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Over 200,000 students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program ahead of today’s deadline.

Thousands of North Texas families eye school voucher program with hours left to apply

| March 17, 2026

Over 200,000 students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program ahead of today’s deadline. Here’s what you need to know.

Why the Texas Rangers’ new statue is stirring controversy

by Staff Reports

| March 17, 2026

DFW | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | TEXAS

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Students with disabilities face hurdles applying for private school vouchers

by Staff Reports

| March 17, 2026

Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 with Texas’ new private school voucher program, but a lengthy application process coupled with a short application window is leaving some children who could benefit from the program behind.

Dallas TSA officers continue working without pay amid ongoing partial government shutdown.

Bills pile up as North Texas TSA officers continue working without pay

by Sam Cohen

| March 17, 2026

Dallas TSA officers continue working without pay amid ongoing partial government shutdown. It’s getting harder for them to make ends meet.

Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament.

Meet the Texas teams playing in March Madness

by Joey Held

| March 17, 2026

Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament. Learn about the participants—and which teams to pick for your March Madness bracket.

Dallas native Aaliyah McNeal is the winner of the State Fair of Texas’s 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest!

These boots were made for winning: Dallas native takes top prize from State Fair

by Sam Cohen

| March 16, 2026

The winner of the State Fair of Texas’s 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest was recently announced as Dallas native Aaliyah McNeal. It’s official: Dallas native Aaliyah McNeal is the winner of the State Fair of Texas’s 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest! Judges sorted through over 400 entries to select their winner from an eclectic group […]

The Frisco RoughRiders have been delighting baseball fans for over two decades.

Here’s why the Frisco RoughRiders attract so many fans (& why you should become one!)

by Claire Mainprize

| March 16, 2026

The Frisco RoughRiders have been delighting baseball fans for over two decades. Discover what’s made them one of the most endearing shows in town.

There are plenty of cool summer camps near Dallas-Fort Worth that offer peace-of-mind for worried parents without sacrificing any of the fun for kids.

The 8 coolest sleepaway summer camps near DFW are filling up fast!

by Sydni Ellis

| March 16, 2026

These eight sleepaway summer camps near Dallas-Fort Worth are full of adventure, friendships, and life lessons.

Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.

Documentary explores Texas origins of Roe v. Wade

by Public News Service

| March 16, 2026

Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.

Several fake donation bins have been found throughout North Richland Hills.

Fake donation bins have popped up in North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot them

by Sam Cohen

| March 16, 2026

Several fake donation bins have been found throughout North Richland Hills. Here’s how to spot the bogus ones.

A group of dads in North Texas surprised a local crossing guard with a new car.

She’s kept their kids safe for years. Now, these Dallas dads are paying it forward with a new car

by Sam Cohen

| March 13, 2026

A group of dads in North Texas surprised a local crossing guard with a new car. Here’s the heartwarming story about Trecia Crawford.

Discarded fishing gear like pots, nets, and traps, can entangle and kill marine life.

Abandoned fishing gear poses silent threat to marine life along Texas coast

by Sam Cohen

| March 13, 2026

“Ghost fishing,” or “ghost gear,” can trap and kill marine life. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.

Rare blue dragon slugs are washing up on Texas’s shoreline.

Blue dragons are washing up in Texas. Here’s why you shouldn’t pick one up

by Sam Cohen

| March 13, 2026

Rare blue dragon slugs are washing up on Texas’s shoreline, but beware: they sting. Here’s everything you need to know.

A popular section of White Rock Lake Trail remains closed after a large sinkhole opened last week.

White Rock Lake Trail remains closed after large sinkhole opened along path

by Sam Cohen

| March 12, 2026

A sinkhole 20-40 feet deep opened along White Rock Lake Trail last week. Here’s everything you need to know.

Texas native Kacey Musgraves recently announced her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere.”

Kacey Musgraves returns to her Texas roots on ‘Middle of Nowhere’

by Sam Cohen

| March 12, 2026

Texas native Kacey Musgraves recently announced her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere.” Here’s what you need to know.

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Thousands of North Texas families eye school voucher program with hours left to apply

by Sam Cohen

| March 17, 2026

Over 200,000 students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program ahead of today’s deadline. Here’s what you need to know.

Why the Texas Rangers’ new statue is stirring controversy

by Staff Reports

| March 17, 2026

DFW | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | TEXAS

What do you think?

Bills pile up as North Texas TSA officers continue working without pay

by Sam Cohen

| March 17, 2026

Dallas TSA officers continue working without pay amid ongoing partial government shutdown. It’s getting harder for them to make ends meet.

These boots were made for winning: Dallas native takes top prize from State Fair

by Sam Cohen

| March 16, 2026

Documentary explores Texas origins of Roe v. Wade

by Public News Service

| March 16, 2026

Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.