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8 Renaissance fairs coming to Texas in 2025
| January 14, 2025
Hear ye, hear ye! These Texas Renaissance fairs are some of the best experiences in the country—and you can visit all of them throughout the year.
The best donut shop in Dallas, according to our readers
| January 14, 2025
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Dallas donut shop. Here's what they said.
10 Reality TV stars from Texas
| January 13, 2025
Some of reality tv's brightest stars are from Texas. Let's look at some of the most notable from the last decade.
VIDEO: How a Texas lawmaker wants to regulate AI
| January 13, 2025
A Texas lawmaker is hoping to pass legislation that would regulate artificial intelligence use throughout the state. Rep. Giovanni Capriglione filed House Bill 1709, a comprehensive AI proposal that regulates development and deployment of AI systems in Texas.
The 4 best pizzas in Dallas, according to our readers
| January 13, 2025
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite pizza places in Dallas. Here's what they said.
The best authentic Mexican restaurants in Dallas
| January 13, 2025
We asked our readers to tell us where we can find the best authentic Mexican food in Dallas. Here's what they said.
Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
| January 13, 2025
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are. Editor’s note: This is an updated version of Texas Tribune’s 2023 guide to the Texas Legislature. Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2. Lawmakers will debate a bevy of issues and […]
The best seafood in Dallas, according to our readers
| January 13, 2025
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite seafood spots in Dallas. Here's what they said.
VIDEO: Texas lawmaker wants to overturn gun ban at State Fair
| January 10, 2025
Firearms were banned at the State Fair of Texas in 2024, but now a Republican lawmaker wants to overturn that decision by preventing gun bans on government property. Rep. Briscoe Cain’s House Bill 1715 requires private entities to agree not to ban firearms when they lease land from the government. The State Fair of Texas, […]
15 festivals in DFW to put on your 2025 calendar
| January 10, 2025
From music and culture to food and charm, Texas is jam-packed with entertainment all year round. Here’s our guide to the best festivals in DFW.
VIDEO: This Texas Republican is coming for your sex toys
| January 9, 2025
State Rep. Hillary Hickland is coming for your dildos. The right-wing Republican won a seat in the Texas House in November. Now she wants to expand the GOP’s culture wars. Why? She’s apparently triggered by sex toys. Not all of them. Just ones, including dildos, sold in big box stores like Target, Walmart, CVS and […]
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas is ready for Winter Storm Cora
| January 9, 2025
From brine on roadways to a power grid with more capacity, Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is ready for Winter Storm Cora.