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Amari Boone Should Still Be Alive Today. But He Died in Foster Care Last Year.

Amari Boone Should Still Be Alive Today. But He Died in Foster Care Last Year.

By Jacob VaughnJune 25, 2021

A lawsuit filed by Boone’s parents claims an investigation into his death found deadly practices by the ACH Child and Family Services contractor Our Community Our Kids and its employees.

It May Have Taken Weeks for a Dead Man to Be Found in a North Dallas Apartment

By Steven MonacelliJune 24, 2021

Tenants suspect that a dead body was left to rot in their Dallas apartment complex for weeks. Even after its removal, the smell lingers.

Abbott Can Stand the Heat: Last Week’s Energy Shortage Unlikely to Alter Governor Race

By Simone CarterJune 24, 2021

Despite ERCOT’s recent notice to conserve power, Gov. Greg Abbott is unlikely to feel the heat.

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Belo Garden Will Be Renamed, but Dallas Is Still Full of Confederate Iconography

Belo Garden Will Be Renamed, but Dallas Is Still Full of Confederate Iconography

By Jacob VaughnJune 23, 2021

Belo Garden will now be Civic Garden. But, there are still marks of the Confederacy and racist figures all over the city.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Calls Democratic Push to Expand Voting Rights a ‘Coup d’Etat’

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Calls Democratic Push to Expand Voting Rights a ‘Coup d’Etat’

By Simone CarterJune 23, 2021

On Monday, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn argued against the For the People Act.

It’s Pride Month in Rowlett, but Opponents Are Still Trying to ‘Hamstring’ City Council

It’s Pride Month in Rowlett, but Opponents Are Still Trying to ‘Hamstring’ City Council

By Jacob VaughnJune 22, 2021

There was controversy, emails to city officials and petitions all in disapproval of the proclamation. It all set the stage for a tense City Council meeting June 15. One of the people who turned out was Ryan Khalil.

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‘Texas Loved Ann’: Banners in Downtown Dallas Honor Late Gov. Ann Richards’ Legacy

By Simone CarterJune 22, 2021

A new project seeks to honor former Gov. Ann Richards’ legacy in Downtown Dallas.

Dallas Juneteenth Organizers Say Parade Here ‘For a Very Long Time’

Dallas Juneteenth Organizers Say Parade Here ‘For a Very Long Time’

By Steven MonacelliJune 21, 2021

Thousands attended a Juneteenth march over the weekend. Organizers say the parade will be around for ‘a very long time.’

Dallas ISD Mulls Banning Suspensions To Bridge Racial Gaps in the Classroom

By Simone CarterJune 21, 2021

Dallas ISD may eliminate suspensions starting in the fall to help mitigate racial disparities.

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Lawsuit: Poor Police Training in Farmers Branch Led to Shooting Death of Johnny Moreno

Lawsuit: Poor Police Training in Farmers Branch Led to Shooting Death of Johnny Moreno

By Jacob VaughnJune 21, 2021

The case was eventually brought before a Dallas County Grand Jury which indicted Dunn for murder. The criminal case is still ongoing and awaiting trial.

What’s Really Going On With Rental Scooters in Dallas?

By Steven MonacelliJune 19, 2021

The debate over scooter rentals is really about the future of Dallas.

Did the FBI Meddle in Dallas Politics to Catch Corrupt Politicians?

Did the FBI Meddle in Dallas Politics to Catch Corrupt Politicians?

By Jacob VaughnJune 18, 2021

The FBI calls public corruption its top criminal investigative priority. They’re pulling off these kinds of stings in cities all over the country.

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A Gainesville Confederate Statue is Gone. Activists Say There’s More Work to Be Done.

By Simone CarterJune 18, 2021

On Wednesday, a Confederate statue in Gainesville’s Leonard Park was removed.

Dallas Expanded a Rapid Mental Health Dispatch Program, but Some Want Longer Hours

Dallas Expanded a Rapid Mental Health Dispatch Program, but Some Want Longer Hours

By Jacob VaughnJune 17, 2021

They operate seven days a week, 16 hours a day between two shifts. One shift runs from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and the other runs from then till 11 p.m.

In Collin County Jail, a Woman Begged for Medical Care. She Lost Her Pregnancy, Anyway.

In Collin County Jail, a Woman Begged for Medical Care. She Lost Her Pregnancy, Anyway.

By Patrick StricklandJune 17, 2021

Lauren Kent begged her Collin County jailers and medical staff for adequate prenatal care, according a lawsuit. In the end, she had a stillbirth.

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Searching for Psychic Ann: One Man’s Fight Against a Shadowy Group of Grifters

By Jacob VaughnJune 16, 2021

Desperate and looking for guidance, a California man reached out to a psychic. It ended up costing him $90,000.

ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve. But What Happened to February’s Costly Energy Bills?

ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve. But What Happened to February’s Costly Energy Bills?

By Simone CarterJune 16, 2021

Months after February’s deadly winter storm, questions remain surrounding who will foot consumers’ sky-high energy bills.

Rowlett’s Pride Month Meets Resistance From Locals and City Officials

Rowlett’s Pride Month Meets Resistance From Locals and City Officials

By Jacob VaughnJune 15, 2021

Debate over Pride month shows divide in Rowlett.

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In Denton, a Fight is Brewing Over Pride and Juneteenth Flags

In Denton, a Fight is Brewing Over Pride and Juneteenth Flags

By Simone CarterJune 15, 2021

Some on Denton City Council are resisting an effort to raise Pride and Juneteenth flags.

ERCOT Warns Power Outages Possible This Week If Folks Don’t Conserve Energy Pronto

ERCOT Warns Power Outages Possible This Week If Folks Don’t Conserve Energy Pronto

By Schaefer EdwardsJune 14, 2021

It turns out that arctic winter storms aren’t the only times Texans have to worry about the state’s power grid crapping out. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas asked state residents on Monday to cut down on their electricity usage through Friday to prevent possible power outages across the state,…

‘They Need to Go Home’: Neo-Nazis Can’t Find a Warm Welcome at Texas Rallies

‘They Need to Go Home’: Neo-Nazis Can’t Find a Warm Welcome at Texas Rallies

By Steven MonacelliJune 14, 2021

When a group of White Lives Matter demonstrators showed up in the small town of Centerville, they didn’t find the warm welcome they were hoping for.

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U.S. Capitol Riot: North Texas Realtor Katherine Schwab Facing Additional Charge

U.S. Capitol Riot: North Texas Realtor Katherine Schwab Facing Additional Charge

By Simone CarterJune 14, 2021

Last week, the federal government tacked on another charge against alleged Capitol insurrectionist Katherine “Katie” Staveley Schwab.

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