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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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‘Masked People to the Front’: Kathleen Hanna Talks Texas Politics Ahead of Dallas Bikini Kill Show

By Simone CarterApril 28, 2022

Ahead of her May 9 Dallas show, Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna says she knows that Texas ain’t all bad.

Tesla-Worship: Texas Republicans Sure Do Have a Thing for Twitter’s New ‘Overlord,’ Elon Musk

By Simone CarterApril 27, 2022

Texas Republicans are showing their support for Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO purchased Twitter.

Sorry, Hollywood: Frisco Realtor and Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Says She’s Pulled Out of Documentary

By Simone CarterApril 26, 2022

Frisco real estate broker and Capitol rioter Jenna Ryan has opened up about her reasons for pulling out of an upcoming documentary.

When Do You Need to Wake Up to Check Out Planetary Conjunction of Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn?

By Simone CarterApril 25, 2022

Early risers can catch Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in the predawn sky.

Yes, MAGA Romance Novels Exist and Yes, They’re Just as Bad as You’d Think

By Simone CarterApril 25, 2022

Two MAGA-themed romance novels are taking the literary world by storm.

Immigrant Rights Groups Slam Gov. Abbott Over Border ‘Strike Force’ Coalition

By Simone CarterApril 22, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott and 25 other GOP governors have joined forces in a coalition to improve border security.

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Dallas-Based Energy Company Pipeline Reportedly Leaked a Lot of Methane

By Simone CarterApril 21, 2022

A pipeline owned by Dallas oil tycoon Kelcy Warren reportedly leaked a lot of methane in a short timespan.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Embraces Inner Karen, Slams Southwest Airlines Over Mask Dispute

By Simone CarterApril 20, 2022

Mayor Eric Johnson aired his beef with Southwest Airlines in a social media rant on Monday.

McCollege: As Dallas College Consolidates Its Campuses, Some See Crisis

By Simone CarterApril 20, 2022

Dallas College has consolidated its seven formerly independent campuses into a single-school structure. Not everyone is happy.

Move Over Dallas: Renters Heading for Irving, Lewisville and Denton

By Simone CarterApril 18, 2022

As prices spike, many Dallas renters have decided to move to the surrounding cities, recent analysis shows.

Texas State Senators Join Effort to Save Melissa Lucio from Execution

Texas State Senators Join Effort to Save Melissa Lucio from Execution

By Simone CarterApril 15, 2022

A bipartisan group of 20 state senators is asking for Melissa Lucio to be granted reprieve or clemency.

Another Former Employee Sues Collin College Over Disability Discrimination, Retaliation

By Simone CarterApril 12, 2022

Last week, a former employee sued Collin College over alleged retaliation and disability discrimination.

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Heck Yes, Home Office: Dallas and Texas Rank Among Best Locations for Remote Work

By Simone CarterApril 11, 2022

Dallas and Texas have each ranked high on lists for best locations for remote work.

‘He Knows Better’: Public Defenders Slam Ted Cruz for Saying ‘Their Heart Is With the Murderers’

By Simone CarterApril 7, 2022

Public defenders respond after U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said their “heart is with the murderers, with the criminals” in a recent interview.

‘Say Something’: Dallas ISD Launches Anonymous Tip Program to Stave Off School Violence

By Simone CarterApril 6, 2022

Dallas ISD has launched the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System in an effort to prevent school shootings and student self-harm.

Poll Shows Beto O’Rourke Nearly Tied in Governor’s Race, but Political Experts Doubt the Results

By Simone CarterApril 5, 2022

Democrats are getting their hopes up after a recent poll showed Beto O’Rourke “virtually tied” with Greg Abbott in governor’s race.

No Such Thing as a ‘Bad Breed’: Animal Advocates Push to End Dog Discrimination in Public Housing

By Simone CarterApril 4, 2022

Animal advocates are pushing for a law that would prevent public housing authorities from banning certain dog breeds.

National Group Claps Back at Texas Lawmaker’s ‘Censorship’ Attempt of School Library Books

By Simone CarterApril 1, 2022

The National Coalition Against Censorship is slamming Texas Republicans over their book-banning efforts.

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The Search Continues: FBI in Dallas Is Still Looking for Alleged Capitol Rioters from North Texas

The Search Continues: FBI in Dallas Is Still Looking for Alleged Capitol Rioters from North Texas

By Simone CarterMarch 31, 2022

More than a year after the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, FBI-Dallas continues its search for suspects.

83 Texas Lawmakers Ask for Clemency for Melissa Lucio, ‘Wrongly’ Convicted of Killing 2-Year-Old Daughter

By Simone CarterMarch 30, 2022

Dozens of Texas lawmakers are seeking clemency for death-row inmate Melissa Lucio, who advocates say is innocent of killing her 2-year-old daughter.

AAUP Relaunches Investigation into Collin College Following Latest Alleged ‘Firing’

By Simone CarterMarch 29, 2022

Following the contract nonrenewal of a Collin College history professor, an academic group has relaunched an investigation into the school’s alleged academic freedom violations.

We’re Broke: Nearly 40% of Texas Workers Make Less Than $15 an Hour, New Research Shows

By Simone CarterMarch 28, 2022

Nearly 40% of Texas workers earn less than $15 an hour, according to a new report by global watchdog Oxfam.

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