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New Texas energy package could help older adults in long-term care facilities during extreme weather

More film and tv productions hope to see filming in Texas with new incentives, production campus
by Sierra Rozen
Art | celebrities | Community | CULTURE | dallas news | ECONOMY | ENTERTAINMENT | filming | horror movies | local | media | money | movies | TEXAS | tv shows

CERT: Learn life-saving skills at Dallas’ free emergency training
| November 4, 2024
Learn about the new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Dallas and how you can get trained for free.

Treat yourself: 2024 Election Day freebies and discounts
by Brook Bolen
| November 1, 2024
Here’s a look at some of the freebies and deals you can sport on Election Day this year.

Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects.
| October 30, 2024
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday, Nov. 3, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Here's what to know.

What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
| October 29, 2024
In most states, the ACA's annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Here's what you need to know.

Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
by Sam Cohen
| October 28, 2024
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.

In her words: At age 17, DakotaRei escaped Texas to get an abortion
| October 28, 2024
2024 ELECTIONS | ABORTION | HEALTHCARE | Repro Rights | reproduction rights | TEXAS | women's health
Today, she's fighting for other women in Texas who aren't able to get the health care they need.

What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
| October 23, 2024
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
| October 23, 2024
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

10 Texas towns with funny names
by Joi Louviere
| October 21, 2024
Let’s dig into unusual town names throughout the state that are objectively funny, and maybe even cute.

Texas Supreme Court temporarily stops Robert Roberson’s execution
| October 18, 2024
The execution of an East Texas man was halted last week, after years of lawmakers opposing the ruling.

What it’s really like staying at The Driskill: Texas’ most haunted hotel
by Joey Held
| October 18, 2024
Austin’s Driskill Hotel is regularly voted as the most haunted in all of Texas. Learn about the lore and ghosts of this legendary hotel.

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
| October 17, 2024
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here's what to know.