Category: Around North Texas
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State Parks Within Reach of DFW: Fees, Passes, Bookings
Day-use fees, the $70 annual Texas State Parks Pass, and why TPWD says to reserve a day pass before you drive out. The state parks within an easy run of Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Need a Food Pantry? North Texas Food Bank’s Locator Helps
The North Texas Food Bank’s online locator finds a nearby pantry in seconds. How it works, what a first visit looks like, and where Tarrant County fits.
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Fourth of July in DFW Without Spending a Dime
Fort Worth’s Fourth, Fair Park’s July 3 fireworks, Klyde Warren Park and neighborhood parades — the free ways to celebrate July 4 in DFW this year.
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Texas Ended Safety Inspections. DFW Drivers Still Test
Texas dropped the annual vehicle safety inspection, but nine DFW counties still require an emissions test before registration. Here is how the rules work now.
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Juneteenth in DFW: What’s Closed and What’s Free
Juneteenth falls on Friday this year. What closes across Dallas-Fort Worth on June 19, what stays open, and the free ways to mark the holiday.
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Free Summer Meals for Kids: How to Find a DFW Site
Summer meal sites are open across DFW. Kids 18 and under eat free, no paperwork required. How to find a site by map, text, or a call to 211.
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Free Legal Help in Dallas County: Where to Actually Get It
Facing an eviction, custody fight or debt lawsuit without money for a lawyer? The real free legal help routes in Dallas County, from Legal Aid to TexasLawHelp.
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World Cup Matches Are Coming to Arlington. A Local’s Primer
AT&T Stadium hosts nine World Cup matches starting June 14, more than any venue. Match dates, the free Fair Park Fan Festival, and traffic notes for locals.
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Texas Driver License Renewal: Online, by Mail or at DPS
Most Texans can renew a driver license online for $33 without a DPS visit. Who qualifies, who must show up in person, and how the appointment system works.
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Fish Free Across Texas This Saturday, No License Needed
Saturday, June 6 is Texas Free Fishing Day: no license needed on public water statewide. Where to fish near Dallas-Fort Worth, including stocked lakes.
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Buying a Used Car? Title Transfer Rules at the Tax Office
Texas gives used-car buyers 30 days to title at the county tax office. The Form 130-U basics, the 6.25% tax, the fees, and the mistakes that cost real money.
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Love Field or DFW: Comparing Parking Costs and Cell Lots
Love Field garages run $18 to $24 a day while DFW spans $14 remote to $32 at the terminal. Rates, free cell lots and pickup rules at both airports.