Agreement to Delay Marvin Nichols Reservoir 20 Years Reached
A mediated agreement has delayed the use of eminent domain to drown 66,000 acres for a reservoir to supply Dallas.
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New Laws Beginning Sept. 1 Will Affect Dallas Schools
Over a thousand bills were signed into law this session, and some will take effect on Sept. 1. Here are some of them.
How A Weird Midlothian Container Yard Is Bolstering Texas’ Power Grid
A 13-acre plot in Midlothian is a renewable energy storage site that will help the Texas grid
Gators, Snakes And Bobcats, Oh My! Scary Texas Wildlife Is Everywhere Right Now
A 10-foot gator was hauled out of a North Texas lake, but gators aren’t the only creatures that emerge in the summer.
Texas Gets Tougher On Owning Sex Dolls That Look Like Children
Starting Sept. 1, the penalties for possession and the intention to promote childlike sex dolls will increase. About time, right?
Texas THC Ban Wouldn’t Be Unique, Arkansas Already Did It
A THC ban in Arkansas has withstood legal challenges, and the products are swiftly being removed from shelves.
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DART Routes, Services Could Drastically Change Sooner Than Later
The proposed changes will cut bus lines, increase fares, reduce service frequency and save Plano a lot of money.
AI Will Decimate Cashier Jobs In Texas Over Next Few Years
According to a new report, 28,000 cashiering jobs in Texas and $800 million in payroll are predicted to be eliminated sooner than later.
Texas Is Almost the Worst State For Electric Vehicle Travel
With so many gas-guzzling trucks and trouble with mass transit, just how low is Texas on the list?
Keller Strikes A Deal With ICE to Join ‘Hate Culture’
The Keller City Council unanimously approved entering into a 287(g) contract with ICE despite community opposition.
The Hallucinatory Power of Ibogaine is Surprisingly Gaining Acceptance in Texas
Texas hates when people get high, but the state is on its way toward legalizing ibogaine, a potent, potentially fatal hallucinogen.
‘A Wake Up Call’: HIV and STIs Cost Dallas County Nearly $400 Million
While federal sexual wellness research funding is cut, Dallas County continues to report high rates of preventable diseases.
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Is Your Barista Really Flirting With You? Dallas Baristas Answer.
Friendliness is part of a barista’s job description, but is it ever more than just securing a tip? It could be.
Dallas Senator Wants Texas To Become More Weed-Friendly
Sen. Nathan Johnson has filed two bills that would heavily regulate the THC industry and decriminalize small marijuana possession.
Top 10 Rainiest Julys In Dallas History
The last day of July does not forecast rain in Dallas, but we had plenty of downpour in the first half of the month.
We Conduct a Taste Test of Currently Texas-Legal THC Gummies
Nobody tell the Legislature, but Texas sort of does have legal recreational cannabis. Let’s hope it stays that way.
Can A Democrat Actually Beat Ken Paxton, Become Senator?
A slate of Democrats will vie to run against Ken Paxton or John Cornyn for Senate. But something had to change for one to win.
When This Kind of ‘Cop’ Calls, You Should Call 911
The Dallas Police Department will not ask you to pay a $1,000 debt in cryptocurrency by the end of the day. Just FYI.
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How to See Three Different Meteor Showers Over Dallas
The famous Perseids shower will peak in mid-August. Until then, two other meteor showers will light up the sky.
5 Special Session Issues That Aren’t THC, Floods or Redistricting
Abortion and gender identity made the agenda. So did flies and standardized testing.
What To Know About North Texas Detention Centers
Thousands of people are being held near the Dallas area, not just near the Mexico border.
Texas Schools Add Attack Drones To Protect Students
The high-speed drones are made to attack and incapacitate an active shooter on school campuses.