A Guide to Cannabis Laws In States Close to Texas
Cannabis laws, which vary across the country, are ever-changing. Keep this article in your back pocket if you’re a fan of cannabis traveling out of the Lone Star State.
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UPDATED: Today’s the Day! Forecast Remains Cloudy, With Storms Surging In After Solar Eclipse
It’s finally here! But the forecast for today’s total solar eclipse in Dallas continues to be cloudy, but the experts continue to suggest there’s reason to be hopeful for good viewing conditions.
UPDATED: Be Ready for Dallas Traffic, Road Closures During Total Solar Eclipse
Whether we’re treated to an awesome show or not, we’re still likely to experience more traffic than usual.
Unlike Dallas, Other Texas Cities Give Poker Clubs Royal Treatment
As Dallas wages a war on poker clubs, one local club owner says it’s a lot easier doing business in other Texas cities.
UPDATED: Despite a Potentially Stormy Forecast, Dallas Could Still Get a Good Eclipse Show
North Texans may want to find sunnier locations for more favorable solar eclipse viewing. Here’s the latest solar eclipse weather forecast for Dallas.
‘Already Decided’: Residents Push Back Against Proposed Dallas Homeless Facility
Plans are in flux for a property in Dallas’ District 3 originally meant to house the homeless, but the project faces resident opposition.
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More Victims of Alleged Carrollton Serial Rapist Come Forward
Carlton Tambaoga was arrested in Carrollton last month. A local expert says many barriers can keep sexual assault survivors from coming forward sooner.
North Texas Kids With Special Needs Build Confidence by Rock Climbing
In indoor climbing gyms throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, kids with autism and other special needs are being included in an activity they might typically be excluded from.
Are Those Glasses Legit? Here’s How to Protect Your Eyes During the Solar Eclipse
Properly viewing the total solar eclipse in North Texas means doing more than shielding your peepers from the light. You have to keep your eyes peeled for scammers too.
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Rowlett’s DEI Commission Fights To Keep Its Name
Texas has waged war against DEI offices on college campuses. Now, some fear a name change could be the beginning of the end of Rowlett’s DEI Commission.
Hush, Little Babies, Summertime and the Last Day of School Are Almost Here
You know: readin’ and writin’ and ‘rithmetic, taught to the tune of the hickory stick. No? Ask your granny.
Citing ‘Significant Contribution,’ Dallas College Not Using HB 8 To Waive Tuition
House Bill 8 will help Texas community colleges assist more new students, but not all college systems are using the new funds the same way.
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‘Difficult Decisions Are Being Made’ as DISD Reassigns Staff and Teachers
A district spokesperson said the reassignments will only impact a small percentage of staff and teachers.
Kids and Cannabis: National Survey Finds Delta-8 Use Among Teens
High-school seniors are using delta-8 THC across the country. Is there anything companies, the state or the feds can do about it?
A Look Into the Reports From North Texas Sexual Assault Response Teams
The SART reports from Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties display gaps in how authorities handle reports of sexual assault.
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The Texas Rangers Won the World Series! Now What?
Rangers fans, you weren’t dreaming. Last year’s title proved that the boys from Arlington can win the biggest prize in baseball. But what is fair to expect in 2024?
Denton Is a City You Must Avoid During the April 8 Solar Eclipse
There are cities you should avoid during the April 8 solar eclipse. Three Texas cities, including Denton, are on the list.
Dallas Council Member: Other Cities Could Do More to Address Homelessness
Cara Mendelsohn said this week that neighboring cities aren’t doing enough to tackle North Texas homelessness.
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Ken Paxton Avoids Jail Time, Entering Plea in Felony Securities Fraud Case
The winning streak for the Texas attorney general continued on Tuesday morning when he struck a deal with prosecutors to drop the felony charges against him from 2015.
North Texas School Districts, Facing Low Enrollment and Budget Shortfalls, Close Campuses
Some school districts, including in Richardson, Irving, Plano and Fort Worth, lack millions of dollars and need higher enrollment, leaving difficult decisions to be made.
New Proposed Guidelines for Texas Abortion Medical Exception ‘Add Literally Nothing’
According to some legal experts, the newly proposed guidelines for doctors to provide medically necessary abortions in Texas fail to clarify much at all.
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How Visually Impaired Students Can ‘Get a Feel for Eclipses’
Nontraditional methods can give the visually impaired a feel for the upcoming solar eclipse.