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Texas added more Latino, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year
| July 1, 2024
Texas also had the biggest jump last year in the overall population, adding 473,000 people.
Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting
| June 28, 2024
The former Uvalde police chief was indicted over his role in the slow police response to the 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary that left 19 children and two teachers dead, the local sheriff said Thursday.
6 summer food programs for children in the DFW area
| June 26, 2024
Check out these 6 DFW food programs that help feed children in the summer.
Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt
| June 25, 2024
With limited coverage for adult dental care and lofty out-of-pocket costs, some patients are turning to dental credit cards—but experts say these cards are “predatory.”
Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics
| June 14, 2024
The Olympic gold-medalist is on the mend, but self-care is crucial for a good showing.
Sparkling spectacles: Your guide to fireworks shows in DFW
| June 13, 2024
Fireworks will light up Dallas-Fort Worth this Fourth of July. Here’s where to find the best Independence Day fireworks shows.
For the city of Dallas, it’s time to talk about trash
| June 13, 2024
The City of Dallas launches a new cross-department effort to clean up litter. Here's what you need to know about the city's litter removal.
Dallas’ 2024 Pride In Excellence Awards honored local LGBTQIA+ leaders
| June 11, 2024
Dallas's Mayor and City Councilmembers celebrated the 2024 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception in honor of Pride Month. Here's what you need to know.
Medical debt would be removed from credit reports under new Biden rule
| June 11, 2024
Roughly 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. The new rule means that debt will no longer be able to depress their credit scores and make it more difficult for them to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a mortgage or car loan.
Trump failed to cap insulin costs. Now, he’s mad Biden got it done.
| June 10, 2024
Trump’s time in the White House saw no changes to the staggering cost of insulin for patients, and it was two laws signed by Biden that helped lower insulin costs to $35 per month for millions of Americans.
How to celebrate the Summer Solstice in Dallas-Fort Worth
| June 10, 2024
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and midsummer celebrations are already beginning. Here’s how to join in on the fun in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Opal Lee: Facts about the woman who made Juneteenth a holiday
| June 10, 2024
Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, has lived a life we should all aspire to. Learn more about Lee’s accomplishments and honors.