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Here’s how 7 DFW cities and neighborhoods got their names
by Joi Louviere
| May 14, 2024
A popular person or description of the scenery, cities and neighborhoods have a story to their naming. Let's investigate some of our favorites.

Here’s how Dallas is tackling the Emerald Ash Borer infestation
| May 14, 2024
The City of Dallas has partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) on a citywide response to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) populations. The efforts include monitoring, treatment of ash trees, and removal of infected trees that pose a public safety risk as part of the City […]

Trump vows to reverse climate policies if Big Oil execs give him $1 billion
| May 13, 2024
Campaign finance experts have said that Trump’s request, while troubling, is probably legal. He could be liable, however, for violating campaign finance rules against candidates asking specific individuals to contribute more than the federal limit on campaign contributions.

The super rich and big corporations to face more scrutiny from Biden’s IRS
| May 13, 2024
Using an infusion of funds provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000.

DFW detours: 5 scenic getaways for a memorable long weekend
by Joey Held
| May 13, 2024
Looking to explore other parts of the Lone Star State? Here are five of our favorite weekend getaways from Dallas-Fort Worth — plus what to do in each.

Biden administration finalizes nursing home, Medicaid reforms to improve care
| May 9, 2024
The rules issued last month establish national minimum staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes, enact national appointment wait time standards for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and more.

Dallas doubles down on women’s sports: City scores soccer league after Wings move OK’d
| May 9, 2024
Will Dallas be the next hub for women's sports? Here's what you need to know about Dallas' new women's soccer league.

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America
| May 7, 2024
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.

Of the 39 colleges in Dallas-Fort Worth, these are the best
| May 6, 2024
Of the 39 colleges in Dallas-Fort Worth, five rise to the top of the list. Here's why.

9 of Texas’ cleanest lakes & most pristine beaches
by Joey Held
| May 6, 2024
As the hot summer months loom ahead, there’s no better way to cool off than with a trip to the clearest lakes and beaches across Texas.

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with these staff-recommended must-read books
by Sam Cohen
| May 6, 2024
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by AAPI authors. Here’s what they said.

DFW’s freshest finds: Here are the 9 farmers markets you don’t want to miss
by Britteny Dee
| May 6, 2024
When it comes to farmers markets in Dallas-Fort Worth, you have plenty of fantastic options to choose from. Here are the area’s biggest and best.


