Could Mental Health, Substance Abuse Help Dallas County Jail’s Overcrowding Problem?
A program first launched in Florida could help guide Dallas officials’ efforts to reduce jail populations.
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Do Waymo Robo Taxis Need Way More Regulations? Austin Shooting Draws Concern
An autonomous vehicle blocked an ambulance shortly after the March 1 shooting in downtown Austin. Can Dallas officials prevent a similar incident?
Richardson Cracks Down on Drone Delivery Following Nuisance Noise Complaints
The city has requested that Amazon conduct a new noise study, consider alternative routes and bolster privacy measures.
Thousands of Students Zoned to Dallas ISD Have Applied for Private School Vouchers
With less than a week until the voucher application deadline, state officials are confident the program will reach capacity.
ICE Is Scaring People Away From Immigration Hearings
Fear of deportation is causing North Texas immigrants seeking legal status to miss important court dates. These absences derail their cases.
Gas Prices Keep Ticking Up Around Town. Here’s What Dallas Drivers Think About That
Amid a conflict with Iran and geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, oil prices are the highest they’ve been since the pandemic.
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In Dallas, 6 Figures Ain’t What It Used To Be
The cost of living in Big D may be taking a bigger bite out of your paycheck than you think. Here’s how we stack up.
After 15 Hours, Dallas Moves Closer To Determining the Fate of City Hall
The council agreed to pump the brakes, but they aren’t quite emptying out the gas, either.
A ‘Chaotic’ Election Day in Dallas Brings a Crockett Loss, Runoffs for Allred, Paxton
Marked by confusion, court rulings and record vote totals, the primary elections may have brought about more questions than answers.
Dems Warn of Dallas Voter Suppression as Precinct Polls Confuse Residents
Hundreds of Dallasites may have been turned away from voting centers they would have been allowed to vote at in past elections.
Dallas Police Plan To Do More About Random Gunfire. Here’s Where It’s the Worst
Seven city council districts saw more than 1,000 instances of random gunfire in 2025, and one had nearly 1,800 calls.
Majoring in Artificial Intelligence? UNT Launches New AI Degree Program
The University of North Texas will become the fourth Texas college to adopt an artificial intelligence degree program.
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World Cup Host Cities Are Scrambling Due to Federal Funding Delays. Here’s Where Dallas Festivities Stand
Local officials have described a 34-day festival including concerts and watch parties that will be free to the public.
It’s Always Been Hard to Rent In Dallas. It’s Only Getting Harder
The Child Poverty Action Lab’s annual report details the challenges facing low-income renters across Big D.
No More Status Quo: Council ‘Skeptical’ of Billion Dollar Pricetag on City Hall Repairs
Monday’s condition report revealed a failing fire suppression system and water infiltration issues, but no major structural damage.
A Collin County Town Stopped Building. A New Law Is Speeding Things Back Up
For over a year, Princeton halted construction as the town’s population boomed. State legislators don’t want it to happen again.
What the Prairieland Shooting Trial Means for Left-Wing Protesters, Activists
In a landmark case, the Department of Justice is accusing defendants of antifa affiliation. Will the charges stick?
Texas Republicans Want Prayer in Schools. Dallas Districts Are Saying No
Districts will have to decide whether to adopt a period for prayer or religious studies by March 1. So far, most seem uninterested.
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City to Consider Regulations, Protections for Stray, Feral Community Cats
The new parameters were inspired by the conflict that unfolded in Bishop Arts last spring over the neighborhood’s cat colonies.
FAQs: Ken Paxton is Cracking Down on Kratom, What to Know About the Drug
Lawsuits have been filed against distributors accused of selling too-potent products in Texas. The Observer has some answers to common Kratom questions.
Owners of Huge Dallas County Warehouse Will Not Sell to ICE, Report Says
The tiny town of Hutchins could’ve seen a 200% population increase and a major drain on resources had a warehouse there been sold to the government.
Measles Cases in North Texas Town up to 5, Health Officials Say
The infection matches a strain of the virus that is found internationally, and the family recently traveled outside of the country.