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Seven Dallas-Fort Worth communities just landed on the nation's fastest-growing cities list, with thousands of new homes and jobs transforming the region. Lewisville led the pack at No. 5 nationwide, showing how opportunity keeps expanding across North Texas.
Same-day permanent tooth crowns just became reality. University of Texas at Dallas researchers slashed the production time for 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations from days to just hours.
A Dallas charity is rallying volunteers to reclaim their Guinness World Record by making over 14,520 sandwiches in just 70 minutes. Every sandwich made will feed someone in need across North Texas.
A young cancer patient with a rare genetic disorder can now receive groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment in his hometown instead of traveling hundreds of miles to Dallas. The new option comes as Lubbock opens a major cancer center, bringing big-city care to rural West Texas.
Texas manufacturers struggling to find skilled workers are getting free hands-on help with robotics solutions. OnRobot and FANUC are hosting a Dallas event on February 19 to show practical automation that's already working.
When Texas ordered Dallas to remove rainbow crosswalks, Mason Whiteside grabbed chalk and spray paint and restored over a dozen of them in just hours. His bold act of resistance reminds LGBTQ+ residents they still belong. ---
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
When two men found themselves stranded on a concrete slab in the middle of a swelling creek, Dallas firefighters didn't hesitate to bring them home safely. The dramatic Saturday rescue shows why swift water rescue teams train for moments just like this.
A billion-dollar solar panel factory south of Dallas is producing 20,000 panels daily while employing 1,200 people, part of a clean energy manufacturing wave transforming North Texas. Experts say the region's affordable energy, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment are turning it into America's clean energy manufacturing hub.
Dallas County students are crushing their state exams, with biology scores jumping 12 points and math gains outpacing the rest of Texas. Fourteen of the county's 15 largest school districts improved student achievement this year.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
As millions of soccer fans head to Dallas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is using climate science to protect visitors and leave a lasting environmental legacy. From heat maps to air sensors, Dallas is turning a global sporting event into a sustainability showcase.
University of Texas at Arlington is mobilizing 400 volunteers to beautify Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when 3.8 million visitors will descend on the region. Students will tackle projects from trail restoration to food bank support across 16 locations this April.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Celina, Texas went from quiet ranching town to America's fastest-growing city, adding one new resident for every four already living there. Despite bulldozers replacing cattle pastures, this North Texas community is proving rapid growth doesn't have to destroy small-town charm.
A Dallas ISD student is breaking records and blazing trails as the district's first youth wheelchair track athlete to advance to regionals. The historic achievement marks a turning point for adaptive athletics in one of Texas's largest school districts.
A dog trapped on top of a concrete pillar under a Dallas bridge got a heroic lift from firefighters who refused to leave anyone behind. The four-legged adventurer is now safe on solid ground. --- ##
The Dallas Stars made hockey history by securing their ninth consecutive victory, breaking the franchise's all-time winning streak record. Young defenseman Lian Bichsel scored two goals in the team's dominant performance against the Vancouver Canucks. #
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
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