A water quality report from Environment America shows that more than half of U.S. beaches may have had unsafe bacteria levels in 2024. For Texas beaches, the percentage of unsafe waters rose to over 90%. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/dallas-fort…

The U.S. federal government shutdown begins as a lapse in funds brings fresh uncertainty for the country. apnews.com/article/govern…

A topic on some voters’ minds when heading to the polls to cast their March primary ballot: THC. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news…

Dallas Democrats have obtained a court order to extend polling hours until 9pm today. Thus far the Dallas County GOP has not done so. Regardless of party, try to be in line to vote at your precinct by 7pm to lessen the chance that your ballot will be challenged. Dallascountyvotes.org

The decision from a Dallas County judge follows the Democratic Party filing a lawsuit to extend voting in the county. The extra time will be given to Democratic voters only, as the Republican Party didn’t file for a court order.