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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Grovels on FOX for Calling Jan. 6 Insurrection a ‘Terrorist Attack’

By Simone CarterJanuary 8, 2022

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz backpedaled on FOX after host Tucker Carlson slammed him for calling the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection a “terrorist attack.”

In Race for Governor’s Mansion, Beto O’Rourke Goes on the Offense

By Simone CarterJanuary 7, 2022

In the race for Texas governor, Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke is getting his hands dirty.

COVID-19 Surge Slams City of Dallas Employees, Leaving Hundreds Quarantined

By Jacob VaughnJanuary 7, 2022

COVID-19 infections are leading to staffing shortages across the country, including in Dallas.

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Leading Weather Wizard Says North Texas Is ‘Not Moist,’ Points Finger at ‘Severe Drought’

Leading Weather Wizard Says North Texas Is ‘Not Moist,’ Points Finger at ‘Severe Drought’

By Patrick StricklandJanuary 7, 2022

Your socks aren’t getting soaked, you don’t need an umbrella and you’re probably glad for the lack of rain, but here comes weather wizard Pete Delkus to tell you why you’re wrong. (He didn’t say you’re wrong, but we know Pete well enough to hear that tiny hint of judgment…

Time Is Running Out to Prosecute Dallas Cops for Wrongdoing During Summer 2020 Protests

By Jacob VaughnJanuary 6, 2022

The statute of limitations for most potential charges stemming from alleged police misconduct during the Summer 2020 protests will expire at the end of May. Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is trying to collect more information about several incidents

Dallas ISD Reports Low Teacher Turnover Rate, But Future Uncertain Amid Rise in COVID Cases

By Simone CarterJanuary 6, 2022

Amid the latest surge in COVID-19, Dallas ISD has reported the lowest teacher turnover rate in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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A Year After the Jan. 6 Insurrection, Texas Still Has the Second Most Alleged Capitol Rioters

By Patrick StricklandJanuary 5, 2022

It was a big, angry crowd, and those in it had come from all over the country, Texas included. They had the same goal in mind: to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. At noon on Jan. 6, 2021, the outgoing president launched into a fiery speech. Much like he…

Here’s Why Grocery Stores Might Not Be Coming to Dallas’ Food Deserts Anytime Soon

By Jacob VaughnJanuary 5, 2022

While Dallas tries to solve its food desert problem, residents are left to fend for themselves.

With Omicron Driving COVID Surge, New Testing Sites Opening Up Around Dallas

With Omicron Driving COVID Surge, New Testing Sites Opening Up Around Dallas

By Patrick StricklandJanuary 5, 2022

Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of positive cases in Texas is hitting historic highs thanks to the highly contagious omicron variant. Although some medical experts say the variant could be less lethal than others before it, hospitalizations in Texas this week doubled amid a shortage of…

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Cops in North Texas Schools Are About to Get a Big Funding Boost

Cops in North Texas Schools Are About to Get a Big Funding Boost

By Michael MurneyJanuary 5, 2022

A wave of funding for police in North Texas schools is on the way. Late last month, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it was distributing about $126 million to add policing and public safety measures in schools. About $1.8 million of that funding is coming to six different…

Last Stand: Arlington City Council to Vote on New Gas Wells Near Daycare Center

By Jacob VaughnJanuary 4, 2022

Since 2020, Arlington residents have been fighting against a French energy conglomerate that wants to install three additional gas wells near a daycare center. That fight will come to a head at a special-called meeting tonight.

Reductions in Police Budgets Are In Texas County Voters’ Hands Starting January 1

Reductions in Police Budgets Are In Texas County Voters’ Hands Starting January 1

By Michael MurneyJanuary 3, 2022

Among a number of new laws taking effect on Jan. 1 is a law handing control of local law enforcement budgets over to county residents in Texas. Authored by state Sen. Joan Huffman the new law requires any reduction to the budgets of local law enforcement agencies (meaning county sheriff’s…

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The Kids Are Getting COVID

By Jacob VaughnJanuary 3, 2022

Pediatric COVID-19 cases and and subsequent hospitalizations are surging across the country.

North Texas Could See a Freezing Start to 2022

By Jacob VaughnDecember 31, 2021

Freezing temperatures and maybe even some snow are in the forecast for North Texas this weekend.

Ted Cruz’s Daughter Disses Him on TikTok: ‘I Really Disagree With Most of His Views’

By Simone CarterDecember 30, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz may run for president again, but his own daughter recently announced she doesn’t agree with his politics.

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‘Very Concerned’: Dallas County Raises COVID-19 Risk Level to Red

By Jacob VaughnDecember 30, 2021

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, Dallas County is urging residents to do what they can to slow the spread of the virus.

As Dallas County’s COVID Cases Soar, CDC Launches Relaxed COVID Guidelines

As Dallas County’s COVID Cases Soar, CDC Launches Relaxed COVID Guidelines

By Michael MurneyDecember 30, 2021

As the omicron variant sweeps across Texas, Dallas County has been hammered with new cases. In just the past 14 days, the rate of positive cases has gone up over 350%. The county averaged more than 1,000 new positive cases per day over the past seven days alone. Dallas’ case…

Texas Runs Low on the Monoclonal Antibody Effective Against Omicron

Texas Runs Low on the Monoclonal Antibody Effective Against Omicron

By Simone CarterDecember 29, 2021

As COVID-19 cases skyrocket after the Christmas holiday, some infusion centers have run out of monoclonal antibody treatment.

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No, You Won’t Get ‘Vaccine AIDS’ If You Have Sex With the Vaccinated

By Jacob VaughnDecember 29, 2021

People are claiming the COVID-19 vaccines are causing a syndrome similar to AIDS. This isn’t true.

As COVID Cases Surge Statewide, Testing Remains Sparse In Dallas County Jail

As COVID Cases Surge Statewide, Testing Remains Sparse In Dallas County Jail

By Michael MurneyDecember 29, 2021

When Timothy Gutierrez felt a runny nose and sinus congestion coming on about a week ago, he was sure it was COVID-19. Gutierrez, who has been held in Dallas County Jail since mid-November on an alleged probation violation stemming from a previous drug-related charge, noticed many of the inmates coughing and…

Already Behind Bars: Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Went to Federal Prison Days Before Christmas

Already Behind Bars: Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Went to Federal Prison Days Before Christmas

By Simone CarterDecember 28, 2021

Frisco real estate broker and Capitol rioter Jenna Ryan has surrendered herself to federal prison.

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Feds Claim Former FBI Agent, Accomplice Defrauded Woman Out of More Than $700,000

By Jacob VaughnDecember 28, 2021

Two men are facing charges for defrauding a woman out of over $700,000 after convincing her she was on “secret probation.”

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