House Bill 2035 Would Keep Texas Cities From Regulating Evictions
If Texas House Rep. Shelby Slawson gets her way, cities won’t able to do squat to protect tenants from evictions.
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DeSantis v. Abbott: Texas Republicans Warmly Embrace Florida’s Governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will get a big Texas welcome when he speaks during a GOP fundraiser in Dallas this March. Some say that DeSantis is a more viable Republican option for president than former president Donald Trump or even current Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dallas Will Allow Rental Property Owners To Do Their Own Inspections
New Dallas program will allow rental property owners to do their own annual inspections. The city hopes the program will free up resources and time for code compliance staff to address properties that might regularly be in violation of city codes.
Buckle Up, Dallas: Conspiracy-Prone Kyrie Irving Has Joined the Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks just acquired controversial player Kyrie Irving. Not everyone is happy about that.
Another North Texas Man Arrested for Violent Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: a North Texas man has been arrested for his involvement in the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Jason Farris, 44, of Arlington, faces numerous charges including assaulting, resisting or impeding officers; obstructing, impeding or interfering with officers during…
Dallas Could Legalize Recreational Cannabis Use Under House Bill 1937
Dallas and other municipalities could legalize adult recreational use of cannabis under House Bill 1937. The bill was filed by Rep. Jessica González, a Dallas Democrat. The bill does have some opponents, even those are in favor of legalizing cannabis.
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Ken Paxton Joins Other State AGs in a Battle Against the Abortion Pill and the FDA
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has placed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and two of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains directly in his crosshairs. In a Feb. 3 announcement, Paxton stated he had joined a multi-state effort designed to slow the prescribing of mifepristone “after the FDA made radical…
Republican Lauren Boebert Used a Bible Verse To Hope Biden’s ‘Days be Few’ in Dallas Church
During remarks during a religious women’s conference over the weekend, Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado appeared to use a Bible verse to wish death upon President Joe Biden. Her appearance was a part of the SALT Conference (Spiritual and Leadership Training) held at Storehouse Church on Alpha Road…
Immigrants Blast Gov. Greg Abbott as ‘Hypocrite,’ Call on Vice President Kamala Harris for Help
Migrants and immigrant rights advocates in a Monday press conference petitioned Vice President Kamala Harris to fulfill promises she’d made on the campaign trail.
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Houses Catch Fire in Tenth Street, Dallas’ Historic Freedman’s Town
Over the last couple of months, several houses have caught fire in Dallas’ Tenth Street Historic District. The causes are still undetermined. The Tenth Street neighborhood is considered one of the last remaining intact Freedman’s Towns in the country, complete with its own cemetery where residents who were once slaves are buried.
Houston’s Millionaire Gambler Mattress Mack is Just ‘An Old East Dallas Boy’
Jim McIngvale puts his money where your morosity is. The Dallas Cowboys suckered you in again this season, raising expectations and even igniting Super Bowl fantasies with another successful regular season and their first road playoff victory in 30 years. But in the end, Lucy predictably yanked the football away…
Until Wednesday, Dallas Is Waiving Misdemeanor Warrant Fees for People Donating Socks
As part of Dallas’ annual Ticket Track Down initiative, people can donate socks to have their Class C misdemeanor warrant fees waived.
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Suspect Arrested in Dallas Zoo Stolen Monkey Case
Dallas Police have arrested Davion Irvin, 24, in connection with the stolen emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. According to the Police Department’s statement, Irvin was apprehended following a tip on Thursday night that the he had been seen at the Dallas Aquarium “near animal exhibits.” Upon responding to…
FDA Says New Regulations Needed To Protect Consumers From CBD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it doesn’t have the tools it needs to regulate CBD. Some hemp industry groups beg to differ.
From Pay to Parental Leave: Texas Education Could Get Boost This Session
Texas teachers could see a sizable spike in salary and receive paid parental leave if certain state lawmakers have their way.
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Historian Clarence Glover Keeps Alive the Memory of Black Cotton Farmers and Laborers Who Built the City
Clarence Glover is a civil rights activist from Dallas who is proud of his family’s history in the cotton trade. He feels as though many other Black Americans aren’t as proud of this past, even though, he says, the cotton trade helped build Dallas into the business power it has grown into.
Tyre Nichols Police Killing Renews Texas Black Lawmakers’ Calls for Reform
Lawmakers with the Texas Black Caucus are seeking to pass reforms following last month’s police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
Stolen Emperor Tamarin Monkeys Doing Well After Being Returned to the Dallas Zoo
A photo released by the Dallas Police Department prompted a local woman to provide police with the tip that led to the recovery of two emperor tamarin monkeys taken from the Dallas Zoo. The two monkeys were found in the closet of a house in Lancaster on Tuesday evening and…
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More Missing Animals: Two Emperor Tamarin Monkeys Stolen from the Dallas Zoo
On Monday afternoon the Dallas Zoo announced that two of its emperor tamarin monkeys were missing. In a statement, the Zoo said foul play is likely involved, noting: “It was clear the habitat had been intentionally compromised.” The pair of missing monkeys comes less than two weeks after Pin, the…
So Far it Seems Texas Was More Prepared for This Winter Storm
Another winter storm is sweeping across Texas. This time, people are more prepared for the cold weather.
Recent Drug Arrests Highlight Fentanyl’s Rise in North Texas
Last week, a man arrested for dealing hundreds of pills laced with fentanyl was federally charged with possession and intent to distribute the lethal synthetic opioid, according to Leigha Simonton, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Richard Daniel Gomez, 22, was arrested on Jan. 26 when he…
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This is a Big Week for Dallas Housing
Big plans for Dallas housing are in motion at City Hall this week. The city hopes to build more homes and address racial disparities in homeownership.