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Students at SMU Aren’t ‘Outwardly Political,’ But Many Care About Casting Their Vote

By Katie BergelinOctober 25, 2024

There have been only three organized protests on the SMU campus since 2020, but students there still feel the weight of responsibility in the 2024 elections.

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Are the Cowboys Good Enough for Our Blind Faith? Probably Not.

By Matt McClearinOctober 24, 2024

With a much-needed bye week behind us, its hard to feel hopeful about what comes next.

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2 North Texas Cities Among the Largest Remote Workforces

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 24, 2024

Even though some large companies are bringing employees back to the office, there are plenty of folks still working form home around here.

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Push Back Against Big Money in Politics by Supporting Our Membership Campaign

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 23, 2024

You don’t have to be rich as Elon Musk to influence this election. Your dollars supporting independent journalism can help.

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Friday Night Lights Actor Connie Britton Joins Allred on Dallas Campaign Stop

By Emma RubyOctober 23, 2024

The politically active actor believes Texas’ abortion ban “devalues women,” a cornerstone message of the Allred campaign.

North Texas Teachers Battered by Post-COVID Student Mental Health Crisis

By Emma RubyOctober 23, 2024

A statewide educator shortage coupled with spiking numbers of student behavioral issues could be exacerbating chaos in the classroom.

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Presidential Election Could Decide Fate of 70,000 Afghans Living in the US

By Idean SalehyanOctober 22, 2024

Texas is home to a large number of Afghan evacuees from the 2021 U.S. withdrawal.

Dallas County’s Voting Machines Have Been Tested Thrice, but Some Still Have Doubts

Dallas County’s Voting Machines Have Been Tested Thrice, but Some Still Have Doubts

By Emma RubyOctober 22, 2024

Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West stated that “60-70%” of early votes in Dallas County could be manipulated.

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Robert Roberson Does Not Appear Before House Committee on Monday

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 21, 2024

The subpoena to appear in Austin is responsible for keeping Roberson out of the death chamber last week.

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Here’s What To Know About the Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 Season

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 21, 2024

With a team that might be better than last year’s NBA Finals squad, there are plenty of reasons to be excited.

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Early Voting Starts Today: Here’s How To Be Ready in Dallas

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 21, 2024

The presidency, Senate seats, spots in Congress and controversial city charter amendments are all on the ballot.

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Texas Is a National Leader in ‘Educational Gag Orders’

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 18, 2024

Texas tries to restrict teaching about race, gender and LGBTQ identity much more than almost every other state.

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‘This Isn’t Over’: Death Penalty Abolitionists Celebrate Stay in Robert Roberson Execution

By Emma RubyOctober 17, 2024

A last-minute stay issued by the Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson.

Judge Delays Robert Roberson Execution, U.S. Supreme Court Denies Stay

Judge Delays Robert Roberson Execution, U.S. Supreme Court Denies Stay

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersOctober 17, 2024

In yet another dramatic turn, Robert Roberson’s execution is up in the air.

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Ken Paxton Sues Dallas Doctor for Allegedly Providing Minors ‘Gender Transition’ Care

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 17, 2024

Gender-affirming care for minors was outlawed in Texas in 2023.

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Oak Cliff Residents Wary of Withdrawn Rezoning Cases in Wake of ForwardDallas

By Emma RubyOctober 17, 2024

The City Plan Commissioner declined to say what the future holds for the five acres of land he has amassed.

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What La Niña Winter Forecast Means for Dallas

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 16, 2024

Cooler fall temps have us wondering what the winter will feel like.

Beyond Roe v. Wade: Impactful Supreme Court Cases from North Texas

By Garrett GravleyOctober 16, 2024

In the 50 years since Roe v. Wade made history, North Texas has played a prominent role in other landmark cases.

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At UT Dallas, Politics Is Local … Mostly

By Gregorio Olivares GutierrezOctober 16, 2024

UTD students do not identify with the broad federal programs of either party, leading to an emphasis on local and state politics for more substantial activism.

NBC5 Finds 900 Untested Rape Kits in Fort Worth, Delaying Justice for Survivors

By Emma RubyOctober 15, 2024

The department is able to staff eight DNA analysts to test evidence kits, but only three positions are filled.

Pop a Cold One, Chill Out and Catch Tonight’s Cruz vs. Allred Debate

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 15, 2024

Could Cruz’s wintry flight to Cancun in 2021 really matter? Maybe, if Allred aces tonight’s matchup on WFAA.

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Prepare To Pay More for Parking at Dallas Love Field Starting This Week

By Emma RubyOctober 14, 2024

Daily parking rates at Love Field’s three parking garages are increasing as much as 80% starting this Friday.

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