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South Texas barbecue brand named finalist in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best
A Roma family beat out nearly 1,000 entrants to compete for $50,000 and a place on H-E-B shelves.
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In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
The incarcerated population is getting older, but correctional facilities lag in menopause support and care. Kwaneta Harris is working to fill the gaps in women’s prisons.
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The stories of 5 detained migrants who planted roots in Texas only to be swept up in the immigration crackdown
Five detained migrants — from Mexico, China, Iran, Cuba and Venezuela — shared their experiences of being arrested by ICE and living in detention centers across the state.
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9 to 5 acres: Texas farm turns cornfield into Dolly Parton tribute
One Texas farm is paying tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton in a unique way. Here’s what you need to know about Rockin’ K Farms.
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Meet the Texas man flying high with a giant kite collection
Douglas Hardy of Perryton discusses his massive, colorful kite collection, complete with LED lights.
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Punching in: Not all artists are starving, just ask Houston muralist Devona Stimpson
Devona Stimpson has a lucrative career in the arts. Now she’s helping others do the same.
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Local teens turn gratitude into action with new Fireline Fund
Three high school students from the greater Dallas area have started the Fireline Fund. Here’s how they’re supporting local first responders.
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Texas history declared them extinct. Now, the Karankawa are rewriting the record
Along the Texas Gulf Coast, an Indigenous tribe is righting a centuries-old wrong about their clans.
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A Kyle teen documented 9/11’s impact on NYC students. Now his tapes are being preserved by the Library of Congress
Joseph Fenity of Kyle organized a trip to Manhattan to speak with students from Stuyvesant High School about their experiences and the impacts of 9/11.
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A San Antonio DIYer is renovating through grief, one room at a time
When her grandmother died, Elizabeth Banda inherited the family home. While sharing renovations on Instagram, the mother of two discusses grieving and her journey out of poverty.
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Punching In: The Houston artist turning likes into livelihood
This Houston artist turned to social media to help create a side business. Now, posting online is her full-time job.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer for over five decades, dies at 77
Frank Beard, a forming member of ZZ Top, died on Monday. The band is expected to continue its tour through November.
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Houston Marathon Foundation awards scholarships to three local grads
Three recent high school graduates received scholarships from the Houston Marathon Foundation. Here are all the details (and how to apply).
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DFW artist transforms kitchen silverware into your next piece of jewelry
Twenty-year-old Saul Bailon of Waxahachie found an unlikely passion for turning old spoons into works of art.
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Vince Young documentary to premiere on Netflix
The Testimony of Vince Young will be the first in a new installment of the popular Netflix sports-documentary series Untold.
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Wally Funk leaves a legacy of firsts — and proof that dreams don’t expire
Wally Funk had a groundbreaking aviation and astronautical career. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas on July 8.
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This Texas baker wants you to get an abortion—if you want one
An Austin woman found abortion advocacy through baking.
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Meet the Dallas artist illustrating the city’s most iconic buildings
Alena Niehaus is a 26-year-old 5th grade teacher turned artist who loves illustrating Dallas’ old buildings.
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Fort Worth firefighter’s final wish: A kidney for the love of his life
Fort Worth firefighter Todd Brook’s dying wish was to find a kidney donor for his wife, Jennifer. He passed away June 5.
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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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Out of the West Texas dark, a true crime podcast finds its way to the screen
A true crime podcast about a male sex worker from West Texas is being developed for the screen. Here’s what to know.
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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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Plano to honor Olympic champion Amber Glenn with proclamation ceremony May 28
Plano native and Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn will be honored at a hometown ceremony on May 28. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Oak Cliff’s Tenth Street Digital Museum keeps Black history alive
The Tenth Street Digital Museum is capturing the Oak Cliff district’s notable history. Here’s what you need to know.
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a recap of some of this week’s headlines, from education to food.
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How one North Texas teacher became the internet’s favorite educator
Kindergarten teacher Sonja White takes her social media followers behind the scenes of her viral classroom magic.
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How Mary Kay Ash turned Texas grit into a global beauty empire
Mary Lisa Gavenas’s new biography, “Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay,” recounts the meteoric rise of Texas’s own Mary Kay Ash.
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Texas struggles to support working moms, lands near bottom in new report
WalletHub ranked Texas as the 9th worst state for workings moms in the US. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Carroll Wiseman’s legacy was written in the stars
NASA’s historic Artemis II mission named a lunar crater after the late Carroll Wiseman, a former Friendswood nurse. Here’s what to know.
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9 Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders who found fame off the field
After cheering for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, these nine alumni went on to star in TV series, movies, and reality TV.
