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The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament is underway in McKinney and runs until March 15.

Paddles up, Texas! The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament has arrived in McKinney

by Sam Cohen

Alex Valentine | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | North Texas | pickleball | SPORTS | The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament
The U.S.-Israel war with Iran means higher profits for Texas oil companies and higher costs for its consumers, according to Texas experts who are tracking suddenly-volatile energy markets.

Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas prices

by The Texas Tribune

Affordability | central texas | Community | crude oil | CULTURE | Donald Trump | East Texas | ECONOMY | iran conflict | Local news | local politics | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | North Texas | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | trump | Trump administration
Today, bison (commonly called “buffalo”) are once again thriving and providing for Indigenous people.

Texas is again where the buffalo roam

by Public News Service

“Land Back” movement | american history | ancestors | animals | black freedom | black liberation | Black Liberation-Indigenous Sovereignty Collective | buffalo | central texas | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | conservation | CULTURE | East Texas | EQUALITY | historic preservation | History | indigenous | indigenous tribes | LIFESTYLE | Lipan Apache | North Texas | outdoors | San Antonio | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | TEXAS POLITICS | Texas Tribal Buffalo Project | wildlife
Uber's new "Women Preferences" feature essentially allows for women riders to request a female driver for their trip, and for women drivers to set preferences for female passengers.

Uber puts safety first with nationwide Women Preferences rollout

by Sam Cohen

central texas | Community | East Texas | EQUALITY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Local news | local politics | NATIONAL NEWS | North Texas | SAFETY | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL | Uber | women drivers | women-only
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

76% of Texas voucher applicants are already enrolled in private schools or home-schooled

by Katie Serrano

DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | K-12 education | public education | TEXAS
Dallas attorney Chelsie Spencer specializes in making sure Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products know how to stay in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations, an area that can be very confusing.

Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years

by The Texas Tribune

Allen | cannabis | central texas | CULTURE | DALLAS | DEA | East Texas | EQUALITY | equity | government | governor greg abbott | greg abbott | HEALTH | hemp | hemp-derived THC products | houston businesses | justice | lawmakers | laws | LIFESTYLE | local business | local government | Local news | local politics | marijuana | North Texas | police | SMALL BUSINESS | south texas | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS ECONOMY | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | TEXAS POLITICS | weed

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A shelf of books at Commonwealth Elementary School in Sugar Land, Texas

Meet Bluebonnet Learning, Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum for schools

by Matt Hennie

| November 22, 2024

DFW | TEXAS
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.
City skyline.

Where people in Texas are moving to most

by Stacker

| November 21, 2024

Community | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
People in Texas are moving to other areas of the United States. Here's where they're moving to most often.
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers. (Photo by Richard Messina-Pool/Getty Images)

Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary

by Isabel Soisson

| November 20, 2024

Donald Trump | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers. 
Young child opening a Christmas present.

USPS’ Operation Santa: Making children’s holidays merry and bright

by Brook Bolen

| November 19, 2024

Community | HOLIDAYS
The holidays are approaching, and that means the United States Postal Service’s yearly initiative, Operation Santa, is back in business. Here's what to know.
Leon Bridges playing guitar

Fort Worth makes Leon Bridges Day official during Grammy winner’s Dickies Arena debut

by Fort Worth Report

| November 19, 2024

DFW | FORT WORTH
Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges called his song “Panther City” a love letter to his hometown, and Fort Worth responded with a formal love note of its own. Mayor Mattie Parker surprised the singer on stage at his sold-out Dickies Arena debut to issue a formal proclamation declaring Nov. 15 Leon Bridges Day in Fort Worth. […]
Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season

Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season

by Joey Held

| November 18, 2024

Community | DFW | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS
Before you head to a big box retailer or Amazon, consider these local Texas businesses to give a far more memorable gift this holiday season.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Support these minority-owned bakeries this holiday season

by Joi Louviere

| November 15, 2024

BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | DFW | food and drink | HOLIDAYS | SMALL BUSINESS
As you plan for the upcoming holidays, patronize these beloved local minority-owned bakeries.
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers

by Isabel Soisson

| November 14, 2024

2024 ELECTIONS | EDUCATION | Lead Story | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition.
Group of people celebrating Thanksgiving together at the dinner table.

Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Dallas

by Good Info News Wire

| November 13, 2024

Community | DFW | food and drink
Dallas announced citywide Thanksgiving food assistance programs, including free turkey distributions and meal events. Find locations and dates for holiday help.
23 holiday events happening in Dallas-Fort Worth

23 holiday events happening in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Joey Held

| November 13, 2024

DFW | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | THINGS TO DO
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the DFW area is ripe with adventures and celebrations to spread some wintry cheer.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Doggone: November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month

by Brook Bolen

| November 12, 2024

animals | DFW | DFW Lead Story
This November, celebrate the beauty of older pets with National Adopt a Senior Pet month.
Exterior shot of building hosting a ghost tour.

6 Texas ghost tours that will make your hair stand on end

by Good Info News Wire

| November 8, 2024

Community | HARDGATE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Explore Texas' haunted history through six spine-tingling ghost tours.
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