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NASA’s Artemis II mission plans to take astronauts further than they’ve ever been
It’s been over 50 years since astronauts have experienced the Moon’s gravitational pull. Apollo 17 accomplished the feat in December 1972, and now, a new group is set to follow in their footsteps this March. NASA’s Artemis Program—named after the Greek goddess Artemis, who is often depicted as representing the Moon—was designed to help create a…
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“I have been here too long”: Read letters from the children detained at ICE’s Dilley facility
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end in sight.
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Dallas seventh grader Aiden McMillan on track for Guinness World Record after achieving nuclear fusion
A Dallas seventh grader may earn a Guiness World Record for his scientific achievements. Here’s what he’s working on.
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How Dallas is tackling the senior loneliness epidemic—one companion at a time
Dallas’s Senior Source has been operating a Senior Companion Program for 20 years. They’re helping combat the growing loneliness epidemic.
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Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey
Buddhist monks will complete their 2,000+ mile walk for peace in Fort Worth on February 14. Here’s what you need to know.
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Wildfire concerns push Bexar County to extend burn ban until May
The Bexar County Commissioners Court has officially extended a ban on outdoor burning through May 11. Here’s what you need to know.
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As skilled labor declines, Texas faces delays in post-disaster recovery
A decline in skilled workers is leading to longer recovery and rebuilding processes following natural disasters. Several factors are at play.
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Storm damage forces indefinite closure of beloved Kleberg-Rylie library
The Kleberg-Rylie library branch has been closed indefinitely after sustaining storm damage. Here’s what you need to know. The Kleberg-Rylie branch of the Dallas Public Library system has been closed indefinitely following last week’s storm. Dallas Library’s Director, Manya Shorr, told WFAA that freezing temperatures in the building led to something bursting in its mechanical room. As…
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GRAMMY glory: Houston Grand Opera celebrates ‘Intelligence’ win
Houston Grand Opera took home a GRAMMY award at the 2026 ceremony. Here are all the details.
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$13M grant could speed up Dallas’s Community Park project
Millions of dollars hang in the balance for Dallas’s Community Park project. Here’s what you need to know.
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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Dallas delays Mill Creek tunnel project, extending timeline to 2029
Dallas’ Mill Creek Tunnel project was originally scheduled for completion in 2024. Now, it likely won’t be finished until 2029.
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Local races take shape in Harris and Fort Bend counties ahead of March primaries
Voters in Harris County and Fort Bend County are heading into a major election year with crowded races for county judge, county attorney, district clerk and Congress. Dozens of candidates from both parties have filed for these key offices, setting up for competitive primaries on March 3. The results will help define local leadership and…
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A winter storm is coming! Here are tips for Dallas residents
As Dallas experiences inclement weather, various city departments share tips about staying safe.
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Wrongfully executed in 1956, Tommy Lee Walker is finally cleared
Tommy Lee Walker was wrongfully executed in 1956. Now, the Dallas County Commissioners Court has declared him innocent.
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Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center transformation is underway: here’s what it means for jobs, events
It’s been nearly a decade since the George R. Brown Convention Center saw a major renovation—but just a few weeks into 2026, Houston is already seeing visible changes tied to its $2 billion transformation project.
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Proposed library restructuring could leave four Dallas communities without local branches
Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.
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Research: Voters seem to look the other way in political scandals
Texas lawmakers are no strangers to scandals throughout the decades – and a University of Houston professor says they just don’t have the same impact they used to with the public.
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Sugar Land’s multi-million dollar surveillance deal sparks privacy concerns
Sugar Land recently approved a multi-million dollar contract for new surveillance technology. Here’s what you need to know.
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Yes, that looks familiar—here’s where Paramount+’s “Landman” filmed around DFW
Paramount+’s show “Landman” has filmed at several locations throughout the DFW area. How many have you recognized?
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Houston City Council redirects $30 million in stormwater funds to building demolitions
The Houston City Council recently approved a $30 million demolition program. Funds for that program were originally meant to address stormwater issues in the city.
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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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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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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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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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Donate a coat this winter to help those in need in San Antonio
If you’re looking for ways to help, consider cleaning out your closet and donating a coat to those in need.
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Houston launches nation’s first public dashboard on gun injuries
A new dashboard launched by the city of Houston is on track to bring awareness to firearm-related injuries and deaths.
