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Texas woman goes on hunger strike to stop plastics pollution
A Texas environmental activist is in the second week of a hunger strike to protest Dow Chemical’s application to relax rules on discharging plastics into the state’s coastal waterways.
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Fort Worth to honor Choctaw Code Talkers with historical marker at Veterans Memorial Park
Choctaw Code Talkers were instrumental in World War I. Now, they’ll be honored at Fort Worth Veterans Memorial Park.
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Do primary results signal a change in Texas politics?
Texas Republicans will return to the polls in May to select their candidate to run for the U.S. Senate.
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Collin County breaks early voting record as Election Day arrives
Early voters in Collin County broke records ahead of today’s primary. Here’s what you need to know.
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Black female-led developer plans $130M investment in South Dallas
Women Breaking Ground, a Black female-led development group, announced plans for a new $130 million project in South Dallas. Here are all the details.
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Taylor Sheridan’s new Samuel L. Jackson series lands in Frisco
Taylor Sheridan is setting his newest show in Frisco. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Sidewalk-mapping robots help Burleson build a blueprint for ADA accessibility
Daxbot robots have been mapping Burleson’s sidewalks to assist in the city’s ADA transition plan. Here’s what to know.
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No driver? No problem. Waymo’s autonomous cars roll out in 3 Texas cities
Waymo recently expanded into San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Here’s what to know about the driverless vehicles.
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Catching a Lyft or Uber at McAllen Airport? Soon it’ll cost you $3 more
McAllen city leaders recently approved an added fee for ride shares at its International Airport. Here’s what you need to know.
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Flying high: DFW International Airport earns top honors in North America
The Airports Council International recently announced that DFW International Airport was the best in North America. Here are the details.
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SFA plans to move iconic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects
SFA announced that it will be relocating the historic Stone Fort Museum due to upcoming development projects. Here’s what you need to know.
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SNAP work requirement changes could affect thousands of Houston residents
Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are officially in effect in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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Y’all ready for this? Tim Hortons is coming to San Antonio
Canada’s popular coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons is officially coming to San Antonio. Here’s what you need to know.
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TX home construction market could be hit hard by deportations
A recent study showed the construction business in Texas could be affected if the Trump administration reaches its goal of net zero migration into the United States.
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Houston community hopes to write a different ending for historic Garden Oaks Theater
The Garden Oaks Theater in Houston is at risk of being demolished. Preservations and residents are hoping to save it in time.
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OPINION: Texas froze HUB over a lawsuit. The lawsuit is gone. The freeze isn’t.
When rules change overnight, businesses don’t make bold investments. They pull back. They stop hiring. Some stop bidding altogether. And once capable vendors leave the public marketplace, they rarely rush back. Agencies lose options, competition shrinks, and taxpayers lose price pressure.
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Dallas neighbors rally for community cat protections in city’s animal code
Dallas’s community cats are currently unprotected under the city’s animal code. Residents are trying to change that.
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Two-centuries-old Black cowboy artifacts on display in Texas City Museum
Thomas Caldwell was a prominent member of the Black cowboy community. Now, two of his artifacts will be displayed at Texas City Museum.
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Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over alleged insufficient funding of the police department, which violates a proposition voters passed in November 2024.
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You’ll never believe how many three pointers this Texas basketball team made
A Texas basketball team is literally balling this week as they celebrate their record-breaking win.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission plans to take astronauts further than they’ve ever been
It’s been over 50 years since astronauts have experienced the Moon’s gravitational pull. Apollo 17 accomplished the feat in December 1972, and now, a new group is set to follow in their footsteps this March. NASA’s Artemis Program—named after the Greek goddess Artemis, who is often depicted as representing the Moon—was designed to help create a…
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“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight.
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Dallas seventh grader Aiden McMillan on track for Guinness World Record after achieving nuclear fusion
A Dallas seventh grader may earn a Guiness World Record for his scientific achievements. Here’s what he’s working on.
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How Dallas is tackling the senior loneliness epidemic—one companion at a time
Dallas’s Senior Source has been operating a Senior Companion Program for 20 years. They’re helping combat the growing loneliness epidemic.
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Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey
Buddhist monks will complete their 2,000+ mile walk for peace in Fort Worth on February 14. Here’s what you need to know.
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Wildfire concerns push Bexar County to extend burn ban until May
The Bexar County Commissioners Court has officially extended a ban on outdoor burning through May 11. Here’s what you need to know.
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As skilled labor declines, Texas faces delays in post-disaster recovery
A decline in skilled workers is leading to longer recovery and rebuilding processes following natural disasters. Several factors are at play.
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Storm damage forces indefinite closure of beloved Kleberg-Rylie library
The Kleberg-Rylie library branch has been closed indefinitely after sustaining storm damage. Here’s what you need to know. The Kleberg-Rylie branch of the Dallas Public Library system has been closed indefinitely following last week’s storm. Dallas Library’s Director, Manya Shorr, told WFAA that freezing temperatures in the building led to something bursting in its mechanical room. As…
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GRAMMY glory: Houston Grand Opera celebrates ‘Intelligence’ win
Houston Grand Opera took home a GRAMMY award at the 2026 ceremony. Here are all the details.
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$13M grant could speed up Dallas’s Community Park project
Millions of dollars hang in the balance for Dallas’s Community Park project. Here’s what you need to know.
