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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…
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Please don’t sleep on our US Senate race ‼️
Plus: Share your snow pics here Share with a friend Good morning, How did you all fare this weekend? Did you experience an outage or any flooding? Lost power Had water issues Was A-OK I hope you all were safe and warm and got to enjoy at least the look of the beautiful ice and…
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Inside a Texas-made culture war
Plus: Want to be in a local art exhibit? Here’s how Share with a friend Good morning! Good morning, y’all! ☀️ H: 38° | ❄️ L: 24 It’s my 27th birthday tomorrow, and the only gift I want is for you to forward this newsletter to a friend! It would mean the world…
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🚗 Towed or ticketed? Here’s what to do next
Plus: See which Houston restaurants made the James Beard cut! Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday y’all! ☀️ H: 66° | ❄️ L: 55° You probably opened this email sometime between 9 and 11 this morning. But are you an early riser who wants the news as soon as you wake…
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Wrongfully executed Dallas man proven innocent ‼️
Plus: Early voting starts in Tarrant Co. race Share with a friend Hey DFW, Did you hear? Gov. Abbott has issued a state of emergency for the anticipated winter weather, beginning Friday. Keep your eyes on the weather forecast as it’s changing hour by hour. This would be a good day to cover any yard…
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How Texas A&M became ground zero for higher ed’s culture war
PLUS: Texas Ten Commandments fight continues Happy Wednesday! This week, you’ll hear from a Texas A&M professor whose ethics course was canceled days into the semester because of a new university policy that restricts discussions of race and gender in the classroom. This is just one in a long string of attacks on academic freedom…
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❄️ Could it snow in Houston?
Plus: Paxton called for an end to DEI—on MLK Day. Share with a friend Good morning! On a day when Houstonians joined together to celebrate how far we’ve come, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was busy releasing a legal opinion calling for the state to get rid of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives…
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🗳️ It’s almost time for early voting!
Plus: Can James Talarico tackle the big guys? Share with a friend Good morning! I’ll keep it short and sweet today, since I know it’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and you’re probably gearing up to enjoy the holiday at our historic Unity Parade or with a day of service! I just wanted…
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📅 We’ve got your weekend itinerary
Plus: You’ve got two weeks left to win $50! Share with a friend Good morning! Everytown for Gun Safety released its 2026 state gun law rankings. Let’s take a closer look at some of the stats. 3 of the 5 worst mass shootings since 2015 have taken place in Texas Texas colleges and…
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😋 Dallas sauce is finally available in Dallas
Plus: Food costs are up. Let’s see the numbers Share with a friend Happy National Bagel Day! In my Monday issue, I talked about how yummy Starship Bagel is after recently trying two of their most popular bagels. But that award-winning shop isn’t the only good bagel find in the DFW. Here are a few…
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Texas launches website for complaints against colleges
PLUS: Plato censored at Texas A&M Hey y’all! Welcome back to another edition of The TexEd Report—we’ve got a lot to cover this week. On Monday, I attended a town hall in Plano with Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico. Throughout the night, the former educator emphasized the importance of investing in Texas teachers. You’ll…
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🍹 Trying out Dry January? We’ve got you covered
Plus: Are you faster than an 11-year-old? Share with a friend Good morning! The best bagels aren’t just found in the bodegas of New York City. Houston has a surprising number of spots where you can grab a hot bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel, and we’ve got some of the…
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What’s giving you hope, Houston?
Plus: Could you run a marathon in under two hours? Share with a friend Good morning! The results are in: The participants of the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon are 100% faster than those of us who hung out on the couch this weekend. All jokes aside, congrats to Zouhair Talbi for winning and…
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Houstonians gather to protest ICE
Plus: Need some last-minute ideas for things to do this weekend? Share with a friend Good morning! Be honest: Are your pockets hurting after the holidays? With Texas families spending on average around $720 on holiday gifts, it’s safe to say a lot of us are looking to save a few bucks this…
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🚘 The most congested roads in DFW
Plus: Dry January? Try these yummy mocktails Share with a friend Good morning ☀️ Is a meal for $10 or less a thing anymore? Even fast food has become expensive—the dollar menu items aren’t even a dollar! The Dallas Observer recently released a list of the best cheap eats in the metroplex, saying a $10…
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Teachers sue Texas Education Agency over social media probe
PLUS: School DEI ban challenged in federal court Happy New Year! Welcome back to The TexEd Report. I hope you and yours had a cozy, relaxing holiday season. As we enter 2026, what education topics are top of mind for you? Let me know. This week, we’ll take a look at why the Texas American…
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♥️ A little thank-you for our Houston readers
Plus: Here’s your Texas 2026 March primary ballot Share with a friend Good morning! If you were hoping for a slow start to the week, the news had other plans. This week marks five years since thousands of Americans stormed the US Capitol following Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. About 120 Texans were charged or convicted…
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🎉 Is Houston the most fun city? Survey says…
Plus: What to expect at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Share with a friend Good morning! Welcome to 2026! Something many Houstonians look forward to every year is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We’ve got more info on what to expect for this year’s show down below. The rodeo won’t…
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🥂 How do you celebrate NYE?
Plus: 5 ways to get healthy in the new year (that don’t involve losing weight!) Share with a friend Good morning! Happy almost new year! I have strong memories of my grandma making us bang pots and pans around the perimeter of our house on New Year’s Eve to welcome in the new…
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✊ Students fight back against DEI ban
Plus: What restaurants will be open on Christmas Share with a friend Good morning! Did you know there’s a slew of new laws going into effect in January? New laws include: 💰 Businesses can have up to $125,000 of inventory exempted from being taxed by entities, including counties, cities, and school districts 👮…
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🛒 What city is getting a Trader Joe’s?
Plus: What’s your New Year’s wish for Houston in 2026? Share with a friend Good morning! Have you ever heard of Las Posadas? Celebrated globally in Latin American communities, Las Posadas (Spanish for “the inns”) reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in search of shelter for the…
