How Texas A&M became ground zero for higher education’s culture war

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Parents and students must ‘demand excellence’ from Texas universities

| January 22, 2026

Dr. Leonard Bright, an ethics professor at Texas A&M University, is urging students and parents who are concerned about ongoing attacks on academic freedom in Texas to fight back at the ballot box.

A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is dedicated to the works of Frida Kahlo.

Houston, Meet Frida Kahlo: MFAH Opens Doors to Beloved Artist’s World

by Sam Cohen

| January 22, 2026

A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is dedicated to the works of Frida Kahlo. Here’s what you need to know.

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says

by Associated Press

| January 22, 2026

Donald Trump | Federal Harm | IMMIGRATION | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics

Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.

‘She likely died from a stroke’: Inside the chilling reality of Texas’s abortion laws

by Bonnie Fuller

| January 21, 2026

A Houston mom knew she needed to stay alive for her teenage son. But not one of 90 doctors she saw was willing to save her life by ending her dangerous pregnancy.

Tommy Lee Walker was wrongfully executed in 1956.

Wrongfully executed in 1956, Tommy Lee Walker is finally cleared

by Sam Cohen

| January 21, 2026

Tommy Lee Walker was wrongfully executed in 1956. Now, the Dallas County Commissioners Court has declared him innocent.

Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center transformation is underway: here’s what it means for jobs, events

by Sierra Rozen

| January 20, 2026

It’s been nearly a decade since the George R. Brown Convention Center saw a major renovation—but just a few weeks into 2026, Houston is already seeing visible changes tied to its $2 billion transformation project.

Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal.

Proposed library restructuring could leave four Dallas communities without local branches

by Sam Cohen

| January 20, 2026

Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.

How Texas A&M became ground zero for higher education’s culture war

by Katie Serrano

| January 20, 2026

DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story

Dr. Leonard Bright’s Ethics and Public Policy course was canceled a few days into the semester. It’s just one in a string of attacks on academic freedom at the university.

According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets every two seconds.

It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 20, 2026

Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).

Texas Comptroller wants to bar Islamic schools from voucher program

by Staff Reports

| January 16, 2026

As private schools in Texas register for the state’s new voucher program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggests that schools with Islamic ties be disqualified from participating.

Who is running where in DFW on March 3

by Katie Serrano

| January 16, 2026

Early voting for the March 3 primaries begins Feb. 17.

Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice

by The Texas Tribune

| January 16, 2026

DALLAS | DFW | local politics | TEXAS | US HOUSE

Meet the Dallas pastor running to replace Jasmine Crockett

Inside an ALDI for budget grocery shopping on many items

Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

When times get really tough, we are lucky enough to have a number of money-saving grocery stores spread across DFW. Here are some budget grocery stores worth checking out.

Senate hopeful James Talarico announces anti-corruption agenda

by Katie Serrano

| January 15, 2026

2026 Election | 2026 elections | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | US SENATE

State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) announced his US Senate campaign’s new anti-corruption agenda on Thursday morning, which includes implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices.

The MLK Grande Parade and the Black Heritage Society have worked together, alongside Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston, to plan the first-ever MLK Unity Parade, set to take place on Monday, January 19.

Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19

by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

MLK Day in Houston will be celebrated with a unified parade, along with several other events scheduled around the city. Here are all the details.

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Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center transformation is underway: here’s what it means for jobs, events

by Sierra Rozen

| January 20, 2026

Proposed library restructuring could leave four Dallas communities without local branches

by Sam Cohen

| January 20, 2026

Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Fort Worth City Council has approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center.

Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center

by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.

Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don't have the same impact they used to with the public.

Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals

by Public News Service

| January 15, 2026

Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don't have the same impact they used to with the public.