Top 10 Most Closely Watched Texas Bills This Legislative Session
Each session, thousands of bills are filed. These 10 got a lot of eyeballs.
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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.
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.
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The Dumbest AI Images President Trump Has Shared
Did the President of the United States really post that?
Many Non-Voucher Texas Education Bills Still Hope to Make the Grade
Education-related bills have been among the most controversial topics of this session. Here is where some of them stand now.
‘DART Killer’ Bill Would Immobilize Thousands of Dallasites
DART says the bill could affect hundreds of thousands of riders and another 5,800 DART workers.
Transgender Inmates In North Texas Face Cruel Intentions
Trans women prisoners are housed with men, stripped of their identity and harassed following Trump executive order.
At Swearing-In, New Dallas Police Chief Promises To Recruit More Officers
The new police chief promised to lead the force with integrity at the joint ceremony he shared with the new fire chief.
Protest Organizer Says She Was Wrongly Arrested In Dallas
Following her arrest at the rally she helped arrange, protestors rallied at Lew Sterret until she was released.
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Jasmine Crockett Fights Back After Trump Calls Her a ‘Low IQ Person’
The president insulted Crockett’s intelligence and mocked the notion of her as the future of the Democratic party.
Dallas Decriminalized Weed, But New Bill Might Keep Others From Doing the Same
Following six Ken Paxton lawsuits, Texas might ban cities from allowing citizens to vote on marijuana laws.
Poll: Texans Border Concerns Down Markedly Over Last Decade
Opinions have changed significantly over the last 10 years, but the same politicians still lead Texas.
Texas is One of the Worst States For Working Mothers, Study Says
Working hard or hardly working? If you’re a mom in Texas, you’re likely doing it harder than most.
Large Number of Texans Affected by Scammers This Time Of Year
Natural disasters displace more Texans than any other state. That’s when scammers pick up the phone and get to calling.
New Student Loan Threats Has This DISD Teacher Scared for His Future
In reinstating student loan repayments, the Trump administration has threatened to send defaulters to collections.
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North Texas Lawmaker Wants To Incentivize Short-Term Foster Parents
Rep. Julie Johnson says the Texas foster care system has many problems, including a shortage of parents.
These North Texas Cities Named the Best in US for Starting New Businesses
Entrepreneurs, take note: Dallas isn’t the only business-friendly city around these parts.
Scenes from Dallas Protests Involving Feral Cats, White People and President Trump
Hordes of North Texans took part in many protests for some unusual causes over the weekend.
Potential THC Ban Puts Veterans and Disabled At Risk
A hotly debated bill to ban hemp products would have significant adverse effects on the disabled and veteran communities.