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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
| May 23, 2024
Relatives of 17 children killed and two kids injured in Texas’ deadliest school shooting are suing Texas Department of Public Safety officers who were among hundreds of law enforcement that waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman at Uvalde’s Robb Elementary.
Everything you need to know about the minimum wage in Texas
| May 22, 2024
With Texas' minimum wage stuck at $7.25, get a quick view into the minimum wage debate in the state and throughout the country.
At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance
| May 21, 2024
Doctors, lawyers and advocates say the state board’s new guidance still doesn’t clarify when doctors can legally perform abortions.
Here are 10 summer programs and camps for DFW children
| May 20, 2024
It's not too late to enroll your children in summer programs that fuse fun and education.
DFW restaurants with patios that are worth a perch
| 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.
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
| 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
| May 16, 2024
Celebrate Memorial Day with these weekend events.
There’s still time to celebrate AAPI Month in DFW
| 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
| 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
| 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.