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Large Number of Texans Affected by Scammers This Time Of Year

By Alyssa FieldsApril 28, 2025

Natural disasters displace more Texans than any other state. That’s when scammers pick up the phone and get to calling.

New Student Loan Threats Has This DISD Teacher Scared for His Future

New Student Loan Threats Has This DISD Teacher Scared for His Future

By Alyssa FieldsApril 25, 2025

In reinstating student loan repayments, the Trump administration has threatened to send defaulters to collections.

Dallas ISD Gets ‘C’ Rating in Newly Released District Accountability Rating

By Emma RubyApril 24, 2025

The ratings, based on data from 2023, are the first full evaluations districts have received since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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North Texas Lawmaker Wants To Incentivize Short-Term Foster Parents

By Alyssa FieldsApril 24, 2025

Rep. Julie Johnson says the Texas foster care system has many problems, including a shortage of parents.

Pepper Square Opposition Sues Dallas, Accuses City Council of ‘Spot Zoning’

By Emma RubyApril 24, 2025

This is the second time opponents have attempted to stall the controversial development.

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Audit Finds Denton’s Homeless Shelter, Response Plan Severely Lacking

By Sara Button and OthersApril 23, 2025

The report states that the group running Denton’s homeless shelter is not operating according to its contract with the city.

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North Texas Layoffs Spurred by Trump’s Funding, Department Cuts

By Emma RubyApril 23, 2025

Organizations dedicated to refugees, vaccines and immigration advocacy have resorted to staff layoffs in recent months.

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OMG LOL. The Mavericks Are One of the NBA’s ‘Luckiest’ Teams, Study Says

By Kelly DearmoreApril 22, 2025

Sometimes stats miss the point entirely, don’t they?

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These North Texas Cities Named the Best in US for Starting New Businesses

By Alyssa FieldsApril 22, 2025

Entrepreneurs, take note: Dallas isn’t the only business-friendly city around these parts.

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City Council Might Become ‘Grinches’ After Viral Christmas Display Chaos

By Emma RubyApril 22, 2025

Videos of a decked-out Dallas home lit up the internet. The City Council is discussing how to prevent this from happening.

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Could Federal Immigration Policy Threaten Dallas’ World Cup Plans? Some Worry So

By Emma RubyApril 21, 2025

Thousands of reporters from around the world will (hopefully) be in Dallas for the World Cup’s International Broadcast Center.

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Scenes from Dallas Protests Involving Feral Cats, White People and President Trump

By Alyssa FieldsApril 21, 2025

Hordes of North Texans took part in many protests for some unusual causes over the weekend.

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Potential THC Ban Puts Veterans and Disabled At Risk

By Alyssa FieldsApril 21, 2025

A hotly debated bill to ban hemp products would have significant adverse effects on the disabled and veteran communities.

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Where to Get Medical Marijuana in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsApril 18, 2025

Texas has a version of legalized weed, but there’s a catch.

Where To Go for the April 19 Hands Off! 50501 Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreApril 18, 2025

There are several protest options against the president and Elon Musk in North Texas this weekend.

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Recent Visa Revocations Spark Fear in Local Students

By Gregorio Olivares GutierrezApril 18, 2025

College students across Texas are now erasing their social media out of fear of deportation.

Karmelo Anthony’s Family Defends Him at Unusual, Emotional Press Conference

By Alyssa FieldsApril 17, 2025

Dominique Alexander called out what he said are racist attacks against the suspect in the Frisco track meet murder.

New Dallas Heat, Summer Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Emma RubyApril 17, 2025

It’s about to get hot in here. Really hot. But you knew that already.

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Dallas ISD Has The Worst Graduation Rate Of Major Texas Districts

By Alyssa FieldsApril 17, 2025

The largest school district in North Texas also has a graduation rate below the state average.

Texas House Passes Controversial School Voucher Bill

Texas House Passes Controversial School Voucher Bill

By Alyssa FieldsApril 17, 2025

Yesterday’s House session stretched into the early hours of Thursday morning.

‘People Are Hungry’: The State of Food Insecurity in Dallas County

By Emma RubyApril 16, 2025

The most recent data shows that Black families have a harder time finding and affording quality food.

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Dallas Woman Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Prominent Christian Summer Camp

By Emma RubyApril 16, 2025

A popular spot for many of Dallas’ elite families has faced other lawsuits for failing to protect kids from a serial abuser.

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