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Federal court denies efforts to restore the Texas Dream Act
Republican leadership in the state applauded the decision, while civil rights advocates called it “one of the greatest juridical travesties in recent history.
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Local nonprofit Pathway Packs eases back-to-school costs for low-income families
Pathway Packs, a local nonprofit, is providing school supplies to low-income North TX families. Here’s how.
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Erling Haaland’s most unexpected World Cup memento came from Texas
Erling Haaland took home a unique Texas souvenir after Norway’s exit from the World Cup. Here are all the fun details.
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ICE’s latest escalation left Lorenzo Salgado Araujo dead. What comes next in Texas?
Historic funding and an operational surge collide in Houston.
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Faculty sue Texas Tech University for ‘imposing a strait jacket’ on intellectual thought leaders
It is, according to one professor, “the legal battle for the soul of higher education in Texas.”
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11 water-based attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help you survive the Texas summer
Discover 11 (literally) cool water-based attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to splash around in this summer, from spray grounds to beaches.
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Warm, wet or dry? Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Texas’ fall weather
If The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s forecast is correct, many Texans may be pleasantly surprised by the rainfall outlook this fall — but the forecast varies depending on where you live.
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As need grows, Meals on Wheels North Texas asks community to step up
Meals on Wheels North Texas is seeking volunteers to cover routes in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Wally Funk leaves a legacy of firsts — and proof that dreams don’t expire
Wally Funk had a groundbreaking aviation and astronautical career. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas on July 8.
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Increases in anxiety, depression, headaches: The data center problem no one is talking about
Esme Zuñiga is a graduate student at the University of Texas at Arlington studying the impact infrasound—low frequency sound below the limit of human hearing emitted from data centers—has on mental health.
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These are the best flea markets and thrift stores in the Rio Grande Valley
Thrifting in the Valley brings surprising deals, vintage finds, and unique handmade products to Texans on the hunt for everything from unusual items to everyday clothing.
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What is Cyclospora? Texas sees growing number of cases causing severe GI illness
Cases of an internal illness causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, are on the rise in Texas. So, what is Cyclospora?
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America’s Sweethearts Season 3 among Emmy-nominated Netflix shows
America’s Sweethearts Season 3 has been nominated for an Emmy award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
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Report: Oil and gas drilling in northern Texas dangerous for students
A new report shows more than 50,000 public school students in Arlington are exposed to fracking pollution as a result of oil and gas drilling in northern Texas.
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What Ken Paxton said about voter fraud before his own alleged voter fraud came to light
Plus: his anemic record on prosecuting voter fraud doesn’t live up to his fiery rhetoric.
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Meet the North Texan vowing to fight corruption as Texas Attorney General
Democrat Nathan Johnson said he is running for Texas Attorney General to “right the ship” and get Texas “back on the right course” after 11 years under Ken Paxton’s leadership.
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Four decades later, Hotel Sabine is getting its second act
Hotel Sabine is finally getting a complete overhaul after sitting vacant for nearly 40 years. Here are all the details.
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How Walk & Talk Social is turning Dallas strangers into friends
Walk & Talk Social is making it easier for Dallas residents to build lasting friendships. Here’s everything you need to know.
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10 things to do in Houston before the kids head back to school
It’s almost back-to-school time. Here’s how to get the most out of the last days of summer break with fun activities the kids in your life will treasure.
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Make the most of your Texas beach vacation with these helpful tips
From the best beaches to visit with kids to must-have summer books, here’s everything you need to know before your next Texas beach vacation.
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Microvolunteering in Houston: What it is and where to do it
Find out how to have an impact on your hometown by volunteering for an hour, a day, or whenever it’s convenient, sometimes without leaving your house.
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From Gainesville to Laredo, here are the best road trip detours off I-35
Pack up the car—we’re hitting the road! Check out these nine detours along I-35, from Gainesville up north to the southern border town of Laredo.
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12 things to do in Brownsville that can’t be missed
Headed to the southernmost city in all of Texas? Check out these things to do in Brownsville, from stunning artwork to mouth-watering meals.
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Family, advocates push for answers in fatal ICE traffic stop
Former LULAC president Domingo Garcia urged Harris County officials to open a local investigation and empanel a special grand jury
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Is Texas slowly becoming a state where only Christianity rules?
From Bible readings in classrooms to Muslim delegates being told to leave the GOP convention, Texas is building a government that looks less like a democracy and more like a theocracy.
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When is tax-free weekend in Texas? Dates, see list of qualifying items
An annual tax-free weekend in Texas helps families save on clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks.
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Fort Worth ISD educators worry immigrant and refugee students won’t be supported after campus closure
After Fort Worth ISD closed International Newcomer Academy in April, educators continue to question if students will receive adequate support in traditional classrooms.
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Gina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
Her plan would cost $17 billion, which would come from the rainy day fund. She said Abbott is hoarding money in that account that belongs to Texans.
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Republicans suppressed voters in Dallas County. Now they’re holding a convention there
From mid-decade redistricting to election night chaos, Dallas County has continued to face voter suppression at the hands of Republicans. Now, it’s the site of the GOP’s first-ever midterm year convention.
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Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.
The Texas attorney general appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite his warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent your residence on election records.”
