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‘More Consequential Than Forward Dallas’: Parking Reform Gets Mixed Reception

By Emma RubyMay 8, 2025

Some lauded the code change while another council member voiced concern about its impacts on the ‘residential experience.’

‘DART Killer’ Bill Would Immobilize Thousands of Dallasites

‘DART Killer’ Bill Would Immobilize Thousands of Dallasites

By Alyssa FieldsMay 8, 2025

DART says the bill could affect hundreds of thousands of riders and another 5,800 DART workers.

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This North Texas Suburb Named Best Place to Live in the US

By Kelly DearmoreMay 7, 2025

Jobs, economy, health, education and bakery drama (yes!) make this town a worthy spot to call home.

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Trans women prisoners in Seagoville's federal prison are housed with men, stripped of their identity and harassed following Trump executive order.

Transgender Inmates In North Texas Face Cruel Intentions

By Alyssa FieldsMay 7, 2025

Trans women prisoners are housed with men, stripped of their identity and harassed following Trump executive order.

At Swearing-In, New Dallas Police Chief Promises To Recruit More Officers

At Swearing-In, New Dallas Police Chief Promises To Recruit More Officers

By Alyssa FieldsMay 6, 2025

The new police chief promised to lead the force with integrity at the joint ceremony he shared with the new fire chief.

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UPDATE: Ken Paxton Drops Lawsuit Against Coppell ISD Over Critical Race Theory

By Emma RubyMay 6, 2025

Undercover videos have spurred the Senate hopeful’s recent investigations into local districts.

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Protest Organizer Says She Was Wrongly Arrested In Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsMay 6, 2025

Following her arrest at the rally she helped arrange, protestors rallied at Lew Sterret until she was released.

4 Key Takeaways from the Dallas City Council Election

By Emma RubyMay 6, 2025

From which districts had the highest voter turnout to background on the council’s newest faces, here’s everything you need to know.

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What are the Odds the Mavs Land Giannis Antetokounmpo? You Probably Already Know.

By Kelly DearmoreMay 5, 2025

It’s hard to see how the Mavericks would get so lucky after missing out on Giannis before.

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‘Not a Priority’: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group’s Funding Cut Ahead of Dallas Trainings

By Emma RubyMay 5, 2025

The organization planned to host bystander trainings across Texas in response to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

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Jasmine Crockett Fights Back After Trump Calls Her a ‘Low IQ Person’

By Alyssa FieldsMay 5, 2025

The president insulted Crockett’s intelligence and mocked the notion of her as the future of the Democratic party.

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Dallas Decriminalized Weed, But New Bill Might Keep Others From Doing the Same

By Alyssa FieldsMay 5, 2025

Following six Ken Paxton lawsuits, Texas might ban cities from allowing citizens to vote on marijuana laws.

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Dallas 2025 City Council Election Results

By Kelly DearmoreMay 4, 2025

The City Council will look a lot different soon.

Poll: Texans Border Concerns Down Markedly Over Last Decade

Poll: Texans Border Concerns Down Markedly Over Last Decade

By Alyssa FieldsMay 2, 2025

Opinions have changed significantly over the last 10 years, but the same politicians still lead Texas.

As Texas Bigwigs Target Fluoride, Dallas Has Already Waded Through This Debate

By Emma RubyMay 2, 2025

If no one ever mentioned fluoride again, we’d be satisfied. However, that doesn’t seem to be likely.

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‘Puppy Nightmare’: Dallas Advocates Push for State Bill Banning Pet Store Puppy Sales

By Emma RubyMay 2, 2025

Dallas passed a similar ban in 2022, calling it the ‘right thing to do on behalf of our four-legged friends.’

‘Lots of Red Flags’: Local Autism Advocate Reacts to RFK Jr. Misinformation

By Emma RubyMay 1, 2025

The DHHS head visited Texas this week and downplayed the measles outbreak, encouraging attention for autism research instead.

Texas is One of the Worst States For Working Mothers, Study Says

By Alyssa FieldsMay 1, 2025

Working hard or hardly working? If you’re a mom in Texas, you’re likely doing it harder than most.

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The Cowboys 2025 Draft Might Make Up For Drafts of the Past

By Matt McClearinMay 1, 2025

The picks weren’t splashy, but perhaps surprisingly, they made sense.

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Where To Go for the May Day Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMay 1, 2025

Several protest options exist for May Day rallies taking aim at the president and Elon Musk.

Dallas City Council Adopts Residential Code Change to Promote ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

By Emma RubyApril 30, 2025

The code change has been described as a “transformative step” in promoting housing density and diversity.

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‘Opening the Floodgates’: Dallas’ Prop S Could be Blocked by State With New Bill

By Emma RubyApril 29, 2025

Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson argues that the voter-approved Proposition S is unconstitutional.

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