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Houston man’s case shows how ICE arrests harm families, attorney says

| October 14, 2025

Erica Reilly, an immigration attorney, says President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts aren't only targeting people with criminal histories and outstanding warrants.

Lawmaker wants state takeover of Houston ISD to end

by Staff Reports

| October 14, 2025

Texas Representative Charlene Ward Johnson (D-Houston) criticized the Texas Education Agency’s decision to extend its takeover of Houston ISD until June 1, 2027. Speaking on Saturday at the Education Leadership Policy Convening in Atlanta, Rep. Ward Johnson advocated for a return to local governance, asserting the community’s right to its elected board.

Check out this Houston bookstore on wheels

by Staff Reports

| October 14, 2025

Meet Wilson's Mobile Book Emporium, Houston's bookstore on wheels.

Texas State faculty fight back against ‘politically motivated’ curriculum review

by Katie Serrano

| October 14, 2025

The vague new order requires the university to ensure all curriculum is taught in a “value-neutral” manner, which critics said encroaches on academic freedom.

DFW bookstores share their favorite banned books

by Rhema Joy Bell

| October 14, 2025

book bans | DFW | EDUCATION | local business

Three North Texas bookstores share their favorite banned books as censorship is on the rise in Texas.

How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas

by Katie Serrano

| October 14, 2025

DALLAS | DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION

The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.

Megan Thee Stallion was named the Trevor Project's Mental Health Champion of the Year.

Hometown hero: Megan Thee Stallion receives Mental Health Champion of the Year Award

by Sam Cohen

| October 14, 2025

Houston’s Megan Thee Stallion received The Trevor Project’s 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Here’s what you need to know.

I-10 project to shut down major lanes of Houston traffic until 2026

by Sierra Rozen

| October 14, 2025

Community | construction | HTX | traffic | TRANSPORTATION

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Houston traffic is, frankly, only about to get worse with the news of what’s going down on I-10.

There are many fabulous Halloween events in North Texas that’ll give you a taste for all things eerie, scary, and strange.

13 family-friendly Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Sydni Ellis

| October 14, 2025

Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy.

Día de los Muertos honors family and friends who have died.

8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas

by Joey Held

| October 14, 2025

Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.

‘It seems to be a target’: Removal of famous Montrose rainbow crosswalks sparks outrage

by Sierra Rozen

| October 10, 2025

Just over a week after the iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalk was repainted following construction, orders from Gov. Greg Abbott are forcing the city to paint over it again.

OPINION: “Nunca vencidos” Hispanic culture won’t be defeated by ICE threats

by Marliza Marin

| October 10, 2025

This Hispanic Heritage Month, let us honor our history not by remaining silent in the face of injustice, but by standing up for our communities.

Houston ISD identifies 17 ‘special focus’ campuses amid parent protests

by Sierra Rozen

| October 9, 2025

Community | EDUCATION | HTX | public school | texas education agency

The 17 schools identified as “special focus schools” in August were chosen because they received a C or D accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency, and either declined in ratings from the previous school year or remained unchanged.

As summer turns into fall and the weather gets slightly cooler, Dallas-Fort Worth transforms into a hauntingly good time.

Haunted houses, ghost tours, & other spooky experiences in DFW

by Joey Held

| October 9, 2025

From the longest walk-through horror house to visiting a cemetery full of infants, DFW has plenty of disquieting and spooky experiences.