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Meet Dallas’ newly appointed Poet Laureates
| April 11, 2024
In an official ceremony at Dallas City Hall on Wednesday, April 10, Mayor Eric Johnson appointed Dr. Mag Gabbert as the city’s second Poet Laureate. The Hockaday School student, Naisha Randhar, was also named the Youth Poet Laureate. These two laureates will represent the city’s commitment to the literary arts for the next one or two years respectively.

Here’s where to find reproductive care resources in DFW
by A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
| April 10, 2024
Reproductive care resources can be found throughout the DFW area. Here's everything you need to know about reproductive care resources in DFW.

Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch
| April 9, 2024
TX Democrats are appealing to colleges to set aside financial aid funds for immigrant families unable to complete FAFSA. Here's what you need to know.

Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
| April 8, 2024
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.

Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.
| April 5, 2024
Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, hustled to get kids on state health care. Now, CHIP is kicking them off.

Bottoms up: The best pint at every brewery in Tarrant County right now
by Joey Held
| April 4, 2024
Tarrant County is home to dozens of breweries, each providing its unique take on craft beer, lagers, ciders, and more. Here are the best options at every stop.

Far-right groups push to limit IVF access
| April 4, 2024
Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.

Oak Cliff Cemetery: 8 surprising facts about Dallas’ oldest graveyard
by Joey Held
| April 4, 2024
The oldest cemetery in Dallas is technically older than the city itself. Here’s everything to know about the historic site of Oak Cliff Cemetery.

1.7 million Texas households are set to lose monthly internet subsidy
| April 3, 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a monthly subsidy to help households pay for internet. Now, 1.7 million TX households are set to lose benefits.

A second Trump term could lead to abortion and IVF bans
| April 2, 2024
The former president has suggested he might support a 15-week nationwide abortion ban, cozied up to members of the anti-IVF movement, and is aligned with groups who want to further restrict reproductive freedom.