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More than half of Dallas-Fort Worth renters are cost-burdened, study shows
| February 7, 2024
The median renter monthly housing costs in Dallas-Fort Worth is $1,472 per month, a significant increase from before the pandemic. Data from ApartmentList.com also shows that rents in Dallas and Fort Worth are up by over 20% since March 2020.

8 Black women from Texas whose stories inspire us
by Sam Cohen
| February 7, 2024
These eight Black women born and raised in the Lone Star State have left an indelible mark on Texas. Here's how these Black women from TX inspired the world.

Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
| February 6, 2024
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.

Dallas voters could decriminalize weed in November
by Keya Vakil
| February 1, 2024
Similar efforts passed in 2022 in Austin, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and San Marcos, but Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced he was suing the five cities over the decriminalization policies.

Keith Lee comes to Dallas: Here’s what he ate
by Sam Cohen
| January 31, 2024
TikTok food critic Keith Lee reviewed several restaurants in the Dallas area. Here's what Keith Lee had to say about his visit to Dallas.

Insulin prices plunge for Texans due to Biden’s American Rescue Plan
| January 29, 2024
Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk’s price cuts are expected to benefit many Texans who need insulin to survive. The companies first announced the moves last year, as a response to an American Rescue Plan provision that threatened to penalize them if they kept prices high.

Navigating the new FAFSA? Here’s what you need to know.
by Sam Cohen
| January 29, 2024
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.