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7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity
The holidays can bring joy, time off from work, and days spent with family—but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Here’s how to avoid scams.
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Sing your heart out at the best karaoke bars in DFW
Looking to for a fun activity to do with friends and family? Book a private room at these DFW karaoke bars.
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9 holiday train rides in Texas
All aboard! With the holiday season in full swing, these Texas locations offer festive train rides and ample activities for the whole family.
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Gift these experiences for one-of-a-kind holiday presents
When shopping this holiday season, consider gifting your loved ones experiences over things. Here are several in DFW.
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VIDEO: Finding affordable housing in Dallas is only getting tougher
Affordable housing options in Dallas are shrinking. More than half of renters in Dallas are cost burdened, and the city is the least affordable housing market across North Texas. These issues are likely to be top-of-mind for lawmakers when the Texas Legislature convenes in January. So, here’s a snapshot of the current state of affordable…
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9 spots for cozy winter camping in Texas
With summer in the rearview mirror, these locations provide the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation, making them ideal for winter camping in Texas.
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8 Hotels to ring in the holiday season
These DFW luxury hotels are spreading holiday cheer, one experience at a time.
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Where people in Texas are moving to most
People in Texas are moving to other areas of the United States. Here’s where they’re moving to most often.
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USPS’ Operation Santa: Making children’s holidays merry and bright
The holidays are approaching, and that means the United States Postal Service’s yearly initiative, Operation Santa, is back in business. Here’s what to know.
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Fort Worth makes Leon Bridges Day official during Grammy winner’s Dickies Arena debut
Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges called his song “Panther City” a love letter to his hometown, and Fort Worth responded with a formal love note of its own. Mayor Mattie Parker surprised the singer on stage at his sold-out Dickies Arena debut to issue a formal proclamation declaring Nov. 15 Leon Bridges Day in Fort Worth.…
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Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season
Before you head to a big box retailer or Amazon, consider these local Texas businesses to give a far more memorable gift this holiday season.
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Support these minority-owned bakeries this holiday season
As you plan for the upcoming holidays, patronize these beloved local minority-owned bakeries.
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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Dallas
Dallas announced citywide Thanksgiving food assistance programs, including free turkey distributions and meal events. Find locations and dates for holiday help.
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23 holiday events happening in Dallas-Fort Worth
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the DFW area is ripe with adventures and celebrations to spread some wintry cheer.
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Doggone: November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month
This November, celebrate the beauty of older pets with National Adopt a Senior Pet month.
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6 Texas ghost tours that will make your hair stand on end
Explore Texas’ haunted history through six spine-tingling ghost tours.
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11 places in DFW to get Thanksgiving meals to-go
From full meals to Insta-worthy desserts, these local DFW businesses are keeping everyone well-fed during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Veterans Day in Dallas: 2 events you won’t want to miss
Join the City of Dallas in honoring veterans this November 11 with parades, ceremonies, and other community events.
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2024 Veterans Day deals and freebies
This Veterans Day, discounted and free items are available at numerous restaurants and retail stores across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
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Where to get flights of ice cream, pie, espresso martinis, & more in DFW
When you can’t decide on an option or simply want to sample multiple items all at once, look no further than these creative food and drink flights in DFW.
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CERT: Learn life-saving skills at Dallas’ free emergency training
Learn about the new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Dallas and how you can get trained for free.
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Treat yourself: 2024 Election Day freebies and discounts
Here’s a look at some of the freebies and deals you can sport on Election Day this year.
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Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday, Nov. 3, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Here’s what to know.
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What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
In most states, the ACA’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Here’s what you need to know.
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In her words: At age 17, DakotaRei escaped Texas to get an abortion
Today, she’s fighting for other women in Texas who aren’t able to get the health care they need.
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Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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Texas Supreme Court justice’s oversight of trust belonging to millionaire with dementia raises ethics concerns
In January 2022, Elvie Kingston’s dementia took a turn for the worse. The 76-year-old millionaire and longtime conservative activist was declared by a doctor to be partially incapacitated, after which she signed legal documents that removed her family’s right to make decisions about her health and finances. Two years later, those powers remain almost entirely…
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What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
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What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
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10 celebrities that took their last breath in Texas
From presidents to pioneers, civil rights icons to silver screen stars, Texas has been the final chapter in many remarkable American celebrities.
