Here Are Some of the Best Onion Articles about Texas’ Ridiculous Politics
Here’s an overview of some of the best Texas-related articles to come out of satirical news site The Onion.
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We’re Broke: Nearly 40% of Texas Workers Make Less Than $15 an Hour, New Research Shows
Nearly 40% of Texas workers earn less than $15 an hour, according to a new report by global watchdog Oxfam.
Federal Marijuana Legalization Could Get a House Vote This Week
There are two federal cannabis legalization bills in the works. One of them is the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act and it could get a vote in the House of Representatives this week.
RETRACTION: Dallas County Is NOT About To Lose $17 Million in Unspent Rent Relief Funds
A story the Observer published Thursday headlined “Dallas County Is About To Lose $17 Million in Unspent Federal Relief Funds” was, in a nutshell, wrong. We apologize. We’ve removed the original story from our site. It was based on out-of-date information from housing advocacy group Texas Housers, but the error…
Fort Worth Doctor Catches 12-Year Prison Sentence for Fake Prescription Conspiracy
For years, Dr. Charles Battle abused his position as a licensed Fort Worth physician to access heaps of controlled substances, the U.S. Attorney’s Office alleged in 2020. The allegations led to a series of criminal charges out of the Northern District of Texas. First among them is a conspiracy to…
In Updated Texas Schools Database, Dallas ISD Could Use Boost in College Readiness
In the Texas Tribune’s new public school database, Dallas ISD has a relatively low level of college-ready graduates, particularly in math.
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Everything Is Getting More Expensive, and That Includes Flood Insurance
Most people in Texas can expect to see rate increases on their flood insurance policies.
The Game Goes On: Dallas Returns Texas Card House’s Certificate of Occupancy
Texas Card House had its certificate of occupancy taken from the city after operating for about two years. The city just had to give it back.
A Man Died After Falling Off a Rooftop Bar in Dallas. Now, His Family’s Suing.
Christopher Hill was one of many hitting the bars in Dallas the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. On the evening of March 12, the 25-year-old went to 77 Degrees Rooftop Bar on Henderson Avenue in Northeast Dallas. The bar was crowded and didn’t have enough staff on site to control…
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure in Dallas Could Lead to Fewer Floods
Nature advocates say green stormwater infrastructure could cut back flooding in Dallas.
Texas Jail Agency Opaque About ‘Criminal Investigation’ into Dallas County Jail Death
State officials confirmed that an independent law enforcement agency is conducting a criminal investigation into the death of Terry Stewart, who died in a solitary confinement cell on while on suicide watch in Dallas County Jail a few weeks ago. It’s unclear which agency is doing the investigating.
Biden Spending Bill Recommends Rules for CBD and Another Look at the Federal THC Cap
The federal THC cap on hemp is often regarded as too low and there’s not enough regulation in the CBD industry. Non-binding provisions in President Joe Biden’s recently signed spending bill hope to address these issues.
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Sen. Ted Cruz Reportedly Got the Cops Called on Himself Following Argument at Montana Airport
Sen. Ted Cruz reportedly had law enforcement called on him after he fought with employees at a Montana airport on Sunday.
Burnout Is Driving Veterinarians to Suicide, and Dallas Has a Major Veterinarian Shortage
Veterinarians are more likely than the general population to die by suicide, with many claiming they are overworked and underappreciated.
‘We’re Being Targeted’: Dallas Police Want to Yank License for Xposed Adult Theater and Megastore
The city is trying to close sexually oriented businesses (SOB) from 2 a.m.-6 a.m. Now, Xposed Adult Theater and Megastore could have its SOB license taken away because the Dallas Police Department claims drugs were being used or dealt on the premises.
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Inflation, Supply Chain Issues and Slow Permit Process Are Hurting This Dallas Business
Jonathan Soukup wants to build two new sheds that could help his floral business cope with inflation and supply chain issues. But two months have passed and he still hasn’t received the proper permits from the city.
The Texas GOP Is Big Mad Over Citi Policy Covering Travel Costs for Staffers Seeking Abortions
The Texas GOP is upset that Citi will provide travel benefits for employees seeking abortions.
From Boomers to Zoomers, Buying a Home in Dallas Is Pretty Much Impossible for Most People
No matter their age, aspiring homebuyers in Dallas County have some tough numbers to face. Prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth housing market are among the fastest growing in the country: Home prices in the area swelled by more than 25% last year alone, the biggest jump of any market in…
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Far-Right OAN Sues Dallas-Based AT&T for Dropping Their Contract
One America News Network, once a favorite of former president Donald Trump, is suing AT&T and DirecTV over an alleged breach of contract, The Dallas Morning News reported. OAN’s gripe with the Dallas-based telecommunications company stems from DirecTV’s announcement last month that it would not be renewing its contract to…
Report: Small Businesses Struggle with Childcare, Employee Retention, Sealing Gov’t Contracts
A new report says policymakers should be helping small businesses retain employees, obtain child care and seal government contracts.
Two Years Ago, Dallas City Council OK’d Poker Rooms, But That Was Just a Bluff
“Legal” poker rooms are thriving in Dallas after getting the OK to open from the city two years ago, but now council members aim to close them down.
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In Texas and Beyond, Border Paranoia and Anti-Migrant Vigilantism Threaten Us All
Republican border hysteria incites anti-immigrant vigilantes to take up arms.