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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the presidential debate ended.
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Fact-checking Trump’s lies on abortion during the presidential debate
Trump spent much of Tuesday’s debate lying about his position on abortion, repeatedly spreading conspiracy theories about Democrats executing infants, and downplaying the very real consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Texas parents gain new tools to control their teen’s social media use
Parents of Texas children can now monitor and restrict their child’s activity on digital platforms — but only if they know their child uses the service.
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Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here’s what you need to know.
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Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here’s what you need to know.
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High food prices are hurting Texas families. Here’s what Kamala Harris has proposed to lower costs.
The vice president has said that she will call on Congress to pass a federal ban on price gouging and give the Federal Trade Commission more authority to prevent consolidation in the food industry.
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Dallas launches Digital Art Challenge for all ages
The City of Dallas officially launched Innovate and Create: Digital Art Challenge. Here’s what interested residents need to know.
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Why this retired Army Lieutenant General and former Republican is voting for Kamala Harris
Ben Hodges spent nearly 40 years in the US Army, and served as the Commanding General of the US Army in Europe. Now, he’s speaking out about the threats of a second Trump presidency.
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How I’ll shine a light on Texas politics at our new, pro-democracy newsroom
My first taste of covering Texas politics came while covering a rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol, where lawmakers were targeting LGBTQ+ people.
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GOP lawsuits set the stage for state challenges if Trump loses the election
Republicans filed more than 100 lawsuits challenging various aspects of vote-casting after being chastised repeatedly by judges in 2020 for bringing complaints about how the election was run only after votes were tallied.
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12 Dallas date night itineraries for every kind of couple
Whether you prefer an active night out or an artsy and laid-back evening, we’ve got you covered with these Dallas date night ideas.
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These offices are on Texas ballots this year
Election season is just around the corner, and it’s likely you’ve heard about the big races, including the one for our next US president. But what about races that are local to Texas—and even DFW? There are actually tons of offices and positions on the ballot this November, and it may be surprising to hear…
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The 10 most absurd roadside attractions in Texas
There are plenty of roads to drive on in Texas. Luckily, there’s no shortage of roadside attractions when you need a break or want to see something spectacularly strange.
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Beyond the bar: 7 creative Dallas bachelor party ideas
Planning a celebration for a soon-to-be groom? These Dallas bachelor party destinations and ideas offer fun and thrilling adventures for everyone.
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Kamala Harris proposes plan to make it easier for Texans to start small businesses
Harris has proposed expanding a tax deduction for costs that are incurred while starting a business, creating a new fund that would allow the country’s smallest banks to cover the interest accrued on loans to new businesses, and more.
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The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents
50 hours, that’s the amount of time America’s “sandwich generation” spends caring for both children and aging parents every week. Here’s what you need to know.
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Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Texas
After years of a worsening housing crisis in Texas, Kamala Harris’ proposals seek to create three million homes by 2028, provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers, and crack down on price fixing among corporate landlords.
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How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election
Every polling place will offer at least one kind of accessible voting equipment for federal elections.
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Abbott says a million names have been deleted from Texas voter rolls. What does that number mean?
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. This story was reported in partnership with The Texas Tribune, a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Update, Aug. 28: In response to Abbott’s press release,…
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Dallas officer killed and 2 wounded by man who targeted police, chief says
The shooting Thursday night brought fresh anguish and anger in a city where a gunman’s ambush on police in 2016 killed five officers.
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Paxton takes Dallas to court over gun ban at State Fair
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Dallas County District Court not to enforce the ban.
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Army criticizes Trump campaign for inappropriate conduct at Arlington National Cemetery
When the cemetery’s public affairs director attempted to prevent the Trump campaign from illegally filming in a prohibited area where recently deceased service members are buried, a member of Trump’s team pushed past the employee.
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Here are 12 events happening in DFW this September
DFW is the place to be in September, as the triple-digit temperatures cease and festival season begins. Football season is back, the state fair returns, and Latino Heritage Month starts on September 15, so they’ll be lots of fun all over the metroplex in celebration of culture. Whether you like music or food, or eating…
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Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.
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Trump indicted again in federal election interference case
This new indictment “reflects the government’s efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s holdings,” after the court ruled last month that former presidents have sweeping legal protections from charges for alleged acts that they committed while in office.
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More than 200 former Bush, McCain, and Romney staffers endorse Kamala Harris for president
In the letter, the former staffers “jointly declared” that they’ll be voting for the Harris-Walz ticket in November’s election, and condemned Trump’s policies, as well as Project 2025.
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I refused to let Texas’ abortion ban decide my life. Other women aren’t so lucky.
Unless our country gets a reality check about who we elect to office and we educate ourselves on their positions, we women have no hope of deciding whether we want to start a family or not—or if we want to carry a rapist’s child. We stand no chance unless we fight for what we believe…
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
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Clinging to hope: What voting means for Dallas’ Stacia Doss
The 36-year-old may have a lot of reasons to feel hopeless this election season, but fear isn’t stopping her from exercising her right to vote.
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Latino voting rights group calls for investigation after Texas authorities search homes
A Latino voting rights group called Monday for a federal investigation after its volunteers said Texas authorities raided their homes and seized phones and computers as part of an investigation by the state’s Republican attorney general into allegations of voter fraud.
