Author: Dallas Dispatch Staff
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WIC in Dallas and Tarrant Counties: Who Gets It, How to Apply
Texas WIC covers groceries, formula and nutrition help for pregnant women and kids under 5. Income limits, Dallas and Tarrant clinic sign-up, and what to bring.
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ERCOT’s Summer Outlook Is Out. What It Says About the Grid
ERCOT expects enough generation to meet demand this summer, with the tightest hours in the early evening. What the outlook means for DFW households.
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No, Medicare Isn’t Calling About a New Card
Callers claiming Medicare needs to send you a new card are running a script. What Medicare will never do by phone, and where North Texans report the calls.
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Tax-Free Weekend for ACs and Appliances Starts Saturday
Texas waives sales tax on ENERGY STAR air conditioners, fridges and more May 23-25. What qualifies, the price caps, and the delivery-fee trap to avoid.
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Early Voting Opens for the May 26 Primary Runoff
Early voting for the May 26 Texas primary runoff runs Monday through Friday this week. Hours, Dallas County vote-center rules, ID and party rules explained.
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Dial 2-1-1: The Texas Line That Finds Help for Almost Anything
One free call connects North Texans to rent help, food pantries, utility assistance and more. How 2-1-1 Texas works, who answers, and what to ask for.
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Riding DART’s Silver Line: Stations, Fares, Airport Link
DART’s Silver Line links Plano to DFW Airport through seven cities. Where the 10 stations sit, what a ride costs in 2026, and how the airport transfer works.
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SNAP Renewal Time? How Texas Recertification Works
A Texas SNAP renewal packet in the mail means the clock is ticking. How recertification works, how to send it back fast, and who to call for help.
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The Homestead Exemption Is Free. Here’s How to File It
The Texas homestead exemption now shields $140,000 from school taxes and costs nothing to file. The form, the matching-ID rule and the late window.
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TollTag, TxTag or PlusPass: What DFW Drivers Should Pick
TollTag, TxTag or PlusPass in 2026? NTTA rates, the HCTRA takeover of TxTag and ZipCash’s double rate, compared for North Texas drivers.
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Hail Hit Your Roof? Filing the Insurance Claim Right
Hail hit your DFW roof? How to document the damage, the deadlines Texas insurers must meet on your claim, and the roofer checks that protect you.
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The ‘Grandma, I’m in Jail’ Call Is a Script. Don’t Pay
The grandparent emergency call is a rehearsed script, now boosted by AI voice cloning. The call-back habit that defeats it and where to report it in Texas.