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Trump wants to make it harder for Texans to vote
Donald Trump | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | voting | VOTING IN TEXAS | Voting InfoHundreds of Texans rallied at the TX Capitol to protest overreaching educational reforms
Democrats on the Texas Board of Education demand investigation into undisclosed grant from conservative group
Should Texas stop electing its judges?
Bond vote could bring Seminary South Library back to life
bond elections | Community | CULTURE | DFW | dfw history | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | family friendly | FORT WORTH | funding | History | libraries | library | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Seminary South Library | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY

A new era begins for Amarillo’s most cherished amusement park
by Sam Cohen
| April 6, 2026
amusement park | central texas | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | History | LIFESTYLE | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoors | STATE | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO | Wonderland | Wonderland Amusement Park
Wonderland Amusement Park is under new ownership for the first time in its 75-year history. Here’s what you need to know.

Fredericksburg Racquet Center swings big with $5.5M groundbreaking this month
by Sam Cohen
| April 6, 2026
Affordability | Community | construction | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | exercise | family friendly | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg Racquet Center | fun | GROWTH | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | local | local business | Local news | outdoor recreation | outdoor workouts | outdoors | public health | recreation | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS
The Fredericksburg Racquet Center is set to break ground on a $5.5 million project at the end of April. Here’s everything you need to know.

Inside Texas’s controversial social studies overhaul
| April 3, 2026
DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | educators | K-12 education | public education | school voucher | school voucher program | state board of education | TEXAS | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
The politicization of Texas classrooms continues as the State Board of Education (SBOE) will deliberate rushed social studies teaching standards next week that put a greater emphasis on Western and Texas history at the expense of other cultures.

8 animal sanctuaries in Texas (+ the cute critters you’ll see at each one)
by Sydni Ellis
| April 2, 2026
animals | cats | Community | conservation | DALLAS | EQUALITY | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | News | pet adoption | pets | San Antonio | STATE | TEXAS | tyler | wildlife | wylie
From big cats to reptiles, these animal sanctuaries in Texas rescue wildlife in need and promote conservation.

Texas lawmakers to study AI data centers ahead of legislative session
| April 1, 2026
Data centers will be a top priority for the Texas legislature next year as countless communities continue to push back against their development across the state.

Texas’ HUB program on the brink as expanded lawsuit hits state agencies
| April 1, 2026
Black-owned businesses | dei | ECONOMY | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | women-owned businesses
More impacted businesses are joining the landmark lawsuit and the harm is growing: 15,000+ decertified businesses, canceled contracts, and erased opportunities.

Texas private school voucher applications are closed. Now what?
| April 1, 2026
DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | K-12 education | public education | school voucher | school voucher program | TEXAS | Texas Education Freedom Accounts | Texas Lead Story
The application period for Texas’ $1 billion private school voucher program ended last night. Here’s what happens next.

Kendall County officials hope to reclaim the stars with Dark Sky designation
by Sam Cohen
| March 27, 2026
Officials in Kendall County are working to get the area designated as a Dark Sky Place. Here’s what you need to know.

Willie Nelson keeps the outlaw spirit alive with 2026 festival dates
by Sam Cohen
| March 26, 2026
Willie Nelson recently announced his annual Outlaw Music Festival and Fourth of July Picnic. Here’s everything you need to know.

Two Whataburger fan favorites return March 31
by Sam Cohen
| March 26, 2026
Whataburger’s Banana Pudding Shake and Bacon Steakhouse Double are back for a limited time starting Mar. 31. Here’s what you need to know.

A veteran fan’s guide to attending March Madness in person
by Joey Held
| March 18, 2026
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Watching games from home is one thing, but it’s an entirely different experience to witness March Madness in person. Here’s what to know.

Why Texans are voting with education in mind this midterm election
| March 17, 2026
DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | HIGHER EDUCATION | K-12 education | public education | state board of education | TEXAS | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
Texans have a chance to elect staunch public education advocates to several statewide seats in November.

Students with disabilities face hurdles applying for private school vouchers
| March 17, 2026
Community | EDUCATION | EXCO-Player | old texas | public schools | school voucher | school voucher program | TEXAS
Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 with Texas’ new private school voucher program, but a lengthy application process coupled with a short application window is leaving some children who could benefit from the program behind.

Meet the Texas teams playing in March Madness
by Joey Held
| March 17, 2026
central texas | Community | CULTURE | East Texas | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | Local news | News | North Texas | recreation | south texas | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS | Texas A&M | Texas Tech University
Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament. Learn about the participants—and which teams to pick for your March Madness bracket.

Documentary explores Texas origins of Roe v. Wade
| March 16, 2026
ABORTION | birth control | COLLEGE STUDENTS | Community | CULTURE | documentary | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | FAMILY | History | lawmakers | laws | LIFESTYLE | Lone Star Three | national politics | political | politics | Roe v. Wade | STATE | TEXAS | texas abortion law | TEXAS POLITICS | University of Texas at Austin
Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.
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