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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
| December 6, 2024
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy […]
Won’t be home for the holidays? 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
| December 6, 2024
Won't be home for the holidays? Here are 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity
| December 5, 2024
The holidays can bring joy, time off from work, and days spent with family—but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Here's how to avoid scams.
A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning easier in schools
| December 4, 2024
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Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow parents to request that the Texas State Board of Education review materials in public school libraries, challenging a book to be removed if they believe it to be inappropriate for the grade level or if it has “sexually explicit material.”
9 holiday train rides in Texas
| December 4, 2024
All aboard! With the holiday season in full swing, these Texas locations offer festive train rides and ample activities for the whole family.
Gift these experiences for one-of-a-kind holiday presents
| December 2, 2024
When shopping this holiday season, consider gifting your loved ones experiences over things. Here are several in DFW.
9 spots for cozy winter camping in Texas
| November 27, 2024
With summer in the rearview mirror, these locations provide the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation, making them ideal for winter camping in Texas.
Texas approves Bluebonnet, its new Bible-infused curriculum for schools
| November 26, 2024
The Texas Board of Education narrowly approved controversial new learning materials for schools after Gov. Greg Abbott rigged the vote.
8 Hotels to ring in the holiday season
| November 25, 2024
These DFW luxury hotels are spreading holiday cheer, one experience at a time.
Meet Bluebonnet Learning, Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum for schools
| November 22, 2024
The Texas Board of Education is poised to approve Bluebonnet Learning, a Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools despite criticism that it’s factually inaccurate.
Where people in Texas are moving to most
| November 21, 2024
People in Texas are moving to other areas of the United States. Here's where they're moving to most often.
Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
| November 20, 2024
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.