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Survivors of TX extreme weather events seek support from lawmakers
An exhibit, held on the National Mall on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, includes the experiences of 250 survivors of natural disasters from all 50 states.
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State investigators issue final Camp Mystic report detailing cascading failures during July 4 flood
Lawmakers said they have already passed laws addressing all but one of the deficiencies the investigation found.
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Texas expands outdoor legacy with creation of Silver Lake State Park
Hill Country is set to become home to the second largest state park in Texas. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Corpus Christi in Stage 3 drought, but pool permit applications keep flowing
Despite an ongoing Stage 3 drought, Corpus Christi residents are applying for pool permits at a steady rate. Here’s what you need to know.
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Activists plan ‘Day of Solidarity’ to examine U.S.-Mexico trade policies
Activists and orgs oppose what they call a rigged trade agenda near the US/Mexico border.
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Texas’ data center reckoning is here
More than 520 groups asked Congress to pause data centers. Texas is already living the fight.
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Bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act heads to House floor for full vote
The Mystic Alerts Act is heading to the full US House for approval. Here’s everything you need to know about the bipartisan bill.
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At the Texas Republican Convention, culture wars are still the platform
The GOP plan for improving the lives of Texans? Anti-Muslim rhetoric.
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‘Colonia’ communities in rural Texas forgotten in federal funding
The federal government has sent billions of dollars to Texas as part of its mass deportation efforts but not for border ‘colonias.’
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‘After the Flood’ explores stories of survival, loss, and recovery
A new podcast about last year’s harrowing July 4 floods will be released soon by PBS and The Texas Newsroom. Here’s what to know.
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Collin County families need to earn $90,635 annually to make ends meet, report finds
Collin County families must earn an average of $7,553 per month to be considered self-sufficient, according to a new report.
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What it looks like when a giant international event lands on your doorstep
‘It’s happening to us, not with us’: Houston’s EaDo residents brace for FIFA Fan Fest.
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Child well-being in Texas below national average, report shows
Texas lawmakers need to change policies to improve the lives of children, according to a recently released report.
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DFW Airport ramps up staff and signage ahead of FIFA World Cup
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is getting ready for an influx of visitors ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Here’s how it’s preparing.
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Here’s how to donate to the victims of the Oak Cliff apartment fire
There are several ways to help surviving victims of the May 28 explosion.
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Federal SNAP cuts already being felt in Texas
Starting in October, Texas will be responsible for paying $117 million in administrative costs related to the SNAP program. An estimated 275,000 Texans are expected to lose their benefits because of the change.
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Addison’s Kaboom Town among the best fireworks shows in America
Addison’s Kaboom Town landed the No. 4 spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Places to See Fireworks list. Here’s what you need to know.
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Former Macy’s at RedBird to be demolished for Children’s Health clinic
The Macy’s store at Redbird that has stood vacant since 2017 will be demolished and replaced with a health care facility and mixed-use development.
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30+ years of Republican statewide rule in Texas by the numbers
By nearly every metric, Texans are worse off than they were before the GOP controlled every lever of power in the state.
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North Texas, here are some local and state headlines you missed this week
Let’s look at some of the most interesting and useful headlines from the week.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo pledges $2M for vocational education scholarships
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo pledged $2 million for vocational education scholarships. Here’s how to apply.
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The MFAH brings three giants of 20th-century art together in one exhibition
Artworks from Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Here’s what to know.
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Fort Worth African American Museum to celebrate grand opening June 12 as part of Freedom Vibes festival
The Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center is set to open June 12. Here’s what you need to know about its first exhibit.
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A tiny Texas town spent months battling an AI surveillance giant and won
They were relentless in their opposition to being watched.
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DFW lands $8M grant for restroom accessibility upgrades
DFW Airport was recently awarded an $8 million grant to make accessibility improvements to 37 bathrooms. Here’s what you need to know.
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Latino leaders want say in future of TX energy policies
Latino and low-income neighborhoods are often located closest to refineries and already face higher rates of asthma and other health impacts.
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They left Texas to survive. Now Seattle is scrambling to keep up
Seattle may declare a civil emergency is response to the influx of LGBTQIA+ people moving to the city from Texas and other red states.
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Tick bites in Texas are a growing concern. Here’s how to protect your household
Tick bites can cause several illnesses, some of them serious. Here’s how to protect yourself from ticks this summer.
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here are the headlines we’ve featured throughout the week.
