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The end of pandemic-era food assistance came at a steep cost for many North Texans.

Texas cities may soon have less power to protect the air you breathe, work site safety or guarantee your rights as a renter after the Texas Legislature passed HB 2127.

Dallas’ head of homeless services said Tuesday that city policies helped reduce homelessness, but much more funding is needed to continue that progress.

A bill is moving through the Texas Legislature that would make it illegal for cities or counties to protect renters from eviction.

If Dallas is serious about increasing access to affordable housing, it’d need to ask voters to approve about $150 million in funding in the 2024 bond election.

Inflation and the end of pandemic-era spending has more Texans turning to food banks that have faced cuts and struggle to meet increased need with declining resources.

Two food banks serving Dallas-Fort Worth organized a pop-up food distribution as inflation continues to strain family finances.

A proposed apartment development shows the challenges of building affordable housing near low-poverty neighborhoods in northern Dallas.

A new $22.8 million federal grant will help a coalition of nonprofits and government agencies in Dallas and Collin counties to find permanent homes for the most visible unhoused people with the greatest needs.

Newly approved city funding will help lower-income homeowners over 65 years old pay for home repairs that improve accessibility, health and safety, and efficiency.

The nonprofits organizing an annual headcount of people experiencing homelessness in North Texas are looking for nearly 2,000 volunteers. The data those volunteers gather will shape policy for the rest of the year.

A major car problem presents a major dilemma for many Dallas-Fort Worth residents who don’t make much money. A small charity is trying to help them fix their vehicles.