Power Restoration and Debris Cleanup: How Dallas Bounces Back From a Major Storm
Sanitation services are only halfway through citywide debris pickups, despite tripling collections since the May 28 storm.
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Texas Lawmakers Look To Crack Down on Child Sex Abusers
State lawmakers are speaking out following the child sex abuse allegation that rocked Gateway Church in Southlake.
Texas Medical Board Adopts Guidelines for Abortion Ban That ‘Do Nothing’
As doctors express concern about the meaningless “guidelines,” a study has found that Texas’ abortion ban has led to a 13% spike in infant deaths.
High Levels of Air Pollutants in West Dallas Are Making Residents Sick, Study Finds
The number of West Dallas residents diagnosed with asthma more than tripled the DFW average. Advocates say GAF is to blame.
‘Systemic Spiritual Abuse’: How an Alleged Child Sexual Abuser Went Unchecked
As the Dallas evangelical community is rocked by a close-to-home abuse allegation, some say they saw it coming.
Half of Dallas ISD Students Scored Zero on Writing STAAR, but Some Blame AI Grading
An automated scoring engine built on language processing software now grades up to 75% of written answers to state tests.
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Speeding Cameras and DWI Checkpoints, Dallas Police Introduce Legislative Agenda
Dallas Police hope using cameras for traffic enforcement could help combat inconsistent monitoring caused by short staffing.
From City to SCOTUS, Amarillo Stands at Center of Abortion Legislation
Challenges to abortion access fail on municipal, federal levels, with Amarillo at the center of both debates.
Experts Say Dallas Has a Squatter Problem and State Lawmakers Are Ready to Evict
State lawmakers were left “outraged” after hearing stories of Texas homeowners battling to evict squatters.
In Texas Monthly Eric Johnson Avoids the Questions Local Media Have Been Asking
Eric Johnson rarely speaks with a local or state media outlet. It’s even more rare when he actually answers our questions.
Dallas City Council Wants To Slow the Roll on North Texas High Speed Railroad
Dallas City Council is making clear its lack of support for a 75-foot tall high-speed railway track downtown.
City Council Discussions Show Where Support Lands for Charter Amendments
Extending city council term lengths, moving municipal elections and council member salaries are all up for debate.
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Dallas Man Tied to Camp With History of Abuse Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Matthew Harmon, who was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a minor, has ties to the Kanakuk Christian summer camp.
After T.C. Broadnax Resignation, City Hall Shakeups Should Be Expected
The wave of resignations that have followed T.C. Broadnax’s departure mirror a long-running trend in the city manager’s office.
Texas Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Ban Challenge With ‘Deeply Offensive’ Ruling
The judges did not provide clarity on which medical situations would allow for a legal abortion.
City Conservation Resource Could Save Historic Dallas Neighborhoods
Unutilized for 13 years, conservation districts are the new hot thing for historic Dallas neighborhoods
‘Top 10′ Summer Temps Heading Dallas’ Way as Mexico Heat Dome Creeps into Texas
While a heat dome hovering over Mexico may not reach North Texas, temperatures are still expected to skyrocket.
Cutting Jobs, Closing Campuses and Raising Pay: North Texas School Districts Struggle
Decreasing enrollment rates across North Texas are driving districts to close school campuses.
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Are Mesquite ISD PTAs Going Away or Here To Stay? It Depends Whom You Ask
With only a week of the school year left, Mesquite ISD PTAs were instructed to spend their remaining funds and disband.
As Ted Cruz Heralds IVF Protections Bill, Both Democrats and Republicans Are Skeptical
The Texas Republican Platform Committee narrowly rejected a vote that would classify destruction of embryos as homicide.
Dallas Looks To Score Big With Women’s Pro Sports
With the popularity of women’s pro basketball and soccer at an all-time high, Dallas is putting millions of dollars on the line to get in on the growth.
Dallas City Council Committee Unanimously Condemns Senate Bill 4 Immigration Protocol
The resolution said the “atrocious actions” outlined in SB4 would negatively impact Dallas police and local communities.