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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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Dive into these DFW pools with memberships and day passes
Here are some area pools where you and your family can get an all-access membership or drop in for the day.
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It sure looks like Trump is paying off witnesses
Just days after Donald Trump became a convicted felon, new reporting shows that nine Trump witnesses received hefty financial payouts, promotions, and other benefits, some at “delicate” moments during the former president’s court cases.
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Being a patient is getting harder in a strained and complex US health care system
Patients are not getting enough help dealing with a healthcare system that is growing increasingly complex, according to researchers and other experts in care delivery.
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The 5 best trails to hike, bike, and walk in Dallas-Fort Worth
Grab your good sneakers and head out to one of these Dallas-Fort Worth trails.
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Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state’s abortion law over medical exceptions
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the Texas law that opponents say is too vague regarding when medically necessary exceptions are allowed.
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Millions of Americans could file their taxes for free starting in 2025
The IRS’ Direct File program was rolled out on a limited basis in 12 states this past tax-filing season and saved 140,000 taxpayers who used it an estimated $5.6 million in filing costs. Now, the agency is looking to expand it nationwide.
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Use your Dallas Public Library to unlock these free activities
Your library card can unlock these cultural experiences in Dallas.
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Senate Democrats call for industry-wide investigation into Big Oil amid price-fixing and collusion allegations
Senate Democrats joined their House counterparts in calling for an industry-wide investigation into Big Oil collusion and price-fixing allegations, which they say cost US consumers at the pump while driving up corporate profits.
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Jurors find Trump guilty in adult film star hush money trial
Despite intimidation, harassment, and threats from Trump and his allies, a New York jury found Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their alleged affair out of fears that it would hurt his chances of…
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How to navigate FEMA for the upcoming hurricane season
Home damaged by a hurricane? See if you are eligible for federal assistance.
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Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here’s what you need to know.
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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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Fears about far-right future of Supreme Court grow amid Alito flag controversy
Advocacy groups and lawmakers worry that unchecked bias and a potential second Trump term could greenlight more Supreme Court decisions aligned with far-right interests.
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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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Three comma club: Meet 10 of Texas’ 73 billionaires
From shampoo to spirits, discover how Texas’ most intriguing billionaires made their fortunes.
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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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Fun facts about your favorite Dallas Stars players
Learn some lesser-known, fun facts about Dallas Stars players Jamie Benn, Tyler Sequin, and Matt Duchene.
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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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Senate Democrats will hold a vote on birth control protections in June
The Right to Contraception Act would protect access to birth control nationwide as many reproductive rights advocates worry that contraceptive access will be Republicans’ next target after they successfully helped overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Sick of absurd Ticketmaster prices? Biden’s DOJ is going after them
The lawsuit is backed by attorneys general for 29 states plus Washington, D.C., and alleges that Live Nation leveraged its power as a venue owner, concert promoter, and ticket seller in order to lessen consumer choice, raise prices, and eliminate its rivals.
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13 snow cone shops in DFW worth the brain freeze
No state digs snow cones like hot and sunny Texas, but when there are a million options how do you know where to go?
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
Relatives of 17 children killed and two kids injured in Texas’ deadliest school shooting are suing Texas Department of Public Safety officers who were among hundreds of law enforcement that waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman at Uvalde’s Robb Elementary.
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House Democrats announce investigation into Big Oil price-fixing
The investigation comes in the wake of bombshell allegations accusing former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield of colluding with OPEC to drive up oil prices at the expense of American consumers.
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Biden’s VA approves 1 million claims under burn pit law
President Biden’s PACT Act was the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in more than 30 years. The law aims to provide specific support to veterans who have been exposed to toxins, often from open burn pits that were located near where these US military members were stationed.
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6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal
6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal. Here’s what you need to know about the doctors’ letter.
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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.
