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Joi Louviere
Joi Louviere is COURIER DFW’s senior newsletter editor. She’s a seventh-generation Texan and world traveler, passionate about college access, DIY projects, and trying out all the coffee shops in Dallas.

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Women’s basketball pioneer Fran Harris talks pay equity, WNBA ownership, more

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The Dallas native says “women’s basketball needs some reparations.” When the NCAA announced that it would begin to pay the women’s basketball teams who matriculated through their tournament, I was stunned—it’s 2025, haven’t the women been getting paid for a while now? I turned to former University of Texas star baller, Fran Harris, for perspective. […]
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Taking a toll: Why tollways are the worst part about living in North Texas

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North Texas tollways are becoming predatory, hurting the region's most vulnerable residents as they shell out $100+ a month on toll fees.
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Manage your seasonal depression with these 4 tips

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Let’s talk about why our bodies seem to have a negative reaction to winter and what we can do to troubleshoot. 
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10 Reality TV stars from Texas

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Some of reality tv's brightest stars are from Texas. Let's look at some of the most notable from the last decade.
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Sing your heart out at the best karaoke bars in DFW

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Looking to for a fun activity to do with friends and family? Book a private room at these DFW karaoke bars.
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Gift these experiences for one-of-a-kind holiday presents

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When shopping this holiday season, consider gifting your loved ones experiences over things. Here are several in DFW.