Shady Business? Leaked Video Shows ‘Dark Money’ Group Behind Texas Voting Bills
Heritage Action for America has been at the forefront of crafting similar legislation in states including Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Iowa and Texas.
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Dallas QAnon Convention to Pump Proceeds into Sidney Powell’s Pro-Trump Nonprofit
Even though the election is done, Joe Biden is president and all the significant court challenges to his victory have been dismissed, the legal defense fund continues to raise money, now with help from the organizers of the Q convention in Dallas.
KKK and Blackface: Former Callisburg ISD Teachers Accused of Racism
Callisburg ISD is under fire after a racist video and photo emerged over the weekend.
Can a Neighborhood-Led Plan Curb Gentrification in West Dallas?
The Trinity Park Conservancy, West Dallas 1, Downwinders at Risk and SMU Budd Center partnered to develop the West Dallas Community Vision Plan in collaboration with residents and community leaders.
How Accusations of ‘Defunding Police’ Could Decide a Dallas City Council Runoff
District 14 City Council Member David Blewett said it’s clear to him now that overtime funding is a vital part of the public safety budget.
Unable to Get People to Protest, North Texas Neo-Nazis Resort to Stickers and Graffiti
Around the Dallas area, neo-Nazis are spreading propaganda through graffiti, stickers and banners.
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With a Record Number of Homeless in North Texas, Black People Remain Overrepresented
The findings of the census were presented during the 2021 State of Homelessness Address on Tuesday.
As Violence Spikes in Middle East, Ted Cruz Targets Israel Boycotters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has lashed out at the Biden administration, saying violence in Israel and the Palestinian territory is the “direct result” of U.S. policy.
Will Texas Punish Cities that ‘Defund’ Police? Republicans Sure Hope So.
Last week, state representatives passed a bill that would punish cities that cut police budgets.
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Dallas Observer Offering a Paid News-Writing Fellowship
The Dallas Observer is offering a paid hard-news writing and reporting fellowship this summer. Our fellowships offer an unparalleled opportunity for young writers who wish to pursue a career in local watchdog journalism. Observer fellowships are writing and reporting jobs. Our fellows don’t compile listings, go for coffee or complete…
‘Radical Jew Slayer’: Grand Prairie Neo-Nazi to Plead Guilty on Gun Charge
Christian Michael Mackey belonged to a now defunct neo-Nazi group called Iron Youth. Now, he’s pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge that could put him in prison for up to 10 years.
Volunteers: Migrant Teens Held in Dallas Convention Center Feel Imprisoned
The longer time goes on, the more the convention center feels like a jail to the boys.
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Federal Judge Grants Government More Time in Case of Alleged Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan
The government is building its case against Jenna Ryan, the Frisco Realtor accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
A Big Cat Got Loose in Texas. Tiger Queen Carole Baskin Slammed Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.
During a Wednesday interview with CNN, big cat advocate Carole Baskin slammed Texas U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams U.S. Post Office for ‘Spying’ on Americans
Texas U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert condemned the U.S. Postal Service for monitoring Americans’ social media activity.
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Here Are the Dallas City Council Runoffs You Should Know About
City Council seats in these six districts are still up for grabs.
After Plano Rally, Ken Paxton and Conservative Media Lash Out at Marvin Scott III Protesters
A protest in support of Marvin Scott III has enraged the right-wing media.
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West Trolls Lamar Co. Democrats After Racist ‘Oreo’ Remark
Allen West sent Texas Democrats some Oreos following a controversy involving the Lamar County Democratic chair.
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Cash for Hemp Licenses: Sid Miller’s Political Aide Wrapped Up in Different Kind of ‘Drug Deal’
Arrested Thursday night and booked into the Travis County jail, Todd Smith was released early Friday morning with a bond set at $10,000.
Rights Groups and Activists To Rally Outside Texas Capitol over ‘Voter Suppression’ Bills
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has organized a protest against a slate of so-called ‘election integrity’ bills, which rights groups say would result in widespread voter suppression.
Masks No More: Carroll and Allen School Districts Vote to Ditch COVID-19 Mask Mandates
Carroll and Allen ISDs have voted to lift districtwide mask mandates starting in the summer.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson: Cities Need ‘a More Prominent Seat’ at the Global Table
The thinking is that local governments are on the frontlines of global issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade and others. Therefore, they should be a bigger part of these global discussions.