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‘Significant Impact’: Vaccination Rates Are Down in Dallas County

By Jacob VaughnAugust 23, 2024

Dallas County will make moves to tackle vaccine hesitancy.

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Are the Cowboys Running Backs More Than Meets the Eye? Not Likely.

By Matt McClearinAugust 22, 2024

Hopefully Jerry Jones knows more about Transformers toys than the rest of us.

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Slap Fighting Has Been Approved in Texas. Here’s What To Expect.

By Jacob VaughnAugust 21, 2024

There’s a bit more to the sport than just clubbing your opponent.

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In North Oak Cliff, a War Is Being Waged Over Plans for Denser Housing

By Emma RubyAugust 21, 2024

These neighbors have very different ideas of what the future of their neighborhood should look like.

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Jasmine Crockett Cements Rising Star Status During DNC Opening Night Speech

By Emma RubyAugust 20, 2024

In an evening packed with big-name Democrats, Crockett’s prime time speaking slot signals her well-regard within the party.

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City Budget Cuts Take Swings at Neighborhood ‘Third Places’

By Emma RubyAugust 20, 2024

Publicly funded ‘Third Places’ have been the target of budget cuts locally and nationally.

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Dallas Will Try Hiring Hundreds of Officers, Something Its Repeatedly Struggled to Do

By Jacob VaughnAugust 20, 2024

A lack of officers can lead to increased response times and high rates of violence, the police say.

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New Dallas Fall Forecast Released: What to Expect This Year

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 20, 2024

Sleeveless sweaters and frozen pumpkin spice lattes, anyone?

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A Chance to Join History: Local Delegates Gear Up for Democratic National Convention

By Emma RubyAugust 19, 2024

Three Dallas City Council members will serve as delegates during the Democratic National Convention.

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Dallas Wants To Cut Unsheltered Homelessness in Half by 2026

By Jacob VaughnAugust 16, 2024

Reducing homelessness take a lot of money, but maybe not as much time as you might think.

He Tested Positive for Syphilis, Then the County Told His Mom

By Emma RubyAugust 16, 2024

A Dallas resident’s mother had to be hospitalized after seeing a message about her son’s “deadly disease.”

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Photos: AI Envisions Future Dallas Skyline and Big D is Unrecognizable

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 15, 2024

RIP Reunion Tower, apparently.

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Ken Paxton Threatens to Sue the State Fair Over Their New Gun Ban

By Emma RubyAugust 14, 2024

The Texas AG is yet again waving the litigation flag.

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Former DPD Officer Embroiled in Capital Murder Allegations Gets Reinstated, Resigns

By Jacob VaughnAugust 14, 2024

In 2021, Bryan Riser was jailed in connection with murders he denied playing any part in. Now, he’ll be getting a check from the city after agreeing to be reinstated then immediately resigning.

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Dallas Set to Have First State Highway Named After an African American

By Emma RubyAugust 14, 2024

Wright was an influential leader, known for his booming voice and mentorship efforts.

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School’s Back, With Stricter Library Rules in Texas

By Chloe SmithAugust 14, 2024

Regardless of HB 900’s status, school libraries are under more scrutiny.

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Bad Apartment Policies Treat Tenants ‘Like Absolute Children’

By Jacob VaughnAugust 14, 2024

North Texas tenants are no strangers to overbearing apartment rules.

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People and Politicians Are Freaking Out Over the State Fair Not Allowing Guns

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 13, 2024

Lawmakers are threatening the State Fair with legislative action should the ban stay in place.

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Gov. Abbott Signs Order Requiring Hospitals to Report Costs for Illegal Immigrant Care

By Emma RubyAugust 13, 2024

Advocates say the order will likely lead to a drop-off in immigrants seeking medical care for themselves or their children.

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The Most Unhinged Things Charlie Kirk Said at Recent Conservative Gala in Frisco

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 13, 2024

We already knew of his contempt for liberals and the trans community, but now Charlie Kirk can’t stand preachers?

Arlington Hospital Refused Patient Life-Saving Care Because of State Abortion Laws, Federal Complaint States

By Emma RubyAugust 12, 2024

The complaints could be federally investigated due to Texas officials’ “hostility” toward reproductive rights.

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Some Dallas Police Seem to Know What To Do When They Find People With Hemp

By Jacob VaughnAugust 12, 2024

The city may be safer for hemp than others in North Texas.

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