Did the FBI Meddle in Dallas Politics to Catch Corrupt Politicians?
The FBI calls public corruption its top criminal investigative priority. They’re pulling off these kinds of stings in cities all over the country.
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Dallas Expanded a Rapid Mental Health Dispatch Program, but Some Want Longer Hours
They operate seven days a week, 16 hours a day between two shifts. One shift runs from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and the other runs from then till 11 p.m.
Searching for Psychic Ann: One Man’s Fight Against a Shadowy Group of Grifters
Desperate and looking for guidance, a California man reached out to a psychic. It ended up costing him $90,000.
Rowlett’s Pride Month Meets Resistance From Locals and City Officials
Debate over Pride month shows divide in Rowlett.
Dallas Bought One of the Shingle Mountain Properties. The Second’s Fate Is Still Unclear.
Residents hope the land will be home to a new park in the neighborhood.
Dallas Animal Services Doesn’t Cry Wolf. When They Ask for Help, They Need It.
The shelter takes in 60-100 animals a day. In the first week of June, they took in 472 dogs and cats.
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Are Texas Lawmakers Making it Tougher to Accurately Teach History in Schools?
The 1836 Project’s committee will also be tasked with ensuring “patriotic education” about Texas is provided to people at state parks, landmarks, monuments and museums.
Dallas Mayoral and Police Association Endorsements Failed This City Council Election
There’s a progressive stronghold in the new council to take on issues like affordable housing, economic development, public safety and homelessness.
Amid Hiring Spike in Dallas Area, Amazon Announces New Drug Testing Policy for Pot
The company said pot use will now be treated the same as alcohol use.
Dallas Officials Received Dozens of Anti-Immigrant Emails Over Boys at Convention Center
The emails often referred to the teen boys as “aliens,” “infectious” and potential criminals.
Texas Is Banning Exotic Dancers Younger than 21. They Say It Will Crush Their Livelihoods.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 315, which raised the age restriction for employees at adult entertainment venues in Texas from 18 to 21.
Friends Celebrate the Life of Dallas Musician Darren Eubank, Who Died of COVID
Friends and family will celebrate Darren Eubank’s life on June 12 at Oaks Church in Red Oak. The service will be livestreamed for anyone unable to attend.
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At Dallas QAnon Convention, Conspiracy Theories Run Wild and Reporters Kicked Out
The faces behind the group are the couple John Sabal and his partner, Amy. On the social media platform Telegram, the two go by QAnon John and QueenAnon Amy.
Not Everyone Is Happy With Dallas’ Botham Jean Boulevard
A local business owner said he’s collected signatures from residents and other business owners in the area in support of changing Botham Jean Boulevard back to Lamar Street.
Texas Law Enforcement Keeps Confiscating Legal Hemp Products
Confusion over hemp’s legality persists today.
The Dallas QAnon Convention is Turning Down Media Requests Left and Right
Promotional material for the event often includes an acronym that stands for “where we go one, we go all,” a popular QAnon slogan.
Convenience Stores Face Tougher Security Rules and Stricter Enforcement to Fight Crime
The Mayor’s Task Force on Safer Communities identified convenience stores as a common thread to neighborhood crime problems. The increased focus on convenience stores that drive crime is part of Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia’s new plan to crack down on violent crime.
Texas Mulls a Delta-8 Ban That Smoke Shops Say Would Crush Business
Cannabis reform advocates say if successful, the move will hurt businesses and their customers.
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Will a City Council Runoff Decide the Future of Dallas Police’s Mounted Unit?
Established in 1982, the unit originally started as a pilot program when mounted officers were sent into high-burglary areas. The permanent unit was created after the program proved successful.
Save Us, Gandalf: Pro-Trump Lawsuits Seek to Void Every Vote Cast in the 2020 Election.
Filed by attorneys Paul Davis and Kellye SoRelle, the lawsuit claims changes in the election procedures implemented across the country violated the 2002 Help America Vote Act.
Will Biden’s American Rescue Plan Bring Water to Unserved Areas of Dallas?
City staff have recommended the council approve $35 million from the American Rescue Plan to go toward the unserved areas program.
More Housing Vouchers Are Coming to Texas. Will Landlords Accept Them?
Dallas is getting about housing vouchers 1,100 thanks to funds from the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan.