Frisco Pastor Tells Congregants to Prepare to Shoot Intruders Ahead of Biden Inauguration
A Frisco pastor told congregants to have their weapons loaded ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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DPD To Implement Program Teaching Officers How to Better Police Themselves
The city allocated $300,000 to fund the implementation of the program through 2024.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Wrongfully Quoted as Inciting More ‘Uprisings’
East Texas U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert is on the offensive after journalists misquoted him.
City Council Unanimously Approves Botham Jean Boulevard
The vote comes as monuments dedicated to Confederate figures come down across the country and as similar efforts are pursued in North Texas.
How Many ICU Beds Are Left in Dallas? Take a Number.
The number of new cases of COVID-19 setting records in Dallas County as the pandemic rolls into its first anniversary, but local authorities still can’t agree on one vital number: How many intensive-care unit beds are still empty? Variances in the reporting of ICU bed counts from different sources are…
Ken Paxton Declines to Sign National Attorneys General Letter Condemning Capitol Attack
The attorneys general of the nation’s states and territories have sent U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen a letter letting him know they are disturbed by events on a “very dark day in America,” i.e. Jan. 6, when Trump-loving louts beat down Capitol cops, possibly killing one, on their way to…
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Annual Count of Dallas, Collin County’s Homeless Population Delayed
The Point-In-Time count of unsheltered individuals isn’t even required this year. Some communities have opted out of the count completely because of the dangers posed by the pandemic. For the counties willing to conduct their counts, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is only looking for an answer to one question: Did homelessness increase, decrease or stay the same in the era of COVID-19?
Pro-Trump Passengers Involved in Multiple In-Flight Disturbances
Following the insurrection in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, Fort Worth-based American Airlines had an eventful week.
As Hospitals See Holiday Spike, a New COVID Variant Hits Texas and Immunizations Ramp Up
Saturday marked an all-time high for new cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County. For the first time, positive cases breached 3,000, raising the new daily average to 2,104. About 23% of all emergency room visits are COVID-19 related. UTSouthwestern’s COVID tracking model released on Jan. 7 accurately projected this spike, and…
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Tyler Paper’s Fake ‘Antifa’ Caption Under Photo of Capitol Rioters Stirs Readers’ Anger
Readers of the Tyler Morning Telegraph are demanding to know how and why the East Texas newspaper published an Associated Press photo of rioters at the U.S. Capitol last week with a caption describing them as leftists posing as supporters of President Donald Trump. The caption on Page 8A of…
Democratic State Rep. Chris Turner Calls for Investigating AG Ken Paxton Following Capitol Raid
A growing number of the state’s Democrats are calling for an investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Risking Fines From the City, OurCalling Helps Shelter the Homeless
OurCalling has been helping people experiencing homelessness for over a decade.
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Full Hospitals Wouldn’t Only Hurt COVID Patients, Experts Say
Dallas County hospitals are filling with COVID-19 patients, causing public health experts to fear medical staff shortages and rationing of care.
There Are More Solutions to Food Deserts Than Grocery Stores
Food deserts are places where people don’t have access to healthy food options within a five-mile radius of their homes. For years, Dallas has been trying to stomp them out with little success.
Here Are the 17 Republican Lawmakers Who Voted to Subvert Election Results After Mob Attacks
Seventeen of the state’s Republican lawmakers objected to the election results, even after it was raided by President Donald Trump’s supporters.
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Pandemic Causes Rise In Anxiety, Depression Rates, Study Finds
One of the top things contributing to mental health concerns was loneliness or isolation, according to a survey conducted by Mental Health America.
Texans Call for Sen. Ted Cruz’s Resignation Following Capitol Raid
Many Texans are demanding U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s resignation following Wednesday’s violent raid of the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Colin Allred Joins Censure Resolution; Texas Republicans Double Down on Subverting Election
While some Texas Republicans will object to the election results Wednesday, Dallas U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joined a Democrat-led motion to censure President Donald Trump.
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Governor Errantly Opened Vaccines to Group 1B, Adding Confusion to Roll-Out
Confused by the vaccine rollout? Good, then you’re right on track. On Tuesday morning the Dallas County Commissioners Court convened for their first meeting of the year and discussed vaccinations, where we are now, how we got here and the path forward. As usual for the past nine months, the…
DPD Proposal to Shift Reports of Some Nonviolent Crimes to Online Draws Fire
A proposal by Dallas police to ask victims of a handful of nonviolent crimes to file reports online rather than have officers come to the calls popped up online and as quickly disavowed over the weekend after drawing complaints, including one from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. A draft memo regarding…
Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts to Overturn Election ‘Irresponsible’ but not Seditious, Experts Say
Sen. Ted Cruz is leading an effort to challenge the election results, prompting critics to accuse him of sedition and treason.
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Attorneys Want DA To Recuse Himself From 2019 Murder Case Because of Social Media Posts
Lawyers for Zephaniah “Zephi” Trevino, a North Texas teen accused of taking part in a 2019 robbery that left one man dead, are asking Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot to remove himself from her prosecution. Trevino’s attorneys say Creuzot revealed bias when he shared a social media post from the…