Newly Filed Texas Bill Could Empower ‘Drag Bounty Hunters’
A new bill filed by a conservative Texas lawmaker Steve Toth would give drag show opponents a new reason to “be the police,” the owner of a Dallas gay bar says.
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Police Arrest Another “Source of Supply” Linked to Carrollton Teen Fentanyl Use
Police have made yet another arrest of yet another man they say supplied fentanyl to Carrollton teens.
New Bill from Local Senator Seeks To Legalize Water Cremations in Texas
You may not be aware that such a thing as water cremation exists, but it might soon be legal in Texas.
We Have Three Questions After Michael Irvin’s $100 Million Lawsuit Press Conference
Former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin is seeking $100 million after he was accused of misconduct prior to the Super Bowl, but many questions are still unanswered about what happened in a Phoenix hotel.
The Sooner State Resoundingly Passes on Legalizing Recreational Grass in Special Election
Residents of North Texas will have to wait a little longer to make that quick trip up north for a package of cannabis peanut butter cups as Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana.
Another Carrollton Fentanyl Arrest and an On-Campus Overdose at R.L. Turner High School
On the same day that an R.L. Turner student was found unresponsive after an overdose, another arrest has been announced in Carrollton for dealing fentanyl to teenagers.
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City Council To Discuss Allowing Neighborhoods To ‘Opt-In’ for Short-Term Rentals in Dallas
As Dallas continues to mull over the future of short-term rentals in residential areas, one council member wants to think about allowing neighborhoods to decide on the matter for themselves.
A Blood Stem Cell Donor Matching Event Aims To Save the Life of The Potter’s House COO.
This weekend, The Potter’s House will welcome as many people as it can for a type of gathering different from the typical Sunday service. On Feb. 26 from 12-5 p.m. the church is asking for blood stem cell donations to help save the life of its chief operating officer, Frank…
Feel the Need to Visit the Silos in Waco? There’s a Czech Beer Spa For That.
If you’ve been to the Magnolia Market in Waco for a bit of Chip and Joanna Gaines worship, it’s safe to say that you’ve asked yourself the same question we did the last time we were there, milling around the silos: Where’s the beer? Alcohol isn’t sold in any of…
Local Bike Community Mourns the Loss of James Kincheloe and His ‘Childlike Fascination’
Every scene or sub-culture needs someone who serves as a beacon – a person whose enthusiasm attracts the uninitiated and stokes the long-burning embers of those who’ve been around the block a time or two already. The North Texas mountain biking community lost one of its own beacons when James…
Operation Janus Nabs 59 People in Child Internet Sex Sting in North Texas
The FBI says that 59 arrests have been made as the result of a nearly month-long investigation into online child sexual exploitation. “Beginning January 16, 2023, and continuing through last Friday, February 10, 2023, law enforcement agencies across North Texas brought together highly skilled computer crimes investigators to focus resources…
Texas Education Board’s Unexpected Pivot Is Bad News for School Voucher Opponents
When the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) changed how it will approach the topic of school vouchers for the current legislative session, it took many by surprise. One of the more surprised people was board member Aicha Davis, a Democrat who represents District 13, which includes parts of both…
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‘Main Source of Supply’ Arrested in Carrollton Juvenile Fentanyl Case
The man authorities say was the source of the fentanyl that contributed to three teens’ deaths in Carrollton and seven more overdoses over the past six months has been arrested. Jason Xavier Villanueva, 22, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance in connection to the…
Another North Texas Man Arrested for Violent Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: a North Texas man has been arrested for his involvement in the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Jason Farris, 44, of Arlington, faces numerous charges including assaulting, resisting or impeding officers; obstructing, impeding or interfering with officers during…
Ken Paxton Joins Other State AGs in a Battle Against the Abortion Pill and the FDA
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has placed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and two of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains directly in his crosshairs. In a Feb. 3 announcement, Paxton stated he had joined a multi-state effort designed to slow the prescribing of mifepristone “after the FDA made radical…
Republican Lauren Boebert Used a Bible Verse To Hope Biden’s ‘Days be Few’ in Dallas Church
During remarks during a religious women’s conference over the weekend, Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado appeared to use a Bible verse to wish death upon President Joe Biden. Her appearance was a part of the SALT Conference (Spiritual and Leadership Training) held at Storehouse Church on Alpha Road…
Suspect Arrested in Dallas Zoo Stolen Monkey Case
Dallas Police have arrested Davion Irvin, 24, in connection with the stolen emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. According to the Police Department’s statement, Irvin was apprehended following a tip on Thursday night that the he had been seen at the Dallas Aquarium “near animal exhibits.” Upon responding to…
Stolen Emperor Tamarin Monkeys Doing Well After Being Returned to the Dallas Zoo
A photo released by the Dallas Police Department prompted a local woman to provide police with the tip that led to the recovery of two emperor tamarin monkeys taken from the Dallas Zoo. The two monkeys were found in the closet of a house in Lancaster on Tuesday evening and…
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More Missing Animals: Two Emperor Tamarin Monkeys Stolen from the Dallas Zoo
On Monday afternoon the Dallas Zoo announced that two of its emperor tamarin monkeys were missing. In a statement, the Zoo said foul play is likely involved, noting: “It was clear the habitat had been intentionally compromised.” The pair of missing monkeys comes less than two weeks after Pin, the…
Recent Drug Arrests Highlight Fentanyl’s Rise in North Texas
Last week, a man arrested for dealing hundreds of pills laced with fentanyl was federally charged with possession and intent to distribute the lethal synthetic opioid, according to Leigha Simonton, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Richard Daniel Gomez, 22, was arrested on Jan. 26 when he…
Suburban Prostitution Sting Should Shed More Light on Victims of Human Trafficking
Earlier this month, 46 men were arrested in Southlake and Frisco during an undercover prostitution sting carried out by local and federal authorities. Some of the details released following the sting have made for eye-catching headlines. Not only was the operation carried out in a couple of affluent suburbs, the…
Dallas Hopes to Build an “Iconic Park” Near the Demolished Valley View Mall
If all goes as planned for the city of Dallas, a large, new park will help improve the green scene in North Dallas. The City Council has approved an application to be submitted for an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program grant that could be worth up to $10 million…