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LIVING IS EXPENSIVE

U.S. population centers are moving to the southern states, home to nine of the 15 fastest-growing cities, though New York City remains at the top, Census Bureau data show.

The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro had the fastest rate of growth of any area in the U.S. last year. But despite some growth, much of the heavy lifting still happens in areas outside of Dallas.

Once an exclusive treat only for Southern Californians and visitors, In-N-Out Burger is now primed for a major expansion eastward.

The bills are now headed for Gov. Abbotts desk. One advocate said would create “a new golden age” for the park system.

How many decibels can convey the pain of a grieving father? How many can cut through the silent indifference at the Texas Capitol? How many does it take to stir Texans who haven’t yet lost a child to gun violence to join in calls for change?[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Opinions San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Texas House on Tuesday gave final approval to two bills, Senate Bill 1648 and Senate Joint Resolution 74, that would, with voter approval, create a Centennial Parks Conservation Fund to invest $1 billion to buy more land for the state parks system.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Looking to plan the perfect day trip? Or are you looking to start a brand-new life? Here’s a list of 11 suburbs in Dallas’ surrounding areas that are worth a visit.

The Texas House paved the way for a billion-dollar investment in state parks, which one advocate said would create “a new golden age” for the park system. Texas now ranks 35th nationally in state park acreage per capita.

The Texas House paved the way for a billion-dollar investment in state parks, which one advocate said would create “a new golden age” for the park system. Texas now ranks 35th nationally in state park acreage per capita.