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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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Keep It On: Dallas ISD’s Mask Mandate to Stay Until MLK Day

By Simone CarterDecember 7, 2021

Dallas ISD has announced its mask mandate will remain in place until Martin Luther King Day.

The Power Grid Failed Texas Last February. Now, It Could Shake Up Abbott’s Reelection Bid.

By Simone CarterDecember 6, 2021

Some say Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection chances rest in how well the energy grid holds up this winter.

Professor Says Dallas College Paid $12.3 Million in Severance to Laid-Off Employees

By Simone CarterDecember 3, 2021

Some have accused Dallas College of pressuring hundreds of laid-off employees to sign NDAs in exchange for severance pay.

Charged with Assaulting Police During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, Mark Middleton’s Running for Texas House

By Simone CarterDecember 1, 2021

In April, North Texas’ Mark Middleton was arrested in connection to the U.S. Capitol riot. Now, he’s running for state House.

Texas Gov. Abbott Warns of Migrants Crossing Border Illegally … from South Africa

By Simone CarterNovember 30, 2021

In a tweet about immigration, some said Gov. Greg Abbott appeared to confuse South America with South Africa.

Texas is the No. 2 State for Puppy Fraud

By Simone CarterNovember 29, 2021

Buyers beware: Texas is the No. 2 state for puppy fraud.

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This Thanksgiving, Here’s Some Tips for Talking to Unvaxxed Family about Getting the Jab

By Simone CarterNovember 25, 2021

Ahead of Thanksgiving dinner, experts provide tips for encouraging holdouts to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Another Former Employee Sues Collin College, Alleges Discrimination Based on Race and Disability

By Simone CarterNovember 24, 2021

Another former employee is suing Collin College. He’s alleging retaliation and race- and disability-based discrimination.

Keep Calm and Fly On: Taking an Airplane This Thanksgiving Doesn’t Have to be Stressful

By Simone CarterNovember 22, 2021

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here’s how to keep your stress levels low at the airport.

Dallas ISD Is Offering Bonuses to Keep Staff, But Some Say It’s Not Enough

By Simone CarterNovember 19, 2021

Dallas ISD is offering employees up to $3,500 as a retention incentive during the 2022-2023 school year.

Check Out Friday’s Beaver Moon, the Longest Partial Eclipse in Nearly 600 Years

By Simone CarterNovember 18, 2021

Early Friday morning, North Texans can catch a glimpse of the Beaver Moon, the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly six centuries.

No, Texas Public School Libraries Don’t Offer Porn

By Simone CarterNovember 17, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott wants to remove porn from school bookshelves, but Texas librarians say there’s none to be found.

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From Beto O’Rourke to Don Huffines, There’s Little Room for Centrists in Austin

By Simone CarterNovember 16, 2021

Political experts say it’s getting more difficult for centrists to succeed in Texas elections.

Collin Texas Faculty Association Honors Professor Who Died of COVID-19

By Simone CarterNovember 15, 2021

Over the weekend, the Collin Texas Faculty Association presented a memorial plaque to the family of a Collin College nursing professor who died of COVID-19.

After Being Sentenced for Jan. 6 Charge, Jenna Ryan Says She Plans to ‘Do a Lot of Yoga’ in Prison

By Simone CarterNovember 12, 2021

Frisco real estate broker Jenna Ryan, who was sentenced last week over her role in the Capitol insurrection, said she plans on “doing a lot of yoga” in prison.

Matthew McConaughey Says He Opposes Vaccine Mandates for Kids for Now

Matthew McConaughey Says He Opposes Vaccine Mandates for Kids for Now

By Simone CarterNovember 11, 2021

Actor Matthew McConaughey, who’s reportedly considering a run for Texas governor, said he’s against coronavirus vaccine mandates for kids.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Apparently Thinks Big Bird is ‘The Media’

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Apparently Thinks Big Bird is ‘The Media’

By Simone CarterNovember 10, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is taking on Bird Bird over the Muppet’s pro-vaccination stance.

In Bid for Governor’s Mansion, Allen West Will Have to Win Over the Texas GOP

In Bid for Governor’s Mansion, Allen West Will Have to Win Over the Texas GOP

By Simone CarterNovember 10, 2021

The Army requires its soldiers to take up running, and despite needing a pacemaker, the 60-year-old retired lieutenant colonel has retained the habit. In the mornings, Allen West gets up by 5:30 and pounds the pavement for 4 miles, sometimes longer. The Republican politician says it’s during these times that…

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Help Us, Amadeus: People Keep Going Wild on Airplanes, and the Feds Want It to Stop

By Simone CarterNovember 9, 2021

Assaults on airplanes have skyrocketed this year.

Dallas Journalist Barrett Brown Convicted in U.K. for Holding ‘KILL COPS’ Banner

By Simone CarterNovember 6, 2021

On Friday, journalist Barrett Brown announced he’d been convicted on charges related to a banner he’d held at a London protest.

Dallas-Fort Worth Named No. 4 Best Warm-Weather Destination for Winter Travel

By Simone CarterNovember 5, 2021

Dallas was named the No. 4 best warm-weather destination for winter travel.

‘I Just Shouldn’t Tweet’: Frisco Realtor Jenna Ryan’s Going to Prison for 60 Days Over Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

By Simone CarterNovember 4, 2021

Frisco real estate broker Jenna Ryan was sentenced on Thursday in connection to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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