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10 singers who have called North Texas home
by Joi Louviere
| June 17, 2024
Whether through church, school or honky-tonk bars in small towns, North Texas has bred some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Trump allies are open to the idea of mandatory military service for teens
| June 17, 2024
Young Americans haven’t faced the possibility of a draft since 1973. If some in former president Donald Trump’s circle have a say, mandatory service could be back on the table.

Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics
| June 14, 2024
The Olympic gold-medalist is on the mend, but self-care is crucial for a good showing.

Texas conservatives want to end countywide voting. The costs could be high.
by Joi Louviere
| June 13, 2024
Eliminating county-wide voting has financial consequences and could disenfranchise voters.

Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict abortion pill access, but leaves door open for future challenges
| June 13, 2024
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing on behalf of the Supreme Court, wrote that while the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue over the FDA's regulation of mifepristone, “it is not clear that no one else would have standing to challenge the FDA’s relaxed regulation of mifepristone.”

FBI figures show 15% drop in violent crime in 2024
| June 13, 2024
During the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%. Robbery decreased by 18% and property crime declined 15%.

Sparkling spectacles: Your guide to fireworks shows in DFW
by Joey Held
| June 13, 2024
Fireworks will light up Dallas-Fort Worth this Fourth of July. Here’s where to find the best Independence Day fireworks shows.

Texas’ abortion ban nearly killed his wife. Now he’s speaking out.
| June 13, 2024
Ryan Hamilton had to race his wife to the hospital after she had a miscarriage, fell unconscious, and started bleeding out on their bathroom floor. Here, he explains what happened.

For the city of Dallas, it’s time to talk about trash
| June 13, 2024
The City of Dallas launches a new cross-department effort to clean up litter. Here's what you need to know about the city's litter removal.

Chow down without reservations at these allergy-friendly Dallas restaurants
by Joi Louviere
| June 12, 2024
Those with allergies and food sensitivities shouldn't be left out of Dallas' delicious food scene. Here are some allergy-friendly restaurants in DFW.

Dallas’ 2024 Pride In Excellence Awards honored local LGBTQIA+ leaders
| June 11, 2024
Dallas's Mayor and City Councilmembers celebrated the 2024 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception in honor of Pride Month. Here's what you need to know.

Medical debt would be removed from credit reports under new Biden rule
| June 11, 2024
Roughly 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. The new rule means that debt will no longer be able to depress their credit scores and make it more difficult for them to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a mortgage or car loan.