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(Op-ed) Kids don’t vote: How the media, public talks about Texas, Camp Mystic flood matters
by Joi Louviere
climate | CLIMATE CHANGE | HARDGATE | national politics | natural disaster | OPINION | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS | weather

The Coolest Tattoo Shops in Texas — From Dallas to El Paso
Art | BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | Community | LGBTQ | local business | SMALL BUSINESS | STATE | Tattoo | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO

Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
ECONOMY | EDUCATION | greg abbott | lawmakers | laws | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story

Republicans endorsed by Abbott clinch House seats, fate of school vouchers remains uncertain
by Maya Gayler
| March 12, 2024
Abbott’s push for school vouchers was blocked by Democrats and rural Republicans during the 2023 legislative session, but Abbott exacted revenge last week by unseating several of the bill's opponents.

TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
| March 12, 2024
TX teachers say they are burned out and want to leave public education. Here's what you need to know about Texas teachers.

If your boss is the state of Texas, some pregnancy protections just ended for you
by The 19th
| March 11, 2024
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the legislation, known as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, cannot be enforced in the state. Here's what you need to know.

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
| March 11, 2024
In April, scientists plan to find out how animals react to a solar eclipse. Here's what you need to know researchers at the Fort Worth Zoo.

A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas
| March 8, 2024
Report into deadly 2022 Uvalde school shooting found that none of the city's officers violated department policy. Here's what you need to know.

A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it
| March 1, 2024
A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it. Here's what happened in Stinnett, TX.

Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
| March 1, 2024
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle. Here's what you need to know about TX's ruling on Darryl George's hair.

‘Gut punch after gut punch’: IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling
by The 19th
| February 28, 2024
IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling regarding IVF embryos. Here's what you need to know about the Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling.

How to apply for Medicaid in Texas
| February 28, 2024
Medicaid provides medical coverage to eligible Americans who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children. Here’s how to apply.

Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
| February 26, 2024
Eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels. Here's what you need to know about rising eviction filings.

WWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
| February 20, 2024
WWII Monuments Men weren't all men. Here's what you need to know about the female members who are finally moving into the spotlight.

How to celebrate Black History Month in Fort Worth
by A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
| February 16, 2024
Check out this list of local events, experiences, and attractions that are engaging and educational year round.