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Tarrant County Commissioners Court to vote on slashed polling locations
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court will vote today on whether or not to reduce the number of Election Day polling locations from 316 to 176—a roughly 45% reduction—ahead of the November midterm elections. State Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas), who is running for Texas Attorney General, called the proposal a “ridiculous plan” during a rally outside…
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Learn a new hobby with these 8 classes & workshops in DFW
Discover your new favorite creative hobby by taking one of these classes or workshops in DFW.
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9 things to do in Fort Worth that are off the beaten path
Skip the tourist hot spots on your next day trip, and check out these other awesome things to do in Fort Worth.
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Check out these back-to-school drives happening around DFW
As summer comes to an end and families begin to prepare for a new school year, different organizations around DFW will be giving free supplies and haircuts to families in need.
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DFW artist transforms kitchen silverware into your next piece of jewelry
Twenty-year-old Saul Bailon of Waxahachie found an unlikely passion for turning old spoons into works of art.
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Court in the Community offers fresh start on minor offenses for Fort Worth residents
Court in the Community is helping Fort Worth residents get their lives back on track. Here’s how.
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DFW pitmasters score spots in Feels Like Home Festival’s first lineup drop
Bronwood’s Feels Like Home Festival announced its first batch of pitmasters. Here’s which DFW joints will be there.
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Dallas weed shop owner has some advice for anti-hemp Texas Republicans
Mathias will close her Bishop Arts storefront this week in the wake of two restrictive hemp bans—the latest to take effect on Friday.
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What to know about this year’s Tarrant County Judge race
The midterm election is fast approaching, and voters will decide if Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare or Democrat Alisa Simmons will be the next Tarrant County Judge.
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Fort Worth parent calls out board of managers amid mass teacher exodus
Fort Worth ISD parents voiced concerns at Tuesday night’s school board meeting after more than 1,000 teachers announced their resignation ahead of the 2026-2027 school year—a result of the state taking over the district earlier this year.
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Parents call for reinstatement of fort worth isd principal
Parents in Fort Worth are continuing to rally behind Shayma Alzubi after the district’s state-appointed board of managers reassigned the newly hired principal following far-right backlash online over Alzubi’s past social media posts supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, Palestinians, her Muslim background, and COVID-19 mask mandates.
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Dallas weed shop closes doors, but says fight for legalization is far from over
Go Easy owner, Molly Mathias may be too tired of Texas cannabis politics to continue running her Dallas storefront, but she says the state’s pro-cannabis community should keep pressing the issue with lawmakers.
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Cabana Design District marks famed Dallas hotel’s transition from rock royalty to renters
Dallas’s Cabana Motor Hotel has been repurposed into mixed-income housing. Here’s everything you need to know about the Cabana Design District.
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Texas state senator calls for raising teacher wages
State Sen. Taylor Rehmet (D-Fort Worth)—a staunch advocate for public education—spoke at the American Federation of Teachers’ conference over the weekend, where he shared why not just Texas, but the entire nation, should be investing in public education.
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Popular Dallas cannabis shop will close doors ahead of July 31 Delta-8 ban
After Texas issued a flower/ smokeable hemp ban this spring, a new ruling will take Delta-8 and other cannabinoids off the shelves by the end of the month.
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Lets see what Goat Yoga Dallas is about and give it a try
Goat Yoga Dallas is a unique experience for anyone looking to do something out of the ordinary. Allowing you to disconnect and have fun. Classes are offered all around DFW.
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‘We are tied together’: Helping Black families build wealth will benefit all Texans, Talarico says
Democratic nominee for US Senate James Talarico told attendees at a town hall in Desoto Monday night that it was crucial to limit the influence of predatory corporate interests in the housing market, so that Black Texans can buy homes and build more wealth, which he argued would benefit “all of us across the state…
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Ken Paxton dismisses reporters, refuses to answer questions at press conference
During a press conference in Fort Worth on Tuesday, Attorney General Ken Paxton—the Republican nominee for US Senate—refused to answer questions about his alleged voter fraud, recent reports about his multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio, and his Democratic opponent, James Talarico.
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Your guide to Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day of the American Cowboy celebration
Celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy at Fort Worth Stockyards on July 25. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Fort Worth’s new African American Museum and Cultural Center celebrates the Black experience
Don’t miss your chance to experience the new “All ’N All: Artist Embracing Community” exhibit at Fort Worth’s new African American Museum and Cultural Center, running now through Aug. 15.
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US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
The U.S. military says 17 service members have been killed in the war with Iran.
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Erling Haaland’s most unexpected World Cup memento came from Texas
Erling Haaland took home a unique Texas souvenir after Norway’s exit from the World Cup. Here are all the fun details.
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Blue Bell gives out free ice cream on North Texas tour
Blue Bell has officially launched its Lone Star Scoop Tour. Don’t miss the opportunity to get some free ice cream near you.
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As need grows, Meals on Wheels North Texas asks community to step up
Meals on Wheels North Texas is seeking volunteers to cover routes in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Wally Funk leaves a legacy of firsts — and proof that dreams don’t expire
Wally Funk had a groundbreaking aviation and astronautical career. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas on July 8.
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Increases in anxiety, depression, headaches: The data center problem no one is talking about
Esme Zuñiga is a graduate student at the University of Texas at Arlington studying the impact infrasound—low frequency sound below the limit of human hearing emitted from data centers—has on mental health.
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America’s Sweethearts Season 3 among Emmy-nominated Netflix shows
America’s Sweethearts Season 3 has been nominated for an Emmy award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
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Report: Oil and gas drilling in northern Texas dangerous for students
A new report shows more than 50,000 public school students in Arlington are exposed to fracking pollution as a result of oil and gas drilling in northern Texas.
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Educator shares what International Newcomer Academy meant to Immigrant students in Fort Worth
At the end of April, Fort Worth ISD voted to close International Newcomer Academy, a campus dedicated to teaching immigrant and refugee students English, as part of the district’s state takeover.
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How Walk & Talk Social is turning Dallas strangers into friends
Walk & Talk Social is making it easier for Dallas residents to build lasting friendships. Here’s everything you need to know.
