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How Texas became a hotspot for data centers and what you can do about it
Texas is leading the nation in the data center boom. Here’s how it happened.
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Democratic US Senate nominee James Talarico opened his “The People vs. Ken Paxton” tour with a call for integrity over corruption
In front of a packed house in Houston’s midtown, the Senate hopeful framed the race as a choice between integrity and corruption.
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MAGA is alive and well in Texas
Despite a poor economy and historically low approval ratings, key wins last night show how much influence President Trump still wields over Republican voters in the state.
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How Fort Worth ISD parents are fighting an ‘anxiety-inducing’ state takeover
A coalition of parents are working to restore local control after a state-mandated takeover of Fort Worth ISD stripped elected board members of their power.
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Fort Worth’s free summer soccer series has arrived
The free “Summer of Soccer at Sundance Square” event is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know.
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Houston organizers devise creative cooling strategies to beat the heat at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston organizers have devised several ways of keeping people cool during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how they’re planning to do that.
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What $1,200 rent gets you in Houston right now
Houston’s rental market has stabilized, and prices have even dropped. Here’s what you can expect to get for $1,200 a month in one of America’s most affordable big cities.
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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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UNT students, faculty mourn academic freedom at mock funeral
Students are mourning the death of the University of North Texas System after ongoing attacks on academic freedom.
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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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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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NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP’s “Out of Bounds” campaign urges current and prospective Black athletes, their families, alumni and fans to “withhold athletic and financial support” from major public universities in states that “have moved to limit, weaken or erase Black voting representation.”
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The TEA wants to know your thoughts on their required reading list that includes the Bible
These Bible passages could become required reading in grades K-12 at Texas public schools. The Texas Education Agency wants to know your thoughts.
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Did you know more than 36% of Dallas residents live in food deserts?
While some parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have easy access to groceries, the area has plenty of food deserts where options are more sparse.
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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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5 celestial events visible in Texas skies this summer
The Texas skies will have vibrant views this summer. Learn which moons, meteor showers, and planets you’ll be able to spot during the night and early morning.
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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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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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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here are the headlines we’ve featured throughout the week.
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Dallas students step into the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup
Dozens of Dallas students will accompany players onto the field for FIFA World Cup matches in the city. Here’s what you need to know.
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Ken Paxton demands Dallas County sheriff partners with ICE
Attorney General Ken Paxton is giving the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office until June 1 to enter into an agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Sports Illustrated brings World Cup kickoff event to Dallas on June 20
Sports Illustrated will hold an event, “SI Beyond the Pitch,” at SILO in Dallas on June 20. Here’s what you need to know.
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Greg Abbott promised Texas prosperity. The numbers tell a different story.
The Lone Star State has the eighth largest economy on Earth. Its residents rank among the worst-off in the nation.
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Houstonians could soon pay $5 a month for trash pickup under new budget proposal
A proposed $5 monthly trash pickup fee is part of City Hall’s annual budget proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.
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‘It’s a sh*tshow’: Parents reflect on new laws reshaping public schools in Texas
Texas public school students are wrapping up a school year in classrooms that have looked different than in previous years. Their parents say they haven’t changed for the better.
