Texas
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Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration
Texas officials have turned over the state’s voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, complying with the Trump administration’s demands for access to data on millions of voters across the country.
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The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)
Spanning 162 acres, there’s plenty to see at HALL Park, including hundreds of impressive sculptures and works of art from local and national creators.
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7 Texas organizations to support during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem. Here’s how Texans can make a difference.
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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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Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals
As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.
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Keeping Texas communities safer: Variable speed limits could prevent future crashes
Variable speed limit signs are starting to appear across Texas. Here’s why.
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Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers
26-year-old Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics. She’s due to compete in qualifying events in St. Louis.
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Texas teachers sue over investigations into social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s death
The Texas Education Agency urged superintendents in September to report teachers who were critical of the far-right political activist on social media.
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9 spring & summer festivals in DFW to look forward to
With beautiful flowers, delicious food, wonderful music, and fantastic fireworks, you won’t want to miss these 10 upcoming festivals in DFW.
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Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve…
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Trying out Dry January? Find a mocktail at one of these 14 Texas spots
Did you know that Dry January, the alcohol-free phenomenon that takes the world by storm at the beginning of the year, started across the pond in the UK?
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8 places to stop, shop, & savor along the San Antonio River Walk
Immerse yourself in history, unique shopping, and culinary delights along the San Antonio River Walk.
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Texas Tech researchers to develop statewide flood warning system
Texas Tech professors are developing a unique flood forecasting system for the state – and specifically for the Texas Hill Country.
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DART, Texas’ largest public transit system, may come undone in 2026
A suburban mutiny against North Texas’ largest public transit agency threatens to upend how tens of thousands of Texans get around in the state’s most populated urban area — at a time state transportation planners say the state needs more public transit.
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Dallas County Republicans abandon plan to hand-count ballots in March primary
After months of laying the groundwork to hand-count thousands of ballots in the March 3 primary, the Dallas County Republican Party announced on Tuesday it has decided not to do so, opting instead to contract with the county elections department to administer the election using voting equipment.
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5 ways to get healthy in the new year (that don’t involve losing weight!)
Instead of trying to push yourself through a crash diet or start an exercise program which doesn’t bring you joy, Ellis recommends five ways to get healthier that’ll not only last throughout the year, but can be maintained for life.
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Tejano icon Bobby Pulido says Trump ‘duped’ South Texas. Now he’s running for Congress
Bobby Pulido watched Trump raids hit his neighbors. Now the Tejano star wants to flip Texas’ 15th Congressional District blue by winning Monica de la Cruz’s seat in Congress.
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Nothing but net! Gianna, Natalia & Milania Jordan score scholarships at Texas Tech
The Jordan sisters have been dominating high school basketball together for years. Now, three of the four will attend Texas Tech.
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A proposed 1,500-mile trail across Texas will take a village–or dozens
The current xTx trail, intended for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, navigates entirely along existing public routes—shoulders of state highways, backcountry gravel roads, and established trails. It connects travelers to state and national parks and showcases Texas’s vast and varied landscapes, all while remaining on public land.
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Dallas County Republicans’ plan to hand-count primary ballots moves forward
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the US. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Dallas County Republicans say they’re planning to go ahead with…
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8 seats up for grabs on the Texas State Board of Education in 2026
Several offices across Texas will be on the ballot in 2026, including eight seats on the state board of education.
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Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, announced Monday he is withdrawing from the race for Tarrant County judge, a week after his 11th-hour decision to run for the county executive post.
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Study: TX teens most affected by state abortion ban
Texans younger than 18 years old are impacted the most by the state’s abortion ban, according to a research paper published in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Following the flight: How Texas A&M is helping monarch butterflies thrive
Texas A&M has been tracking the migration of monarch butterflies to better support this important pollinator. Here’s what you need to know.
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Texas adds new ID restrictions on vehicle registrations and renewals
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals in an abrupt shift that could shut out undocumented residents from legally owning vehicles.
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Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads state Rep. James Talarico by 8 percentage points in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, according to a poll released Friday.
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Every San Antonio restaurant Guy Fieri visited on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Guy Fieri has visited 22 San Antonio restaurants on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Here’s every spot he featured.
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Petrochemical expansion in Texas will fall heavily on communities of color, study finds
Researchers at Texas Southern University in Houston have analyzed demographic data around the locations of almost 100 industrial facilities proposed statewide and found that about 90 percent are located in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty than statewide averages.
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Time to spruce things up: Where to choose your own Christmas tree in Texas
Nothing quite compares to the smell of a fresh Christmas tree during the holidays. That cozy pine scent more than makes up for the inevitable floor full of needles—or the annoying task of keeping your pet out of the tree’s water.
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Greg Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault in Austin on Monday to announce a partnership with the far-right organization.
