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Texans face higher food insecurity than national average
Texas is one of six states with a higher percentage of households that are food insecure than the national average.Why it matters: The economy might've looked great in 2022 by some metrics, like the low unemployment rate, but not this one.Food insecurity spiked to a level not seen since the U.S. economy was slowly recovering from the financial crisis, Axios' Emily Peck and Kavya Beheraj report.Details: Food insecurity means that at times during the year, a given household couldn't get enough food for one or more of its members because they didn't have enough money or resources.People with "very low"...
With the Mavericks sale, a casino operator gains a toehold in Texas
Mark Cuban's plan to sell a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to a Nevada family that runs a global casino company could revive the push for legal gambling in Texas and enable the Mavs to build a new arena.Why it matters: Cuban has been a fixture of the Mavs since buying the team in 2000 for $285 million and turning it into one of the NBA's most valuable teams. Forbes valued the team at $4.5 billion last month.The pending sale has captured the attention — and speculation — of sports fans and business experts across the country.State of play:...
Taylor Swift is the Dallas area's Spotify favorite
Taylor Swift had no problem becoming the Dallas-area's most streamed artist this year on Spotify.Driving the news: Swift sealed her reputation in Spotify Wrapped as the most-streamed artist globally and unlocking over 574 million listeners' top streamed songs, artists, albums and podcasts of 2023.Yes, but: San Antonio was the one major Texas city to opt out of a love story with Tay Tay, instead streaming Drake more.Zoom in: Drake ranked second locally, followed by Peso Pluma, Morgan Wallen and Bad Bunny, who dropped from last year's top Wrapped spot.Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma's "Ella Baila Sola" was our most streamed song, followed by:"Last Night" by Morgan Wallen,"Kill Bill" by SZA,"Bebe Dame" by Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera, and"PRC" by Natanael Cano and Peso PlumaZoom out: Morgan Wallen, SZA and Swift had the top three albums streamed nationwide.Go deeper: Go to the Spotify app on your phone, click "Search" and then click "2023 Wrapped" to get your music roundup of the year.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Dallas.
Taylor Swift is the Dallas area's Spotify favorite
Taylor Swift had no problem becoming the Dallas-area's most streamed artist this year on Spotify.Driving the news: Swift sealed her reputation in Spotify Wrapped as the most-streamed artist globally and unlocking over 574 million listeners' top streamed songs, artists, albums and podcasts of 2023.Yes, but: San Antonio was the one major Texas city to opt out of a love story with Tay Tay, instead streaming Drake more.Zoom in: Drake ranked second locally, followed by Peso Pluma, Morgan Wallen and Bad Bunny, who dropped from last year's top Wrapped spot.Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma's "Ella Baila Sola" was our most streamed song, followed by:"Last Night" by Morgan Wallen,"Kill Bill" by SZA,"Bebe Dame" by Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera, and"PRC" by Natanael Cano and Peso PlumaZoom out: Morgan Wallen, SZA and Swift had the top three albums streamed nationwide.Go deeper: Go to the Spotify app on your phone, click "Search" and then click "2023 Wrapped" to get your music roundup of the year.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Dallas.
Why Elon Musk sued Media Matters in Fort Worth
Elon Musk's X Corp. could have filed its defamation lawsuit against Media Matters for America in Northern California, where the social media platform is headquartered. Or it could have sued in Washington, D.C., where Media Matters is located.But the suit was filed in the Northern District of Texas, despite neither organization having direct ties to the region.Why it matters: "By filing in Fort Worth, Musk's lawyers knew that they were guaranteed to draw a judge likely to be sympathetic," Stephen Vladeck, a federal courts expert at the University of Texas School of Law, tells Axios.Driving the news: The platform formerly...
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion ban case
The Texas Supreme Court is weighing whether the state's abortion bans should be clarified to give doctors more guidance on treating certain complicated pregnancies.Why it matters: Pregnant Texans carrying fetuses with severe complications have been forced to seek abortions outside the state or wait for care because their doctors said they couldn't end the pregnancies for fear of breaking the law.Driving the news: The all-Republican court heard arguments on Tuesday from lawyers representing the Texas attorney general's office, which is defending the state's abortion restrictions, and the Center for Reproductive Rights, the group leading the challenge to the bans.At issue...
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion ban case
The Texas Supreme Court is weighing whether the state's abortion bans should be clarified to give doctors more guidance on treating certain complicated pregnancies.Why it matters: Pregnant Texans carrying fetuses with severe complications have been forced to seek abortions outside the state or wait for care because their doctors said they couldn't end the pregnancies for fear of breaking the law.Driving the news: The all-Republican court heard arguments on Tuesday from lawyers representing the Texas attorney general's office, which is defending the state's abortion restrictions, and the Center for Reproductive Rights, the group leading the challenge to the bans.At issue...
Jason Witten coaching sons' high school football team to state championship
Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is still competing for championships — but now he's doing it as the head coach of a private high school football team that includes his sons C.J. and Cooper.Why it matters: A longtime fan favorite, Witten played 16 seasons with the Cowboys (and one with the Raiders) and ranks second all-time in career receptions and receiving yards by an NFL tight end. His 271 games played is the most by a tight end in league history.He's destined for the Cowboys Ring of Honor, and likely the NFL Hall of Fame.Driving the news: After going...
Is the Texas electric grid ready for winter?
The operator of the Texas power grid expects to have enough electricity to keep the lights on this winter after making it through an extremely hot summer with record power demands.Why it matters: Electric demand has been increasing across Texas as more people and businesses move to the state.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the grid that covers most of the state, issued 11 voluntary conservation notices this summer asking residents and businesses to reduce energy use during peak times.State of play: In October, ERCOT requested energy companies reopen shuttered plants to generate 3,000 additional megawatts, hoping to...
As El Niño intensifies, a wetter winter could be on the way
North Texas is forecast to have near-average temperatures but above-average rainfall this winter, per a new outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Why it matters: Severe weather has caused billions of dollars in property damage in Texas in recent years. The losses have led many insurance companies to increase premiums and cut their coverage.Texas was among the states with the steepest premium hikes between 2022 and 2023.State of play: El Niño, which occurs about once every two to seven years, can reshape weather patterns around the world by bringing drought for tens of millions of people and floods to...
As El Niño intensifies, a wetter winter could be on the way
North Texas is forecast to have near-average temperatures but above-average rainfall this winter, per a new outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Why it matters: Severe weather has caused billions of dollars in property damage in Texas in recent years. The losses have led many insurance companies to increase premiums and cut their coverage.Texas was among the states with the steepest premium hikes between 2022 and 2023.State of play: El Niño, which occurs about once every two to seven years, can reshape weather patterns around the world by bringing drought for tens of millions of people and floods to...
As El Niño intensifies, a wetter winter could be on the way
North Texas is forecast to have near-average temperatures but above-average rainfall this winter, per a new outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Why it matters: Severe weather has caused billions of dollars in property damage in Texas in recent years. The losses have led many insurance companies to increase premiums and cut their coverage.Texas was among the states with the steepest premium hikes between 2022 and 2023.State of play: El Niño, which occurs about once every two to seven years, can reshape weather patterns around the world by bringing drought for tens of millions of people and floods to...
Harrison Ford loves Fort Worth restaurants, cocktails
Indiana Jones loves dining in Cowtown.Why it matters: Harrison Ford, the cultural icon whose movies have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide, has been seen dining at quite a few Fort Worth restaurants over the last few years.He seems to enjoy fine-dining establishments, casual taco trucks and high-end cocktail lounges.The latest: Ford was recently spotted at 61 Osteria, the new Italian spinoff of Grace, another one of his favorite local spots, per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.He's also been seen at Taco Heads, Istanbul Grill and Brewed, a popular brunch spot.The big picture: Ford has been coming to Fort Worth regularly...
How JFK's assassination changed Dallas forever
On Nov. 22, 1963, a series of shots rang out in Dealey Plaza just as President John F. Kennedy's open limousine passed through.The president was fatally wounded — and Dallas would never be the same.Why it matters: Those five seconds changed the arc of global history. They also permanently reshaped North Texas in ways that are still reverberating 60 years later.What's happening: Several events around North Texas are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the assassination, and the subsequent hunt for the president's killer.The Texas Theatre, where Lee Harvey Oswald was taken into custody, will be screening "War Is Hell," the...
Things to do around Dallas-Fort Worth this Thanksgiving Break
If you find yourself running short on food and patience this week, here are some ways to occupy yourself and your guests…Take a history lesson. Learn about President Kennedy's legacy to commemorate the 60-year anniversary of his assassination in Dallas.The Sixth Floor Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, except for Thanksgiving Day. The Texas Theatre is also hosting JFK-related film screenings on Wednesday.Let it glow. Get a head start on holiday lights viewing before places start getting more crowded closer to Christmastime.The Light Park in Arlington and Frisco and this Harry Potter-themed forest in Little Elm are among the many holiday showcases that are already open.Host an Olympics. Take inspiration from this family and challenge your guests to a series of fun games that can be played at home.Adore some doors. Take a stroll through Downtown McKinney, looking for the tiny doors that delight adults and kids.Hit the theater. This is a Thanksgiving tradition for many families. Here are the movies playing now.Lace up. Take advantage of the many trails in North Texas, from Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano to the Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Dallas.
4 million Texans to travel for Thanksgiving
A busy Thanksgiving travel week begins Friday, with airlines expecting record numbers of passengers and millions of people planning to hit the road this weekend.Driving the news: Nearly 3 million people are expected to pass through DFW Airport during the holiday week.Dallas Love Field is expecting today to be one of its busiest days for departures leading into Thanksgiving.The big picture: The Transportation Security Administration predicts this holiday season to be the busiest ever for air travel.An estimated 55.4 million people will travel by plane, train or automobile in the next week, per AAA.Overall travel is down slightly from 2019,...
New podcast claims to unravel JFK assassination plot
Director Rob Reiner and journalist Soledad O'Brien claim they have evidence of who really killed President John F. Kennedy in Dallas 60 years ago.Why it matters: Reiner and O'Brien co-host a new 10-part podcast series called "Who Killed JFK?" The show promises to solve what Reiner calls America's most famous murder mystery through interviews with authors, witnesses, CIA officials and forensic experts.State of play: Reiner, who directed "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," says he has evidence that U.S. government officials, including at the CIA, were behind the plot to murder the president and that President Johnson participated in covering up the conspiracy.O'Brien, who's hosted shows on CNN, MSNBC and NBC, lends an air of journalistic credibility to the show.Details: The podcast's second episode dropped yesterday. It's available wherever you get your podcasts.Reality check: Obviously Reiner and O'Brien aren't the first dilettante detectives who've delved into the JFK assassination. And from the trailer and first episode, released earlier this month, the show seems to take an "Only Murders in the Building" approach.Yes, but: We'll still listen.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Dallas.
New podcast claims to unravel JFK assassination plot
Director Rob Reiner and journalist Soledad O'Brien claim they have evidence of who really killed President John F. Kennedy in Dallas 60 years ago.Why it matters: Reiner and O'Brien co-host a new 10-part podcast series called "Who Killed JFK?" The show promises to solve what Reiner calls America's most famous murder mystery through interviews with authors, witnesses, CIA officials and forensic experts.State of play: Reiner, who directed "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," says he has evidence that U.S. government officials, including at the CIA, were behind the plot to murder the president and that President Johnson participated in covering up the conspiracy.O'Brien, who's hosted shows on CNN, MSNBC and NBC, lends an air of journalistic credibility to the show.Details: The podcast's second episode dropped yesterday. It's available wherever you get your podcasts.Reality check: Obviously Reiner and O'Brien aren't the first dilettante detectives who've delved into the JFK assassination. And from the trailer and first episode, released earlier this month, the show seems to take an "Only Murders in the Building" approach.Yes, but: We'll still listen.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Dallas.
Abortion lawsuit in Texas totals 22 plaintiffs
Seven more women have joined a legal challenge against Texas' abortion ban, bringing the total number of plaintiffs to 22.Why it matters: The Center for Reproductive Rights, which is helping represent the plaintiffs, has said that the lawsuit aims to hold Texas "accountable for the consequences of multiple harmful abortion bans on pregnant people facing obstetric complication."Catch up fast: Five women filed the lawsuit in March in Travis County, alleging that the Texas law prevented them from getting abortions despite the life-threatening circumstances of their pregnancies.Many women have reached out to the plaintiffs since their original filing to share that...
$1 billion Dallas bond proposal heads to City Council
Park and street improvements make up a majority of the $1.1 billion upcoming 2024 Dallas bond proposal approved by an appointed city task force this month.Why it matters: Bond packages help cities pay for major infrastructure projects outside the regular annual budget. Cities typically use a portion of property tax revenues to pay off the debt.Driving the news: The biggest line items in the recommendations, which must now be approved by City Council, are $375 million for street improvements and nearly $350 million for parks and recreation projects. The proposal also includes:$73 million for economic development, including investments in...
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