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Cornel West at a pro-Palestine rally in Dallas.

Hitching a Ride with Cornel West: A Conversation on Israel, His Presidential Run and John Coltrane

By Garrett GravleyMarch 4, 2024

The outspoken intellectual was in North Texas for a pro-Palestine rally, and we found ourselves in the back of an SUV with him discussing much more than the conflict in the Middle East.

Nathan Johnson and Victoria Neave Criado

Candidate Questionnaire: Sen. Nathan Johnson and Rep. Victoria Neave Criado for Senate District 16

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 4, 2024

The race for Texas Senate District 16 is intriguing, mainly because there isn’t a Republican running. Primary Day will be Election Day for either Johnson or Neave Criado.

Fighting elephants like Republicans fighting other Republicans.

The ‘R’ stands for ‘Revenge’: What Republicans’ Civil War Means for the Future of Texas

By Tyler HicksMarch 4, 2024

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott have led the charge for much of the recent Republican-on-Republican battling. History suggests it could negatively impact the GOP.

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Sandbranch in Dallas county does not have running water.

Derek Avery Says He Will Finally Bring Running Water to Dallas County’s Sandbranch

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 29, 2024

Sandbranch has been without clean water for decades. Now, a candidate for Dallas County’s District 3 commissioner seat says he’s going to change that.

We Listened to Mayor Eric Johnson on Ted Cruz’s Podcast So You Don’t Have To

By Simone CarterFebruary 28, 2024

In an episode that aired Monday, Dallas’ mayor was a guest on the junior Texas senator’s podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz. It went about as well as you’d think.

Each week migrants enter a Dallas church to get help in their new home country.

A Church in Dallas Provides a Welcoming Presence for Migrants Starting a New Life

By Simone CarterFebruary 28, 2024

Each week, buses pull up to Oak Lawn United Methodist church to deliver migrant passengers, many of whom have endured weeks of tough times near the border. They’re on their way to a new home.

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State Rep. Julie Johnson is running for U.S. Congress

State Rep. Julie Johnson Is Closing in on U.S. Congress

By Simone CarterFebruary 27, 2024

“It would be pretty hard to find a fiercer champion for the people,” said Beto O’Rourke of the Farmers Branch Democrat.

City Manager T.C. Broadnax resigned on Feb. 21, 2024.

Dallas City Council Members React After ‘Secret’ Resignation of City Manager

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 22, 2024

Some intriguing questions and details have emerged since the Dallas City Manager surprisingly announced his resignation on Wednesday.

Tenth Street homeowners Larry Johnson and Benny Harris at work in their historic Dallas neighborhood.

Can the 2024 Bond Help Preserve Dallas’ Tenth Street?

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 20, 2024

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.

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Mass shootings is a topic in this year's Democratic primaries.

Mass Shootings in Texas Shaped the Democratic Primaries. What Happens Now?

By Tyler HicksFebruary 19, 2024

Democratic candidates in North Texas already face uphill battles against Republican opponents, but that becomes even more so when looking to change gun laws.

Housing is one of the many areas getting money in the next Dallas bond package.

‘An Under-Investment’: Dallas Housing Bond Dollars Fall Short of Hopes, Expectations

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 16, 2024

The Dallas Housing Coalition wanted $200 million allocated for housing in the 2024 bond package but it technically got only $26.4 million.

dallas mayor eric johnson

The Internet Mercilessly Trolls Mayor Eric Johnson Over Alleged Affair: ‘Ken Paxton Level’

By Simone CarterFebruary 15, 2024

The internet wasn’t kind to Big D’s leader after D Magazine reported on his divorce and alleged infidelity.

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Who Is Jrmar Jefferson, the Political Hopeful Who Keeps Claiming Fraud in Local Elections?

By Simone CarterFebruary 15, 2024

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.

Trans candidate Callie Butcher is running for U.S. Congress.

Transgender Congressional Candidate Callie Butcher Wants Her Kids To Be Proud To Be Texan

By Christian McPhateFebruary 15, 2024

As the first transgender Congressional candidate in Texas, Callie Butcher hopes to win the seat being vacated by Colin Allred.

The way Dallas operates could change with changes to the city charter.

As Dallas Reviews Charter, Big Change Could Be Around the Corner

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 14, 2024

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.

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Ken Paxton and John Cornyn got Twitter beef.

Texas Republican Twitter Beef: John Cornyn Calls Out Ken Paxton Over Indictments, “Russian Propaganda”

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 13, 2024

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.

Candidates from both parties seem unable to fix the problems at the Mexico border in Texas.

Texas Politicians Really Can’t Figure Out How To Solve Border Crisis

By Simone CarterFebruary 9, 2024

“I have a very clear message for anyone using the southern border for staged political events: Don’t come to Arizona. Take your political theater to Texas,” said U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

Texas secession somehow continues to be a hot topic.

‘Texit’ Lovers May Not Realize They’d No Longer Get Paid Social Security in National Divorce

By Simone CarterFebruary 6, 2024

“[T]he Civil War and the 1869 Supreme Court case Texas v. White settled the question pretty clearly: states cannot secede without congressional approval,” said Dr. Mark Hand, assistant professor of political science.

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The primaries are just around the corner. Be sure to register to vote.

Hey Dallas: Are You Registered To Vote in the Primary? Here’s What You Should Know.

By Simone CarterFebruary 2, 2024

The Texas primary election is on March 5, but the last day to register to vote in it is right around the corner.

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos took some shots at Southlake's mayor.

Disgraced Former U.S. Rep. George Santos Disses Southlake Mayor as ‘Faux Conservative’

By Simone CarterJanuary 31, 2024

In a viral Cameo video posted to X, the former New York congressman accuses Southlake Mayor John Huffman of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues his fight with President Biden over how to secure the Texas-Mexico border.

Texas Border Standoff With Feds Intensifies as Potential for ‘Tragedy’ Looms

By Simone CarterJanuary 29, 2024

Republican politicians from the Lone Star State are seemingly salivating over the idea of a possible conflict with the federal government.

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Texas attorney General Ken Paxton continues to deal with the whistleblower lawsuit brought against him in 2020.

Impeach Paxton Again? Not Likely, but the Texas AG’s Latest Move Isn’t Helping His Cause

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 26, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to bring the whistleblower lawsuit against him to an end, but that move seems to have backfired on him.

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