What Could Marijuana Rescheduling Do For Texas?
It’s still uncertain how exactly marijuana rescheduling would affect the state. But, some think it could have a positive impact on Texas cannabis reform.
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Locals Aim Their Protest at Weapons Maker Raytheon in Support of Palestine
On Thursday, hundreds gathered at the Raytheon campus in Richardson to protest the war in Palestine and demand the company stop supplying weapons to Israel.
Activists Want a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban in Big D, but Operators Say ‘Neigh’
“They’re only going after the bleeding-heart approach, and I get it – but I have the same bleeding heart,” said one North Texas horse carriage operator.
Dallas City Council Members React After ‘Secret’ Resignation of City Manager
Some intriguing questions and details have emerged since the Dallas City Manager surprisingly announced his resignation on Wednesday.
Dallas’ Child Care, Adult Care Facilities Get a Boost from City Council
Now, Dallas child care and adult care facilities can open up in more areas of the city than before.
Here’s What to Know About FC Dallas’ 2024 MLS Season
Plenty of experts have high hopes for FC Dallas to return to the playoffs in 2024. Here’s a look at the key players, important matches and things that need to go right for the team this season.
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Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax Resigns Before He Could Be Fired
The City Manager has had an tense working relationship with the mayor and city council for years. His last day will be June 3.
Dallas, Collin Counties Blow Deadline for State-Required Report Aimed at Combatting Sexual Assault
A new state law requires Texas counties to create Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) and file a report on efforts to fight crime. Dallas and Collin have yet to file their reports.
Texas Democrats Slam Gov. Abbott for Post on Hebron Teacher Who Wore Dress to School
Video of the Carrollton educator in a pink dress went viral last week after being posted by Libs of TikTok, a prominent right-wing influencer.
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Can the 2024 Bond Help Preserve Dallas’ Tenth Street?
The historic freedman’s town Tenth Street has seen significant underinvestment over the decades. Now, it could get a boost through the city’s 2024 bond.
Mesquite Student Who Carried Gun to School Hospitalized After Police Shooting
“Officers responded and attempted to negotiate with the subject,” the Mesquite Police Department wrote on Facebook. “During the process of negotiating, an officer involved shooting occurred.”
Mass Shootings in Texas Shaped the Democratic Primaries. What Happens Now?
Democratic candidates in North Texas already face uphill battles against Republican opponents, but that becomes even more so when looking to change gun laws.
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Some Texas School Dress Codes Are Discriminatory, ACLU Study Says
A study this month called for changes to Texas school dress codes, which were found to discriminate based on gender, race, religion and income.
North Texas Teacher on Leave After ‘Full Drag’ Video Goes Viral
The conservative influencer Libs of TikTok posted the clip to X this week, sparking outrage. Now, students are calling for the educator’s return.
‘An Under-Investment’: Dallas Housing Bond Dollars Fall Short of Hopes, Expectations
The Dallas Housing Coalition wanted $200 million allocated for housing in the 2024 bond package but it technically got only $26.4 million.
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The Internet Mercilessly Trolls Mayor Eric Johnson Over Alleged Affair: ‘Ken Paxton Level’
The internet wasn’t kind to Big D’s leader after D Magazine reported on his divorce and alleged infidelity.
Who Is Jrmar Jefferson, the Political Hopeful Who Keeps Claiming Fraud in Local Elections?
The would-be candidate has run for office 15 times, he says. Now, he seeks to unseat U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas in the upcoming primary.
Transgender Congressional Candidate Callie Butcher Wants Her Kids To Be Proud To Be Texan
As the first transgender Congressional candidate in Texas, Callie Butcher hopes to win the seat being vacated by Colin Allred.
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The Texas A&M University System Made the 2024 List of the 10 Worst Censors
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a prominent free-speech organization, released the new list this week and Texas features prominently on it.
As Dallas Reviews Charter, Big Change Could Be Around the Corner
From moving Election Day to expanding the City Council and increasing its pay, a lot of changes could be coming to the Dallas city charter soon.
Texas Republican Twitter Beef: John Cornyn Calls Out Ken Paxton Over Indictments, “Russian Propaganda”
If there’s one thing Texas Republicans love more than limiting the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and immigrants, it’s dunking on one another.
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Leap Year Is Here, Y’all. Here’s What That Means.
Texas is home to the leap year capital of the world. And, there’s so much more you should know about leap year that you didn’t know you needed to know.