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6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will take place across February and March. Here are six Texas athletes who will be heading to Italy to participate.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are nearly upon us, and we’re celebrating some big…
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Houston, Meet Frida Kahlo: MFAH Opens Doors to Beloved Artist’s World
A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is dedicated to the works of Frida Kahlo. Here's what you need to know.
On Monday, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston opened its latest exhibit, “Frida: The Making of an Icon,” featuring 35…
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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.
This article contains details of murder, and of racial violence.
Tommy Lee Walker was 19 years old when his life…
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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.
In September 2025, the Skillman Southwestern Branch of the Dallas Public Library closed…
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It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW
Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).
If you were offered the chance to sit in a chair for 10 minutes and save several lives, would you do it? That’s exactly what…
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How San Antonio death cafes are changing the way we talk about mortality
Death cafes may sound grim in nature, but they were created to foster a sense of community. Here's what you need to know.
In 2011, Jon Underwood came up with the idea for his non-profit, Death Cafe, after learning about the cafe mortel…
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Houston’s Two MLK Parades Join Forces for Historic Unity Celebration on Jan. 19
MLK Day in Houston will be celebrated with a unified parade, along with several other events scheduled around the city. Here are all the details.
Beginning in 1995, the city of Houston has held two different parades on MLK Day. This year,…
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Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural…
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.
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved the reallocation of funds toward the…
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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.
On January 6, the Sugar Land City Council approved new amendments to an existing contract with Flock Safety for…
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Bexar County Battles Record-High Flu Cases, Officials Stress Prevention
In Bexar County, flu cases are reaching a staggering high. Here's what you need to know about the latest strain of the flu.
Flu season is hitting Bexar County hard this year. According to the San Antonio Report, around 11% of all emergency…
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