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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Online Influencers Could Help Bring Young People to Politics, But Can Also Cause Harm
Texas’ senate primary election has divided Democrats and been a boon for content creators hoping to go viral.
A Literary Pirate is Looting Oak Cliff’s Little Free Libraries
Is it a crime to take something that is offered for free? Maybe not, but it certainly isn’t neighborly
Should Dallas Do More To Address Homeless Encampments Across Town?
Enforcement downtown has helped ensure fewer Dallasites are sleeping on the streets.
Relationship Between Violence, Substance Abuse in Teens Linked in UTA Study
A survey of more than 20,000 teens suggests that childhood violence is as much a public health crisis as it is a public safety one.
Frisco’s ‘Indian Takeover,’ Alleged H-1B Visa Fraud Inflame Council Meeting
A majority of the North Texans who spoke against the area’s growing Indian population were not Frisco residents.
Colin Allred Blasts James Talarico for Alleged ‘Mediocre Black Man’ Remark
In a video published to social media Monday, former representative Colin Allred said he had steam coming out of his ears.
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UNT Graduate Student ‘Investigated’ Under New State Bathroom Law, School Policy
Officials told the student she’d been reported under a new policy that mandates individuals to use bathrooms that correspond with their birth gender.
City Council Takes Control of Fair Park Greenspace as $13 Million Nears Expiration
Years-long delays and financial audits have put $13 million in funding for a community park at risk, the horseshoe warned.
Crockett Outraged After Visiting 5-Year-Old Minneapolis Boy Held in Texas ICE Facility
Photos of Liam Ramos wearing a blue hat and a Spider-Man backpack went viral last week after the boy was detained by ICE.
North Texas Is Starting to Thaw, but Another Cold Front Is on Its Way
It’s probably best to leave your pipes insulated for now, as freezing temperatures will be back through this weekend.