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Simone Carter

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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Dallas is a leader in converting downtown office break rooms into residential bathrooms.

Housing Help? Dallas Is a National Leader in Turning Old Workplaces into Apartments

By Simone CarterFebruary 8, 2024

“Dallas is becoming increasingly unaffordable, so the only way to combat that is add to our housing supply,” one housing advocate said.

Texas secession somehow continues to be a hot topic.

‘Texit’ Lovers May Not Realize They’d No Longer Get Paid Social Security in National Divorce

By Simone CarterFebruary 6, 2024

“[T]he Civil War and the 1869 Supreme Court case Texas v. White settled the question pretty clearly: states cannot secede without congressional approval,” said Dr. Mark Hand, assistant professor of political science.

April 8th will see a total eclipse of the heart and sun.

Is Your Student’s School District Closing for the Total Eclipse?

By Simone CarterFebruary 5, 2024

Several Dallas-area school districts are revealing their plans for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Some schools are closing. Others? Nah.

The primaries are just around the corner. Be sure to register to vote.

Hey Dallas: Are You Registered To Vote in the Primary? Here’s What You Should Know.

By Simone CarterFebruary 2, 2024

The Texas primary election is on March 5, but the last day to register to vote in it is right around the corner.

An alarming number of raped women could not get abortions in Texas.

Abortion Advocates Blast Texas’ Bans After Study Claims 26,000 Births Are Caused by Rape

By Simone CarterFebruary 2, 2024

“Think about a person that’s forced to have a baby from being raped, and what life could be for her,” said D’Andra Willis, birth justice coordinator at The Afiya Center in Dallas.

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos took some shots at Southlake's mayor.

Disgraced Former U.S. Rep. George Santos Disses Southlake Mayor as ‘Faux Conservative’

By Simone CarterJanuary 31, 2024

In a viral Cameo video posted to X, the former New York congressman accuses Southlake Mayor John Huffman of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Former beauty pageant queen Averie Bishop from McKinney is running for political office.

Former Miss Texas Averie Bishop Wins Gun-Safety Award Amid Bid for Texas House

By Simone CarterJanuary 31, 2024

Averie Bishop made history by becoming the first Asian-American Miss Texas in 2022. Now the McKinney native is running for office – and winning awards along the way.

Israel-Palestine protestors march in 2023.

UT Dallas Slammed for Nixing ‘Spirit Rocks’ Because of Student Support for Israel, Palestine

By Simone CarterJanuary 30, 2024

The three large free-speech stones were removed from the Richardson campus after messages about the Middle East conflict cropped up.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues his fight with President Biden over how to secure the Texas-Mexico border.

Texas Border Standoff With Feds Intensifies as Potential for ‘Tragedy’ Looms

By Simone CarterJanuary 29, 2024

Republican politicians from the Lone Star State are seemingly salivating over the idea of a possible conflict with the federal government.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s Switzerland Trip Has Some Folks Pissed

By Simone CarterJanuary 24, 2024

“[T]he mayor of Dallas seems really to be out there, roaming around on his own, with the city running in his absence,” said professor Cal Jillson.

Voting Rights Advocates Decry Program That Cost 600,000 Texans Their Driver’s Licenses

By Simone CarterJanuary 23, 2024

“Your economic status should not and does not affect your ability to vote,” said Miguel Rivera of the Texas Civil Rights Project.

51 Years After Roe v. Wade, Biden Highlights Dallas’ Kate Cox in Abortion Video

By Simone CarterJanuary 22, 2024

The video posted Monday to the president’s X account ends with a simple message: “Protect abortion rights.”

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The Broke Get Broker: Texas Declines To Raise Minimum Wage

The Broke Get Broker: Texas Declines To Raise Minimum Wage

By Simone CarterJanuary 22, 2024

Twenty-two states decided to boost the minimum wage as of Jan. 1. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Texas is not one of them.

Readers Rejoice: Texas Book-Ban Law Found ‘Unconstitutional’ by Appeals Court

By Simone CarterJanuary 19, 2024

Frisco state Rep. Jared Patterson, author of the READER Act, is asking the state’s attorney general to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dallas Highlighted in List of Top 10 Change-Making Cities for 2023

Dallas Highlighted in List of Top 10 Change-Making Cities for 2023

By Simone CarterJanuary 18, 2024

Change.org celebrated Big D’s most popular petitions in 2023, including ones related to zoning changes in Oak Cliff and the Texas Rangers’ victory parade.

Gov. Abbott’s Migrant ‘Murder’ Rhetoric ‘Endorsed by Domestic Terrorists,’ Critics Say

By Simone CarterJanuary 12, 2024

The Texas leader said, “[W]e’re not shooting people who come across the border because … the Biden administration would charge us with murder.”

Dallas Zoo Named No. 6 Worst for Elephants

By Simone CarterJanuary 12, 2024

The advocacy group In Defense of Animals is calling on Dallas Zoo to end its breeding program and close its elephant exhibit.

HOA Scandal: LGBTQ+ Burleson Couple Claim Discrimination Over Rainbow Yard Sign

HOA Scandal: LGBTQ+ Burleson Couple Claim Discrimination Over Rainbow Yard Sign

By Simone CarterJanuary 11, 2024

The garden decoration was targeted by a Burleson HOA president who resigned after sending homophobic texts.

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The Blue Hole in Dallas Went Viral Before It Went Dry. Why?

By Simone CarterJanuary 10, 2024

Only after a TikTok video appeared was a massive, destructive treated water leak repaired. Local environmental activists say it took too long.

Dallas Honors Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Resilience With Yellow-Lit Skyline

By Simone CarterJanuary 9, 2024

The late Congress member’s funeral was held on Tuesday morning at Concord Church and attended by several prominent politicians.

Heads Up, Dallas Snowflakes: Winter Is Coming This Weekend

By Simone CarterJanuary 9, 2024

North Texas is being hit with some seriously chilly weather. Meanwhile, some residents are begging the weather gods to bring snow.

Hey, Texas Voters: Here’s a Breakdown of Open Seats in the 2024 Elections

By Simone CarterJanuary 8, 2024

Not sure which political seats will be up for grabs this year? Don’t worry, Dallas voters: We’ve got you covered.

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