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UPDATE: DPD Provides Update on ICE Protest Arrest

By Emma RubyJune 10, 2025

At least one arrest was made at the largely peaceful protest, attended by hundreds at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which DPD blocked.

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Tallying Up What North Texas Reps Actually Got Done in the Legislative Session

By Emma RubyJune 10, 2025

State Sen. Royce West was Dallas’ most prolific legislator this session, claiming 60 victories by Sine Die.

Local Lawmaker Gets Called Out For Being a ‘Cockroach’ During Legislative Session

By Kelly DearmoreJune 10, 2025

North Texas reps and senators usually leave their mark in Austin, but not always for the reasons their constituents hope for.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Could Be Ugly For Texas Power Grid

By Alyssa FieldsJune 9, 2025

The budget proposal at the center of the Musk-Trump feud could stifle plans to develop the grid, costing consumers.

Uptick in Owner Surrenders Leaves DAS With Thousands More Animals Than Past Years

By Emma RubyJune 9, 2025

The Dallas Animal Shelter has temporarily paused the intake program, citing the need to catch up on space and resources.

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Dallas Stars Fire Head Coach Pete DeBoer After Third Consecutive Conference Final Loss

By Emma RubyJune 6, 2025

DeBoer coached the team to conference titles in six out of the last seven seasons, but the Stanley Cup has eluded him.

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‘I Will Continue to Rise’: Dallas Student Abused by Coach Finds Justice, Voice

By Emma RubyJune 6, 2025

After becoming a coach herself, Jamilet Almaras came to terms with abuse she experienced at the hands of Kaylen Cottongame.

Abbott Lauds ‘Historic’ Teacher Pay Increase, Experts Say It Isn’t Enough

Abbott Lauds ‘Historic’ Teacher Pay Increase, Experts Say It Isn’t Enough

By Alyssa FieldsJune 6, 2025

The teacher pay increase Abbott has been bragging about is the other half of the package that included school vouchers.

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Dallas Housing, Apartment Supply is Up. Why Aren’t Prices Coming Down?

By Emma RubyJune 5, 2025

Fewer homes are selling than in years past, but the ones that do close are doing so for thousands of dollars more than in 2024.

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Chronic Pain Sufferers Could Become Eligible For Texas Medical Marijuana

By Alyssa FieldsJune 5, 2025

For most Texans, getting high is getting harder as a THC ban looms. But for others, medical marijuana will now be an option.

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Dallas Police Ramping Up Use of Facial Recognition Tech for Case Solving

By Emma RubyJune 4, 2025

The software is embroiled in legal challenges and was built on billions of images from social media, causing privacy concerns for some.

Texas THC Ban To Shine Spotlight on Kratom, Mushroom Retailers

By Karly WilliamsJune 4, 2025

Customers likely to be shut out from intoxicating hemp will have to find new avenues, possibly leading to illegal options.

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UPDATED: Where to Get Free School Meals During Summer in Dallas County

By Kelly DearmoreJune 3, 2025

As many as 1.7 million children in Texas experience food insecurity. When schools break for summer, many kids go without.

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Dallas Dogs Bite an Alarming Number of Postal Workers

By Kelly DearmoreJune 3, 2025

Dallas isn’t the only North Texas city where the local mail carrier needs to be extra careful.

Tariffs Are Leading to Dip in Tourism Across U.S., Here’s What That Means for Dallas

By Emma RubyJune 3, 2025

European airlines report a decrease in U.S.-bound flight bookings, even as DFW Airport expands its international offerings.

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Texas Relaxes Punishment for Student Vaping, Cracks Down on Other Behaviors

By Emma RubyJune 2, 2025

Schools will now be able to handle students who bring e-cigarette devices to campus on a case-by-case basis.

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Who’s Ready to Celebrate Flagg Day?

By Matt McClearinJune 2, 2025

With Duke’s Cooper Flagg set to become a Dallas Maverick, it’s worth discussing how we can move on from our Luka heartbreak.

Do-Good Veterinarians Bring Care to Pets of Dallas’ Homebound, Elderly

By Emma RubyMay 30, 2025

A veterinarian says keeping Dallas’ pet population healthy is key to keeping the city’s most vulnerable healthy.

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Bills That Died and Thrived During the 2025 Texas Legislative Session

Bills That Died and Thrived During the 2025 Texas Legislative Session

By Alyssa Fields and OthersMay 30, 2025

It’s easier to kill a bill than to pass one, but a last-minute push could get some legislation onto the governor’s desk.

UNT Grapples With National Trend of Drop in International Student Enrollment

By Emma RubyMay 30, 2025

A significant dropoff in international students at Texas universities could be detrimental to a multibillion-dollar industry.

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Saharan Dust To Fill the North Texas Air Soon

By Kelly DearmoreMay 29, 2025

Dust from Africa’s largest desert will be wafting into Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend. Here’s when it will be strongest.

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Texas House Passes Bill That Weakens School Libraries

By Alyssa FieldsMay 29, 2025

Senate Bill 13 would greatly impact the library book addition and removal processes, lessening librarians’ control over their stock.

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