In a series of stories, The Dallas Morning News examines how the actions of doctors, hospitals, insurance companies and the government have combined to make Dallas one of the highest-spending communities in the nation.

COBRA eases only a portion of Hurst woman's medical bills

Sisters find strength while fighting lupus and ovarian cancer

Seattle has gained a reputation for housing those in need while saving money. Bill Hobson, executive director of Seattle's Downtown Emergency Services Center, discusses how Seattle approaches the issue differently with a "housing first" perspective.

Housing first: Bill Hobson

After one year of clean-up and reconstruction, Texas coast resisdents continue to struggle to pick up the pieces and survive.

Dallas County taxpayers spend about $50 million a year sheltering, treating and jailing the homeless, of which an estimated 10 percent are defined as chronically homeless because they have serious mental illnesses, addictions and disabilities and have been on the streets long-term.

Living on the Dallas streets: Adam Smith

Follow T.K. and Deidrea Laux’s journey after they learn that their unborn son has a genetic disorder.

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After three years of hype and anticipation, the doors to the new Cowboys Stadium opened on June 6, giving those who entered their first glimpse inside the $1.15 billion football palace.

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The Dallas Morning News photographer G.J. McCarthy discusses how he used litter collected around the Dallas area to make pinhole cameras.

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The City of Dallas caseworker Winford Cross sees the damage caused by untreated mental illnesses and addictions every day. He spends much of his time trying to convince the most seriously ill people to accept psychiatric care and alcohol and drug treatment.

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Hidden among Texas' great Explore efforts to improve end-of-life medical care through our five-part series, interactive tools and behind-the-scenes videos.

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