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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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According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets every two seconds.

It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 20, 2026

Addison | Allen | Arlington | Community | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | donate blood | frisco | give blood | HEALTH | irving | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | National Blood Donor Month | nonprofits | plano | THINGS TO DO
Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

Texas Comptroller wants to bar Islamic schools from voucher program

by Staff Reports

| January 16, 2026

EDUCATION | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | public schools | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS
As private schools in Texas register for the state’s new voucher program, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock suggests that schools with Islamic ties be disqualified from participating.
Inside an ALDI for budget grocery shopping on many items

Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food & drink | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | SNAP | TEXAS
When times get really tough, we are lucky enough to have a number of money-saving grocery stores spread across DFW. Here are some budget grocery stores worth checking out.
The Fort Worth City Council has approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center.

Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center

by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

Black history | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | CULTURE | DFW | FORT WORTH | Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center | Fred Rouse | HARDGATE | neighborhoods | Polytechnic Heights | TEXAS HISTORY
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.
grocery shopping at a local grocer

Locally owned grocery stores that support Dallas–Fort Worth communities

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | food and drink | grocery | GROWTH | shop local | SNAP
These five locally owned grocery stores and small chains across Dallas–Fort Worth share a commitment to serving our North Texas communities.
Texas Community News | Local Stories and Community Events

New website turns Texas students into campus watchdogs

by Katie Serrano

| January 14, 2026

DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Students can now submit complaints against public universities and colleges to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s new Office of Ombudsman through an online portal.
MLK Day isn’t just a day to remember the legacy of Dr. King; it’s also a National Day of Service.

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 12, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem.

7 Texas organizations to support during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

by Joey Held

| January 9, 2026

austin | central texas | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | SAFETY | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | volunteers
National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem. Here’s how Texans can make a difference.
The Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.

After decades of questions, answers emerge in Norman Prater’s 1973 disappearance

by Sam Cohen

| January 8, 2026

cold case | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Police Department | DFW | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | Norman Prater | rockport | TEXAS | true crime
Norman Prater went missing in January 1973. Now, the Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.
flags flying over Austin city limits, one of Texas' many music festivals

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals

by Sierra Rozen

| January 8, 2026

austin | houston livestock show and rodeo | live music venue | music | state fair of texas | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.
Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas.

Keeping Texas communities safer: Variable speed limits could prevent future crashes

by Sam Cohen

| January 8, 2026

HARDGATE | SAFETY | TEXAS | Texas Department of Transportation | traffic | TRANSPORTATION | variable speed limit | variable speed limit signs
Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas. Here’s why.
26-year-old Plano native Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers

by Sam Cohen

| January 7, 2026

2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | figure skating | LIFESTYLE | plano | SPORTS | TEXAS
26-year-old Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics. She’s due to compete in qualifying events in St. Louis.
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