Kinks in Dallas’ Permitting System Lead to Big Backlogs and Frustrated Developers
Problems with the city’s online portal for submitting and processing permits have persisted since it was launched last year. The pandemic made things worse.
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Paxton Sues Four States that Went for Biden to Distract from Own Legal Woes, Experts Say
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the latest Republican to showcase their support for President Donald Trump.
Dallas Halts Encampment Resolution Efforts Until Next Month
Just last year, Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance reported that approximately 3,700 people in the city experienced homelessness. About 1,100 of those were unsheltered. Some of them end up at homeless encampments in tents or anything else they can fashion into a makeshift place to sleep. With 72 hours notice, the city can usually kick them out of these areas. But Dallas is putting a stop to this practice in December in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Animal Advocates Worry North Texas Man’s Death Could Inspire Big Cat Vengeance Killings
While it’s unlikely that a mountain lion mauled a man in North Texas, animal advocates worry the allegation could inspire big cat vengeance killings.
Do Placards and Fines Help Stop Crime? The City Seems To Think So.
Dallas’ nuisance abatement enforcement has come into question over the years, but it hasn’t stopped the city from trying to get property owners to do the job of the police: fighting crime.
Party Foul: Airbnb Blocks Poorly Rated Guests from Dallas Lodgings on New Year’s Eve
Airbnb is stopping Dallas guests with poor ratings from renting one-night stays during New Year’s Eve.
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Is Tarrant County Getting Greener?
Tarrant County is letting up on weed for all the wrong reasons. Nevertheless, sobriety and testing fumbles may get you out of a possession charge.
Teachers Should Be Included in COVID-19 Vaccine, North Texas Superintendents Say
Texas superintendents are calling for teachers to be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once it arrives in mid-December.
Dallas Tries To Tap The Brakes On Street Racing
The Dallas Police Department says that there are as many as 2000 street racers in the city on any given weekend. The department has stepped up enforcement, but the city wants to do more.
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Shelley Luther on the Offensive after Abbott Endorses her Texas Senate Opponent
Gov. Greg Abbott may have endorsed her opponent, but state Senate hopeful Shelley Luther is still confident she’ll win.
Local Attorney Mark Melton Helps Stop Evictions
Fighting for North Texas tenants has taken an emotional toll on Mark Melton, a local attorney. Though he carries on, he says local and federal eviction protections will not. So, he’s preparing for the worst.
Trump Administration Calls on Texas to ‘Intensify’ COVID-19 Response
The Trump administration thinks Texas should do more to curb COVID-19 spread.
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Tarrant GOP Denies County Turned Blue, Makes Trumpian Claims of Irregularities
The Tarrant County GOP is quite agitated the county has been cast as “blue” after the Nov. 3 general election. As mail-in ballots trickled in after Election Day, the seesaw tipped ever so slightly Democratic under the weight of about 1,826 more votes cast for the Biden/Harris ticket than Trump/Pence…
High Hospitalization Rates in North Texas May Prompt Greater COVID-19 Restrictions
The region could again face economic restrictions if hospitals continue to fill with coronavirus patients.
Tenants in Former DHA Apartments Say New Owner Is Pushing Them Out
Residents in three low-income housing projects formerly managed by the Dallas Housing Authority say their complaints about poor maintenance and unsafe living conditions have been met not wit h repairs, but draconian regulations enforced by private security they believe are intended to drive them out of their homes. The authority,…
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Dallas Launches Eviction Assistance Initiative
Some are suspecting a wave of evictions to hit when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium expires at the end of December. A new Dallas initiative, in partnership with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, will offer full legal representation, outreach and community education and referrals to partner agencies.
Matthew McConaughey Has a Shot at the Governor’s Mansion If He Wants It
Matthew McConaughey could move into the Texas governor’s mansion in 2022 if he plays his cards right.
If You’re Having Thanksgiving, Be Sure to Follow These Safety Guidelines
Dallas leadership is asking North Texans to reconsider Thanksgiving plans because of coronavirus.
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The Denton Spider-Man Casts Web of Joy Over North Texas
The Denton Spider-Man spreads joy around North Texas.
Dallas Grapples With Digital Divide
Dallas’ digital divide may begin to narrow soon.
Fate of Three Confederate Paintings in Texas Senate Chamber Is Uncertain
Monday, the Senate Chamber Review Committee discussed the future of three Confederate paintings hanging in the Texas Senate Chamber.
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Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims Reveal Rift Among North Texas Republicans
While most Texas Republicans continue to support the Trump campaign’s claims of voter fraud, others have begun to distance themselves from the president.