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Noise Control: Dallas Love Field Airport Could Get a Little Quieter

By Jacob VaughnMay 2, 2022

Thousands of complaints poured in last year stemming from noisy aircraft at Dallas Love Field. Now, the city is looking into how it can make things quieter for residents in the area.

Rodney Reed Has Been on Death Row for Decades. Now, the Supreme Court Will Hear His DNA Appeal.

By Simone CarterApril 28, 2022

This week, the Supreme Court announced it would hear the case of Rodney Reed, a Texas death row inmate who has long maintained his innocence.

Dallas Is Getting Ready to Finish Drawing New Council District Boundaries

By Jacob VaughnApril 28, 2022

Dallas got over 40 proposed maps for the new Council District boundaries. It’s getting ready to choose one.

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Dallasites Are Connecting Ex-Convicts with New Jobs

By Jacob VaughnApril 27, 2022

The city, a group of violence interrupters and other local organizations are working hard to get ex-convicts hired.

Tesla-Worship: Texas Republicans Sure Do Have a Thing for Twitter’s New ‘Overlord,’ Elon Musk

By Simone CarterApril 27, 2022

Texas Republicans are showing their support for Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO purchased Twitter.

Sorry, Hollywood: Frisco Realtor and Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Says She’s Pulled Out of Documentary

By Simone CarterApril 26, 2022

Frisco real estate broker and Capitol rioter Jenna Ryan has opened up about her reasons for pulling out of an upcoming documentary.

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Clyde Barrow’s Childhood Home and Family Filling Station Demolished in West Dallas

By Jacob VaughnApril 25, 2022

After two years of fighting for a landmark designation, the West Dallas community lost the Clyde Barrow filling station to a demolition.

Immigrant Rights Groups Slam Gov. Abbott Over Border ‘Strike Force’ Coalition

By Simone CarterApril 22, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott and 25 other GOP governors have joined forces in a coalition to improve border security.

City of Dallas Sues Promoter and Church Over Deadly Epic Easter Bike Out and Field Party

By Jacob VaughnApril 22, 2022

Kealon Gilmore, 26, was shot and killed at an unregulated party in southern Dallas. Several others were also injured and now the city is suing to hold the promoter and property owner responsible.

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Embraces Inner Karen, Slams Southwest Airlines Over Mask Dispute

By Simone CarterApril 20, 2022

Mayor Eric Johnson aired his beef with Southwest Airlines in a social media rant on Monday.

Texas Among States with Most ‘Extremist-Tied’ Candidates Running for Office This Year

By Patrick StricklandApril 20, 2022

Everything is extremer in Texas, and that’s also true when it comes to those running for office this year, according to a new report. Released on Tuesday by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an Alabama-based hate monitor, the report says Texas has five extremist-linked candidates running in upcoming elections, leaving…

North Texas Is Seeing an Unexpected Jump in Evictions

By Jacob VaughnApril 18, 2022

Generally, eviction levels shoot up around January and dip by spring time. That isn’t happening this year, with over 7,800 evictions filed in North Texas last month.

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Dallas Has $6 Million It Wants to Spend on Housing Homeless LGBTQ Youth

By Jacob VaughnApril 15, 2022

A new real estate project to be funded by the city could provide housing for LGBTQIA+ youths. It’s a project homeless advocates say Dallas has needed for years.

With Even Republicans Lashing Out, Abbott (Kind Of) Walks Back Increased Border Inspection

By Jacob VaughnApril 14, 2022

President Joe Biden’s administration ended a Trump-era health code that saw migrants denied entry into the U.S. Gov. Greg Abbott clapped back with increased inspections at the border that even Republicans said was turning the “border crisis” into a catastrophe.

Dallas Animal Services Says There’s No Space Left for Medium and Large Dogs

By Jacob VaughnApril 13, 2022

There are over 375 dogs at the Dallas Animal Services shelter. They need help clearing space for medium and large dogs so pets don’t have to be euthanized.

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Mother of Man Slain at Epic Easter Bike Out and Field Party Shooting Says He Will Get Justice

By Jacob VaughnApril 12, 2022

Kealon Gilmore, 26, was shot at a non-permitted party in southeast Oak Cliff. Now, his family is looking for justice.

Judge Will Rule Soon on New Hours of Operation for Sexually Oriented Businesses

By Jacob VaughnApril 11, 2022

Since January, sexually oriented businesses in Dallas have been waiting to see if a judge will uphold a new ordinance in the city that would see them closed during four of their most profitable hours.

Poll Shows Beto O’Rourke Nearly Tied in Governor’s Race, but Political Experts Doubt the Results

By Simone CarterApril 5, 2022

Democrats are getting their hopes up after a recent poll showed Beto O’Rourke “virtually tied” with Greg Abbott in governor’s race.

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No Such Thing as a ‘Bad Breed’: Animal Advocates Push to End Dog Discrimination in Public Housing

By Simone CarterApril 4, 2022

Animal advocates are pushing for a law that would prevent public housing authorities from banning certain dog breeds.

The Search Continues: FBI in Dallas Is Still Looking for Alleged Capitol Rioters from North Texas

The Search Continues: FBI in Dallas Is Still Looking for Alleged Capitol Rioters from North Texas

By Simone CarterMarch 31, 2022

More than a year after the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, FBI-Dallas continues its search for suspects.

Cara Mendelsohn Ditched Meeting to Buy More Time on Affordable Housing Recommendations

By Jacob VaughnMarch 30, 2022

Dallas needs more affordable housing. Its leaders can’t always agree on how to make that happen.

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Jackhammer Time: Dallas Might Allow Construction on Sundays

By Jacob VaughnMarch 29, 2022

Some say Dallas could catch up on infrastructure by building on Sundays. Others say it’s the Lord’s day and that shouldn’t change.

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