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Time to spruce things up: Where to choose your own Christmas tree in Texas
by Sierra Rozen
christmas | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO

Take a look inside the largest Asian grocer in the US
| November 3, 2025
The Dallas, Texas H Mart just opened on Oct. 23 and the goodies are endless. What’s your favorite thing to get at H Mart?

Gina Hinojosa urges Fort Worth to fight for its public schools
| November 3, 2025
DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | fort worth isd | TEA | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat running for governor, answered questions and called on community members to fight back against Fort Worth ISD’s state takeover at a town hall on Saturday.

Government shutdown continues to cause long TSA lines, flight delays in Texas as workers go into fifth week without paycheck
by Sierra Rozen
| November 3, 2025
airport | airports | Community | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | economic | ECONOMY | Federal Cuts | TEXAS
It’s not even the holidays yet and already airports seem to be giving travelers intense headaches and worry as the federal government shutdown affects the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wait times.

The Beaver supermoon rises over DFW this week. Here’s what you need to know
by Sam Cohen
| November 3, 2025
beaver supermoon | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | supermoon | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Get ready to look up! The Beaver Supermoon will illuminate Texas skies November 4-6.

More than 1 million Texans will feel effects if ACA tax credits expire
| November 3, 2025
ACA | ACA marketplace | ACA premiums | Affordability | Affordable Care Act Marketplace | Congress | Federal Cuts | Federal Harm | HEALTH | health insurance | HEALTHCARE | insurance | public health | TEXAS | TEXAS ECONOMY
Open enrollment is underway for Texans who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.

Watch a traditional Powwow, learn about Native history, more during National Native American Heritage Month in Texas
by Sierra Rozen
| October 31, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | indigenous tribes | native americans | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and serves as a reminder of the history, culture, and contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The month was designated as such by President George H. W. Bush in 1990.

Where to get food resources in Texas as SNAP benefits are set to pause for November
by Sierra Rozen
| October 29, 2025
This article was last updated Nov. 2 at 3:50 p.m. As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving million of low-income Texans unsure about where they’ll get their next meals. The government shutdown started on Oct. 1, due […]

3 Texas restaurants receive first Michelin star awards
by Sierra Rozen
| October 29, 2025
The best of the culinary scene gathered in Houston Oct. 28 to find out what Texas restaurants would be receiving a Michelin star, along with other honors. This is the second year Texas has hosted a Michelin ceremony.

POV: Early voting is faster than a Chick-fil-A drive-thru
| October 29, 2025
Things that take longer than early voting:
👉 Preheating your oven
👉 Checking out at H-E-B
👉 Waiting for the barista to make your latte
👉 Basically everything
You can still vote early in Texas through Oct. 31 or cast your ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4.

ACA premiums surge in Texas as open enrollment approaches
| October 29, 2025
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans begins Nov. 1, yet Texans are facing higher premiums and the loss of federal subsidies. That could mean more families losing their health insurance in a state that already leads the nation in the number of uninsured people.

All aboard the Silver Line! Ride free between Plano and DFW airport through Nov. 8
by Sam Cohen
| October 28, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DFW | ECONOMY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local politics | public transit | silver line | TEXAS
DART’s Silver Line is officially up and running. Here’s what you need to know about its 10 station stops.

‘100% about politics’: Lawmakers denounce Fort Worth ISD takeover
| October 28, 2025
DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | FORT WORTH | fort worth isd | fwisd | TEA | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
Fort Worth ISD officials can defend the district during an informal review on Thursday. A state takeover would mean sweeping changes to the district’s local leadership.








