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A Year After the Jan. 6 Insurrection, Texas Still Has the Second Most Alleged Capitol Rioters

By Patrick StricklandJanuary 5, 2022

It was a big, angry crowd, and those in it had come from all over the country, Texas included. They had the same goal in mind: to keep then-President Donald Trump in office. At noon on Jan. 6, 2021, the outgoing president launched into a fiery speech. Much like he…

Here’s Why Grocery Stores Might Not Be Coming to Dallas’ Food Deserts Anytime Soon

By Jacob VaughnJanuary 5, 2022

While Dallas tries to solve its food desert problem, residents are left to fend for themselves.

Ted Cruz’s Daughter Disses Him on TikTok: ‘I Really Disagree With Most of His Views’

By Simone CarterDecember 30, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz may run for president again, but his own daughter recently announced she doesn’t agree with his politics.

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Already Behind Bars: Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Went to Federal Prison Days Before Christmas

Already Behind Bars: Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Went to Federal Prison Days Before Christmas

By Simone CarterDecember 28, 2021

Frisco real estate broker and Capitol rioter Jenna Ryan has surrendered herself to federal prison.

Greg Abbott’s Building a Border Wall, and Joe Biden Might Be Building Some Border Wall

By Patrick StricklandDecember 24, 2021

Before President Joe Biden ousted Donald Trump in November 2020, he famously promised his administration would not build “another foot” of the border wall. But Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has other plans (to build a wall). And apparently, Biden also has other plans (to build some more wall). This week,…

Dallas First Responders Sue the City Over Pay Dispute

By Jacob VaughnDecember 22, 2021

The first responders say they didn’t get pay adjustments when they were supposed to.

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Roundup: The Top Five Most Ridiculous Things Texas Politicians Said in 2021

By Simone CarterDecember 21, 2021

Here are the top five stupidest things Texas politicians said this year.

‘Texit’ Leader and Lt. Gov. Candidate Daniel Miller Thinks ‘Cancel Culture’ Is Attacking His Wikipedia Page

By Simone CarterDecember 20, 2021

Daniel Miller, a Republican lieutenant governor candidate and “Texit” architect, has accused “cancel culture” of trying to get his Wikipedia page removed.

Ransomware Attack Affects More Than 2,400 City of Dallas Employees

Ransomware Attack Affects More Than 2,400 City of Dallas Employees

By Jacob VaughnDecember 17, 2021

About 2,400 City of Dallas hourly employees are caught in the crossfire of a recent ransomware attack on one of the largest human resources companies: Kronos.

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In May, Joshua Murray Was Held in Contempt of Court. Now, He’s Running for Collin County Judge.

By Simone CarterDecember 16, 2021

Lavon resident and veteran Joshua Murray hopes to unseat Chris Hill as Collin County judge.

Dallas Police Want Sexually Oriented Businesses Closed 2-6 a.m.

By Jacob VaughnDecember 16, 2021

The potential change in the hours of operation for sexually oriented businesses is being brought to City Council for discussion.

Dallas Police Department Wants City Council to Extend the Juvenile Curfew Another Three Years

By Jacob VaughnDecember 15, 2021

Dallas has renewed its juvenile curfew over and over again since the ’90s and is on track to do so again this year. However, some have suggested that these curfews may not be all that affective.

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U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw Praises Pope for Defending Right to say Merry Christmas

By Simone CarterDecember 15, 2021

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw is praising the pope, who’s warned against efforts to “cancel Christmas.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Plans to Mirror Texas’ Anti-Abortion Law to Ban Assault Weapons

By Simone CarterDecember 14, 2021

In an attempt to ban assault weapons, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using a legal mechanism in Texas anti-abortion law.

Philip Kingston Has His Eyes on a Seat at the Dallas County Commissioners Court

By Jacob VaughnDecember 13, 2021

Former Dallas City Council member is now one of three Democrats looking to face off with Republican county commissioner J.J Koch.

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Emails: Texas’ Election Audit Caught Collin and Tarrant County Officials Flat-Footed

Emails: Texas’ Election Audit Caught Collin and Tarrant County Officials Flat-Footed

By Patrick StricklandDecember 13, 2021

Back in September, Texas state officials announced that they had “already begun” what was dubbed a “full forensic audit” into the November 2020 presidential elections that saw Joe Biden defeat former President Donald Trump. Now, an investigation by the watchdog American Oversight has brought back communication records and documents that…

‘It’s Traumatizing’: Dallas Could Soon Ban Puppy Sales in Pet Stores

By Simone CarterDecember 11, 2021

Animal rights advocates are pushing for Dallas to pass an ordinance banning the sale of puppies in pet stores.

Former Lt. Gov. Candidate Matthew Dowd Slammed for ‘White Male Christian’ Comment

By Simone CarterDecember 9, 2021

As a “white male Christian,” Matthew Dowd has announced he’s ending his campaign for lieutenant governor to make room for diverse candidates.

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Dallas Puts Dollar Stores in the Crosshairs As It Eyes New Options for Food Deserts

By Jacob VaughnDecember 8, 2021

Dallas wants to bring more food options to underserved communities like Highland Hills, which is in a food desert. Some think more regulations on dollar stores could be the answer.

State Returns License to Fired Dallas Paramedic Brad Cox, Who Kicked Mentally Ill Man in Face

By Jacob VaughnDecember 7, 2021

The Texas Department of State Health Services issued an emergency suspension of Brad Cox’s paramedic license last month. Cox, the former Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic who was caught on video kicking a mentally ill man on the ground in 2019, got his license back last week. The state is still investigating the 2019 incident.

The Power Grid Failed Texas Last February. Now, It Could Shake Up Abbott’s Reelection Bid.

By Simone CarterDecember 6, 2021

Some say Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection chances rest in how well the energy grid holds up this winter.

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QAnon Cultists Are Still in Downtown Dallas Weeks Later, but No One Can Say for How Long

By Michael MurneyDecember 4, 2021

Sure, Aaron and Carly were wary to say too much – like everyone else at the QAnon gathering in Dallas, they wouldn’t even share their full names – but they beamed with excitement. They’re in their mid-thirties, and they left behind a business and their apartment in Mexico City to…

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