‘Political Games’: Gov. Greg Abbott Buses Migrants to New York City
First Washington, D.C. Now, New York City. Gov. Greg Abbott is busing migrants to Democratic-led cities in response to to President Joe Biden’s “open border policies.”
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Oncor Earned a Lot of Dough While Texas Fried
Oncor increased their net income by millions because of the Texas heat.
Study Suggests Vaping, Dabbing Cannabinoid Acetates Can Create Toxic Gas
The 2019-2020 outbreak of vaping-associated pulmonary injury got researchers in Portland State University chemistry department wondering if vaping and dabbing cannabinoid acetates could have similar results.
At CPAC Dallas, Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists Take the Mainstage to Applause and Fanfare
When U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference’s Dallas gathering on Friday, the crowd broke out in applause. Sara Carter, the right-wing journalist who interviewed Greene on stage, launched their discussion by offering the far-right Georgia representative a chance to address criticism that…
‘Excessive Force’: Dallas City Marshal Who Slammed Homeless Man Charged and Arrested
For over a year, a homeless man named Deshode Rayvon Patton has been facing charges for resisting arrest. Now, the cop that arrested him has been arrested for allegedly falsifying details of the arrest.
From Nazi Comparisons to Name-Calling: Six of the Oddest Moments from Alex Jones’ Trial
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has had one heck of a time in court during his Sandy Hook defamation trial.
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Far-Right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Sets Anti-Migrant Tone at CPAC Dallas
Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán railed against migration, progressives and American Democrats during a speech at CPAC Dallas.
‘Cruel and Barbaric’: Four Times Gov. Greg Abbott Has Sparred with Out-of-State Politicians
Here are some of Gov. Greg Abbott’s most heated spats with politicians from other states.
Getting Connected: The FCC Is Offering Internet Subsidies for Some Dallas Residents
The city of Dallas published a press release informing residents about the FCC’s internet subsidy program designed to aid people in getting internet access.
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‘They Just Can’t Do It Anymore’: Texas Grapples with Widespread Teacher Shortage
For the past two years, public education in Texas has been in a free fall. The pandemic ushered in rampant learning loss and major behavioral problems. For their part, Republican lawmakers have pushed false claims of critical race theory curricula and pornography on school bookshelves. Now, with the first day…
Sunrise Movement Dallas Launches Petition Requesting Free DART Rides for K-12 Students
A Sunrise Movement Dallas petition that proposes DART provide free rides for K-12 students is supported by Dallas City Council and some DART board members, but safety still being discussed as they begin looking to starting a pilot program.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams Atheism, Biden Administration Over ‘Godless’ Program
GOP Congressman Louie Gohmert is accusing the Biden administration of promoting atheism abroad.
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‘It’s Always Been an Unfair Fight’: These Lawyers Hope to Keep Dallas Residents from Being Evicted
Mark and Lauren Melton started the nonprofit Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center early last year. Their goal is to represent anyone in Dallas County facing eviction.
‘A Class of His Own’: North Texas Capitol Rioter Guy Reffitt Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison
Wylie resident Guy Reffitt will go to prison for more than seven years over his role in the U.S. Capitol riot in January 2021.
With School Approaching, Texas Republicans Have Ideas to Stop Campus Shootings
From “hardened” campuses to arming teachers, here’s a roundup of what some Texas politicians have proposed to stop school shootings.
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Extreme Heat Is Pushing North Texas Water Supplies to Their Limit
The city of Gunter hasn’t run out of water yet, but the city manager says it still could.
The Largest Bitcoin Mining Facility in the World Is Coming to Navarro County. Not Everyone Wants It There.
Some Navarro County residents worry what the largest Bitcoin mining facility in the world could do to the environment, energy resources, the water supply, and their bills.
‘Cause for Concern’: Texas DPS May Be Racially Profiling Hispanics, New Report Says
The Texas Department of Public Safety is likely racially profiling Hispanics, per a recent report.
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As Contracts Get Nixed, Dallas-Fort Worth’s ‘Overheated’ Housing Market Might Be Cooling Off
High interest rates price out many would-be homebuyers in the Dallas housing market and lead to higher-than-normal contract cancellations.
Texas Teen Activist Raises Over $300,000 for Abortion Funds After Being Mocked by Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz
After Congressman Matt Gaetz bullied her on media, a Texas teen activist raised more than $168,000 for abortion rights.
Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Needs 19,000 New Apartment Units Annually to Meet Housing Demand
The 2008 financial crisis stalled the building of new housing across the country. Now, the U.S. needs 4.3 million new apartment units by 2035 to keep up with demand.
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Mothers Against Greg Abbott Say ‘No’ to Texas’ Republican Governor in New Viral Ad
A group called Mothers Against Greg Abbott has released a pair of viral ads in recent weeks.