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Social Security recipients will get more money in 2027. Here’s how much, when

The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that millions of Social Security recipients will see an increase in their 2027 monthly benefits due to the rising cost of living. Every year, the Social Security Administration determines whether benefits should increase to account for the rising cost of living. These annual increases …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Why is the Trinity River named the Trinity River? Curious Texas takes a dip

Long before Dallas became a permanent settlement, the Trinity River was winding its way through Texas. Before being called the Trinity River, the body of water had other names that were given more than 300 years ago, including ones from the Caddo and a Spanish explorer. But how did the …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Leaving or losing a job? Here’s how to keep your health insurance in Texas

As companies across North Texas cut jobs, employees facing layoffs are having to figure out what’s next for health insurance. Mistie Hinote, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Insurance, said workers who lose or leave their job have several options to stay covered, such as COBRA, marketplace plans or …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Sunday storms missed DFW Airport, extending North Texas’ dry streak to 67 days

Some lucky Dallasites saw rain Sunday, but that rain didn’t reach everyone — including Dallas-Fort Worth’s official climate site at the DFW International Airport. Thunderstorms moved through parts of North Texas Sunday afternoon and evening, but the DFW Airport registered only a trace of rain, which does not break the …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Dallas water demand rises 50% as heat, drought conditions persist

The summer’s relentless heat and dry conditions have pushed Dallas’ water demand well above normal levels, according to Dallas Water Utilities. Daily water usage in Dallas has averaged 600 million gallons a day throughout August and early September — a 50% increase from the city’s typical daily usage of about …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

North Texas MUDs are fueling growth, taxes for homeowners. Here’s how

If you’ve driven around the fast-growing areas of Collin and Denton counties, you’ve likely seen several master-planned subdivisions popping up in recent years. But some of these communities are located outside city limits and are instead part of a municipal utility district, or MUD. So what exactly is a MUD? …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Considering visiting a food pantry for the first time? Here’s how it works

Last month, 273 families visited Metrocrest Services’ food pantry in Carrollton for the first time — a 78% increase from the nonprofit’s expected average of visitors in August, according to the organization. For someone who has never visited a food pantry before, the process can feel overwhelming and unfamiliar. If …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Ross fire 76% contained as storms bring rain to Palo Pinto County

The Ross fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is now 76% contained, according to the latest update from the Texas A&M Forest Service incident map. Containment efforts may also be aided by the storms moving into the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The National Weather Service’s radar shows areas where the …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Possible D-FW rain after Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on TX-LA border

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center. The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office said early Tuesday the path of the storm is tracking northwest and could impact Dallas-Fort Worth by Wednesday.
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Pecan Fire burns 56 acres near Decatur as North Texas wildfire threat continues

A 56-acre wildfire burning in Decatur was 75% contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It was one of several wildfires crews across North Texas are fighting, including one near Palo Pinto that has burned about 50,000 acres and is about 8% contained.
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Seeing new cracks or sloping countertops? Your home’s foundation may be sinking

Are you seeing cracks around your window or does a door not shut like it used to? Your house’s foundation may have moved. With summer temperatures remaining high with drier conditions persisting, a house’s foundation could be impacted by Texas’ brutal heat.
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

What is a data center moratorium? See why some D-FW cities are considering one

As concerns about data center development grow in communities like Keller and Red Oak, some North Texas communities are exploring a state law protection that could allow for a temporary pause on development. But what exactly is a data center moratorium, and is it the same thing as banning data …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

What is a bond election, and does it raise your property taxes?

With Dallas city officials considering a $1 billion bond package and Collin County residents set to vote on a $600 million bond package for Collin College, bond elections and their impact on property taxes are likely to be on the minds of North Texas voters this fall. But what exactly …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

D-FW parents plan to spend $800 on back-to-school shopping. Here’s why

Back-to-school spending is expected to cost more for Dallas-Fort Worth families this year, with technology and artificial intelligence becoming a larger part of parents’ shopping lists. A recent Deloitte survey found D-FW parents plan to spend $800 per child during back-to-school shopping this year, a 7% increase from 2025 and …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Are you in default on your student loans? Here’s what to know

With many borrowers struggling to keep up with rising household costs, more are falling behind on their federal student loan payments. At least one in five borrowers are in default, meaning they are at least 270 days behind on payments, according to Federal Student Aid data analyzed by The Dallas …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Who is most at risk from cyclosporiasis? What to know after Michigan deaths

As cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb, health experts are urging some high-risk populations to take extra precautions as they may be more likely to experience serious complications caused by the illness. Although cyclosporiasis is rarely life-threatening, symptoms can last for days or weeks. For people with chronic health conditions, prolonged …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Why doesn’t Collin County have a public hospital? Curious Texas investigates

Nearly 1.3 million people live in Collin County, one of the fastest growing counties in the country. Yet, unlike the neighboring Dallas and Tarrant counties, it doesn’t operate a public hospital or hospital district. Instead, residents rely on a network of private hospitals, nonprofit partnerships, indigent care programs, and in …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

Why the 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak is worse than previous years

As cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb across the U.S., federal health officials say this year’s outbreak is far larger than what they typically see during a cyclosporiasis season. Dr. Glenn Morris, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Florida College of Medicine, said several factors may be contributing …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

CDC investigates more than 5,100 cyclosporiasis cases nationwide amid outbreak

As cyclosporiasis cases continue to increase nationwide, a source of the outbreak has still not yet been identified, federal public health officials said during a Tuesday news teleconference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received reports of at least 1,645 lab-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 14, …
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News

How one North Texas group is keeping square dancing alive

As celebrations for the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. kick off, many people will gather for traditional celebrations such as parades and fireworks. However, a small group of North Texans will ring in the holiday by square dancing, one of the state’s original traditions.
By Jacquelyn Burrer
• Dallas News