30, 2024
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday, Nov. 3, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Here's what to know.
Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
| October 28, 2024
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of trust belonging to millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns
| October 23, 2024
In January 2022, Elvie Kingston’s dementia took a turn for the worse. The 76-year-old millionaire and longtime conservative activist was declared by a doctor to be partially incapacitated, after which she signed legal documents that removed her family’s right to make decisions about her health and finances. Two years later, those powers remain almost entirely […]
What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
| October 23, 2024
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
