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Out-of-control wildfires scorch Texas Panhandle and briefly shut down nuclear weapons facility
| February 28, 2024
A series of wildfires swept across the Texas Panhandle early Wednesday, prompting evacuations, cutting off power to thousands, and forcing the brief shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fed the blazes.
Not just abortion: IVF ruling next phase in the right’s war on reproductive freedom
| February 27, 2024
The Alabama Supreme Court directly cited the Dobbs decision—in which the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade—in its ruling that effectively bans IVF in the state. But amid furious public backlash, Donald Trump and Republicans have raced to distance themselves from the ruling they made possible.
Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
| February 26, 2024
Eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels. Here's what you need to know about rising eviction filings.
Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families
| February 22, 2024
Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families. Here's what you need to know about TX opting out of the lunch program.
Brittney Griner honored by Baylor, a school that didn’t always embrace her
| February 22, 2024
Brittney Griner was honored by Baylor, a school that didn’t always embrace her. Here's what you need to know about Baylor's retirement ceremony for Griner.
8 fun-filled day trips within two hours from Dallas
| February 21, 2024
With its central location, Dallas is only two hours away from countless attractions, ranging from national parks to unique museums.
Biden blasts Trump’s support of a nationwide abortion ban
| February 20, 2024
President Joe Biden took Trump to task for his support of a nationwide abortion ban and his role in repealing Roe v. Wade, criticizing him for “taking away women’s freedom,” putting women’s lives in danger, and unleashing “cruelty and chaos all across America.”
WWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
| February 20, 2024
WWII Monuments Men weren't all men. Here's what you need to know about the female members who are finally moving into the spotlight.
Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for Texas borrowers facing ‘hardship’
| February 16, 2024
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
How to celebrate Black History Month in Fort Worth
| February 16, 2024
Check out this list of local events, experiences, and attractions that are engaging and educational year round.
Everything to know about viewing the solar eclipse in Dallas
| February 15, 2024
Dallas will be in the path of totality for April’s solar eclipse. Here’s what you need to know to view the solar eclipse in TX.
Here’s where you can find the best hikes near Dallas
| February 15, 2024
Dallas dwellers: Did you know your very own sprawling metropolis is secretly sprinkled with trails that’ll make you forget you’re in the land of high-rises and highways?