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Biden attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
| March 12, 2024
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”

TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
| March 12, 2024
TX teachers say they are burned out and want to leave public education. Here's what you need to know about Texas teachers.

St. Patrick’s Day in DFW: Our guide to Irish pubs and fare
by Joey Held
| March 12, 2024
Whether you’re buzzing for an oversized meal, craving a whiskey, or simply want to saunter about from location to location, here are 10 Irish pubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to check out.

Dallas-Fort Worth’s pie trail: Where to indulge on National Pi Day
by Joey Held
| March 11, 2024
Sure, rattling off the 5 trillion digits of Pi might impress your friends — we’ll even give you 3.14159 as a start. But if you really want to impress them, head to one of these top spots along the Dallas pie trail and buy a slice or two.

If your boss is the state of Texas, some pregnancy protections just ended for you
by The 19th
| March 11, 2024
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the legislation, known as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, cannot be enforced in the state. Here's what you need to know.

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
| March 11, 2024
In April, scientists plan to find out how animals react to a solar eclipse. Here's what you need to know researchers at the Fort Worth Zoo.

Biden takes aim at high costs during State of the Union speech
| March 8, 2024
Biden called on Congress to pass a mortgage relief credit that would give first-time homebuyers an annual tax credit of up to $5,000 a year for two years. He also endorsed legislation to build and renovate roughly 2 million homes and vowed to crack down on "big landlords who break antitrust laws by price-fixing and driving up rents."

A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas
| March 8, 2024
Report into deadly 2022 Uvalde school shooting found that none of the city's officers violated department policy. Here's what you need to know.

Taste the plant-based life at one of these 5 Dallas restaurants
| March 8, 2024
Here’s a list of standout spots where the vegetal fare takes center stage, wrapped in settings as diverse as the city itself. Step into any of these establishments and be prepared for an experience that’s as delightful to the palate as it is pleasing to the eye.

Biden proposes new actions to address housing shortages and high costs
| March 7, 2024
The actions announced last week will promote fairer rental markets, boost the supply of affordable housing and manufactured homes, and help families who are struggling to make ends meet.

Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries
| March 6, 2024
Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries. Here's what you need to know about the Republican gains in the Texas primaries.

Biden caps credit card late fees at $8
| March 5, 2024
More than 45 million Americans who are charged late fees on credit cards each year will save an average of $220 annually under the new rule.