Texas
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Addison’s Kaboom Town among the best fireworks shows in America
Addison’s Kaboom Town landed the No. 4 spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Places to See Fireworks list. Here’s what you need to know.
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MAGA is alive and well in Texas
Despite a poor economy and historically low approval ratings, key wins last night show how much influence President Trump still wields over Republican voters in the state.
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30+ years of Republican statewide rule in Texas by the numbers
By nearly every metric, Texans are worse off than they were before the GOP controlled every lever of power in the state.
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UNT students, faculty mourn academic freedom at mock funeral
Students are mourning the death of the University of North Texas System after ongoing attacks on academic freedom.
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Fort Worth African American Museum to celebrate grand opening June 12 as part of Freedom Vibes festival
The Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center is set to open June 12. Here’s what you need to know about its first exhibit.
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A tiny Texas town spent months battling an AI surveillance giant and won
They were relentless in their opposition to being watched.
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Texas Monthly names two Fort Worth spots among the state’s best new(er) taquerias
Texas Monthly named two Fort Worth taco spots some of the best in the Lone Star State. Here’s everything you need to know.
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They left Texas to survive. Now Seattle is scrambling to keep up
Seattle may declare a civil emergency is response to the influx of LGBTQIA+ people moving to the city from Texas and other red states.
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Tick bites in Texas are a growing concern. Here’s how to protect your household
Tick bites can cause several illnesses, some of them serious. Here’s how to protect yourself from ticks this summer.
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Dallas students step into the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup
Dozens of Dallas students will accompany players onto the field for FIFA World Cup matches in the city. Here’s what you need to know.
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Ken Paxton demands Dallas County sheriff partners with ICE
Attorney General Ken Paxton is giving the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office until June 1 to enter into an agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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Sports Illustrated brings World Cup kickoff event to Dallas on June 20
Sports Illustrated will hold an event, “SI Beyond the Pitch,” at SILO in Dallas on June 20. Here’s what you need to know.
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Greg Abbott promised Texas prosperity. The numbers tell a different story.
The Lone Star State has the eighth largest economy on Earth. Its residents rank among the worst-off in the nation.
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13 bar and restaurant patios worth a perch in Houston
Fresh air, Tex-Mex, and room for the kids and dog: These are Houston’s best outdoor patios for eating, drinking, and soaking up the good life.
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New safety laws leave most Texas sleepaway summer camps in limbo
So far, only nine summer camps in Texas have received application approval to open this year. Here’s what you need to know.
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Indoor play places for DFW Kids: Your rainy day guide
When rainy weather gets you down, check out these eight cool indoor play places for kids in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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No more sneaking extra Sprite: McDonald’s self-serve drink stations are disappearing
McDonald’s franchises across the US will slowly get rid of self-service drink stations. Here’s everything you need to know about the change.
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9 summer events in San Antonio you won’t want to miss
From outdoor fests to cool indoor escapes, San Antonio’s summer calendar is packed with events worth braving the heat for.
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Texas coal and power plants at heart of state’s growing water crisis, report reveals
Researchers from the Sierra Club analyzed water consumption data and dug through Texas water rights records. What they found is sobering.
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San Antonio restricts private ICE detention centers
Private companies are making billions locking up immigrants in Texas. Cities are starting to figure out how to fight back.
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How Mary Kay Ash turned Texas grit into a global beauty empire
Mary Lisa Gavenas’s new biography, “Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay,” recounts the meteoric rise of Texas’s own Mary Kay Ash.
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Texas can continue to investigate teachers over Charlie Kirk social media posts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) can continue to investigate teachers over social media posts made on their personal accounts following far-right political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk’s death, a federal judge has ruled.
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Why Texas restaurants are closing at an alarming rate
Rising costs, federal policy, and shifting consumer habits have created a perfect storm for one of the state’s most vital industries.
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Beneath the Gulf’s surface, a new moon jellyfish species reveals itself
A new species of moon jellyfish, Aurelia profunda, was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Fall in love with your next read (and your next latte) at Daydream
Daydream is a romance bookstore/coffee shop in the heart of Arlington featuring local goods and steamy reads.
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Meet the two Texas Democrats vying to become Lt. Governor
Labor and union leader Marcos Vélez and state Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) will face off in a runoff election on May 26 to become the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. The winner will face incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.
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Lancaster firefighters speak frankly on the toll of being short-staffed
The Lancaster Firefighters Association is speaking candidly about the impact of its staffing shortages. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Two Republicans, one Senate seat, no real political difference
The Texas GOP is tearing itself apart over two men who would vote the exact same way. They’re both Texas Republicans who claim the mantle of Donald Trump. Both want the same Senate seat. They cannot stand each other. Ditto their voter bases. On May 26, four-term US Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General…
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Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom is ready for its second act
The Longhorn Ballroom was an iconic venue for decades before falling into disrepair. Now, it’s back and better than ever.
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Mosier Valley family fights to resolve land dispute before park construction moves forward
A Fort Worth family has requested construction at Mosier Valley Park be temporarily halted while a land ownership issue is resolved.
