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Education

Embattled North Texas Universities Still Navigating Political Pressure, Cutting DEI Programs

By Austin WoodFebruary 26, 2026

The University of North Texas has announced a nearly $50 million budget shortfall, while UT System schools are to avoid ‘controversial’ subjects when possible.

Riders board a DART bus.
Transportation

DART May Avoid Exodus After Regional Transportation Council Vote

By Austin WoodFebruary 13, 2026

The council overwhelmingly voted to fund a plan that may help DART avoid withdrawals by disaffected suburban cities.

Politics & Government

Moratorium Against Hood County Data Center Fails After Legal Threats

By Austin WoodFebruary 11, 2026

Hood County commissioners voted against halting data center construction after receiving a letter from state Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston.

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Weather

Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.

airport male and female bathroom sign
Politics & Government

Ken Paxton Wants Bathroom Pics. No, We’re Not Sh*tting You

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 19, 2025

Texas women’s restrooms are BYOC, bring your own camera, according to Paxton’s New tipline.

Education

Parents Call Out ‘Sham’ as More North Texas Schools Are Set to Close

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 12, 2025

In a 5-2 vote, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD approved closing three schools by the end of next year.

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Politics & Government

‘A Gift To Republicans’: Top GOP Officials React To Crockett’s Senate Run

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 10, 2025

Paxton says Cornyn and Crockett are wasting their time. Abbott is making jokes on X. And Ted Cruz is somewhere tweeting about Tucker Carlson.

Environment

No Drones For Texas Fishing, But a Helicopter To Hunt Hogs Is Cool

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 10, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife is keeping traditionalism alive, clamping down on drone fishing (yes, that’s a thing).

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Politics & Government

Colin Allred Drops Senate Bid, Now Aims for a Return to Congress

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 8, 2025

The move clears the way for Jasmine Crockett to announce her plans while Allred now takes on his Congressional successor.

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Health

‘Cruel and Harmful’ Abortion Law in Texas Goes Into Effect

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

A law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors of abortion-inducing drugs goes into effect.

Marijuana
Marijuana

Two New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Could Be Licensed in North Texas Soon

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

The state approved adding nine additional licensed to the roster of medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Public Safety announced the conditional recipients on Monday.

Crime & Police

UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Child Pornography Scandal

By Emma RubyDecember 4, 2025

There are now three lawsuits representing dozens of families against former middle school coach accused of filming students in the locker room.

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Transportation

UPDATE: Addison Will Not Allow Residents to Vote on Leaving DART

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 3, 2025

Bucking a recent trend, Addison is not yet ready to let residents decide what to do about DART.

Transportation

Immigration Crackdown Hits Vehicle Registration Requirements

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 26, 2025

Vehicle registration is required to maintain insurance, so keep your hands at 10-and-two.

Education

Texas Takes Break From Banning Books, Will Now Mandate Certain Ones

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 26, 2025

The Texas Board of Education is considering requiring titles both widely accepted and controversial.

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Dallas Life

Guilty as Sin: Study Says Dallas Is One of the Most Sinful Cities in the Nation

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 21, 2025

We go by ‘Big D,’ did you really expect us to be a bunch of saints?

Politics & Government

Abbott Alerts Dallas Officials Of A Muslim Tribunal Everyone Already Knew About

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 20, 2025

In case of local history repeating itself, an Islamic mediation service is now at the heart of Abbott’s anti-sharia actions.

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Transportation

Irving May Have A Case For Bailing On DART

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 19, 2025

Even as Plano offers a new DART solution, Irving has taken issue with getting fewer buses serving its residents.

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Politics & Government

Redistricting Drama Presents ‘Chaos’ for Congressional Hopefuls, Dallas Democrats

By Emma RubyNovember 19, 2025

The filing deadline for next year’s election is 19 days away, and for some Democrats, a path back to Congress just emerged.

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Crime & Police

Family Facing Eviction Gets New Hope With New Laws

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 14, 2025

A slew of new laws will offer protections to families who have had their homes stolen in cases of deed fraud.

Politics & Government

Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 13, 2025

No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.

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Politics & Government

UPDATE: Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Not Resume. His Administration Says They Will.

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 4, 2025

Food banks are holding onto hope that the government will be up and running soon.

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