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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Dallas Animal Services Offers Free Adoptions Ahead of Christmas
In collaboration with a foundation, DAS aims to curb overcrowding in shelters. But gifting pets can be a controversial topic.
Texas Lawmakers Target Trans Community Ahead of Legislative Session
Republican reps have pre-filed 32 bills that restrict the rights of transgender Texans.
New Texas Bill Would Classify Abortion Pills as Schedule IV Drugs
A Texas legislator has moved to designate abortion-inducing pills as controlled substances, potentially endangering women across the state.
Dallas Love Field Among Most Unreliable for Holiday Travel
The local airport has one of the highest rates of flight delays or cancellations in the country.