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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.

First over-the-counter birth control pill will go on sale this month
| March 5, 2024
Upon hitting store shelves, Opill will become the most effective birth control method available without a prescription.

100,000 families to see lower child care costs under new Biden policy
| March 4, 2024
Under the new regulations, child care copayments will be capped at 7% of a family’s income for those participating in certain federal child care programs, applications for these programs will be made more accessible, and child care providers will receive some much needed support.

The 10 closest national parks to Dallas
by Stacker
| March 4, 2024
The 10 closest national parks to Dallas are less than 15 hours away from the city. Here's what you need to know about the 10 closest parks to DFW.

A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it
| March 1, 2024
A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it. Here's what happened in Stinnett, TX.

Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
| March 1, 2024
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle. Here's what you need to know about TX's ruling on Darryl George's hair.

How to apply for SNAP food stamps in Texas
| February 28, 2024
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that helps qualifying American families put food on the table by providing extra funds to purchase groceries every month. Here’s how to apply in the Lone Star State.

28 Black-owned businesses in the DFW region that deserve your support
by A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
| February 28, 2024
Black-owned businesses have always been the backbone of the Black community. Check out this list of locally owned spots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that deserve your support.

‘Gut punch after gut punch’: IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling
by The 19th
| February 28, 2024
IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling regarding IVF embryos. Here's what you need to know about the Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling.