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Pro-immigrant art exhibit suddenly closes at UNT
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…
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Is your school district implementing a designated prayer time?
PLUS: How this educator will ‘return respect’ to teaching Hey y’all! Welcome to another edition of The TexEd Report. If you didn’t catch last week’s, read it here. This week, you’ll learn about a progressive candidate who’s running for the Texas State Board of Education, and get an update on the implementation of Senate Bill…
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How to save Houston’s Freedmen’s Town
Plus: What do Texas elected officials actually do? Share with a friend Good afternoon, Houston! Long time no see! ☀️ H: 79° | ❄️ L: 67° Early voting kicked off yesterday, with a stacked ballot for most Texans. But what do some of those elected officials on your ballot do? Our…
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What the SAVE Act will cost Texans
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…
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🗳️ Time to vote in the Texas primaries
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.…
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🔔 Wedding bells…in a bookstore?
Plus: 5 Black Texas authors to read year-round Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 64° Do you know how busy this Tuesday is? Feb. 17 marks: 🎉 Mardi Gras 🌕 Start of Lunar New Year ☪️ Start of Ramadan And it’s the first…
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🥹 3 DFW love stories that will warm your heart
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…
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Mardi Gras, Lunar New Year, & more this weekend
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…
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How public education flipped a Tarrant County Senate seat blue
PLUS: How much does a school voucher cover in TX? Hey y’all, Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report. This week, you’ll find a conversation I had with a local mother on the role education played in a Democrat’s win in Tarrant County. Now that families can apply for private school vouchers, I…
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No health insurance? Here’s what to do
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…
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Why this Houston sports bar is going 25+
Plus: The real stories behind Houston’s 5 nicknames Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Wednesday! ☀️ H: 77° | ❄️ L: 61° Have you ever wanted to name an ex of yours after a pretty…unsavory creature? For just $10, Endless Love at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences lets you…
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😍 Hey DFW, tell me your love story!
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…
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⚖️ Voters with disabilities sue Harris County. Here’s why.
Plus: Q&A with Texas Dems running for US Senate Share with a friend Good morning! What’s up, party people! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 62° I hope everyone was able to enjoy some of the gorgeous weather we had over the weekend! I went up to Austin for the day…
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🍕 Where DFW goes for great pizza
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…
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🚶♂️ Student walkouts spread across Houston over ICE arrests
Plus: What did James Talarico spend six figures on? Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday! ☀️ H: 76° | ❄️ L: 53° It was Wednesday night, and I was firmly snuggled into my couch, watching “The Real Housewives of New York” and working on my latest needlepoint project. A…
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🤔 Should Dallas save City Hall or start fresh?
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…
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❄️ Yes, Texans compete in the Winter Olympics
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…
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Greg Abbott threatens Austin schools over ICE protests
PLUS: Texas A&M scraps Women’s and Gender Studies program Hey y’all! Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report. If you missed last week’s, check it out here. This week, we’ll look at the threats Republicans Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are casting at Austin Independent School District after students walked…
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🏈 Need a Super Bowl rec? We’ve got you covered
Plus: Which Houstonians took home a Grammy? Share with a friend Editor’s note: Our Monday edition was sent late Sunday night by mistake. If you missed it—including our guide on Texans’ rights around ICE—you can find the web version here. We’re sorry for the mix-up. Good morning! Happy hump day! ☀️…
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📢 Your rights during ICE encounters, explained
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…
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👀 Why political scandals don’t stick anymore
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…
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🤤 Is this DFW’s best restaurant chain?
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…
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🧊 Know your rights when it comes to ICE
Plus: After 11 months, CD 18 finally has a rep Share with a friend Good morning! It’s Monday; let’s get it. ☀️ H: 65° | ❄️ L: 54° Today is the last day to register to vote in the March primaries! This year’s midterms have lots of important races on the ballot: US…
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How to get into a Mardi Gras–themed pop-up dinner
Plus: Abbott halts visas for foreign workers at Texas universities Share with a friend Good morning! Hey, y’all, ☀️ H: 53° | ❄️ L: 34 There’s been a lot of heavy news this week. Moments like this can bring up feelings of hopelessness and sadness, but there are lots of ways you can…
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🎫 Get your ticket! These artists perform in DFW this year
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…
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🪇 9 upcoming festivals to look forward to
Plus: Take a look at Dallas’ most beautiful houses Share with a friend Morning DFW, There’s been a ton of tough headlines lately, particularly involving safety and immigration enforcement, and it’s hard to know what to do with all that energy, sadness, and rage. On Tuesday, I asked y’all how you were feeling about recent…
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Could the Bible become required reading in public schools?
PLUS: Abbott halts foreign hiring at TX universities Happy Wednesday, I hope you all are staying safe and warm after the winter storm that took over Texas this weekend. Today, you’ll find a breakdown on the Texas Education Agency’s required reading list that the State Board of Education is currently reviewing. If approved as-is, the…
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🎨 How Frida Kahlo landed in Houston
Plus: Are you ready for robot-made meals? Share with a friend Good morning! Hey, y’all, ☀️ H: 56° | ❄️ L: 36 A tense scene played out at Houston City Hall this week as roughly 100 people packed City Council chambers to demand the city cut ties with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The…
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🥟 LA ‘dumpling queen’ comes to Dallas
Plus: What’s playing at the Denton Black Film Festival Share with a friend Good morning, y’all ⛄ It’s still icy out there, and lots of DFW businesses are still closed or operating on special schedules, so make sure you check a businesses’ status on Google or social media before you head out into the ice.…
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📍 Your map to DFW’s James Beard Semifinalists
Plus: Plano’s job market reigns supreme Share with a friend Hey y’all, I’m sure many of you heard that the James Beard Awards announced its 2026 list of semifinalists. I know some of you may want to try out the restaurants and bars for yourself, so I added all of these North Texas nominees into…
