Do cedar trees have more rights than homeowners? Texas lawmakers pushes new bills to...
Texas lawmakers are proposing two bills to prevent cities from prohibiting the removal of Ashe Juniper trees, which are responsible for the state's most impactful allergens.
A Texas bill targeting squatters would also hurt renters, leaving some homeless | Opinion
Texas legislators wanting to get tough on squatters may, in the process, negatively impact some of the millions of legitimate renters in the Lone Star State. More than 11 million Texans are renters. Renters and their families comprise more than 37% of the population. In 2023, approximately 400,000 families, or 3.5%...
9 Slow-Paced Towns In Texas Where Life Is Still Simple
Ever notice how your blood pressure drops the minute you exit the highway and roll into a small town?. There’s something magical about places where no one’s in a hurry and folks still wave from their porches. 1. Fredericksburg. If Disney designed a German village in the middle...
Elon Musk Chooses Rural Texas for His Expanding Business Empire
Elon Musk’s controversial recent relocation from California to Texas has attracted much controversy, and some excitement, from Texans. The billionaire entrepreneur has set up his corporate campus in rural, neighboring Bastrop, Texas. He is perhaps best known for his unequivocal war on what he has dubbed the “woke...
Enjoy Botanical Garden Living in South Arlington
This time of year, walking through the Fort Worth Botanic Garden or Dallas Arboretum is an absolutely lovely way to spend an afternoon. The flowers are blooming, the trees are leafy, and the grass is green and lush. Who doesn’t want to linger there? Who wouldn’t like to just live in the middle of all that beauty?
Fort Worth annexes 400 acres in Parker County for residential use in Walsh development
Fort Worth City Council members voted Tuesday to annex 402.45 acres of Parker County into the city’s territory. The annexation includes 377.6 acres of vacant land located within the Walsh development, a former 7,200-acre ranch that has transitioned into a mix of housing and commercial districts at the intersection of...
Texas Severe Weather Alert: Storms Near Rio Grande Could Impact I-35 Corridor Tonight
Austin, Texas – Evening travel could be disrupted across Central and South Texas as strong storms begin forming near the Rio Grande and push eastward toward the I-35 corridor tonight. According to the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio, a cluster of severe storms is expected to develop this...
Dollar General donates 3.5 million pounds of food to Texas
Dollar General donated over 3.5 million pounds of food to Texas Feeding America partner food banks in 2024, surpassing the milestone of providing more than 50 million meals since the partnership began.
A Dallas family’s baby was taken into state custody after a hospital visit. Now...
A Dallas couple whose newborn daughter was taken into state custody with erroneous court documents following a hospital visit two years ago sued the state of Texas Tuesday. Their lawsuit, filed on behalf of the family by ACLU Texas, alleges the DFPS process that led to baby Mila Jackson’s removal left the family with...
Fort Worth’s 9 Best Ice Cream Shops — From Artisanal Scoops to Cookie-Stuffed Sundaes,...
Curly’s serves up rich, made-daily custard in classics like the Turtle, Dirt & Worms, and Curly’s Crunch. (Courtesy) From artisanal scoops to cookie-stuffed sundaes, Fort Worth’s local ice cream shops deliver the goods. Skip the chains and cool off with these nine must-visit spots for ice cream, gelato, and more...