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View as a gridAfter rainbow crosswalks came down, Cedar Springs found a new way to say "welcome."
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Rainbow-painted library steps become a new symbol of LGBTQ pride and resilience after Dallas removed Cedar Springs rainbow crosswalks.
Court records reveal new details in $365M fraud crackdown
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Court filings reveal new allegations in North Texas healthcare fraud cases, including athlete testing, kickbacks and luxury purchases.
What jurors heard about Tanner Horner's mental health as the trial continues
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The Tanner Horner capital murder trial continues as the defense presents its case and jurors hear testimony on mental health and background.
Tarrant County warrant details alleged medical abuse, unnecessary treatments
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Affidavit alleges false medical claims led to feeding tube, hospice requests and possible Medicaid fraud in Tarrant County case.
Limited spots, high demand: Texas voucher applications close today
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Texas families have until the end of the day Tuesday to apply for the state's new school voucher program, but early indicators show demand could exceed available support.
Do political texts seem more personal?
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Political consultants explain how campaigns use voter data, AI and social media metrics to target voters while privacy laws limit access.
History Cut? Educators push back on Texas Social Studies Rewrite
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The Texas State Board of Education is considering major changes to the state's social studies standards, but several educators and workgroup members say key moments in American history are missing from the draft. At a public hearing, some warned the rewrite is moving too quickly, and removing too much.
Concerns raised as TEA considers Social Studies overhaul
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Educators and historians raised concerns about omissions of key historical topics and called for a slower review of proposed standards before a statewide vote.
Texas has thousands of mistakes to fix in controversial Bluebonnet school curriculum
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Texas corrects over 4,000 errors in controversial school curriculum already approved and published.
Expert shares tech tools for internet use for children
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For Safer Internet Day an online safety expert explains why keeping kids offline doesn't work and what parents can do to help keep children safe.
Texas youth camps face new regulations as new law heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
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After some pushback from camps, a late Senate vote sends the "Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act" and a companion bill from the House to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dementia research funding likely to be on Texas ballot
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Texas voters will likely be asked whether to approve the use of $3 billion in state funds for dementia research and treatment.
Texas House approves massive $337 billion state budget
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After hours of debate overnight Thursday, the Texas House approved a $337 billion state spending plan.
Texas Senate unanimously advances sweeping water bill
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The Texas Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill 7, making it the first in a package of bills to pass.
Dallas Water Utilities prepares for booming population growth in North Texas
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Dallas Water Utilities is striving to meet the need not just for the City of Dallas, but for 23 other cities around the area as well.
Texas seeks to shore up state water supply amid shortage predictions
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As more people call the Lone Star State home, lawmakers are starting to ask questions about how to ensure we have enough water.
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Water Why: An LX News Special Report
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Why should I care about drought in Southern California? Why does water conservation matter? LX News, in collaboration with ASU's Ten Across initiative, answers these questions and more.
How Hurricanes Are Formed-And How Climate Change Makes Them Worse
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Learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are ranked from category 1 through 5, when they are given a name and how climate change is making them worse.
Wildfires: Why It's Not Always About Extinguishing Flames
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When a wildfire spreads widely, firefighters might not be able to extinguish all the flames - and have to let it burn. So they focus on containment, creating a barrier that the fire can't pass. In this LXplanation, we talk about how firefighters contain wildfires.
The Colorado River is Drying Up. Here Are 3 Ways You Can Help
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The Colorado River, which provides water for 40 million Americans, is facing a crisis, as climate change has caused its water levels to drop to unprecedented lows, triggering water cuts across the Southwest. The river is one of the country's longest - stretching for 1,450 miles, from the Rocky Mountains through the Southwest and into Mexico.
At This Thrift Store, 96 Cents of Every Dollar Helps People With HIV/AIDS
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"You might get a Donna Karan skirt for $7. You might get some Gucci shoes for $10. ... But at the same time it provides a safe, nonjudgmental, nonstigmatizing place for folks to come and know their status and get tested."
Wildfires Are Getting Larger and More Frequent. How Climate Change Plays a Role
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Wildfires are getting more frequent and more intense, and 2020 was the most destructive wildfire season on record. Here's how climate change plays a role in the crisis.