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DFW chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling named 2026 James Beard Award finalists
Dallas chefs Maggie Huff and Scott Girling are officially finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Texas’ Cooper Lutkenhaus just changed world track & field history forever
North Texas’ Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion at the World Indoor Championships. He placed first in the 800-meter final. Justin native Cooper Lutkenhaus became a world champion on Sunday when he placed first in the 800-meter final at the World Indoor Championships. The 17-year-old, who attends Northwest High School, completed the dash in 1…
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Kacey Musgraves returns to her Texas roots on ‘Middle of Nowhere’
Texas native Kacey Musgraves recently announced her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere.” Here’s what you need to know.
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Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas prices
Texas’ status as the nation’s largest oil producer will partially insulate its residents from some gas price hikes, but it’s not immune to disruptions, experts say.
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Uber puts safety first with nationwide Women Preferences rollout
Uber recently launched a nationwide “Women’s Preferences” feature for riders and drivers to increase safety. Here’s what you need to know.
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Why did gas prices go up? Will gas prices go down? What to know
Gas prices appear to be soaring across the country — and in Texas — as the conflict in Iran continues.
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Collin County breaks early voting record as Election Day arrives
Early voters in Collin County broke records ahead of today’s primary. Here’s what you need to know.
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2 Texas schools break into TIME’s top global university rankings
TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Universities included three Texas schools. Here are the 2 that made the Top 50.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission plans to take astronauts further than they’ve ever been
It’s been over 50 years since astronauts have experienced the Moon’s gravitational pull. Apollo 17 accomplished the feat in December 1972, and now, a new group is set to follow in their footsteps this March. NASA’s Artemis Program—named after the Greek goddess Artemis, who is often depicted as representing the Moon—was designed to help create a…
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Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey
Buddhist monks will complete their 2,000+ mile walk for peace in Fort Worth on February 14. Here’s what you need to know.
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GRAMMY glory: Houston Grand Opera celebrates ‘Intelligence’ win
Houston Grand Opera took home a GRAMMY award at the 2026 ceremony. Here are all the details.
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will take place across February and March. Here are six Texas athletes who will be heading to Italy to participate.
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals
Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don’t have the same impact they used to with the public.
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After decades of questions, answers emerge in Norman Prater’s 1973 disappearance
Norman Prater went missing in January 1973. Now, the Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.
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Sugar Land Scores big with FIFA World Cup 26 partnership
City leaders project a significant impact on Sugar Land’s economic development and community offerings, thanks to its involvement with the FIFA World Cup 26. The city of Sugar Land, located 20 miles south of downtown Houston, has become an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host City, providing a platform for the…
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Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ but White House says release is a Democratic smear
The sex-offending financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to communications released Wednesday, but the White House quickly accused Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to smear the president.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring
Coffee lovers across the US are having to ditch their normal haunts, as Starbucks closed over 400 locations across the country this past week.
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‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
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Get to know your 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks NBA team
The 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks have plenty of returning faces and could make some noise in a crowded Western Conference—assuming they can stay healthy.
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Op-Ed: Hurricane Katrina children deserved better
We allowed the media to shape the lens in how we truly saw these survivors. They were the victims of a tragedy and so many students misunderstood them.
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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2 Houston schools rank among top 100 best high schools in US
Carnegie Vanguard High School and DeBakey High School for Health Professions have both been ranked in US News and World Report’s annual high school rankings. Not only are they included in the top 100, but both also appear in the top 10 for Texas schools.
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How to file flood damage with basic homeowners, renters insurance
Learn what steps to take after flood damage, what your insurance can cover, how to report claims, and where to find disaster assistance.
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7 most notorious true crime cases in DFW history
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to plenty of exciting spots, but it’s also been the scene of some of the most infamous true crime cases in the country.
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Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
Following a 26-hour marathon voting session and lengthy, late-night negotiations, the U.S. Senate has passed its version of Republicans’ landmark tax and spending bill with both Texas senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voting for the legislation.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
