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Dallas-Fort Worth’s pie trail: Where to indulge on National Pi Day
by Joey Held
| March 11, 2024
Sure, rattling off the 5 trillion digits of Pi might impress your friends — we’ll even give you 3.14159 as a start. But if you really want to impress them, head to one of these top spots along the Dallas pie trail and buy a slice or two.

If your boss is the state of Texas, some pregnancy protections just ended for you
by The 19th
| March 11, 2024
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the legislation, known as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, cannot be enforced in the state. Here's what you need to know.

How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
| March 11, 2024
In April, scientists plan to find out how animals react to a solar eclipse. Here's what you need to know researchers at the Fort Worth Zoo.

A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas
| March 8, 2024
Report into deadly 2022 Uvalde school shooting found that none of the city's officers violated department policy. Here's what you need to know.

Taste the plant-based life at one of these 5 Dallas restaurants
| March 8, 2024
Here’s a list of standout spots where the vegetal fare takes center stage, wrapped in settings as diverse as the city itself. Step into any of these establishments and be prepared for an experience that’s as delightful to the palate as it is pleasing to the eye.

Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries
| March 6, 2024
Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries. Here's what you need to know about the Republican gains in the Texas primaries.

First over-the-counter birth control pill will go on sale this month
| March 5, 2024
Upon hitting store shelves, Opill will become the most effective birth control method available without a prescription.

100,000 families to see lower child care costs under new Biden policy
| March 4, 2024
Under the new regulations, child care copayments will be capped at 7% of a family’s income for those participating in certain federal child care programs, applications for these programs will be made more accessible, and child care providers will receive some much needed support.

The 10 closest national parks to Dallas
by Stacker
| March 4, 2024
The 10 closest national parks to Dallas are less than 15 hours away from the city. Here's what you need to know about the 10 closest parks to DFW.

A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it
| March 1, 2024
A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it. Here's what happened in Stinnett, TX.