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Texas jurors are deciding if a student’s parents are liable in a deadly 2018 school shooting
An attorney for the parents of a Texas student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 school shooting near Houston told trial jurors Friday that they didn’t know their son would have a psychotic breakdown.
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Here’s what to know about how we’re covering the 2024 elections
In our efforts to be a local news source you can trust, we wanted to share a little bit about how we’re thinking about our elections coverage this year—and every year, really.
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How to vote on Election Day in Texas
Here’s how to plan for Election Day voting in Texas and what to expect.
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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VIDEO: Why this Texas millennial mom is voting
@courierdfw Hear what a Dallas mother has to say to those considering not voting. #dallasmom #dallasmoms #dallasmommy #dallasmomblog #dallasvoter #dallaslife #texas #houston #dallastexas #fortworth #dfw #austin #dallastx #dallas ♬ original sound – CourierDFW
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Biden-Harris administration’s Medicare drug price negotiations secure $6 billion in savings for taxpayers
The White House estimates that these new prices will lead to around $6 billion in savings for the Medicare program in 2026. The new prices will be anywhere from 38% to 79% lower than the drugs’ list prices last year, saving seniors on Medicare an estimated $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2026 alone.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over State Fair gun ban
A state fair spokesperson said they would cooperate with the city of Dallas’s guidance on the matter.
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Early voting in Texas: Where, when and how to vote
Early voting in Texas starts on October 21. Here’s what to know.
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The dos and don’ts of voting by mail in 2024
The deadline to vote by mail is October 25. Let’s go over how to register.
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A guide for first-time voters in Texas
Voting for the first time can be overwhelming. So we compiled a list of all you need to know as a first-time voter in Texas, including key dates.
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Meet your Texas candidates for the U.S Senate race: Ted Cruz & Colin Allred
Let’s take a look at the platforms of Democrat U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz before they battle it out at the polls in November.
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2024 State Fair of Texas: 10 weird & wonderful foods to try
While there’s plenty to see at the 2024 State Fair of Texas, a major highlight will be all of the weird and unique foods you can sample.
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Riverfront Jazz Festival 2024: A star-studded Labor Day weekend in Dallas
The 2024 TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival will take over downtown Dallas on Labor Day Weekend. Here’s what you can expect.
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How to become a poll worker in Texas
Poll workers are key to a healthy democracy, helping ensure elections across the country run smoothly. Not only do they hand out those cool “I voted” stickers and answer questions during the early voting period and on Election Day, but they also make sure everyone’s vote is included in the final tally by counting absentee…
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Opinion: Republicans want to repeal the modern family
From Project 2025 and JD Vance all the way down to state lawmakers, a growing number of far-right Republicans are waging war on modern families. Whether it’s attacking child care programs, encouraging women to stay in abusive marriages, or making it harder for same-sex couples to adopt, the modern right is fighting to repeal the…
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VIDEO: Texas voter is excited to vote for Kamala Harris
@courierdfw Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Houston this week at the 60th International Biennial Boule of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., event. Attendee Nieka Davis told us why she's excited to have VP Harris on the 2024 presidential ticket. . . . #kamalaharris #kamalaforpresident #kamalaforthepeople #kamalaforpresident🇺🇸✌️#amplifygreater #sgrhoboule #greaterwomengreaterworld #SigmaGammaRho @sgrhoupdates #notgoingback #dallas #texas #houston…
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Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos
One centerpiece of that program is dozens of never-before-published videos created for Project 2025’s Presidential Administration Academy. The vast majority of these videos — 23 in all, totaling more than 14 hours of content — were provided to ProPublica and Documented by a person who had access to them.
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8 North Texas waterparks your family will love
Indoor and outdoor, seasonal and year-round, DFW has tons of waterparks worth a splash.
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Biden-Harris administration wants to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and bypass chatbots
The White House wants to end corporate practices that it says wastes consumers’ time and money, such as forcing customers to wait on hold for refunds, placing unnecessary barriers on canceling subscriptions, and making it difficult to access or submit health insurance claims.
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JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend, but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit—an effort his fellow Senate Republicans blocked.
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Site of deadliest church shooting in US history is torn down over protests by some Texas families
Crews on Monday tore down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017, using heavy machinery to raze the small building even after some families sought to preserve the scene of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history.
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7 movies filmed in Texas
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most memorable movies that were filmed in Texas. Save this for your next weekend movie binge.
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Texas voter guide for college students
Here’s what college students and first-time voters need to know about voting in the November election.
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“Vibe shift”: Young Texas voters, motivated by Kamala Harris, lock into the presidential election
These first-time, Texas voters are finally motivated by the election now that Kamala Harris is in the race.
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
Even as the Biden administration publicly warned hospitals to treat pregnant patients in emergencies, facilities continue to violate the federal law. The issue became a focus for the administration following reports of women being improperly treated in emergency rooms after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion more than two…
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Autumn migrations: 8 beautiful birds to spot flying over Texas
It’s about that time of year when birds make their way south to warmer winter climates. Which feathered species can you see across Texas?
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
More than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms were turned away or negligently treated since 2022.
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VIDEO: Voting is ‘how we use our voice’
@courierdfw Last night, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Houston at the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., 60th International Biennial Boule, where she responded to Donald Trump's attack on her race. "Donald Trump spoke at the annual meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists, and it was the same old show — the divisiveness…
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VIDEO: Texas father is voting for his daughter
@courierdfw Why is it so important for Texans to ensure their voices are heard in the 2024 election? “We’re literally facing down fascism,” one dad told us. #voter #2024elections #dallas #dfw #texas #dallastexas ♬ original sound – CourierDFW
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Unveiling Dallas: The Ultimate Guide for Museum Lovers
We’ve created a guide to help you discover Dallas through seven of its most enriching museums.
