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

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Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone

by Joi Louviere

| February 12, 2026

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.

It’s crawfish season! Here’s where to find the best crawfish in Houston

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.

7 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| February 11, 2026

From bar crawls and parades to authentic New Orleans’ Cajun food, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW.

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.

Houston’s Freedmen’s Town: How to save what’s left

by Sam Cohen

| February 11, 2026

Houston’s Freedmen’s Town stands as a testament to freedom, resilience, and self-determination. Here’s how visitors can help preserve its legacy.

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.

How Dallas is tackling the senior loneliness epidemic—one companion at a time

by Sam Cohen

| 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.

The Walk for Peace, according to Tue Nhan Bhikkhu, commonly known as Rev. Nguyen, has been “a journey to bring blessings to countless lives in a world filled with uncertainty and restlessness.”

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

by Sam Cohen

| 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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The 2026 DFW local grocery guide

by Stacy Rounds

| February 9, 2026

In this year's DFW grocery guide, we take a look at locally-owned markets, affordable options, and free food resources in our local community.

Texas braces for political upheaval as Trump floats Ted Cruz for Supreme Court

by ShaVonne Herndon

| February 9, 2026

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The longtime Senator’s move to the Supreme Court could upend Texas representation and reinforce the Court’s conservative tilt. President Donald Trump’s public suggestion that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas could be a nominee for a future U.S. Supreme Court vacancy is prompting questions about how the move would reshape both Texas politics and the […]