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North Texans are uneasy about life these days, UT Dallas survey shows
The survey received 1,933 useable responses from residents in Denton, Tarrant, Collin and Dallas counties in August.
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Tarrant County Young Republican chair resigns, announces vote for Dem in Railroad Commission race
The former Tarrant County Young Republicans chair resigned after announcing she would vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal over Republican Bo French in the Texas Railroad Commission race.
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Chef Tiffany Derry is building an empire based on social impact
Her newest concept, Roots Chicken Shak, wants to bridge the gap for women and minority groups who are aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Denton’s Core Scientific data center faces TCEQ violations due to air quality emissions
Core Scientific currently faces pending air quality enforcement from the state for alleged violations including excessive emissions while temporarily running backup generators at its AI data center in Denton.
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Third bullet found on Northwest ISD middle school campus
Barksdale Middle School administrators made changes to drop-off procedures and modified activities after a faculty member discovered a third bullet on the campus in Northlake.
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Parents, advocates press FWISD to deliver promised special education services
They don’t attend the same school. They aren’t in the same grade. They don’t even share a diagnosis. But Kim Medford’s seventh grader and Ashish Talwar’s first grader share one thing: a parent who says making sure Fort Worth ISD follows their special education plan has become a…
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New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach
The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit.
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Voters choose between O’Hare and Simmons for Tarrant County judge Nov. 3
Republican Tim O’Hare and Democrat Alisa Simmons are seeking the countywide seat after four years sharing the dais.
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Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What’s at stake in the Texas governor’s race
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable.
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Ken Paxton and James Talarico close their Senate campaigns on home turf
To win, Paxton needs to keep the margin close in Collin County, his political home base. Talarico must earn epic returns in Travis County, the bluest part of the state.
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It’s Election Day. Here’s what we’re keeping an eye on in North Texas
North Texas voters have from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cast their ballots on election day. Here are some races to watch.
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Dallas County elections staff say triple security makes them – and ballots – safe
Dallas County officials have stepped up security at the administration building where ballots are counted – just in case.
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Commissioners Court candidates for Northwest Tarrant precinct on the ballot
Incumbent Republican Manny Ramirez is seeking reelection, facing Democratic challenger Nydia Cárdenas.
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Tarrant County DA candidates face each other for the second time
Incumbent Phill Sorrells is seeking reelection while being challenged by Tiffany Burks for a second time.
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Texas urban counties prepare for legal fights ahead of Election Day
The state’s largest county saw protracted lawsuits and legislation after the last midterm election.
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Deep Ellum to see more law enforcement after Halloween weekend shootings
Operation Deep Cover was launched Monday and is aimed at preventing violent crimes by increasing police presence in the Deep Ellum neighborhood, local and state leaders said Monday.
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Dallas Wings CEO says team has outgrown its arena, looks forward to playing at the AAC
The Dallas Wings will move to the American Airlines Center for all their home games next year. It’s a big step up for a team on the rise, Wings CEO Greg Bibb told NTX Now Monday morning. The Wings finished at the bottom of the league in 2025, but they made it to the playoffs ...…
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They spent more than a year inside a NASA hangar in Houston simulating life on Mars. Now, they’re finally out
The four crew members of NASA’s CHAPEA mission had spent 378 days inside a 1,700 square foot facility, living and working in Mars-like conditions. Their families welcomed them back to Earth on Saturday.
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Libertarians allege political discrimination in Tarrant County midterm ballot review process
The Republican chair of the early voting ballot board hasn’t followed state election law, libertarians claim.
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Additional federal disaster assistance available in Texas following the summer’s severe weather and flooding
President Trump approved the state's appeal for more financial assistance for Texans across 20 counties.