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Rice students build ICE-tracking map after kids stopped coming to class

| February 6, 2026

A website tracking ICE activity is one of several ways Texans are responding to the increased presence of federal immigration officers. Built by two Rice University freshmen, icemap.dev was created to help fill an information gap and keep communities informed about what’s happening around them. Visit the link in our bio to explore the full map.

An assortment of BBQ meats for a spring holiday feast

The best places in DFW for your spring holiday feasts

by Stacy Rounds

| February 5, 2026

This spring, we would love to help you find the best places in DFW to fill all your holiday feasting needs.

Hutchins Mayor, residents condemn proposed ICE facility

by Staff Reports

| February 5, 2026

During a City Council meeting Monday night, Hutchins residents voiced their opposition to a proposed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in their city, which is located 15 miles south of downtown Dallas.

On the issues: Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate

by The Texas Tribune

| February 5, 2026

In a rare intraparty clash of political heavyweights, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is fighting to extend his career in the March 3 Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston.

On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate

by The Texas Tribune

| February 5, 2026

In a rare opportunity for Texas Democrats, this year’s primary for U.S. Senate features a highly competitive race between two rising stars with national audiences and strong fundraising abilities.

Houston father demands answers about son killed by off-duty ICE agent

by Staff Reports

| February 5, 2026

A Houston father wants accountability after his son, Keith Porter Jr., was shot and killed by an off‑duty ICE agent in Los Angeles.

While the Dallas Cowboys football season is unfortunately over, the team’s beloved cheerleading squad will be hitting the road this April to kick spirits up a notch across the Lone Star State and beyond.

America’s sweethearts hit the road: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders announce Spring Tour

by Sam Cohen

| February 5, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are going on a nine city tour this April. Here are all the details.

Mutual aid organizations and blessing boxes fill hunger gaps in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

| February 4, 2026

While our area's food banks and food pantries are the cornerstone of Dallas-Fort Worth’s free food access initiatives, mutual aid groups and blessing boxes fill in the cracks that these larger charities may miss.

Texas American Federation of Teachers seeks injunction against social media investigations

by Staff Reports

| February 4, 2026

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The Texas American Federation of Teachers is pushing forward with a legal fight against the Texas Education Agency, challenging investigations into educators’ social media posts.