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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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Harris has vowed to increase the available housing supply by three million homes and to provide lower-income first-time homebuyers with up to $25,000 in down payment support. Trump, on the other hand, has offered no specific plans for addressing the housing crisis. (Graphic by Francesca Daly)

Harris’ plans aim to make housing more affordable. Trump’s plans are less clear.

by Isabel Soisson

| September 19, 2024

ECONOMY | HOUSING | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS
Harris has vowed to increase the available housing supply by three million homes and to provide lower-income first-time homebuyers with up to $25,000 in down payment support. Trump, on the other hand, has offered no specific plans for addressing the housing crisis.
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Fed’s decision to cut interest rates could lower housing costs

by Isabel Soisson

| September 19, 2024

ECONOMY | HOUSING | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS
The announcement from the Federal Reserve will lower mortgage rates and encourage more building of apartments, which could lower rental costs. 
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

GOP bid to remove polling sites from Tarrant County college campuses fails

by The Texas Tribune

| September 13, 2024

2024 ELECTIONS | DFW | FORT WORTH | VOTING IN TEXAS
Two Tarrant County Republicans crossed party lines to secure easy voting for college students.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

by Joi Louviere

| September 12, 2024

Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Here are some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in DFW.
Overhead shot of an NFL stadium.

NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time

by Stacker

| September 12, 2024

Community | SPORTS
Increased costs to both see NFL games in person and watch their favorite NFL teams on TV has impact on fans. Here's what you need to know about price changes.
Overhead shot of an NFL stadium.

NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time

by Stacker

| September 12, 2024

Community | DFW | SPORTS
Increased costs to both see NFL games in person and watch their favorite NFL teams on TV has impact on fans. Here's what you need to know about price changes.
An inside look at Lyla, the trendiest restaurant in Dallas

An inside look at Lyla, the trendiest restaurant in Dallas

by Joey Held

| September 11, 2024

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food and drink | HARDGATE
Lyla is a newer addition to the Dallas restaurant scene, but this Mediterranean-inspired location has quickly become a hotspot. Here’s what it’s really like.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Texas parents gain new tools to control their teen’s social media use

by The Texas Tribune

| September 10, 2024

FAMILY | parenting | TEXAS
Parents of Texas children can now monitor and restrict their child’s activity on digital platforms — but only if they know their child uses the service.
Young Black woman wearing a yellow face mask receiving a band aid after a vaccine.

Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines

by Brook Bolen

| September 10, 2024

Community | DFW | HEALTH
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here's what you need to know.
Young Black woman wearing a yellow face mask receiving a band aid after a vaccine.

Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines

by Brook Bolen

| September 10, 2024

Community | HEALTH | TEXAS
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here's what you need to know.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris holds a bag of Doritos chips at Sheetz convenience store during a campaign stop, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Coralpolis, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

High food prices are hurting Texas families. Here’s what Kamala Harris has proposed to lower costs.

by Isabel Soisson

| September 10, 2024

2024 ELECTIONS | ECONOMY | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS
The vice president has said that she will call on Congress to pass a federal ban on price gouging and give the Federal Trade Commission more authority to prevent consolidation in the food industry.
Young girl holds camera up to her face.

Dallas launches Digital Art Challenge for all ages

by Good Info News Wire

| September 10, 2024

Community | DFW | HARDGATE
The City of Dallas officially launched Innovate and Create: Digital Art Challenge. Here's what interested residents need to know.
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