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19 jaw-dropping facts about Texas native Simone Biles
| July 26, 2024
These 19 fascinating facts about Texas native and world-renowned gymnast Simone Biles prove her prowess in and out of the gym.

Get free school supplies at the Mayor’s Back To School Fair & other events
| July 26, 2024
Say farewell to summer by catching a free event hosted by the City of Dallas, including the Mayor's Back to School Fair and MLK Back to School Drive Thru.

J.D. Vance doesn’t believe in one person, one vote
by Keya Vakil
| July 25, 2024
Vance wants to give parents more votes than people without children and has been outright hostile to those without kids as part of his worldview that involves using the power of the US government to promote higher birth rates.

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition
| July 25, 2024
Southwest Airlines said it plans to drop the open-boarding system it has used for more than 50 years and will start assigning passengers to seats.

Dallas-Fort Worth pickleball guide: 10 courts to try
by Joey Held
| July 25, 2024
Pickleball has been around for nearly 60 years, but it’s in the midst of a renaissance. Here are 10 DFW spots to dink, drop, and lob to your heart’s content.

Kamala Harris has spent decades fighting to protect people from gun violence
| July 25, 2024
While serving as San Francisco’s district attorney, Harris became known for prosecuting domestic abusers. As attorney general of California, her office investigated and seized firearms from those who unlawfully possessed them. And as a US senator, she co-sponsored bills to ban assault weapons.

Judge upholds Biden-Harris administration’s ban on noncompete clauses
| July 25, 2024
Noncompete clauses effectively prevent workers from starting their own business or finding a new job in the same field within a certain area or timeframe after leaving their current job. The Biden-Harris administration’s ban on them is now tentatively set to go into effect on Sept. 4, pending other legal action.

Mark your calendars: The Dallas International Night Market is back!
| July 24, 2024
The long-awaited return of the Dallas International Night Market will take place on September 21. Here are the details.

15 things Texans must do before they die
by Joey Held
| July 24, 2024
Texas is the second-largest state in the country in terms of area, which means there’s plenty to do. Add these 15 adventures to your bucket list.

Harris kicks off campaign by focusing on future, highlighting plans to help families
| July 23, 2024
During her first speech as the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Kamala Harris said she’d fight to make child care more affordable, pass paid family leave, and restore reproductive freedom.

The far-right loses its mind over Kamala Harris
by Keya Vakil
| July 23, 2024
A slew of racist, sexist, and outright bizarre conspiracy theories flooded the internet after Joe Biden decided to end his campaign and endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

Kamala Harris has spent years fighting for reproductive freedom. Here’s what to know.
| July 22, 2024
Harris has a longstanding history of advocating for reproductive rights, something she’s sure to highlight on the campaign trail as she seeks to paint a stark contrast between herself and former president Donald Trump.