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DFW restaurants with patios that are worth a perch
by Joey Held
| May 20, 2024
Few things top feasting on a tasty meal or sipping on a refreshing drink outdoors. Here are 13 of our favorite patios at DFW restaurants.

Price-fixing conspiracy in US oil industry cost families money, reports allege
| May 17, 2024
Analysis of corporate profits and accusations of collusion by the FTC lend support to the idea that a broader oil industry conspiracy drove up post-Covid inflation for everyday Americans.

Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4
| May 17, 2024
An official warned Friday that power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city. The storms knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region, blew out windows on downtown high rises, and flipped vehicles.

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools
by Joi Louviere
| May 16, 2024
Texas adopted a new state law that allows almost any school to hire unlicensed teachers.

Things to do for Memorial Day Weekend in DFW
by Joi Louviere
| May 16, 2024
Celebrate Memorial Day with these weekend events.

I had to travel over 700 miles out of Texas to get an abortion. Here’s my story.
| May 15, 2024
A San Antonio community organizer shares her experience navigating abortion access in a politically regressive landscape.

There’s still time to celebrate AAPI Month in DFW
by Joi Louviere
| May 15, 2024
We’re halfway through Asian American and Pacific Islander Month 2024 and the DFW still has plenty of events celebrating the beauty and diversity of Asian and Pacific Island culture. Check out these events popping up this weekend. Asian Heritage Fest at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie, May 17-19 Art After Dark: AAPI […]

Making it in DFW: Meet Caazena Hunter of Pleasant Grove & Cedar Hill
by Joi Louviere
| May 15, 2024
Surviving in DFW is a lot harder than it used to be. Area residents have had to hustle and reassess values to thrive in what was once a low-cost metropolis.

How a Denton divorce could imperil IVF access in Texas
| May 14, 2024
A Denton couple fought for frozen embryos in a divorce and the conclusion hinged upon if the embryos were defined as human life.

Here’s how 7 DFW cities and neighborhoods got their names
by Joi Louviere
| May 14, 2024
A popular person or description of the scenery, cities and neighborhoods have a story to their naming. Let's investigate some of our favorites.