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Tax-free weekend is here. Stock up on school supplies, backpacks and clothes sans sales tax

Tax-free weekend is here. Stock up on school supplies, backpacks and clothes sans sales tax

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As Texas pursues mid-decade redistricting, some Congress members aim to ban the practice

As Texas pursues mid-decade redistricting, some Congress members aim to ban the practice

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Two events in Dallas show a different side of the war in Ukraine

Two events in Dallas show a different side of the war in Ukraine

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Lyric Stage and Turtle Creek Chorale collaborate on classic musical ‘Guys & Dolls’

Lyric Stage and Turtle Creek Chorale collaborate on classic musical ‘Guys & Dolls’

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FWISD takeover? Texas education commissioner weighs decision as senator urges action

FWISD takeover? Texas education commissioner weighs decision as senator urges action

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Two firefighters hospitalized after fire at new TWU Health Sciences Center

Two firefighters hospitalized after fire at new TWU Health Sciences Center

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Plano ISD board votes to create library council to make book recommendations

Plano ISD board votes to create library council to make book recommendations

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Is congressional support for Dallas to Houston bullet train 'dead'? Local leaders weigh in

Is congressional support for Dallas to Houston bullet train 'dead'? Local leaders weigh in

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Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s announces news solo album

Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s announces news solo album

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A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago.

A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago.

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Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting

Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting

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Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees

Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees

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UNT tells Texas Dream Act students that in-state tuition ends for them on Friday

UNT tells Texas Dream Act students that in-state tuition ends for them on Friday

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"It's about the company you keep": How 3 North Texas artists built an artistic lineage

"It's about the company you keep": How 3 North Texas artists built an artistic lineage

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Texas restricts candy and sugary drink purchases using SNAP benefits beginning April 2026

Texas restricts candy and sugary drink purchases using SNAP benefits beginning April 2026

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Acrocantho-what? This dinosaur's footprint was found in the Austin area after the July floods

Acrocantho-what? This dinosaur's footprint was found in the Austin area after the July floods

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Texas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout, block Trump's redistricting plan

Texas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout, block Trump's redistricting plan

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Garland, preservation group work to restore damaged section of Spring Creek Forest

Garland, preservation group work to restore damaged section of Spring Creek Forest

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Remembering Black Dallas highlights icons of local history in revived theater production

Remembering Black Dallas highlights icons of local history in revived theater production

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Collin County election on Emergency Services District could help with rural fire, ambulance service

Collin County election on Emergency Services District could help with rural fire, ambulance service

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A 61-year-old man dies in Tarrant County Jail custody, fourth reported death this year

A 61-year-old man dies in Tarrant County Jail custody, fourth reported death this year

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Displaced tenants sue Fort Worth apartment complex after six

Displaced tenants sue Fort Worth apartment complex after six

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Dallas residents demand city's stance on ICE as others opt in to partnerships with the agency

Dallas residents demand city's stance on ICE as others opt in to partnerships with the agency

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Downward dog meets actual dog in this adorable yoga class in Dallas

Downward dog meets actual dog in this adorable yoga class in Dallas

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15 spots in Dallas-Fort Worth for the perfect picnic

15 spots in Dallas-Fort Worth for the perfect picnic

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Arlington property tax bills could go up by about $12 a month under proposal to balance 2026 budget

Arlington property tax bills could go up by about $12 a month under proposal to balance 2026 budget

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Have a bite! DFW Restaurant Week returns to North Texas

Have a bite! DFW Restaurant Week returns to North Texas

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Morton Meyerson’s pivotal role in bringing world-class symphony center to Dallas

Morton Meyerson’s pivotal role in bringing world-class symphony center to Dallas

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It's the best time of the year: The State Fair of Texas announces fair food finalists

It's the best time of the year: The State Fair of Texas announces fair food finalists

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Texas House Democrats evacuated from Illinois hotel after bomb threat

Texas House Democrats evacuated from Illinois hotel after bomb threat

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