Texas
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Sparkling spectacles: Your guide to fireworks shows in DFW
Fireworks will light up Dallas-Fort Worth this Fourth of July. Here’s where to find the best Independence Day fireworks shows.
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For the city of Dallas, it’s time to talk about trash
The City of Dallas launches a new cross-department effort to clean up litter. Here’s what you need to know about the city’s litter removal.
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Dallas’ 2024 Pride In Excellence Awards honored local LGBTQIA+ leaders
Dallas’s Mayor and City Councilmembers celebrated the 2024 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception in honor of Pride Month. Here’s what you need to know.
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Opal Lee: Facts about the woman who made Juneteenth a holiday
Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, has lived a life we should all aspire to. Learn more about Lee’s accomplishments and honors.
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Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledges he should have disclosed free trips from Texas billionaire
The trips include vacations in Indonesia and at the exclusive, men’s-only Bohemian Grove retreat, which were first reported by ProPublica last year. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledged for the first time in a new financial disclosure filing that he should have publicly reported two free vacations he received from Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow. The…
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Op-Ed: Texas hasn’t always loved me, but I’m committed to fighting for change
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…
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Here’s your ultimate guide to the best museums in Fort Worth
Get ready to explore these Forth Worth museums.
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Post-storm tree care: What Dallas residents need to know
Following severe storms, the Dallas government has highlighted the importance of proper tree care. Here’s what you need to know.
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Senate Republicans block bill to protect birth control access
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.
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Here’s what 7 DFW mayors earn and what they actually do
Yearly salaries or paid per meeting: DFW mayor salaries are all across the board.
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The hottest FC Dallas players to watch in 2024
Learn all about the FC Dallas players that should be on your radar in 2024.
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Help shelter dogs in Dallas find new homes with the Doggie Daycation Program
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has launched a brand-new, creative initiative, the Doggie Daycation program. Here’s how you can help shelter dogs in DFW.
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Shop these DFW thrift and consignment stores to combat fast fashion
Reduce your fast fashion hauls with these thrift and consignment shops selling clothing for every style and budget.
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Weather-weary Texas battered again as powerful storm, strong winds kill 1, cause widespread damage
Power outages remained widespread Wednesday in storm-weary Texas a day after another burst of severe weather flooded streets, uprooted trees, and ripped off roofs. Authorities said a teenager was killed at a construction site while working on a home that collapsed.
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The haunted USS Lexington + 9 other mysterious Texas spots
Texas has no shortage of mysterious, eerie, and outright spooky places, like the USS Lexington. Here’s a look at ten spots and what to expect at each one.
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Op-Ed: Was the George Floyd movement all in vain?
The founder of Engaged Voters reflects on the years since George Floyd’s murder and where the country stands ahead of another polarizing presidential election.
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At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
The destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky and were just north of an oppressive, early season heat wave setting records from south Texas to Florida.
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Everything you need to know about the minimum wage in Texas
With Texas’ minimum wage stuck at $7.25, get a quick view into the minimum wage debate in the state and throughout the country.
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At five hour hearing, no one is happy with Texas Medical Board’s proposed abortion guidance
Doctors, lawyers and advocates say the state board’s new guidance still doesn’t clarify when doctors can legally perform abortions.
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Things to do for Memorial Day Weekend in DFW
Celebrate Memorial Day with these weekend events.
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I had to travel over 700 miles out of Texas to get an abortion. Here’s my story.
A San Antonio community organizer shares her experience navigating abortion access in a politically regressive landscape.
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Making it in DFW: Meet Caazena Hunter of Pleasant Grove & Cedar Hill
Surviving in DFW is a lot harder than it used to be. Area residents have had to hustle and reassess values to thrive in what was once a low-cost metropolis.
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Here’s how 7 DFW cities and neighborhoods got their names
A popular person or description of the scenery, cities and neighborhoods have a story to their naming. Let’s investigate some of our favorites.
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Dallas doubles down on women’s sports: City scores soccer league after Wings move OK’d
Will Dallas be the next hub for women’s sports? Here’s what you need to know about Dallas’ new women’s soccer league.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
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7 things you never knew about Texas Rangers star Corey Seager
The Rangers signed Corey Seager to a 10-year deal in 2022. Here are some fun facts about the All-Star slugger, from his on-field play to his cute pups.
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Lost in time: 7 eerie North Texas ghost towns worth checking out
Learn about seven eerie North Texas ghost towns that are worth checking out for yourself.
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Flying the nest: WNBA’s Dallas Wings will get new home in 2025
WNBA’s Dallas Wings to call Downtown Dallas home in two years time. The Dallas City Council gets okay for the team’s relocation to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center’s Memorial Auditorium.
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What you need to know about toxic “forever chemicals” the EPA is restricting
The EPA is restricting “forever chemicals” found in drinking water. Here’s what you need to know about the EPA’s new PFAS restrictions.
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8 DFW restaurants where you can travel the world on a budget
Travel the world with just a tank of gas. Here are eight DFW restaurants serving international flavors.
