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Some Texas teachers could be looking at a salary increase

By Caroline Denning, Staff Writer
Published Feb 16, 2025

California and Texas are one and two in population size, but when it comes to teacher pay, there’s a significant gap.  California has the highest average teacher salary in the nation at $95,160, compared...

Texas ranked 50th among states, with 74.9% of youth with major depression not receiving mental health services, according to Mental Health America’s 2023 findings. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)

Texas Senate Bill 176 would expand medicaid coverage for school mental health services

By Addison Thummel, Staff Writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
Students would have more access to mental health services under a proposal before the Texas Senate. 
FILE - Migrants congregate on the banks of the Rio Grande at the U.S. border with Mexico on Dec. 20, 2022, where members of the Texas National Guard cordoned off a gap in the U.S. border wall. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

Texas proposes new Border Protection Unit

By Miroslava Lem Quinonez, Staff writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
Texas proposes new Border Protection Unit to combat illegal immigration and cartel activity.
Goldapp demonstrates and Baum explains the Hand Brain Model involving emotions and communication.

Comedy that cares: Laughter is the best medicine at Stomping Ground Comedy Theater

By Sally Verrando, Staff Writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
More awareness and openness about mental health allow for more creative, alternative solutions for people who struggle with mental wellness.
Alan Jackson performs at the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Country legend Alan Jackson bids farewell to Fort Worth

By Sydney Jansen, Staff Writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
In February, Alan Jackson will deliver his farewell Fort Worth show at Dickies Arena.
Texas’ foster care system is facing a crisis as overcrowded shelters and understaffed caseworkers struggle to meet the growing demand. With lawmakers debating crucial reforms, the future of thousands of vulnerable children is at stake. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Texas foster care crisis: Overcrowding, shortages and reform efforts collide

By Presley Walker, Staff Writer
Published Feb 10, 2025
The Texas foster care system is facing a financial crisis, and thousands of foster children are at risk of falling through the cracks.
Reports have shown that far fewer Texans utilize the state's Compassionate Use Program compared to other states. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler, File)

Texas bill to increase number of Compassionate Use Program patients

By Georgie London, Staff Writer
Published Feb 6, 2025

Many Texans are unclear about whether the state has an exception to its marijuana ban and even more don’t understand how to obtain medical marijuana if they fall under the criteria to have a prescription....

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2011, file photo, Antonio Hinojosa, natively of Zacatecas, Mexico, currently living in Fort Worth, Texas, rides his horse up Exchange Ave. , in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth Stockyards was identified by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s 11 most endangered historic places. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

The production boom brings Hollywood to Cowtown: Fort Worth welcomes the film industry

By Ella Hestand, Staff Writer
Published Nov 19, 2024
The Fort Worth Film Commission brings stories to life in Cowtown.
Guests of the Minecraft Experience collected items from different biomes taken directly from the game. (Andrew Lindsey)

From pixels to reality: Minecraft experience opens in Dallas-Fort Worth area

By Andrew Lindsey, Staff Writer
Published Nov 18, 2024
Armed with interactive orbs and guided through eight distinct biomes, visitors can now mine for diamonds, battle creepers, and rescue villagers in a 20,000-square-foot recreation of gaming's most iconic virtual world.
Bruce Butler, right, hands a blanket to Mika, who is homeless, to help her with the cold weather in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Fort Worth pilot program addresses homelessness

By Presley Walker, Staff Writer
Published Nov 14, 2024
With the help of two non-profits and a $1 million budget, the Fort Worth City Council launched a pilot program to combat the growing issue of homelessness in the city.
Football fans mill around Big Tex before heading to see an NCAA college football game between Oklahoma and Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Big Tex: A history of the world’s tallest cowboy

By Analise Wachtel, Staff Writer
Published Oct 29, 2024
Big Tex, known as the world’s tallest cowboy, is a gentle giant who has welcomed millions of guests to the State Fair of Texas. How did he end up there?
Guests visiting the zoo in their Halloween costumes. (Grace Lewis/ Staff Writer)

‘Boo at the Zoo’ boasts frights, fun and furry friends

By Grace Lewis, Staff Writer
Published Oct 25, 2024
"Boo at the Zoo" seeks to thrill families with spooky fun and festivities.