Slow Your Roll, Dallas: Study Finds Traffic Islands Could Calm Speeders
Dallas City Council member Chad West is pursuing traffic calming measures as a way to cut back on speeding.
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Sounding Alarm on Extremism, Texas Democrats to Host Plano Civil Rights Rally
This weekend, the Texas House Democratic Caucus is hosting civil rights rallies in North Texas and other cities across the state.
Internet Sleuths Accused Him of Stealing a Dog. He Actually Saved Her.
Mabel the French bulldog mix escaped from her owner’s yard, but the internet quickly accused a Black man of having stolen her.
Advocates Warn ‘Horrifying’ Treatment Is Driving Librarian Shortage
North Texas is experiencing a shortage of librarians as the culture wars continue to target certain books.
Texas ‘One of Worst’ States in U.S. for Voting Rights, Advocates Say
Voting rights advocates are sounding the alarm over a slew of restrictive voting bills making their way through the Texas Legislature.
COVID Lockdown Lightning Rod Shelley Luther is ‘Fighting for Her Life’
Conservative firebrand Shelley Luther has been “fighting for her life” in the ICU, her husband announced.
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Texas GOP Leaders Demand ‘Inappropriate’ Rep. Bryan Slaton’s Resignation
Republican lawmakers are calling for state Rep. Bryan Slaton to resign over allegations he’d had an “inappropriate relationship” with an intern.
Texas Spearheading ‘Shameful’ Attack on Medication Abortion, Critics Say
Texas is setting the stage for the future of medication abortion in the United States.
Anti-‘Stealthing’ Bill Would Crack Down on Nonconsensual Condom-Removers
The Texas Anti-Stealthing Act would allow stealthing survivors to seek relief in civil court.
UNT Blasted by Disability Rights Advocates
The University of North Texas is under fire from advocates who say that May’s commencement ceremonies are inaccessible to people with disabilities.
This Dallas GOP Megadonor Provided ‘Luxury Trips’ to Justice Clarence Thomas
Dallas-born Harlan Crow reportedly took U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for rides on his “superyacht.”
ACLU of Texas Appeals Conviction of North Texas Protesters
Three North Texas protesters convicted over a 2020 demonstration are getting help from the ACLU of Texas.
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This Promising Bill Would Flush Period Sales Tax for Menstruating Texans
House Bill 300, filed by state Rep. Donna Howard of Austin, has received widespread bipartisan support.
Journalists Breathe Sigh of Relief: ‘Texas Observer Lives!’
Current and former staffers at the Texas Observer are celebrating the news that the 68-year-old publication won’t shutter.
This Local GOP Lawmaker Just Got Mercilessly Trolled
During a hearing this week over a contentious bill, one local GOP lawmaker became the butt of a joke.
Oklahoma Rivals Texas in Uber-Conservative Legislation
Texas prides itself on being ultra-conservative, but Oklahoma is giving us a run for our money.
Why North Texas Abortion Rights Advocates Are ‘Very Happy’ This Week
On Monday, the TEA Fund resumed funding procedures after a federal judge ruled that he couldn’t enforce Texas’ abortion bans outside of the state.
Sex Education Curriculum in Texas Leaves Much to Be Desired, Advocates Argue
Fort Worth ISD’s recent pause on sex education lessons this school year shines new light on the controversial curriculum.
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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Jan. 6 Prisoners: ‘They Know Nothing About Bad Conditions’
U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas appeared on Morning Joe to discuss her upcoming tour of the building where the Jan. 6 prisoners are held.
West Texas A&M President Sued Over Drag Show Censorship
West Texas A&M University’s president has been hit with a lawsuit after refusing to reinstate a student organization’s drag show.
Nature Lovers Rejoice: Texas Bill Aims To Help Save the State’s Bees
Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini has filed a bill aimed at saving the state’s bees.
Free Speech Group to West Texas A&M’s Anti-Drag President: ‘Sashay’ Away
A free speech group has put West Texas A&M University, which recently canceled a student drag show, on notice.