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Dallas neighbors rally for community cat protections in city’s animal code
Dallas’s community cats are currently unprotected under the city’s animal code. Residents are trying to change that.
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8 best local coffee shops in San Antonio
Discover your new favorite cup of joe at one of these unique local coffee shops in San Antonio.
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2 Texas schools break into TIME’s top global university rankings
TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Universities included three Texas schools. Here are the 2 that made the Top 50.
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Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
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.
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It’s official: These 5 DFW cities are some of the safest in Texas
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…
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‘ I want to return respect to the profession’: Why this educator is running for the Texas SBOE
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.
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Hutchins warehouse owner won’t sell or lease to ICE
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.
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Two-centuries-old Black cowboy artifacts on display in Texas City Museum
Thomas Caldwell was a prominent member of the Black cowboy community. Now, two of his artifacts will be displayed at Texas City Museum.
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Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding
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.
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How a railroad changed everything: Exploring the history of Houston’s Asiatown
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…
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ICE will play a ‘key part’ in DFW World Cup games, official says
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.
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Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Texas
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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10 Black-owned businesses to support in San Antonio
San Antonio has many Black-owned businesses, from bakeries to a ballet school. Check out 10 that you should support in February and beyond.
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You’ll never believe how many three pointers this Texas basketball team made
A Texas basketball team is literally balling this week as they celebrate their record-breaking win.
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Three DFW love stories show how love comes different for everyone
The DFW newsletter subscribers share their love stories.
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Texas lawmakers push for transparency on water consumption by AI facilities and data centers
Lawmakers say the data will help guide long‑term planning as Texas faces rising demand from major cities, agriculture, and industry.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission plans to take astronauts further than they’ve ever been
It’s been over 50 years since astronauts have experienced the Moon’s gravitational pull. Apollo 17 accomplished the feat in December 1972, and now, a new group is set to follow in their footsteps this March. NASA’s Artemis Program—named after the Greek goddess Artemis, who is often depicted as representing the Moon—was designed to help create a…
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San Antonio Airport exhibit honors Tuskegee Airmen’s pioneering spirit
A new exhibit dedicated to Black aviators opened at San Antonio International Airport for Black History Month.
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It’s crawfish season! Here’s where to find the best crawfish in Houston
It’s the perfect time of year to discover the top spots for crawfish in Houston: Here’s our guide to the tastiest mudbugs in the city.
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5 Black Texas authors to read for Black History Month (and all-year)
That’s why in honor of Black History Month, we rounded up six Black Texas authors who are making a splash in the literary world.
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7 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW
From bar crawls and parades to authentic New Orleans’ Cajun food, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW.
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“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight.
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Houston’s Freedmen’s Town: How to save what’s left
Houston’s Freedmen’s Town stands as a testament to freedom, resilience, and self-determination. Here’s how visitors can help preserve its legacy.
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Dallas seventh grader Aiden McMillan on track for Guinness World Record after achieving nuclear fusion
A Dallas seventh grader may earn a Guiness World Record for his scientific achievements. Here’s what he’s working on.
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How Dallas is tackling the senior loneliness epidemic—one companion at a time
Dallas’s Senior Source has been operating a Senior Companion Program for 20 years. They’re helping combat the growing loneliness epidemic.
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How the fight for public education secured Democrats a Tarrant County Senate seat
Republican Leigh Wambsganss lost a runoff election in Senate District 9—considered a deep-red district in Tarrant County—to Democrat Taylor Rehmet on Jan. 31.
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Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey
Buddhist monks will complete their 2,000+ mile walk for peace in Fort Worth on February 14. Here’s what you need to know.
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The 2026 DFW local grocery guide
In this year’s DFW grocery guide, we take a look at locally-owned markets, affordable options, and free food resources in our local community.
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Texas braces for political upheaval as Trump floats Ted Cruz for Supreme Court
The longtime Senator’s move to the Supreme Court could upend Texas representation and reinforce the Court’s conservative tilt. President Donald Trump’s public suggestion that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas could be a nominee for a future U.S. Supreme Court vacancy is prompting questions about how the move would reshape both Texas politics and the…
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Your guide to San Antonio’s 5 Spanish frontier missions
San Antonio’s culture and heritage are on full display at these five Spanish frontier missions.
