‘ I want to return respect to the profession’: Why this educator is running for the Texas SBOE

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The “Spirit of the Wittliff in 40 Objects” exhibit includes items from Cormac McCarthy and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

TXST’s Wittliff Collections celebrates its legacy with ’40 Objects’ exhibit

| February 19, 2026

The “Spirit of the Wittliff in 40 Objects” exhibit includes items from Cormac McCarthy and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Here are all the details.

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The best movies filmed in Houston, according to an award-winning filmmaker

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| February 19, 2026

Movies filmed in Houston showcase the Texas metropolis in unforgettable ways. One acclaimed director picked the standouts.

In Dallas, outdoor cats are as much a part of the community as its non-feline residents.

Dallas neighbors rally for community cat protections in city’s animal code

by Sam Cohen

| February 19, 2026

Dallas’s community cats are currently unprotected under the city’s animal code. Residents are trying to change that.

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| February 19, 2026

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While three Texas schools ultimately made the cut, two received the distinguished honor of making the Top 50: Houston’s Rice University, and the University of Texas at Austin.

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by Sam Cohen

| February 19, 2026

TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Universities included three Texas schools. Here are the 2 that made the Top 50.

Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions

by The Texas Tribune

| February 18, 2026

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center canceled a scheduled talk by an OB-GYN who has provided abortion care later in pregnancy after opponents argued the discussion would be illegal on a public university campus, a claim abortion-rights advocates dispute.

Five Dallas suburbs earned the “safest cities” nod on SafeWise’s 2026 survey, including Murphy, Trophy Club, Melissa, Colleyville, and Parker.

It’s official: These 5 DFW cities are some of the safest in Texas

by Sam Cohen

| February 18, 2026

5 Dallas-area cities topped a list of safest places to live in Texas. Here’s what you need to know. Living in the Dallas suburbs comes with a variety of perks. You’re close to restaurants, coffee shops, stores, music venues, museums, and sport stadiums, and you also get to experience a peaceful, slower pace of life away from […]

‘ I want to return respect to the profession’: Why this educator is running for the Texas SBOE

by Katie Serrano

| February 18, 2026

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Texas voters have a large say in shaping public education this year, as eight out of 15 State Board of Education districts will be on the ballot March 3.

Hutchins warehouse owner won’t sell or lease to ICE

by Katie Serrano

| February 17, 2026

The owner of a warehouse in Hutchins, located south of downtown Dallas, won't sell the building to the Department of Homeland Security for it to become a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

Last week, Texas City Museum added two artifacts from Black cowboy Thomas Caldwell to its collection.

Two-centuries-old Black cowboy artifacts on display in Texas City Museum

by Sam Cohen

| February 17, 2026

Thomas Caldwell was a prominent member of the Black cowboy community. Now, two of his artifacts will be displayed at Texas City Museum.

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding

by Katie Serrano

| February 17, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over alleged insufficient funding of the police department, which violates a proposition voters passed in November 2024.

How a railroad changed everything: Exploring the history of Houston’s Asiatown

by Sierra Rozen

| February 13, 2026

In Houston’s Asiatown community, a sign outside of grocery store Welcome Food Center encourages patrons to “shop small, eat happy.” The front doors sport signs that spell out “shop well, live well” in Chinese and English letters. Many know this community as Chinatown—but what it’s called depends on the generation of the person speaking about […]

Houston Mayor celebrates city in annual address

by Staff Reports

| February 13, 2026

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From cheering on Hilton Americas labor workers who fought for fair wages, to launching the revitalization of Tranquillity Park, to prioritizing public safety, Houston Mayor John Whitmire used his State of the City address to spotlight the people and projects moving Houston forward.

ICE will play a ‘key part’ in DFW World Cup games, official says

by Katie Serrano

| February 13, 2026

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed in cities that are hosting World Cup matches this summer, which include Dallas-Fort Worth.

Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Texas

by Stacker

| February 13, 2026

The top recruits in the 2026 cycle are not only physically advanced and highly skilled — they're entering high school with endorsement potential and media savviness.

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| February 19, 2026

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Dallas neighbors rally for community cat protections in city’s animal code

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| February 19, 2026

Dallas’s community cats are currently unprotected under the city’s animal code. Residents are trying to change that.

Two-centuries-old Black cowboy artifacts on display in Texas City Museum

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| February 17, 2026

Thomas Caldwell was a prominent member of the Black cowboy community. Now, two of his artifacts will be displayed at Texas City Museum.

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding

by Katie Serrano

| February 17, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over alleged insufficient funding of the police department, which violates a proposition voters passed in November 2024.