Inside Texas’s controversial social studies overhaul

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Now, 75 years after it opened in the Texas Panhandle, Wonderland Amusement Park is ready to dish out a heaping serving of fun to a whole new generation of Texans.

A new era begins for Amarillo’s most cherished amusement park

| April 6, 2026

Wonderland Amusement Park is under new ownership for the first time in its 75-year history. Here’s what you need to know.

Fredericksburg Racquet Center swings big with $5.5M groundbreaking this month

by Sam Cohen

| April 6, 2026

The Fredericksburg Racquet Center is set to break ground on a $5.5 million project at the end of April. Here’s everything you need to know.

These North Texas deviled eggs received Mark Cuban’s last ‘Shark Tank’ deal

by Joi Louviere

| April 6, 2026

The DFW food chain does nothing, but creative deviled eggs.

Inside Texas’s controversial social studies overhaul

by Katie Serrano

| April 3, 2026

The politicization of Texas classrooms continues as the State Board of Education (SBOE) will deliberate rushed social studies teaching standards next week that put a greater emphasis on Western and Texas history at the expense of other cultures.

Protein ice cream and free pre-k: Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas- Fort Worth

by Joi Louviere

| April 3, 2026

Here's the news you missed from March 30-April 3, 2026.

A new 122-acre mixed-use development has received approval from the Pearland City Council in March.

Pearland greenlights Orchard at Lower Kirby, a new 122-acre mixed-use development

by Sam Cohen

| April 2, 2026

A new 122-acre development was recently approved by the Pearland City Council. Here’s what you need to know.

The Fort Worth city council has approved $189k in commission contracts to go toward two new public artworks.

Fort Worth city council greenlights $189K for new public art installations

by Sam Cohen

| April 2, 2026

The Fort Worth city council approved $189k in commission contracts to go toward two new public artworks. Here’s what you need to know. On March 31,the Fort Worth city council approved $189,141 in commission contracts to put toward the installation of two new public artworks—one will be developed outside the Eugene McCray Community Center and the […]

Attending a Houston Astros game is always a blast.

The 15 best Houston Astros promos of the 2026 season

by Joey Held

| April 2, 2026

The Houston Astros are looking to add another championship to the franchise’s accolades, and they’re doing a ton of fun promo giveaways along the way. Another baseball season is underway! Attending a Houston Astros game is always a blast. From the crack of the bat to the endless snacks to singing “Take Me Out to the Ball […]

From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.

8 animal sanctuaries in Texas (+ the cute critters you’ll see at each one)

by Sydni Ellis

| April 2, 2026

From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.

Texas lawmakers to study AI data centers ahead of legislative session

by Staff Reports

| April 1, 2026

Data centers will be a top priority for the Texas legislature next year as countless communities continue to push back against their development across the state.

Texas’ HUB program on the brink as expanded lawsuit hits state agencies

by Staff Reports

| April 1, 2026

More impacted businesses are joining the landmark lawsuit and the harm is growing: 15,000+ decertified businesses, canceled contracts, and erased opportunities.