DFW Lead Story

She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school
| April 28, 2025
bills | DFW | DFW Lead Story | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | equity | HEALTH | inclusion | lawmakers | old texas | public education | public school | Repro Rights | TEXAS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | women's health
A Texas bill would excuse school absences for menstrual disorders—advocates say it’s a crucial step toward reproductive health and dignity in schools.

‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ and 5 other awesome exhibits in Dallas
by Joey Held
| April 23, 2025
Step aboard "Titanic: The Exhibition," a true-to-life recreation of one of the most popular ships in history—and learn plenty of new things along the way.

Meet Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux
| April 14, 2025
Get to know the new chief of the Dallas Police Department, Daniel Comeaux.

Is your Dallas neighborhood a heat island?
| April 8, 2025
Dallas officials hope a 2024 climate study can help create strategies to combat heat islands — a phenomenon that has left some neighborhoods in the city up to 12 degrees warmer than other areas during the summer months.

Your unofficial guide to 4/20 in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Joey Held
| April 4, 2025
From elaborate meals and treats to activities that will broaden your horizons, we’ve put together our favorite ways to ring in a DFW 4/20 celebration in style.