Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Slammed Over Philly Eagles Tweet: ‘Vote This Man Out!’
Social media users have been slamming Mayor Eric Johnson over a perceived dig at the Dallas Cowboys.
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Fort Worth Lawmaker Seeks to Whittle Texas School Entryways to One
Fort Worth state Rep. Nate Schatzline has filed a bill that would mandate single-point entryways for Texas schools.
Bill Filed To Protect Texas Crypto Investors
Texas Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, a Tarrant County Republican, filed House Bill 1666 last week to prevent the next FTX. The bill would require digital asset trading firms to have enough funding on hand to pay customers when they come asking for their money.
Dallas County v. Texas: Commissioners Could Sue if State Doesn’t Provide Mental Health Beds
Dallas County commissioners are demanding that the state do more to provide mental health beds for inmates found incompetent to stand trial.
Dallas Eyes Legal Path Forward for Poker Clubs
After spending over half a million dollars fighting poker clubs in court, Dallas is considering a legal path forward for them in the city.
Can Alex Stein Troll His Way onto the Highland Park ISD School Board?
Alex Stein, a local controversial comedian, has announced that he’s running for Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees Place 7.
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Suburban Prostitution Sting Should Shed More Light on Victims of Human Trafficking
Earlier this month, 46 men were arrested in Southlake and Frisco during an undercover prostitution sting carried out by local and federal authorities. Some of the details released following the sting have made for eye-catching headlines. Not only was the operation carried out in a couple of affluent suburbs, the…
New Trash, Recycling Schedule in Dallas Caused Delays and Missed Service
Thousands of reports of missed trash and recycling service poured in from Dallas residents as the city rolled out a new schedule for sanitation workers.
Dallas Hopes to Build an “Iconic Park” Near the Demolished Valley View Mall
If all goes as planned for the city of Dallas, a large, new park will help improve the green scene in North Dallas. The City Council has approved an application to be submitted for an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program grant that could be worth up to $10 million…
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“Big, Wet, Fluffy Flurries”: Snow Could Fall in Big D Amid Tuesday’s Inclement Weather
North Texans will be reaching for their umbrellas on Tuesday as the region is struck by cold rain and possible snow.
Police Investigating Endangered Vulture Found Dead at Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo found one of its lappet-faced vultures dead on Saturday morning. Now, the police are investigating and there’s a $10,000 reward being offered for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of whoever might be responsible for the vulture’s death.
Sex, Drugs and Farting: Here are the Rejected Texas Vanity Plates from 2022
When we’re at cocktail parties having conversations we think are smart or we’re posting thoughts to social media we think are insightful, most of us scoff at the mere mention of vehicle vanity license plates. Vanity plates are lame attempts at humor, desperate pleas for attention or a combination of…
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Every Year, DFW Commuters Spend More Time in Rush Hour Traffic Than Average Americans
Dallas-Fort Worth area drivers spend more than 70 hours every year on the road due to rush hour traffic, according to a report by the car-shopping app CoPilot.
Sorry, Frisco. Dallas Mayor Wants Your New Universal Studios Theme Park in Hensley Field.
Could Dallas, not Frisco, be home to Universal Studios’ new kids theme park? Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson sure hopes so. He has the perfect place for it: contaminated Hensley Field.
Texas Bill Would Require Dallas, Other Cities to Provide Mobile Showers for the Homeless
Texas House Rep. Elizabeth Campos’ House Bill 1292 would require cities like Dallas to provide mobile showers to the homeless.
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State Rep. Hopes to Abolish Confederate Heroes Day as an Official State Holiday
State Rep. Jarvis Johnson, a Houston Democrat, announced on Wednesday morning a new bill, House Bill 51, that aims to abolish Confederate Heroes Day as an official Texas state holiday. The occasion, established in 1973, falls annually on Jan. 19, which is also Robert E. Lee’s birthday, a state holiday…
Texas Brewery Did Not Violate Kyle Rittenhouse’s First Amendment Rights, Censorship Activist Says
In an unsurprising development in this post-2020 world, Kyle Rittenhouse has become a genuine celebrity. In fact, he’s become a very specific sort of celebrity who transcends reality television and gossip sites and often lands on the front pages of news outlets. The 20-year-old from Illinois gained infamy when in…
Dallas Proposes New Rules for Local Boarding Homes
This week, Dallas’ Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture committee heard recommendations for new rules regarding local boarding homes. The new rules aim to discipline unlicensed or bad operators of Dallas boarding homes and improve conditions for their residents.
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Phasing Out Landlines Could Spell Trouble For Seniors and Businesses Both Big and Small
The Federal Communications Commission doesn’t require phone companies to provide landline services anymore. James Graham, founder and CEO of Massachusetts-based phone company Community Phone, says this will negatively affect seniors and business owners.
Lawmakers from Dallas Prepare for Uphill Battles in Austin and Washington, D.C.
For lawmakers from Dallas in both Austin and Washington, D.C., the early weeks of January mean gathering with their colleagues and preparing for a unique type of battle. Last week proved to be a highly active one for first-term U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas’ 30th District. She attended her…
The Bill of Rights Applies Even If You Are Poor
Hannah Lebovits is an assistant professor of public affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington researching housing and homelessness through the lens of social equity and sustainability. She is one of the plaintiffs in the civil rights lawsuit against the city of Dallas challenging its new median ordinance. She…
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UPDATE: Clouded Leopard Escapes Enclosure at Dallas Zoo. Police, Zoo Still Searching
The Dallas Zoo got two clouded leopards in 2021. On Friday, one of them went missing.