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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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Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?

by Associated Press

| July 19, 2024

DFW | TECHNOLOGY | TRANSPORTATION | TRAVEL
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Elon Musk says he’ll move X and SpaceX to Texas

by The Texas Tribune

| July 17, 2024

DFW | ECONOMY | GROWTH | JOBS | TEXAS | WORK
Musk said he decided to move his companies from California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students.
The most talented Olympians from Texas—past and present

The most talented Olympians from Texas—past and present

by Marc

| July 11, 2024

DFW | HARDGATE | TEXAS
Texas athletes have had a long history of success in the Olympics. Here’s a look at who to watch this year and the most notable Texan Olympians over time.
Exterior shot of Dallas Zoo sign.

How Dallas teens can enjoy free access to top attractions

by Good Info News Wire

| July 9, 2024

Community | DALLAS | DFW | HARDGATE | THINGS TO DO
Dallas teenagers can visit top attractions for free with the Teen All Access Pass program. Here's what you need to know.
Texas Tropical Weather

Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as the still-dangerous storm churns into the US interior

by Associated Press

| July 9, 2024

DFW | TEXAS
Many of the millions left without power when Hurricane Beryl crashed into the Houston area, killing several people and unleashing flooding, now face days without air conditioning as dangerous heat threatens the region Tuesday.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

As more Texans struggle with housing costs, homeownership becoming less attainable

by The Texas Tribune

| July 3, 2024

Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | FORT WORTH | GROWTH | INFRASTRUCTURE | TEXAS ECONOMY
More Texas homeowners and renters than ever are struggling with high housing costs — and the state’s high home prices have potentially put the dream of owning a home out-of-reach for a growing number of families. That’s according to a new report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, which also found that home […]
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on youth gender transitions

by Associated Press

| July 1, 2024

DFW | Supreme Court | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to decide on and seek medical care for their children.
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Texas added more Latino, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year

by Associated Press

| July 1, 2024

DALLAS | DFW | TEXAS
Texas also had the biggest jump last year in the overall population, adding 473,000 people.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to Robb Elementary shooting

by Associated Press

| June 28, 2024

DFW | EDUCATION | GUN SAFETY | TEXAS
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.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

6 summer food programs for children in the DFW area

by Camila Moreno Juarez

| June 26, 2024

Community | DALLAS | DFW | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HEALTH
Check out these 6 DFW food programs that help feed children in the summer.
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.” (Photo via Getty Images)

Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt

by Sophie Boudreau

| June 25, 2024

DFW | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics
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.”
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics

by Associated Press

| June 14, 2024

DFW | TEXAS
The Olympic gold-medalist is on the mend, but self-care is crucial for a good showing.
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