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Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton.
The Tierra Walker case argues that Texas’ near-total abortion ban violates the state and U.S. constitutions. It is the first lawsuit over a death linked to an abortion ban.
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Your guide to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & fall festivals in DFW
Enjoy all the autumn-inspired fun at one of these eight cool farms and fall festivals in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Latino Conservation Week encourages outdoor activities for Texans
The Hispanic Access Foundation is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with its 13th annual Latino Conservation Week.
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Punching in: Not all artists are starving, just ask Houston muralist Devona Stimpson
Devona Stimpson has a lucrative career in the arts. Now she’s helping others do the same.
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Meet the Mechanical Engineer Running to Regulate the Texas Oil and Gas Industry
Jon Rosenthal, a Democratic state representative from Houston, is facing off against Bo French, a far-right Republican culture warrior from Fort Worth, for a seat on the commission that regulates the oil and gas industry in Texas.
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Run for a cause: 5 upcoming RGV races supporting something bigger
Here are five upcoming RGV races supporting something bigger than a finish-line medal.
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Before they even reach a classroom, Texas teachers face new limits on race and gender
The TEA is encroaching on the academic freedom of future Texas teachers with a new mandate that forces Educator Preparation Programs to vow to follow the state’s K-12 DEI ban at public and private universities.
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Corpus Christi’s old churches weathered storms, epidemics and change
We’ve got the stories behind a few of the surviving old churches of Corpus Christi.
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Bo French faces backlash for racist post about UT students, but not from Abbott
Republican party rhetoric in Texas this campaign season finally lands where it’s always been headed.
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Local teens turn gratitude into action with new Fireline Fund
Three high school students from the greater Dallas area have started the Fireline Fund. Here’s how they’re supporting local first responders.
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Free trees are up for grabs for Dallas residents—here’s how to register
Branch Out Dallas is offering free trees to Dallas residents. Here’s how to get yours before the Sept. 30 deadline (or until they’re gone).
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10 can’t-miss fall events in the Rio Grande Valley, from Sandcastle Days to Fiesta de Palmas
The Rio Grande Valley has a collection of fall events and festivals that will delight attendees of all ages. Here are some of our favorites you can explore.
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Texas history declared them extinct. Now, the Karankawa are rewriting the record
Along the Texas Gulf Coast, an Indigenous tribe is righting a centuries-old wrong about their clans.
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Loop Plaza opens in Dallas this month, debuting 50-mile trail network
The Loop Plaza opens at the end of September. Here’s everything you need to know about Dallas’s major trail project.
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Spot the best autumn foliage near Houston on these day trips and weekend getaways
Great leaf peeping is just a car ride from Houston at these state parks and natural areas, offering autumn foliage at bargain prices.
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Mesquite residents to lose North Branch Library in budget overhaul
Mesquite’s North Branch Library is set to close following a vote from the City Council. Here’s what you need to know.
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A Kyle teen documented 9/11’s impact on NYC students. Now his tapes are being preserved by the Library of Congress
Joseph Fenity of Kyle organized a trip to Manhattan to speak with students from Stuyvesant High School about their experiences and the impacts of 9/11.
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Eric Flores praises Trump’s ‘courage’ on Iran war as price pain hits his own district
As gas prices climb and workers in Texas’ 34th Congressional District take a hit, the candidate calls Trump’s Iran war a show of patriotism—polling shows it’s unpopular.
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Scientists say August was Earth’s hottest month they’ve measured
As the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, August’s sizzle helped push the globe and the United States to swelter through the hottest Northern Hemisphere summer scientists have measured.
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13 things you didn’t know you could do with a Houston-area library card
Think a library card is just for checking out books? Think again.
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Eric Flores touts Trump endorsement at GOP convention after removing him from campaign signs
Fact checking the Republican candidate in Texas’ 34th congressional district on inflation and other claims as Trump’s approval rating hits new lows in Texas and nationally.
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The Lindsay Clancy trial sparked a national postpartum dialogue. Texas moms say it can’t stop there
At the intersection of the Clancy trial and the 25th anniversary of the Andrea Yates murders, Texas mothers still fight for maternal mental health support.
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TSA PreCheck perk? DFW travelers can now walk loved ones to their gates
TSA PreCheck members will be allowed to see family and friends off post-security at DFW International Airport. Here’s what to know.
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Looking to retire in Texas? WalletHub says Austin is the best place to do it
Recent report helps provide some insight for folks who might like to retire in Texas.
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H&H Bagels brings New York’s iconic boil-and-bake to Houston
H&H Bagels, a popular New York City bagel shop, officially opens its Houston store on Sept. 10. Here’s everything you need to know.
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A San Antonio DIYer is renovating through grief, one room at a time
When her grandmother died, Elizabeth Banda inherited the family home. While sharing renovations on Instagram, the mother of two discusses grieving and her journey out of poverty.
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Brandon Herrera has long history of vulgar and demeaning comments about women’s bodies
A CNN review of content from the GOP nominee in Texas’ 23rd congressional district is damning.
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8 exotic foods to try at the 2026 State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas had a record-setting 77 entries into its Big Tex Choice Awards. You’ll have plenty of options for unique foods at this year’s event.
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Everything to know about the 2026 autumn monarch butterfly migration in Texas
The autumn monarch butterfly migration is one of the most impressive natural occurrences each year. Here’s how you can see it in Texas this fall.
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Fort Worth to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with two Fiestas Patrias events on Sept. 13
Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day at two different events in Dallas. Here’s everything you need to know about both Fiestas Patrias celebrations.
