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3 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Dallas

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:20 -0500

These are the best ways to celebrate Mother Earth this week.

Homegrown Artists Breathe Dallas Influence into Pixar’s New Film Hoppers

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:11:56 -0600

Hoppers" />Three Dallas-raised artists bring their local roots and unique creative journeys in North Texas to Pixar's latest animated feature.

Local Business Owners Will Spend Months Making Up for Winter Storm Losses

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:18:01 -0600

'Just wait it out? It's not like my landlord is waiting it out.'

Inclement Weather Has Canceled Shows This Weekend. Here’s What’s Already Rescheduled.

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:10:20 -0600

Fingers crossed a rescheduled concert is the worst thing to happen to us this weekend.

Texas Tracking: Here’s How to Monitor ERCOT’s Grid Conditions in Real Time

Kelly Dearmore — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:46:11 -0600

After 2021, we’re all on edge in North Texas. This online tracker can help you know what’s going on with your power.

Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0600

Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.

Controversial Energy Source of the ’80s Could Help the Power Crisis Now

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0600

As energy demands grow, exacerbated by data centers, the United States needs to find a new way to bolster their supply, and the solution may be the old way.

Small Texas Community Takes On Crypto Giant, Loses Bid for Peace

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:30:00 -0600

The crypto mine in Hood County drills Bitcoin day in and day out, and it produces a lot of noise while doing it.

After Camp Mystic Tragedy, New Texas Laws Could Shut Down Beloved Summer Camps

Kelly Dearmore — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Heightened regulations resulting in higher costs for camps could bring summertime sadness around the state.

New Dallas Winter Forecast Released: What to Expect

Kelly Dearmore — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Autumn may be off to a warm start, but will that trend continue into the first few months of 2026?