What North Texas School Districts Want From This Legislative Session
Surprise! Local public schools continue to be underfunded, but districts are still asking lawmakers to consider their needs.
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Many Dallas County Residents Are Without Health Insurance
Almost 25% of people under 65 in Dallas County don’t have health insurance, and the number is growing.
Dallas To Provide Shelter to the Homeless During This Week’s Snow
A collaborative effort from government departments and local nonprofits is helping the homeless survive.
Some Schools in North Texas Will Close This Year
Find out which 11 Dallas-area schools will shut their doors forever later this year are.
Baby Abandoning on the Rise in Texas Reveals Lack of Education
Texas allows mothers to anonymously relinquish parental rights, but babies are still illegally abandoned.
Headlights Are Getting Brighter. That’s a Problem for Some.
Texas adopted federal limitations for headlight brightness, but experts say it’s not enough to curb the hazards of LED lights.
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New Texas Laws Beginning in 2025
New year, new laws. Relaxed vehicular laws and expanded criminal justice reform are among the changes.
The 5 Most Trending Google Searches for 2024 in Dallas
Apparently everyone was looking for a certain type of movie theater this year.
Dallas Fire-Rescue Delivers Fast Response Times, Even With Staffing Challenges
Dallas responds more quickly to fires than departments in Houston and Austin.
The Most Extreme North Texas Weather Days in 2024
We saw floods, freezes, heat waves, twisters and more this year.
Dallas Traffic Death Toll Remains Consistent Despite Initiatives
State and local efforts to promote driver safety are ineffective at reducing fatal car accidents.
Walmart Employees in Denton Wear Bodycams as Store Violence Grows
The retailer, which has reported significant levels of in-store violence, says the cameras are to protect staff and shoppers.
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Servants Quarters in Oak Cliff Hint at a Way Forward for Dallas Housing
Multi-family dwellings along King’s Highway offer a chance to live in history.
North Texas Population Grows to 8.3 Million
DFW remains the most populous region in Texas, with four counties topping 1 million residents.
Say Goodbye to Sex Toys at CVS. Maybe.
A new pre-filed bill hopes to protect children from “premature exposure” by removing sex toys from certain retailers.
Ken Paxton Sues ‘Forever Chemical’ Manufacturer for Harming Texans
Paxton says manufacturers know the synthetic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and firefighters’ gear can cause cancer.
Dozens of Dallas-Area Teachers Are Implicated in Certification Scandal
Forty-nine North Texas educators were named on a list of teachers under investigation for cheating on the certification test.
Dallas’ Surrounding Cities Witness Rise in Homelessness
As Dallas County celebrates decreases in homelessness, surrounding cities prepare to care for growing populations.
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New York Times Says ‘Southwest Airlines Lost Its Groove”
The story chronicles the rise of Southwest Airlines up to the time controversies started to plague the company.
New Report Predicts the Probability of Rolling Blackouts This Winter
A recent ERCOT simulation predicts more rolling blackouts should conditions be similar to 2021’s fatal winter storm.
FBI Warns of Online Shopping Scams Ahead of Christmas
Don’t let an online Grinch ruin your Christmas this year. Practice good cybersecurity hygiene with the help of the FBI.
‘Dallas Isn’t Fun’ Say Museum-Hating Number Crunchers
A new study leaves Dallas out of the Top 30 fun cities in America, but the point system is flawed.