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Fort Worth lawmaker: Why are data centers getting tax breaks?
State Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) is addressing her concerns over more and more data centers coming to Tarrant County, including companies receiving tax breaks, environmental impacts, and local communities having no control over their construction.
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‘The city is gaslighting us’: Fort Worth residents raise concerns about proposed data center
Fort Worth asked residents to share their feedback on a $10 billion data center development being proposed in the city. The consensus—it’s not wanted.
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Fort Worth lawmaker questions efficiency of school district takeover by the state
Fort Worth ISD is in the middle of a state takeover, and state Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) is calling for more accountability for the state-appointed board of managers who are now running the district.
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Fort Worth resident questions city council over data centers
Fort Worth residents voiced their concerns over Mayor Mattie Parker and the city council’s conflicts of interest surrounding data center decision-making at this week’s city council meeting.
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More than a watch party: Here’s what to do at Dallas’ FIFA Fan Festival
Check out all the things you can do at Fair Park while the festival runs now through July 19.
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Here’s what to know about Dallas’ World Cup FIFA Fan Festival
Check out our DFW Intern Noemi Castanon’s breakdown of what you can expect at the World Cup FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, located at Fair Park.
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‘We don’t want public school staff teaching the bible to students’
During Monday morning’s State Board of Education meeting, Jacinto Saenz, an English teacher in Garland ISD, testified against a proposed required reading list that would force Texas students to read passages from the Bible.
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Dallas County Judge calls data center tax breaks a ‘disastrous decision’
During a community discussion on data centers hosted by the Texas Organizing Project in Dallas Thursday night, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins shared his thoughts on Texas giving data center developers tax breaks and exemptions. Texas will lose out on $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue from data centers over the next two years because…
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Faith leaders urge Dallas to protest ICE deportations ahead of World Cup
Dallas clergy and activists are sounding the alarm on Atlantic Aviation—a Plano-based company—allegedly facilitating US Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights at Dallas Love Field airport. Now, they’re urging residents to push back.
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Collin County families need to earn $90,635 annually to make ends meet, report finds
Collin County families must earn an average of $7,553 per month to be considered self-sufficient, according to a new report.
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Gina Hinojosa launches ‘Team Texas Public Schools’ program, lays out plans in Fort Worth
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor recently launched a new nonpartisan program meant to fight state takeovers.
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State Rep. Gina Hinojosa: ‘We can’t take the bait’ of culture wars
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin), who is looking to defeat Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in November, hosted a town hall focused on education in Fort Worth Tuesday night.
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State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on the importance of fighting for Texas public schools
Watch as state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin), the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, shares the importance of communities resisting state takeovers of local school districts during a town hall in Fort Worth Tuesday night.
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How will state Rep. Gina Hinojosa fight against private school vouchers?
During a town hall focused on education in Fort Worth Tuesday night, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa—the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, shared how she would reverse the state’s private school voucher program.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett lets Charlie Kirk’s words speak for themselves as GOP defends TPUSA
Republicans held a hearing to defend Turning Point USA from the SPLC. Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded by reading Charlie Kirk’s own words aloud, then asked a former federal prosecutor what she thought.
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Faith leaders condemn ICE operations at Dallas Love Field airport
A coalition of faith leaders and immigration advocates held a press conference on Tuesday organized by @cleardfw, sounding the alarm on Atlantic Aviation.
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DFW Airport ramps up staff and signage ahead of FIFA World Cup
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is getting ready for an influx of visitors ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Here’s how it’s preparing.
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Here’s how to donate to the victims of the Oak Cliff apartment fire
There are several ways to help surviving victims of the May 28 explosion.
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How to celebrate the World Cup in DFW for little to no money
The World Cup 2026 is being held across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including two Texas destinations. Here’s how DFW residents can take part.
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From June 11 to July 19, Klyde Warren Park becomes Dallas’ free World Cup hub
Free FIFA World Cup watch parties will be held at Klyde Warren Park from June 11 through July 19. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Here’s what $1,400 rent gets you in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026
Discover 11 places to rent in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with the coolest amenities, locations, and space—all under $1,400 a month!
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No match? No problem: Trinity Metro helps FIFA fans discover North Texas beyond the stadium
The Cowtown Visitor Shuttle will run on non-match days during the FIFA World Cup. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dallas Police Department to host 3-day hiring event ahead of FIFA World Cup
The Dallas Police Department is holding a multi-day hiring event from June 10-12. Here’s everything you need to know.
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#IfThenSheCan ‘Game Changers’ brings women in STEM to FIFA’s biggest stage
Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN® Initiative’s, “#IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers,” debuts on June 11. Here’s what to know.
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How Fort Worth ISD parents are fighting an ‘anxiety-inducing’ state takeover
A coalition of parents are working to restore local control after a state-mandated takeover of Fort Worth ISD stripped elected board members of their power.
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Fort Worth’s free summer soccer series has arrived
The free “Summer of Soccer at Sundance Square” event is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know.
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Former Macy’s at RedBird to be demolished for Children’s Health clinic
The Macy’s store at Redbird that has stood vacant since 2017 will be demolished and replaced with a health care facility and mixed-use development.
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UNT students, faculty mourn academic freedom at mock funeral
Students are mourning the death of the University of North Texas System after ongoing attacks on academic freedom.
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North Texas, here are some local and state headlines you missed this week
Let’s look at some of the most interesting and useful headlines from the week.
