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(Op-ed) Kids don’t vote: How the media, public talks about Texas, Camp Mystic flood matters
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The Coolest Tattoo Shops in Texas — From Dallas to El Paso
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Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
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The biggest & best pumpkin patches in Dallas-Fort Worth
| October 10, 2024
Fall just wouldn’t be the same without pumpkins. And the DFW area has an ample collection of vibrant and adventurous pumpkin patches worth checking out.
Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
| October 9, 2024
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
Texas’ abortion laws are straining the OB/GYN workforce, new study shows
| October 9, 2024
More doctors are considering leaving or retiring early, while fewer medical students are applying to obstetrics and gynecology residencies in Texas. Texas’ new abortion laws are stressing the state’s already beleaguered OB/GYN workforce, and threatening the pipeline of new doctors that would help provide relief, a new survey shows. More than 70% of practicing OB/GYNs […]
Lone star scares: 12 horror films set in Texas
| October 9, 2024
It turns out the Lone Star State is quite popular as a horror setting. From classic films to more modern-day scares, here are 12 scary movies set in Texas. Spooky season is upon us! Hopefully, you’re practicing appropriate habits like gorging on candy and donning your most festive seasonal clothing. This time of year is […]
Haunted houses in Texas, ranked by fear factor
| October 9, 2024
Need a good fright during October? Not all haunted houses in Texas are created equal, so use our guide to find the right one for you.
I watched 13 scary movies in 13 days
| October 9, 2024
At the end of September, I set out to understand horror movie fans. I always enjoyed a scary movie, from time to time, but never fully appreciated the art of the genre. I decided I would watch 13 scary movies in 13 days as a crash course. I got recommendations from a few dozen horror […]
Harris wants to give working families a tax cut and raise taxes on corporations. Trump would do the opposite.
| October 8, 2024
Kamala Harris has proposed increasing the corporate tax rate, expanding the child tax credit, and cutting taxes for more than 100 million working and middle class Americans. Donald Trump, meanwhile, said he wants to permanently extend tax breaks that primarily benefited the ultra-wealthy and corporations.
The best places to see fall foliage in Texas
| October 7, 2024
As we get deeper into autumn, various spots across Texas will start showcasing vibrant fall foliage. Here’s where to find the best views.
We like these elote: 7 DFW restaurants with delicious Mexican street corn on the menu
| October 4, 2024
If you want a reliable go-to when that elote craving hits, check out these seven places to get some of the best the metroplex has to offer.
Dinner is served: 6 DFW supper clubs to try for a special culinary experience
| October 1, 2024
Cost, cuisine, and memberships: Let’s lift the veil on these extraordinary culinary events.
Bathing in hops: Waco’s Pivovar Beer Spa experience
| October 1, 2024
Beer spas are wildly popular in Europe, but you don’t need to travel across the ocean to visit one—just head to Waco for a unique brewing experience.
Harris seeks to lower drug costs for Texans, building on recent progress
| September 30, 2024
Harris wants to expand the $35 monthly cap on insulin costs and a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug costs so that they apply to all Americans, not just seniors on Medicare.