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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.
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Community pushes for immediate fixes to deadly Highway 361
An increase in deaths along Highway 361 is prompting residents to seek immediate safety changes. Here’s what you need to know.
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North Texas Giving Day is coming September 17 — here’s how to get a head start
North Texas Giving Day is September 17, but donations are currently open for those who want to help now. Here’s everything you need to know.
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How to celebrate Oktoberfest 2026 in Houston
Hoist a stein, don your lederhosen, and join your German (and wannabe German) community at these Houston Oktoberfest 2026 celebrations across H-Town.
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Houston suburb named one of America’s richest in new report
West University Place was recently named one of “America’s Wealthiest Suburbs” by GoBankingRates. Here’s why.
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You’re not alone: This North Texas hotline is available 24/7
The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas has a 24/7 suicide hotline for those in need. Here’s everything to know about how it works.
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Ken Paxton withheld rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures
The Republican US Senate nominee appears to have violated federal ethics law, a joint investigation finds.
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Heat risk increases for outdoor workers in Texas, while shots at state or federal protections fade
Texas leads the nation in heat-related worker deaths and without federal protections, it could get worse.
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7 ways to get in the fall spirit in the Rio Grande Valley, no sweater required
South Texans probably won’t be pulling out sweaters anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean we have to skip the season altogether.
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As foreign beef floods in, Texas ranchers take the hit—and Paxton stays quiet
While a huge statewide industry takes a hit, the man whose job is explicitly to protect Texas’ interests remains mum.
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Ken Paxton took Kalshi’s money, then sat out efforts to regulate it
The popular prediction market platform and its CEO donated to Paxton’s US Senate campaign. He skipped two multistate efforts to regulate it, Politico reports.
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Sand Branch residents take water crisis into their own hands with new infrastructure bond
Following the recent Sand Branch fire, residents are looking for the city’s help in establishing a water system solution. Here’s what to know about their bill proposal.
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A Southern Haunting: A Houston native documents the real stories of Black rural Texans
The stories of Black rural communities are disappearing from the South, but Zahrah Butler has a plan.
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How Texans are protesting ‘Trump-a-palooza’ in Dallas
Here’s how a coalition of advocacy groups are showing their resistance during President Donald Trump’s unprecedented midterm convention in Dallas next week.
