Texas
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What the new EPA rule means for Dallas water quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new rule for drinking water. Here’s how the new EPA rule is affecting Dallas’ water.
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Globe Life Field grub: 8 unusual options for your next Texas Rangers game
When it comes to a Texas Rangers game, there are plenty of unusual food options. Here’s what to eat at Globe Life Field.
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Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 4 local elections
Texas’ May 4 elections are around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about voting in the TX elections on May 4.
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10 of our favorite Dallas Public Library branches
Take a tour of some of the top branches in the Dallas Public Library system, from elaborate artwork to special interactive events.
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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
TX emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom. Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy after Roe.
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Dallas is looking for feedback to bring free WiFi to the city
The City of Dallas is looking for feedback about the distribution of digital kiosks around the city that would provide free public WiFi to the community. The Department of Public Works will host two community meetings, one virtual and one in-person, to present the full proposal and invite community feedback.
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Dallas resident struggles to pay bills amid cost of living increases
Dallas resident Jazzmine Crist hopes her local government and whoever wins Texas’ Senate race will actually start addressing the economic struggles that working-class Texans like her are experiencing.
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Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas
The Biden administration agreed to provide up to $6.4 billion for Samsung Electronics. The money will help develop a manufacturing and research cluster in TX.
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Here’s where to find reproductive care resources in DFW
Reproductive care resources can be found throughout the DFW area. Here’s everything you need to know about reproductive care resources in DFW.
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Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch
TX Democrats are appealing to colleges to set aside financial aid funds for immigrant families unable to complete FAFSA. Here’s what you need to know.
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Oak Cliff Cemetery: 8 surprising facts about Dallas’ oldest graveyard
The oldest cemetery in Dallas is technically older than the city itself. Here’s everything to know about the historic site of Oak Cliff Cemetery.
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1.7 million Texas households are set to lose monthly internet subsidy
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a monthly subsidy to help households pay for internet. Now, 1.7 million TX households are set to lose benefits.
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Cast a line for Fort Worth’s top 5 seafood spots
Fort Worth is a city that’s no stranger to steakhouses, but when it comes to seafood, it doesn’t clam up either. Tucked within Tarrant County, the area boasts a constellation of seafood spots that can satisfy any craving from the ocean’s depths. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick fish taco or a lavish…
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Opal Lee’s new home is in the same place racists forced her family out of 85 years ago
When Opal Lee was 12, a racist mob drove her family out of their Texas home. Now, the 97-year-old community activist is getting closer to moving into a brand new home on the very same tree-lined corner lot in Fort Worth.
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Texas law enforcement wonder how they’ll enforce migrant arrest law
SANDERSON, Texas (AP) — During the nine hours that Texas was allowed to arrest and deport people who illegally enter the U.S., Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland never changed his tactics with migrants in his remote border county. Not because he opposes the idea. There’s just no practical way to do it, said the sheriff of Terrell County,…
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The solar eclipse is coming: A last-minute guide for DFW
The next solar eclipse won’t happen for 20 years—in August 2044! Luckily, Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the few places on the path of totality where we can witness the entire event.
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How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune “How to get birth control and emergency contraception in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps…
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How Texas’ plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work
Texas’ plan to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally is temporarily on hold. Here’s how TX’s migrant plan would work if it goes through.
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10 things to put on your spring bucket list in DFW
Keep reading for our suggestions for fun in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that will last you from spring break throughout the summer.
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Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns
The Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during the Robb Elementary School shooting submitted his resignation Tuesday, less than a week after a report defended the department’s response to the attack but outraged some family members of the victims.
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Republicans endorsed by Abbott clinch House seats, fate of school vouchers remains uncertain
Abbott’s push for school vouchers was blocked by Democrats and rural Republicans during the 2023 legislative session, but Abbott exacted revenge last week by unseating several of the bill’s opponents.
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TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
TX teachers say they are burned out and want to leave public education. Here’s what you need to know about Texas teachers.
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If your boss is the state of Texas, some pregnancy protections just ended for you
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the legislation, known as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, cannot be enforced in the state. Here’s what you need to know.
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How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
In April, scientists plan to find out how animals react to a solar eclipse. Here’s what you need to know researchers at the Fort Worth Zoo.
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A new Uvalde report defends local police. Here are the findings that outraged some families in Texas
Report into deadly 2022 Uvalde school shooting found that none of the city’s officers violated department policy. Here’s what you need to know.
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Biden proposes new actions to address housing shortages and high costs
The actions announced last week will promote fairer rental markets, boost the supply of affordable housing and manufactured homes, and help families who are struggling to make ends meet.
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Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries
Far-right Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries. Here’s what you need to know about the Republican gains in the Texas primaries.
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A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it
A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it. Here’s what happened in Stinnett, TX.
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Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle
Judge says Texas school district can punish Black student for his hairstyle. Here’s what you need to know about TX’s ruling on Darryl George’s hair.
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How to apply for SNAP food stamps in Texas
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that helps qualifying American families put food on the table by providing extra funds to purchase groceries every month. Here’s how to apply in the Lone Star State.
































































