Dallas-Fort Worth
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Out-of-control wildfires scorch Texas Panhandle and briefly shut down nuclear weapons facility
A series of wildfires swept across the Texas Panhandle early Wednesday, prompting evacuations, cutting off power to thousands, and forcing the brief shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fed the blazes.
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Not just abortion: IVF ruling next phase in the right’s war on reproductive freedom
The Alabama Supreme Court directly cited the Dobbs decision—in which the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade—in its ruling that effectively bans IVF in the state. But amid furious public backlash, Donald Trump and Republicans have raced to distance themselves from the ruling they made possible.
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Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
Eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels. Here’s what you need to know about rising eviction filings.
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Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families
Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families. Here’s what you need to know about TX opting out of the lunch program.
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Brittney Griner honored by Baylor, a school that didn’t always embrace her
Brittney Griner was honored by Baylor, a school that didn’t always embrace her. Here’s what you need to know about Baylor’s retirement ceremony for Griner.
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8 fun-filled day trips within two hours from Dallas
With its central location, Dallas is only two hours away from countless attractions, ranging from national parks to unique museums.
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Biden blasts Trump’s support of a nationwide abortion ban
President Joe Biden took Trump to task for his support of a nationwide abortion ban and his role in repealing Roe v. Wade, criticizing him for “taking away women’s freedom,” putting women’s lives in danger, and unleashing “cruelty and chaos all across America.”
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WWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
WWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. Here’s what you need to know about the female members who are finally moving into the spotlight.
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Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for Texas borrowers facing ‘hardship’
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
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How to celebrate Black History Month in Fort Worth
Check out this list of local events, experiences, and attractions that are engaging and educational year round.
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Everything to know about viewing the solar eclipse in Dallas
Dallas will be in the path of totality for April’s solar eclipse. Here’s what you need to know to view the solar eclipse in TX.
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Here’s where you can find the best hikes near Dallas
Dallas dwellers: Did you know your very own sprawling metropolis is secretly sprinkled with trails that’ll make you forget you’re in the land of high-rises and highways?
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Republicans want to use a 150-year-old law to ban abortion nationwide
Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration, calls for the Justice Department to start enforcing the Comstock Act of 1873. The old law bans the mailing of “anything designed, adapted, or intended for producing abortion,” which could include medical instruments.
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Many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees, study says
Study shows that many Texas community college students who transfer don’t finish their degrees. Here’s what you need to know about TX students.
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Biden demands grocery stores and food brands end ‘price gouging’ and ‘shrinkflation’
Grocery prices have risen by more than 20% since the beginning of the pandemic and in Texas, grocery prices rose 5.1% from Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023. In response, President Biden is demanding grocery chains and food brands lower their prices and stop ripping families off.
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Beyoncé drops new songs ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’
Beyoncé is back with two new country tracks — “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.”
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What to know about the shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch in Texas
A woman’s motive for opening fire in celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch was unclear Monday, a day after the shooting sent worshippers rushing for safety
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Biden policy to help IRS collect up to $851 billion in back taxes from ultra-wealthy
Using funds provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000. The IRS could collect as much as $851 billion in additional tax revenue over the next decade.
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Republicans cave to Trump, block border security deal they demanded
After years of claiming that border security was a “top priority” for them, House and Senate Republicans killed a long-awaited, bipartisan deal they insisted on amid pressure from former President Donald Trump.
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Mending ‘crowns’: How a Dallas hair stylist is fostering hope for Black women with alopecia
A Dallas hair stylist is fostering hope for Black women with alopecia. Here’s how a TX hair stylist is helping Black women with alopeica.
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More than half of Dallas-Fort Worth renters are cost-burdened, study shows
The median renter monthly housing costs in Dallas-Fort Worth is $1,472 per month, a significant increase from before the pandemic. Data from ApartmentList.com also shows that rents in Dallas and Fort Worth are up by over 20% since March 2020.
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8 Black women from Texas whose stories inspire us
These eight Black women born and raised in the Lone Star State have left an indelible mark on Texas. Here’s how these Black women from TX inspired the world.
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Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.
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8 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants that are Food Network famous
Unsurprisingly, Texas has been featured many times on various Food Network shows — including several restaurants located in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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A Dallas pastor steps into Jesse Jackson’s role as leader of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition
The civil rights group founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson in the 1970s got a new leader for the first time in more than 50 years as a Dallas pastor.
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Here’s everything you need to know about voting in Texas
Wondering how to vote in The Lone Star State? Look no further.
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Dallas voters could decriminalize weed in November
Similar efforts passed in 2022 in Austin, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and San Marcos, but Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced he was suing the five cities over the decriminalization policies.
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‘If you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu’: Dallas County Dems chair on getting involved in politics
Could Texas flip blue in 2024? What role will issues like abortion rights, education, and housing costs play in the Dallas area in 2024? We asked Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Kardal Coleman.
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12 festivals happening around Dallas to put on your 2024 calendar
There are dozens of festivals in the Dallas metro area year-round that will quench your thirst for fun. Here are some worth adding to your planner.
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Here’s how to save money in 2024 under Biden’s clean energy policies
Under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Texans can now save money on certain energy-efficient home improvement projects, rooftop solar panels, and electric vehicles.
