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Jacob Vaughn

Jacob Vaughn was a staff writer for the Dallas Observer and a long-time contributor who primarily covered local news and cannabis.

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Dallas city marshal Charles Ibarra has been fired.

Former City Marshal Found Guilty of Tampering With Government Record

By Jacob VaughnMarch 12, 2024

A former Dallas city marshal allegedly falsified a police report in 2021 after slamming a man to the ground with excessive force. Now, he’s been found guilty of tampering with a government record.

Kids in school classroom

Did Greg Abbott’s Fight for School Vouchers Get Easier on Election Night?

By Jacob VaughnMarch 11, 2024

Many of Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher pushers won their elections last Tuesday. However, some say school vouchers weren’t at the top of voters’ minds.

Oklahoma capitol in Oklahoma City, OK.

Just Like Texas: Oklahoma Bills Take Aim at Women, LGBTQ Rights in Legislative Session

By Jacob VaughnMarch 11, 2024

The Oklahoma Legislature is now in session, and many bills have the distinct aim of restricting the rights of women and LGBTQ residents. Sound familiar?

Texas has a medical marijuana program called The Compassionate Use Program.

How To Get Medical Marijuana in Texas

By Jacob VaughnMarch 7, 2024

Yes, Texas has medical marijuana. Here’s how you can get your hands on a cure for what might ail you.

Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have destroyed thousands of acres of land.

North Texas Firefighters Respond to Panhandle Wildfires

By Jacob VaughnMarch 6, 2024

As the Panhandle tackles vicious wildfires, DFW-area fire departments lend reinforcements to help.

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson will not be recalled.

‘Nothing Burger’: Mayor Eric Johnson Gloats Over Failed Recall Effort

By Jacob VaughnMarch 6, 2024

Davante Peters launched an effort to recall Mayor Eric Johnson in January. The effort came to naught after he failed to secure enough signatures.

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Young People Get ‘Dropped Off at the Doorstep’ of This Dallas Youth Center

By Jacob VaughnMarch 6, 2024

Homeless youths can often go unnoticed, but not at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas.

Colin Allred speaks to supporters at Rodeo Goat in Dallas

It’s Allred vs. Cruz and Other Results From Super Tuesday Primaries in North Texas

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersMarch 6, 2024

Long lines, surprises and grudges marked the primary elections in Texas. Colin Allred won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in dominating style.

Dallas city hall is home to a new city manager

Did Dallas Rush the Appointment of an Interim City Manager?

By Jacob VaughnMarch 5, 2024

Dallas has an interim city manager, but some worry the decision was made far too quickly.

After City Council Vote, Heart House Can Serve Children Where They Are

By Jacob VaughnMarch 5, 2024

Nonprofit Heart House provides afterschool and summer programming for refugee, immigrant and under-resourced children in Dallas’ Vickery Meadow.

Sandbranch in Dallas county does not have running water.

Derek Avery Says He Will Finally Bring Running Water to Dallas County’s Sandbranch

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 29, 2024

Sandbranch has been without clean water for decades. Now, a candidate for Dallas County’s District 3 commissioner seat says he’s going to change that.

Dallas city council listens to public speakers.

Dallas City Council To Vote on Tony Timpa Settlement

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 27, 2024

The settlement isn’t all Tony Timpa’s family wanted, but their attorney says they want to finally put the case behind them.

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Dallas police want two massage parlors shut down for prostitution.

Lawsuits Detail Undercover Investigations Into Alleged Illicit Dallas Massage Parlors

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 26, 2024

Two massage parlors were allegedly known locations for prostitution in Dallas. Now, they’re being sued by the city.

The relationship between Texas and marijuana continues to be a confusing one.

What Could Marijuana Rescheduling Do For Texas?

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 26, 2024

It’s still uncertain how exactly marijuana rescheduling would affect the state. But, some think it could have a positive impact on Texas cannabis reform.

City Manager T.C. Broadnax resigned on Feb. 21, 2024.

Dallas City Council Members React After ‘Secret’ Resignation of City Manager

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 22, 2024

Some intriguing questions and details have emerged since the Dallas City Manager surprisingly announced his resignation on Wednesday.

Dallas City Council has approved changes to where childcare facilities can be.

Dallas’ Child Care, Adult Care Facilities Get a Boost from City Council

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 22, 2024

Now, Dallas child care and adult care facilities can open up in more areas of the city than before.

Tenth Street homeowners Larry Johnson and Benny Harris at work in their historic Dallas neighborhood.

Can the 2024 Bond Help Preserve Dallas’ Tenth Street?

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 20, 2024

The historic freedman’s town Tenth Street has seen significant underinvestment over the decades. Now, it could get a boost through the city’s 2024 bond.

Housing is one of the many areas getting money in the next Dallas bond package.

‘An Under-Investment’: Dallas Housing Bond Dollars Fall Short of Hopes, Expectations

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 16, 2024

The Dallas Housing Coalition wanted $200 million allocated for housing in the 2024 bond package but it technically got only $26.4 million.

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The way Dallas operates could change with changes to the city charter.

As Dallas Reviews Charter, Big Change Could Be Around the Corner

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 14, 2024

From moving Election Day to expanding the City Council and increasing its pay, a lot of changes could be coming to the Dallas city charter soon.

Dallas City Council member Cara Mendlesohn was the victim of ant-Jewish vandalism

Amid Spike in Antisemitism, Jewish Council Member’s Home Vandalized

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 13, 2024

There’s been an increase in antisemitic incidents since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, and Dallas hasn’t been spared.

Veteran homelessness rates have steadily dropped in Dallas.

Dallas Says It Might’ve Ended Veteran Homelessness in the City

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 12, 2024

Several other Texas cities have effectively ended veteran homelessness. Dallas could be on track to do the same.

Joppa continues to fight factories and their pollution in the neighborhood.

Southern Dallas Neighborhood Group Claims Local Shingle Factory Operates Without Permit

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 9, 2024

A local group says an asphalt shingle factory has been operating in Joppa for decades without the proper permit. Now, they want the factory shut down.

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