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Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
| April 22, 2024
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.

6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
| April 22, 2024
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.

Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 4 local elections
| April 22, 2024
Texas' May 4 elections are around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about voting in the TX elections on May 4.

16 summer concerts happening in DFW you don’t want to miss
by Joi Louviere
| April 19, 2024
Summer concert season is coming, and now is the time to start planning which shows you’ll hit up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

10 of our favorite Dallas Public Library branches
by Joey Held
| April 19, 2024
Take a tour of some of the top branches in the Dallas Public Library system, from elaborate artwork to special interactive events.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
| April 19, 2024
TX emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom. Here's what you need to know about pregnancy after Roe.

Escaramuzas charras gets some much deserved attention at the National Cowgirl Museum
by Araceli Cruz
| April 19, 2024
For Mexicanas, particularly escaramuzas charras, the ranchera way of life has run deep for a long time, and the latest exhibit at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame in Fort Worth shines a light on one aspect of that.

What to know about Trump’s legal issues
| April 18, 2024
The former president’s Manhattan hush money trial began on Monday. All in all, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee faces 91 charges across the four cases he’s been indicted in. He has pleaded not guilty to all of them.

Dallas is looking for feedback to bring free WiFi to the city
| April 18, 2024
The City of Dallas is looking for feedback about the distribution of digital kiosks around the city that would provide free public WiFi to the community. The Department of Public Works will host two community meetings, one virtual and one in-person, to present the full proposal and invite community feedback.

Dallas resident struggles to pay bills amid cost of living increases
by Maya Gayler
| April 18, 2024
Dallas resident Jazzmine Crist hopes her local government and whoever wins Texas’ Senate race will actually start addressing the economic struggles that working-class Texans like her are experiencing.