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‘It’s killing the women you represent’: Texas widower’s plea to lawmakers to end abortion ban
After his 35-year-old wife bled to death from a miscarriage in a Houston-area hospital, a Texas father is suing—and taking her story to Capitol Hill.
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Migrant kids are often being held in a South Texas detention center five times longer than a court order allows
The nation’s only detention center for families is routinely holding children beyond the 20-day limit, including an Iranian-born “average American kid” who’s been locked up for 123 days and counting.
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Corpus Christi voters will decide on Fair Water Amendment in November
The Corpus Christi City Council voted 6-2 on Aug. 11 to place the Fair Water Amendment on the Nov. 3 election ballot.
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Fort Worth unanimously passes data center moratorium
The Fort Worth City Council has approved a 90-day pause on data center construction. Residents say it’s just the first step in an ongoing fight for more regulation.
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Cuts to library funding loom in Dallas budget fight
If cuts to library funding are approved, the library would see a $1.9 million reduction in its General Fund spending.
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Dallas ISD opens pre-K to all families this fall
Dallas ISD kicks off the new school year with free pre-K. Here’s everything you need to know about the program.
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These Texas businesses are fighting ICE—here’s how
From Houston to San Antonio, businesses across the state are combating federal immigration enforcement in creative ways.
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Feds plan to sell 3 warehouses near El Paso it bought for migrant detention centers, Congress member says
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar said the government will put the warehouses on the market rather than convert them into migrant detention centers that would house 8,000 immigrants for deportation.
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Fort Worth students begin school year taken over by the state
Nearly 70,000 students headed back to school in Fort Worth ISD on Monday, marking the district’s first day of school since the state took over.
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He took his wife to a Texas hospital for a miscarriage. She left in a body bag.
A devastated Texas dad says his wife’s death after a miscarriage was preventable—and that the state’s abortion ban helped create the dangerous “gray area” that kept doctors from giving her the care she needed.
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Company planning data center in Nueces County supports Abbott’s audit
The company developing a planned 525-acre data center in Nueces County said it is committed to responsible data center development.
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While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy
Data center developers can use nondisclosure agreements and shell companies to shield the details of their deals from the public. Even state officials also say they need more transparency from the industry.
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Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas is one month away. Here’s what we know
President Donald Trump is headed to Dallas in one month. Here’s what we know.
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7 delicious Black-owned restaurants in DFW to check out this August
Dallas-Fort Worth is often called a melting pot because of the many diverse cultures and traditions of those who live here. There are many, many restaurant options that offer unique tastes and flavors from all over the world. DFW is a mecca for foodies—so much so that sometimes it’s difficult to choose where to dine out. In…
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RGV, Mission lands $50M green manufacturing plant
Mission just welcomed the groundbreaking of a $50 million advanced aluminum manufacturing plant that will create 70 permanent high-paying tech jobs, up to 300 construction gigs, and an estimated $120 million economic ripple effect.
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Report: Renewable energy could reduce data center costs across TX
A recent report from the nonpartisan energy and climate policy think tank Energy Innovation found renewable energy can power the facilities cheaper than fossil fuels.
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Why defense tech giant picked Brownsville: Inside the $3.2B deal bringing 10,000 jobs to South Texas
This high-tech shipyard is slated to bring 10,000 jobs and $750 million in annual payroll to the area.
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‘It defies logic’: Trump Administration begins construction inside Big Bend
It’s the first time in American history the federal government has built inside a national park after waiving environmental laws designed to protect it.
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Houston Marathon Foundation awards scholarships to three local grads
Three recent high school graduates received scholarships from the Houston Marathon Foundation. Here are all the details (and how to apply).
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños — here’s what diners need to know
Around 345 people have reported symptoms across 27 states in total thus far in this salmonella outbreak.
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10 traditions every Houstonian should experience
Houston is full of weird and wonderful things that make our city special. Here’s a list of traditions every proud Houstonian should experience at least once.
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Hinojosa warns Texas’ map could shape Congress as Voting Rights Act turns 61
Texas’ political map takes center stage as Hinojosa marks 61 years of the Voting Rights Act
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13 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals named among best in Texas by US News & World Report
Over a dozen Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals made US News & World Report’s list of 2026-2027 best. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Texas families can save big during tax-free weekend, Aug. 7-9
Over the tax-free weekend, qualifying items priced under $100 will be exempt from local and state taxes
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Faculty sue Texas A&M over new censorship policies
Professors at Texas A&M filed a lawsuit Monday against the university system over a new policy that restricts how race and gender can be taught in classrooms.
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This Fort Worth nonprofit gives teachers free classroom supplies when school districts won’t
The Welman Project helps thousands of Texas educators access free classroom supplies. Here’s how you can help.
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Your complete Dallas Cowboys 2026 guide: team preview, stadium tips, & where to watch
Another NFL season is upon us. Here’s your Dallas Cowboys 2026 guide, including what to expect at AT&T Stadium, and places to catch a game.
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‘Showing up makes a difference’: Tarrant County postpones vote to cut polling locations following community backlash
After hours of public testimony urging the Republican-dominated Tarrant County Commissioners Court to vote “no” on slashing 45% of voting locations ahead of the Nov. 3 election, the court postponed the vote until September.
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Are you living in one of Houston’s food deserts? Here’s what to know
While Houston continues to grow and thrive, many residents find themselves in food deserts with limited access to nutritious options.
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30+ indie bookstores in North Texas team up through August for annual crawl
The North Texas Indie Bookstore Crawl runs from now until August 31. Here’s which indie bookstores in North Texas are participating.
