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‘It defies logic’: Trump Administration begins construction inside Big Bend
It’s the first time in American history the federal government has built inside a national park after waiving environmental laws designed to protect it.
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Houston Marathon Foundation awards scholarships to three local grads
Three recent high school graduates received scholarships from the Houston Marathon Foundation. Here are all the details (and how to apply).
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños — here’s what diners need to know
Around 345 people have reported symptoms across 27 states in total thus far in this salmonella outbreak.
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10 traditions every Houstonian should experience
Houston is full of weird and wonderful things that make our city special. Here’s a list of traditions every proud Houstonian should experience at least once.
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Hinojosa warns Texas’ map could shape Congress as Voting Rights Act turns 61
Texas’ political map takes center stage as Hinojosa marks 61 years of the Voting Rights Act
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13 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals named among best in Texas by US News & World Report
Over a dozen Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals made US News & World Report’s list of 2026-2027 best. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Texas families can save big during tax-free weekend, Aug. 7-9
Over the tax-free weekend, qualifying items priced under $100 will be exempt from local and state taxes
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Faculty sue Texas A&M over new censorship policies
Professors at Texas A&M filed a lawsuit Monday against the university system over a new policy that restricts how race and gender can be taught in classrooms.
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This Fort Worth nonprofit gives teachers free classroom supplies when school districts won’t
The Welman Project helps thousands of Texas educators access free classroom supplies. Here’s how you can help.
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Your complete Dallas Cowboys 2026 guide: team preview, stadium tips, & where to watch
Another NFL season is upon us. Here’s your Dallas Cowboys 2026 guide, including what to expect at AT&T Stadium, and places to catch a game.
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‘Showing up makes a difference’: Tarrant County postpones vote to cut polling locations following community backlash
After hours of public testimony urging the Republican-dominated Tarrant County Commissioners Court to vote “no” on slashing 45% of voting locations ahead of the Nov. 3 election, the court postponed the vote until September.
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Are you living in one of Houston’s food deserts? Here’s what to know
While Houston continues to grow and thrive, many residents find themselves in food deserts with limited access to nutritious options.
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30+ indie bookstores in North Texas team up through August for annual crawl
The North Texas Indie Bookstore Crawl runs from now until August 31. Here’s which indie bookstores in North Texas are participating.
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Why this Texas mom is suing the state over the Ten Commandments
Three Houston mothers are demanding the state remove Ten Commandments posters from their children’s public school classrooms before the start of the school year.
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7 beloved Black-owned restaurants in Houston to try this month
There’s no better time than Black Business Month to eat at these Black-owned restaurants in Houston, bringing culture, history, and flavor to the city’s dining scene.
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Sidewalk Connectivity Plan begs the question: Where should Bedford’s next sidewalk go?
The City of Bedford is looking for suggestions for its Sidewalk Connectivity Plan. Here’s how to log your idea.
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11 farmers markets to visit in the Houston area
National Farmers Market Week is here, running from August 2-8. Texas hosts more than 200 registered farmers markets, but getting from farm to market isn’t always simple.
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Learn a new hobby with these 8 classes & workshops in DFW
Discover your new favorite creative hobby by taking one of these classes or workshops in DFW.
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100+ classics removed from Texas public school libraries last year
A grassroots organization fighting book bans in Texas is tracking classic works of literature that have been removed from public school libraries.
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Corpus Christi water supply gets needed infusion from recent Texas rains
A Corpus Christi water emergency that at one point threatened to descend on the city as early as May 2026 is now projected for more than two years later.
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Lawmakers demand shutdown of Dilley detention center after witnessing child imprisonment
Lawmakers say Dilley tour shows families face trauma in ICE detention
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Best used bookstores in Houston for book lovers
National Book Lover’s Day is on August 9 and is every reader’s opportunity to celebrate their favorite titles—new and old.
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8 award-winning spots to find Tex-Mex in the Rio Grande Valley
These restaurants serving Tex-Mex in the Rio Grande Valley have all won at least one award (plus the hearts of thousands of people who have tried their cuisine).
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9 things to do in Fort Worth that are off the beaten path
Skip the tourist hot spots on your next day trip, and check out these other awesome things to do in Fort Worth.
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Here’s how Houston’s neighborhoods got their names
The names of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods come from unexpected corners of the city’s past. This is how our neighborhoods got their names.
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The Texas State Aquarium is an IRL spot to learn about sharks during Shark Week
Near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where scientists research sharks year-round, the Texas State Aquarium is home to several sharks.
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Check out these back-to-school drives happening around DFW
As summer comes to an end and families begin to prepare for a new school year, different organizations around DFW will be giving free supplies and haircuts to families in need.
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What is the Classic Learning Test? See the conservative-backed entrance exam coming to Texas universities
Texas’ Higher Education Coordinating Board met last week to discuss changes to university entrance exams.
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DFW artist transforms kitchen silverware into your next piece of jewelry
Twenty-year-old Saul Bailon of Waxahachie found an unlikely passion for turning old spoons into works of art.
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Court in the Community offers fresh start on minor offenses for Fort Worth residents
Court in the Community is helping Fort Worth residents get their lives back on track. Here’s how.
