A Dallas Cop Allegedly Ordered Two Murders. Now, The Mayor has Questions.
The city wants to know why Officer Bryan Riser was left on the police force even as he became a suspect in a kidnapping and murder plot.
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Some North Texans Upset COVID-19 Vaccines Going to Homeless, Jailed Populations
Not everyone is happy with Dallas County’s decision to distribute the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to those experiencing homelessness and incarceration.
In Dallas, Homeless Shelters Help Some Get Back on Their Feet, But Others Avoid Them
The shelter system helps some people get back on their feet, others get stuck in it and some avoid it at all costs.
‘I Want Answers’: In Denton, a Virtual Event Celebrates the Life of Late Teen
Sunday, a virtual fundraising event will honor the life of Lermont Stowers-Jones, a Black teenager who died in 2018 and whose family suspects foul play.
Dallas Police Officer Arrested in Connection With Two Murders
The same year as the two murders, Dallas police officer Bryan Riser was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of assault family violence causing bodily injury to an ex-girlfriend.
New Progressive Platform Wants to Change the Debate in North Texas’ Local Elections
The DFW For All campaign is a platform of policy proposals and ideals that include issues like housing, healthcare, labor rights, climate change and government accountability.
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Backed by Abbott, Texas Anti-Riot Bill Could Have ‘Chilling Effect’: Rights Group
If passed, Republican State Rep. Brooks Landgraf’s HB 2461 would enhance penalties for people allegedly involved in a riot and make it more difficult to get bond.
Liberals, Conservatives Grill Gov. Greg Abbott after He Nixed Mask Mandate
Texans are divided over Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order.
DPD Considers Change to General Orders to Stop Low-Level Weed Charges
Twenty percent of all arrests last month were drug related. Of those, there were 183 weed related arrests. A majority of these arrests, 140, were for possession of less than 2 ounces.
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Gov. Abbott Scraps COVID-19 Mask Mandate, Allows Businesses to Open 100%
Gov. Abbott introduced the mask mandate last July, but he also forbade local officials from enforcing it.
In Small-Town North Texas, Some Confederate Monuments Still Stand Tall
While Confederate monuments are coming down in larger cities, they still stand tall in many small towns across North Texas.
Connecting Voters with their Representatives, New Penhole Seeks to Strengthen Democracy
A Dallas-based startup company has unveiled a new application, Penhole, that seeks to engage users with their elected officials.
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Ex-Cop Amber Guyger Appealing Murder Conviction in Botham Jean’s Death
Hoping to secure a lesser sentence, Amber Guyger’s legal team says she shouldn’t have been charged with murder.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Shames Texans for Not Reading ‘Fine Print’ on Energy Plans
In a FOX interview, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Texans who “gambled” on variable-rate energy plans should “read the fine print.”
OurCalling Raises Funds For New Permanent Housing Facility in Dallas
In need of broader affordable housing, the city’s first comprehensive housing study showed a shortage of some 20,000 affordable homes.
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Another Collin College Professor Says She was Let Go Over Free Speech Concerns
A Collin College history professor says she was fired in violation of her First Amendment rights.
‘Ready to Die’: Dallas Actor Charged Over Alleged Involvement in U.S. Capitol Riot
Luke Coffee, 41, is one of at least 13 North Texans arrested in relation to the Jan. 6 riot by pro-Trump demonstrators at the U.S. Capitol.
‘Anti-Palestinian’ Lesson Plan Highlights Biased School Curriculum in Texas: Rights Group
On a quiz, a Palestinian-American student faced a question that labeled ‘many’ of her people supporters of terrorism.
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Publicist Believes Colonial Golf Tourney Fired Her Because She Follows Pandemic Guidelines
Depending on which tee box you’re playing, a prominent Dallas publicist has: A) Been fired by the Colonial golf tournament’s public relations firm for adhering to CDC guidelines and refusing to attend mandated, maskless meetings at the iconic Fort Worth country club. B) Fallen temporary victim to a downscaled budget…
New City Program Can Help Dallas Homeowners with Storm Damage
City Council members said they wanted to make sure the help was distributed equitably.
Three North Texas Counties Among State’s Most at Risk of Vaccine Deficits: New Report
Dallas, Collin and Tarrant counties are at risk of acute COVID-19 vaccine deficits under the state’s current distribution protocol, according to a new report.
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In Fort Worth, Democrats and Republicans Eye Seat Left Behind by U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
North Texas politicians are gearing up to compete for the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright’s congressional seat in a May 1 special election.