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Simone Carter was a Staff Writer for the Dallas Observer where she primarily covered news. Prior to joining the Observer staff in June 2020, Simone worked as a freelance music journalist and has written for publications like Newsweek, The Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Weekly, the Denton Record-Chronicle and more. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s in journalism from the University of North Texas and graduated summa cum laude. She’s earned the Barbara Jordan Media Award for Written/Print from the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, among other honors.

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Beto O’Rourke’s ‘Motherfucker’ Comment Could Help His Chances in November, Analysts Say

Beto O’Rourke’s ‘Motherfucker’ Comment Could Help His Chances in November, Analysts Say

By Simone CarterAugust 15, 2022

Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s potty mouth could actually help his chances in the governor’s race, experts say.

Texas GOP Congressman Ronny Jackson Vows to Never Eat ‘Dog Penis’ … Again

By Simone CarterAugust 12, 2022

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson opened up about his food preferences on a recent podcast.

Another Battle of the Billboards: Mothers Against Greg Abbott Take on Texas’ Governor

By Simone CarterAugust 11, 2022

The Texas governor and Mothers Against Greg Abbott are turning to billboards ahead of November’s gubernatorial race.

Texas Democratic Party Platform Virtually Exact Opposite of State GOP’s

By Simone CarterAugust 10, 2022

The Texas Democratic Party has officially adopted its 2022 party platform.

The Texas GOP Is Losing It Over FBI Raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence

By Simone CarterAugust 9, 2022

Texas Republicans respond to the FBI raid of former President Donald Trump’s home.

From Nazi Comparisons to Name-Calling: Six of the Oddest Moments from Alex Jones’ Trial

By Simone CarterAugust 5, 2022

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has had one heck of a time in court during his Sandy Hook defamation trial.

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‘Cruel and Barbaric’: Four Times Gov. Greg Abbott Has Sparred with Out-of-State Politicians

By Simone CarterAugust 4, 2022

Here are some of Gov. Greg Abbott’s most heated spats with politicians from other states.

‘They Just Can’t Do It Anymore’: Texas Grapples with Widespread Teacher Shortage

By Simone CarterAugust 3, 2022

For the past two years, public education in Texas has been in a free fall. The pandemic ushered in rampant learning loss and major behavioral problems. For their part, Republican lawmakers have pushed false claims of critical race theory curricula and pornography on school bookshelves. Now, with the first day…

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams Atheism, Biden Administration Over ‘Godless’ Program

By Simone CarterAugust 2, 2022

GOP Congressman Louie Gohmert is accusing the Biden administration of promoting atheism abroad.

With School Approaching, Texas Republicans Have Ideas to Stop Campus Shootings

By Simone CarterAugust 1, 2022

From “hardened” campuses to arming teachers, here’s a roundup of what some Texas politicians have proposed to stop school shootings.

‘Cause for Concern’: Texas DPS May Be Racially Profiling Hispanics, New Report Says

By Simone CarterJuly 29, 2022

The Texas Department of Public Safety is likely racially profiling Hispanics, per a recent report.

Texas Teen Activist Raises Over $300,000 for Abortion Funds After Being Mocked by Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz

By Simone CarterJuly 28, 2022

After Congressman Matt Gaetz bullied her on media, a Texas teen activist raised more than $168,000 for abortion rights.

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Mothers Against Greg Abbott Say ‘No’ to Texas’ Republican Governor in New Viral Ad

By Simone CarterJuly 27, 2022

A group called Mothers Against Greg Abbott has released a pair of viral ads in recent weeks.

North Texas Heat Is Harming Health and Hurting Pocketbooks, Experts Say

By Simone CarterJuly 26, 2022

Experts say that North Texans will have to learn how to live with higher temperatures.

Former Employee Sues Collin College, Alleges Racial Discrimination

By Simone CarterJuly 25, 2022

Another former employee is suing Collin College over racial discrimination claims.

Then Versus Now: Some Texas Republicans Have Changed Their Tune About Jan. 6

By Simone CarterJuly 23, 2022

What Texas Republicans said about the Jan. 6 insurrection after it happened versus what they’re saying about it now.

Conservative Journalist Sues Beto O’Rourke Campaign, City of Dallas and DPD Officer Over Assault Claims

By Simone CarterJuly 22, 2022

A conservative journalist has sued Beto O’Rourke’s campaign and the city of Dallas with claims that she was assaulted at a meet and greet.

From Ted Cruz to Ronny Jackson: Four Times the Texas GOP Went Gaga Over Guns

By Simone CarterJuly 21, 2022

Several prominent Texas Republicans are defending guns rights in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.

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Dallas Democrats Accuse Former GOP State House Candidate of Submitting Fraudulent Application

By Simone CarterJuly 20, 2022

Dallas Democrats are alleging that a GOP candidate for state representative submitted a false application.

UT Dallas Professor Tweet Calling for ‘Cure for Homosexuality’ Sparks University Investigation

By Simone CarterJuly 19, 2022

The University of Texas at Dallas has launched an investigation into a professor’s tweets, which critics have slammed as homophobic.

Experts Warn of Latest COVID-19 Subvariant as CDC Raises Dallas County Threat Level to Red

By Simone CarterJuly 18, 2022

Dallas County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases thanks to the highly transmissible BA.5 subvariant.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over New Abortion Guidance

By Simone CarterJuly 15, 2022

Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal guidance aimed at protecting doctors who perform emergency abortions.

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