Texas Lead Story

Harris kicks off campaign by focusing on future, highlighting plans to help families
| July 23, 2024
During her first speech as the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Kamala Harris said she’d fight to make child care more affordable, pass paid family leave, and restore reproductive freedom.

Kamala Harris has a lot to run on. Here’s what to watch for.
| July 21, 2024
During her time as vice president, Harris has helped pass laws that lowered healthcare costs, invested in childcare and housing, and advanced efforts to fight climate change.

Sparkling spectacles: Your guide to fireworks shows in DFW
by Joey Held
| June 13, 2024
Fireworks will light up Dallas-Fort Worth this Fourth of July. Here’s where to find the best Independence Day fireworks shows.

Op-Ed: Texas hasn’t always loved me, but I’m committed to fighting for change
by Brandon Mack
| June 7, 2024
June has always been one of my favorite months of the year because I get to celebrate all of my intersections. As a Black, queer, disabled Texan, June represents all of my intersections. June is Pride Month, where we celebrate and commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which is regarded as the start of the LGBTQ+ rights […]

Senate Republicans block bill to protect birth control access
| June 6, 2024
The bill would have guaranteed the right for Americans to obtain and use birth control without government interference. It would also protect the right of health care providers to distribute information about contraception and provide it to patients.