Local Lawmakers Recap the 89th Texas Legislative Session
Our lawmakers are back from the Capital City after the session ended. Here’s what they have to say about what went down.
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Texans Have Most Auto Loan Debt in US
You might need to wait before buying that new vehicle. Tariffs on imported cars and their parts are driving up costs.
North Texas Lawmaker Requests Federal Funds For DART Station Renovations
Millions would go to replacing outdated inclinators and diagonal escalators for passengers who can’t use escalators.
Dallas Lawyers React to Struck Down ‘Vague’ Prostitution Ordinance
A municipal judge struck down the city’s prostitution ordinance for being in violation of the First Amendment.
Dallas Needs to Get On Board With Skateparks
Outmoded thinking and NIMBYism are a grind for advocates pushing the city to finally build more skateparks.
One Big Beautiful Bill Could Be Ugly For Texas Power Grid
The budget proposal at the center of the Musk-Trump feud could stifle plans to develop the grid, costing consumers.
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Abbott Lauds ‘Historic’ Teacher Pay Increase, Experts Say It Isn’t Enough
The teacher pay increase Abbott has been bragging about is the other half of the package that included school vouchers.
Chronic Pain Sufferers Could Become Eligible For Texas Medical Marijuana
For most Texans, getting high is getting harder as a THC ban looms. But for others, medical marijuana will now be an option.
Bills That Died and Thrived During the 2025 Texas Legislative Session
It’s easier to kill a bill than to pass one, but a last-minute push could get some legislation onto the governor’s desk.
Texas House Passes Bill That Weakens School Libraries
Senate Bill 13 would greatly impact the library book addition and removal processes, lessening librarians’ control over their stock.
Watch Out For Job Scams in Texas
The job market in Texas is solid, but scammers seize the thriving economy to target vulnerable job seekers.
Dallas Smoke Shops Respond To Texas THC Ban
A blanket ban on THC products is imminent and would wallop an $8 billion industry with over 8,500 business owners in Texas.
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Texas THC Ban Charges Ahead, As State Forgoes Regulation
Despite Democratic efforts to regulate the THC industry, the Texas House is likely to pass a blanket ban on all products.
Denton City Council Repeals Marijuana Decriminalization Mandate
After $200,000 spent fighting a lawsuit from Paxton, the Denton leaders voted to repeal a decriminalization mandate.
Dozens Gather In North Texas To Oppose Marvin Nichols Reservoir, Again
After decades of protest, the reservoir, which would seize land from generational East Texans, is still being considered.
Top 10 Most Closely Watched Texas Bills This Legislative Session
Each session, thousands of bills are filed. These 10 got a lot of eyeballs.
Getting A Real ID Might Take Texans Months
The REAL ID Act claims to enhance safety with additional requirements for legal identification, but it might add burdens.
RFK Jr. Orders FDA Investigation Into Abortion Pill, Bolstering Texas Efforts
Texas lawmakers have been gunning for abortion-inducing drugs for years, now federal actions mirror a similar attitude.
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Oak Cliff Crashes Catch Social Media Buzz and City Attention
Two vehicle crashes at the same roundabout have triggered widespread intrigue and have sent one council member into action.
Here’s Where Dallas’ Legislative Priorities Stand This Session
The 89th Legislative Session will end in less than 25 days, and Dallas has a high interest in some of the remaining bills.
Dallas Is Sinking, Buildings at Risk of Collapse, Study Says
Houston and Dallas, we have a problem. A study warns that the cities are slowly sinking and buildings could collapse.
The Dumbest AI Images President Trump Has Shared
Did the President of the United States really post that?