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COVID-19 ANNIVERSARY

Thousands of restaurants closed in the five years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down...

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More than 550,000 people moved to North Texas from 2020 to 2024. “They need places to eat,” an economist said.

By Sarah BlaskovichMar 13, 2025

A worker sits at a COVID-19 testing center at Terminal D at DFW Airport on June 16, 2022.

5 years after COVID, what public health lessons has North Texas learned?

Pandemic lessons and changes will continue to prove valuable, local health experts say.

By Miriam FauziaMar 14, 2025

Hugo Miranda (left), assistant general manager at Lombardi Family Concepts, welcomes guests...

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Hugo Miranda was hospitalized for five months with COVID-19. The years since have involved struggle and resilience.

By Imelda GarcíaMar 14, 2025

It's no surprise restaurateurs from outside of Texas found opportunity in Dallas-Fort Worth...

3 fascinating survival stories from Dallas restaurateurs, 5 years after COVID

“You must differentiate,” the Texas Restaurant Association CEO told thousands of restaurateurs struggling to resuscitate their businesses.

By Sarah BlaskovichMar 13, 2025

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Video: What we know about Southwest reversing free checked bag policy

Sasha Richie explains what you need to know about Southwest Airlines new baggage policy March 11, 2025 in Dallas.

Video: Cook Children’s doctor on what to know about measles

Ennis residents assess wind damage after Saturday storm

Video: Demonstrators rally in support of Ukraine in downtown Dallas

Storm damage in Waxahachie on March 8, 2025

Ring camera captures hail storm passing through Waxahachie

Hail storm in Waxahachie on March 8, 2025

What you need to know about JD Vance's visit to the Texas-Mexico border

MEASLES OUTBREAK

A nurse prepares a dose of the measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine at a pop-up clinic...

Measles cases in Texas surpass 250, new county added to the list

34 of those patients have been hospitalized and one unvaccinated child has died.

By Jamie LandersMar 14, 2025

Live: Track measles cases during West Texas outbreak with these graphics

The outbreak is the state’s largest in decades. Stay up to date with case counts here.

By Mel FronczekMar 14, 2025

FILE - A health worker administers a measles test on Fernando Tarin, of Seagraves, Texas, at...

Measles outbreak: How you can positively identify its symptoms

The Lone Star State has recently reported several cases of the virus.

By Katie BergelinMar 14, 2025

A vehicle drives past a sign outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing...

Texas has an ongoing measles outbreak. Here’s everything you need to know about the virus

What are the measles symptoms? Do I need a booster? Find out here.

By Emily BrindleyMar 14, 2025

News

Edith Patlan grabs printed tickets from a Texas Lottery sales terminal at Fuel City in...

Controversy surrounding Texas Lottery isn’t helping supporters of casinos, sports betting

Expanded gambling was already on thin ice at the Texas Legislature.

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The fire danger threat returns, A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Monday

Man, 33, facing murder charge over fatal shooting in east Oak Cliff, police say

Wicked weather: At least 37 dead after tornadoes, wildfires, dust storms slam U.S.

Business

I haven’t needed to clean my nozzles since the warning appeared and now I hope I don’t have...

Jim Rossman: A reader warning on inkjet printer cleaning

All the ink that gets flushed through the system has to end up somewhere.

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The Motley Fool: An energetic investment

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Downtown Dallas to get grocery store again

Sports

Texas Rangers pitchers Kumar Rocker (left) and Jack Leiter (right).

Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker should be fix for Texas Rangers’ pitching jam, but aren’t yet

The Rangers’ pair of top pitching prospects out of Vanderbilt have had uneven performances at spring training.

By Evan Grant

Don’t let Texas sneaking into March Madness distract you from Lone Star State contenders

NCAA Tournament bracket: When will Texas Tech, A&M and others play March Madness games?

Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket: When will Texas, TCU and others play March Madness games?

Opinion

This 2019 photo shows a STAAR test booklet for seventh-grade math.

STAAR, A-F rating overhaul shows promise

Better standardized testing and tighter accountability is good for students and parents.

By Dallas Morning News EditorialOpinion

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor — Linus Wright, Politifact, Texas GOP, DEI, butterflies

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Letters to the Editor — Reflections on the downtown Neiman Marcus

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Food

The Tikin Xic taco features achiote-marinated grilled fish, infused with salsa Negra and...

Yucatan-inspired taco to make an appearance in Dallas-Fort Worth

The Tikin Xic is a taco that evokes the Mayan culture

By Imelda García

Watch March Madness games with the help of these North Texas restaurants and bars

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Klyde Warren Park is no stranger to silent discos, like this one held on Sept. 6, 2024.

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