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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.
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Tornado season in North Texas: Essential safety tips every resident should know
In Texas, tornadoes most frequently strike from March through the end of May. Here are some preparation and safety tips.
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How to support women’s sports in Texas
Between dedicated bars, professional and semi-pro teams, and an abundance of colleges, there are countless ways to support women’s sports in Texas.
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New safety laws leave most Texas sleepaway summer camps in limbo
So far, only nine summer camps in Texas have received application approval to open this year. Here’s what 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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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad
A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.
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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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Indoor play places for DFW Kids: Your rainy day guide
When rainy weather gets you down, check out these eight cool indoor play places for kids in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Dallas is trying to make it easier for police to work with ICE. Residents are pushing back
Dallas residents are sharing the importance of building a coalition and fighting back against an increase in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in the city.
