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How Mary Kay Ash turned Texas grit into a global beauty empire
Mary Lisa Gavenas’s new biography, “Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay,” recounts the meteoric rise of Texas’s own Mary Kay Ash.
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Texas struggles to support working moms, lands near bottom in new report
WalletHub ranked Texas as the 9th worst state for workings moms in the US. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Dallas-Fort Worth, mark your calendars with these upcoming events
This is an ongoing list of weekend events and things to do in the North Texas.
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‘Morally wrong’: Fort Worth ISD closes school dedicated to immigrants
Fort Worth Independent School District voted to close International Newcomer Academy—a school dedicated to serving immigrant and refugee students—on Tuesday night as part of the district’s state takeover.
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Deep FEMA cuts leave Texas exposed as another hurricane season nears
With hurricane season nearing, FEMA cutbacks threaten Texas disaster response
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Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment
Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneApril 28, 2026 The Texas Medical Board is proposing tighter regulations around ketamine, a popular fast-acting sedative used to treat mental illness, including more physician oversight during administration of the drug and banning in-home use of it. The revised rules are expected to publish May 8, and the Texas Medical Board…
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DFW teachers share what they actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week
For some reason, Teacher Appreciation Week always sneaks up on me. The special week to honor your kids’ teachers is May 4 to 8, and with two kids in school and one in pre-K, it can get overwhelming fast. (Don’t even get me started on the time I accidentally gave the gifts—including personalized notes—to the wrong…
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El Niño may return to Texas this summer, but forecasters say ‘don’t panic’
El Niño, a weather pattern that effects wind and ocean surface temperatures, may return to Texas this summer.
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Houston, we have a lovebug problem — and it’s only getting worse
Lovebugs, otherwise known as honeymoon flies, are descending on Houston in swarms. Here’s what you need to know about them.
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Texas can continue to investigate teachers over Charlie Kirk social media posts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) can continue to investigate teachers over social media posts made on their personal accounts following far-right political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk’s death, a federal judge has ruled.
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Why Texas restaurants are closing at an alarming rate
Rising costs, federal policy, and shifting consumer habits have created a perfect storm for one of the state’s most vital industries.
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Beneath the Gulf’s surface, a new moon jellyfish species reveals itself
A new species of moon jellyfish, Aurelia profunda, was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Fall in love with your next read (and your next latte) at Daydream
Daydream is a romance bookstore/coffee shop in the heart of Arlington featuring local goods and steamy reads.
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‘I would just stay home’: Paratransit riders speak out against potential DART withdrawal
Riders who rely on paratransit services are advocating to stay in DART ahead of the May 2 election. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dallas County election fight ends with a return to countywide voting
The Texas Fifth Court of Appeals has rejected a recent petition from a Dallas County Republican aiming to force the county to once again use precinct-based voting for the May 26 runoff election.
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Meet the two Texas Democrats vying to become Lt. Governor
Labor and union leader Marcos Vélez and state Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) will face off in a runoff election on May 26 to become the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. The winner will face incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.
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Lancaster firefighters speak frankly on the toll of being short-staffed
The Lancaster Firefighters Association is speaking candidly about the impact of its staffing shortages. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Here’s your Dallas-Fort Worth news rundown for the week
If you miss a day of North Texas news, you’re missing a lot. Our free Courier DFW newsletter brings these news blurbs straight to your inbox, Monday-Friday. Want to know more about education issues throughout the state? Subscribe to our Wednesday TexEd Report newsletter. Robo-Teslas invade Dallas: Tesla is the next company to launch an autonomous taxi service,…
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La Cancha Social Club brings Latin flair to Houston’s sports bar scene
La Cancha Social Club is opening at 820 Holman St. in Houston. Here’s everything you need to know about the sports bar/nightclub.
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Dallas PD will comply with Greg Abbott’s ICE demands, police chief says
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott gave Dallas a Thursday deadline to comply with state immigration enforcement policies or risk cuts to public safety funding.
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Dallas diners, Flock & Fresh wants to be your new chicken go-to
A new fast-casual restaurant serving up an array of chicken products is opening May 2. Here’s what you need to know about Flock & Fresh.
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This DFW salt room is shaking up respiratory recovery
The Salti Salt Spa is one of several businesses bring halo therapy to North Texas.
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Two Republicans, one Senate seat, no real political difference
The Texas GOP is tearing itself apart over two men who would vote the exact same way. They’re both Texas Republicans who claim the mantle of Donald Trump. Both want the same Senate seat. They cannot stand each other. Ditto their voter bases. On May 26, four-term US Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General…
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Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom is ready for its second act
The Longhorn Ballroom was an iconic venue for decades before falling into disrepair. Now, it’s back and better than ever.
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Oak Cliff Pilates makes viral craze accessible
This Dallas pilates studio was recently featured in the Courier DFW newsletter series “Don’t Sleep On.”
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The best cocktail bars in Houston you need to visit right now
Houston’s cocktail scene goes far beyond the ordinary—these are the bars and lounges worth lingering in all night long.
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Harris County tops Texas and US in active tuberculosis cases
Active tuberculosis cases are higher in Harris County than anywhere else in Texas or the US. Here’s what to know.
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Jurassic perks: Dinosaur Valley State Park named one of America’s best family camping spots
Dinosaur Valley State Park was recently named one of the best family camping destinations in the US. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Mosier Valley family fights to resolve land dispute before park construction moves forward
A Fort Worth family has requested construction at Mosier Valley Park be temporarily halted while a land ownership issue is resolved.
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After years of planning, Frisco’s Grand Park breaks ground April 27
Phase One of construction on Frisco’s Grand Park is set to begin on April 27. Here’s everything you need to know.
