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Plus: The Black women developers investing in South Dallas Share with a friend Hey North Texans, Dallas middle schooler Avishka Dudala just earned a spot in The Scripps National Spelling Bee after spelling “resveratrol” correctly. I’m not even sure I can pronounce that word, much less spell it. 😅 She and three other North Texas…

Plus: New historical marker honors Choctaw Code Talkers Share with a friend Hey North Texas, Another robotaxi company says it’s about to start testing self-driving cars in Dallas, joining Waymo, which already operates here. In its expansion announcement, the Amazon-owned Zoox said: “Dallas provides a valuable testing ground to refine our AI against diverse weather…

Plus: The WNBA’s historic news 🎉 Share with a friend Hey North Texas, Good news: For the first time in WNBA history, the league generated enough money to trigger its revenue-sharing agreement with its players. 🎉 The 13 teams will receive a total of $8 million to be dispersed among players, according to their union…

Plus: Event raises awareness about perimenopause Share with a friend Hey y’all, Here’s an update about some primary races that were still in limbo early Wednesday morning.  👉 Attorney General: Both Republicans and Democrats will hold a runoff. 👉 Lt. Governor: Democrats will hold a runoff to see who goes up against incumbent Dan Patrick. 👉 Tarrant…

Plus: Fun events happening this weekend Share with a friend Good morning, DFW, What a crazy primary night we had Tuesday! 😵‍💫 Many races ended in a runoff, requiring the two candidates with the highest percentage of votes to face off in another election on May 26. Once we have that full list of runoffs,…

Inside: Winners, run-offs, + too close to call races Share with a friend Rise and shine, North Texas, Here’s what you missed last night. Texas primary results are (mostly) in, and here are the Democratic and Republican match-ups for some of the state and region’s most prominent races: US House District 32Dan Barrios | Too early…

Plus: Check out Texas’ newest state park Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Happy Election Day! If you didn’t vote early, today is your day. Polls are generally open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and if you’re in Dallas County, you must vote in a specific precinct based on…

Plus: Texas home builds halt with no immigration Share with a friend Happy March! After weeks of sneezing, headaches, and waking up with itchy eyes, I was almost relieved to know that other people noticed a shift in Texas allergies this winter. If your allergy symptoms have been out of the norm, it may be…

Help today, your voice matters to us Dear reader, This survey will close end-of-day, Monday, March 2, 2026 COURIER DFW is surveying our readers to inform our work for 2026.  Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. Whether you’re new…

Plus: Gina Hinojosa talks to COURIER DFW Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Mornin’, y’all, Make sure you find a clear view of the sky tomorrow night, because six planets will be visible, four of them with the naked eye! It’s what’s known as a planetary parade, where planets appear…

Plus: ‘Yellowstone’ writer’s new project Share with a friend Happy Thursday, On Monday, I talked about Texas tulip U-pick farms in my Don’t Sleep On section. Y’all seemed to like that so much that I made you a map of all the U-pick farms in North Texas. Blueberries, strawberries, sunflowers, squash, peaches, and more. It’s…

Plus: Why Dallas County should vote early Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Morning, DFW, There are only three more days of early voting left. If you’re planning to wait till Election Day, here’s why you should reconsider, especially if you live in Dallas County. While you can go to…

What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Thank you for being a part of the community we’re building here at COURIER DFW. As a reader-supported news organization, you’re at the center of everything we do. Our audience grew significantly last year, and we’d like to learn more about who…

Plus: Your 6-day forecast ☀️ Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Good morning, North Texas, Are you free tonight? 👀 The Texas Organizing Project is inviting you out to its Black History Month symposium, featuring award-winning journalist and author of “Black AF History” Michael Harriot. Along with TOP’s executive director,…

Plus: North Texas Food Bank’s biggest fundraiser approaches Share with a friend Sponsored by the Texas Climate Jobs Project Mornin’ y’all, Have you seen that Frisco has been a hot topic across the country? I wish I could say it’s about something good, but it’s far from that. Here’s what happened. On Feb. 3, an…

Plus: What did you give up for Lent? Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Happy Friday sunshines ☀️ This week ushered in a new chapter for many Texans, with cultural celebrations that involve giving up something to get something greater. For some, restriction might just be a…

Plus: The best places to play mahjong in DFW Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Good morning, ☕ You might have seen the story about the University of North Texas abruptly closing an art exhibit because of its ICE-related works. The exhibit “Ni de Aquí Ni de…

Plus: Arlington World Cup statue revealed 👀 Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Mornin’ DFW, You might have seen that the SAVE Act passed in the US House last week. Sponsored by Texas Attorney General candidate and Austin Congressman Chip Roy, the bill is presented as a…

Plus: A radioactive waste warning for Johnson town Share with a friend Sponsored by Americans United for Separation of Church and State Good morning and happy Lunar New Year! I’m seeing all over social media that people of all backgrounds are embracing the Lunar New Year as their own personal start to the new year.…

Plus: Peace walk monks return to Fort Worth tomorrow 🪷 Share with a friend Happy Friday the 13th 🪄 Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? If not, you still have plenty of time to become temporarily obsessed with ski jumping and to figure out what curling is. You can watch all the events live…

Plus: Black-owned businesses to support on V-Day Share with a friend Good morning, y’all, As you have your Valentine’s Day dinners this weekend, it may seem like your favorite restaurants are struggling. That’s because they probably are. About 82% of US restaurant operators say tariffs and trade policies are affecting their menus. A majority said…

Plus: Should Camp Mystic open this summer? Share with a friend Mornin’, y’all, I have an extra edition of “Don’t Sleep On” at the end of this email, so make sure you check it out. I also want to give you a brief update on what’s happening with Camp Mystic, the Hill Country summer camp…

Plus: American Airlines CEO in hot water Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, A week or so ago, I asked y’all what your Valentine’s Day style was, and many of you said you like a big display of dinner and gifts, but now I want to know your love story. If you’re open…

Plus: How a 1973 cold case was finally solved Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, What can make a Monday less Monday? It’s National Pizza Day!  If you’ve been following this newsletter for a while, you may remember that COURIER DFW went all in on the holiday last year, reviewing a few of…

Plus: Student walkouts put free speech in focus Share with a friend Mornin’ y’all, You might have heard that some Dallas city leaders want a new town hall instead of fixing up the one we have. The 47-year-old building is the work of famed architect I.M. Pei. The late architect designed the East Building of…

Plus: Buddhist monks come home after 2,300-mile peace walk Share with a friend Morning DFW, The 2026 Winter Olympics begin tomorrow, and you’ll find all your favorite winter sports (do Texans have favorite winter sports?) competing live from Italy on NBC and the Peacock streaming app. Check out the article below to meet some Texans…

Plus: Dallas County voters still don’t know where to vote Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, Today would have been civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ 113th birthday. (Fun fact, I had lunch with Ms. Parks on the campus of The University of North Texas as a child. And no, I can’t find the…

Plus: Super Bowl snacks and how to prep for the big game Share with a friend Good morning, North Texas, Well, it’s almost time for the Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks vs. the New England Patriots and—Bad Bunny vs. the world. For some, the day is strictly about football; others plan food and drink…

Plus: Meet your local grocers 🍅 Share with a friend Happy Black History Month, y’all, This year is the 100th anniversary of Black History Month! Did you know that the commemorative month originally started off as only a week until Gerald Ford expanded it in 1976? And why February? Creator Carter G. Woodson wanted the…

Plus: Texas Dems demand release of detained child Share with a friend Happy Friday, We’re only a couple of weeks out from Valentine’s Day. Have you made plans yet? North Texas has no shortage of beautiful restaurants and romantic dining experiences, so start your search and book something as soon as possible. Last year, the…