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Plano ISD sparks debate over using AI announcements at upcoming graduations
| April 17, 2026
AI | artificial intelligence | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | plano | plano ISD | Plano Senior High | Plano Senior High graduation | public education
Plano ISD said it will use an AI-powered tool to announce student names at upcoming graduations. Not everyone is happy with the decision. The debate over artificial intelligence and how to use it ethically and sustainably has ramped up in recent years. Though the idea of using “computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human […]
Fake donation bins have popped up in North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot them
| March 16, 2026
charity | DFW | HARDGATE | local | Local news | neighborhoods | News | North Richland Hills | SAFETY | scams | STATE | TEXAS
Several fake donation bins have been found throughout North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot the bogus ones.
Paddles up, Texas! The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament has arrived in McKinney
| March 11, 2026
Alex Valentine | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | North Texas | pickleball | SPORTS | The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament
The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament is underway in McKinney and runs until March 15. Here’s what you need to know.
Uber puts safety first with nationwide Women Preferences rollout
| March 10, 2026
central texas | Community | East Texas | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | NATIONAL NEWS | North Texas | SAFETY | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | Uber | women drivers | women-only
Uber recently launched a nationwide “Women’s Preferences” feature for riders and drivers to increase safety. Here’s what you need to know.
Sidewalk-mapping robots help Burleson build a blueprint for ADA accessibility
| March 2, 2026
ADA | Burleson | Community | Daxbot | DFW | DFW-hardgate | EQUALITY | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | people with disabilities | robots | SAFETY | sidewalks | walkability
Daxbot robots have been mapping Burleson’s sidewalks to assist in the city’s ADA transition plan. Here’s what to know.
SFA plans to move iconic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects
| February 25, 2026
american history | college | Community | CULTURE | development | East Texas | educators | expansion | HARDGATE | History | INFRASTRUCTURE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | local politics | locals | SFA | STATE | Stephen F. Austin State University | Stone Fort Museum | TEXAS | Texas Centennial | TEXAS HISTORY | TRANSPORTATION
SFA announced that it will be relocating the historic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects. Here’s what you need to know.