
“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility
by ProPublica
| February 11, 2026
2025 southern smoke festival | arts | child detainees | children | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | deportation | DHS | Dilley Immigration Processing Center | FAMILY | HARDGATE | ICE | IMMIGRATION | LIFESTYLE | Local news | locals | mental health | mental health issues | national politics | News | south texas | teens | TEXAS | TEXAS POLITICS | The Department of Homeland Security
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight.

Dallas seventh grader Aiden McMillan on track for Guinness World Record after achieving nuclear fusion
by Sam Cohen
| February 11, 2026
Aiden McMillan | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | Guiness World Record | LIFESTYLE | nuclear fusion machine | science
A Dallas seventh grader may earn a Guiness World Record for his scientific achievements. Here’s what he’s working on.

Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey
by Sam Cohen
| February 9, 2026
buddhist monks | Community | CULTURE | DFW | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | Texas Lead Story | The Walk for Peace
Buddhist monks will complete their 2,000+ mile walk for peace in Fort Worth on February 14. Here’s what you need to know.

Your guide to San Antonio’s 5 Spanish frontier missions
by Ellery Well
| February 6, 2026
Community | CULTURE | History | LIFESTYLE | Mission Concepción | Mission Espada | Mission San Antonio de Valero | Mission San José | Mission San Juan | San Antonio Lead Story | SATX | spanish frontier missions | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
San Antonio’s culture and heritage are on full display at these five Spanish frontier missions.

10 Black-owned businesses in DFW for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day
by Britteny Dee
| February 6, 2026
Black-owned businesses | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | valentine's day
Good food, creative cocktails, and unique gifts—find what you need to make this Valentine’s Day special at these Black-owned businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth.



