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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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Fahrenheit 451: Gov. Abbott Calls for Removal of ‘Pornographic’ Books in School Libraries

By Simone CarterNovember 3, 2021

Texas Republicans are attempting to restrict what books can be checked out in school libraries.

Texans Would Trade Three Years of Life to Keep Drinking Liquor, Survey Says

By Simone CarterOctober 30, 2021

Texans would rather lose three years of life than quit drinking alcohol, a recent survey suggests.

Felony Haze: Four High Schoolers Forcibly Removed Teammate’s Underwear, Authorities Say

By Simone CarterOctober 29, 2021

Four Caldwell High School students are facing felony charges after they forcibly removed a 14-year-old teammate’s underwear on the school bus, authorities say.

Dallas Police Reportedly Detained Pleasant Grove Homeowners After Mistaking Them for Burglars

Dallas Police Reportedly Detained Pleasant Grove Homeowners After Mistaking Them for Burglars

By Simone CarterOctober 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Dallas police detained a mother and son in their home after they mistook them for burglars.

Another Former Professor Sues Collin College Over Alleged First Amendment Violations

By Simone CarterOctober 27, 2021

On Tuesday, a former Collin College professor filed suit against the school, claiming it terminated her in violation of her right to free speech.

Report: Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert Among Lawmakers Who Met with Jan. 6 Rally Planners

By Simone CarterOctober 26, 2021

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert’s office reportedly participated in planning meetings with organizers of the Jan. 6 pro-Trump protests.

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Lt. Gov. Candidate and Lone Star Separatist Daniel Miller Says Texas Has ‘Electile Dysfunction’

By Simone CarterOctober 25, 2021

Daniel Miller, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement, announced last week that he’s running for lieutenant governor.

In Texas, Conservationists Urge ‘Lights Out’ to Save Migratory Birds

By Simone CarterOctober 22, 2021

The Lights Out camapign urges Texas buildings and residents to shut off the lights to protect migratory birds.

Denton County Juvenile Detention Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault of Child

By Simone CarterOctober 20, 2021

Earlier this month, a Denton County juvenile detention officer was arrested after she was accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile.

‘We’re Just Getting Warmed Up’: Democrat Mike Collier Wants to Unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

By Simone CarterOctober 19, 2021

Democrat Mike Collier has officially announced his campaign for Texas lieutenant governor.

North Texas Parents Crusade Against Critical Race Theory, Which Isn’t Taught in Public Schools

By Simone CarterOctober 18, 2021

Several North Texas school districts have been making headlines over their misguided take on critical race theory.

73-Year-Old Man Arrested in Mexico in Connection With North Texas Homicide

By Simone CarterOctober 15, 2021

A 73-year-old man was arrested in Mexico after he was accused of killing a woman in front of her North Texas home.

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‘I Can’t Wait for the Shooting to Start’: Texas Man Threatens Doctor Over Vaccine Advocacy

By Simone CarterOctober 15, 2021

A North Texas man was indicted for allegedly threatening a prominent doctor over her COVID-19 vaccine advocacy.

The Republican Governor’s Primary Race Is Getting Real Weird

By Simone CarterOctober 14, 2021

The candidates are saying some weird stuff ahead of next year’s Republican gubernatorial primary.

After Months of Heated Debate, Commissioners Approve Marker Remembering 1930 Sherman Riot

By Simone CarterOctober 13, 2021

Thanks to the work of local activists, the Sherman courthouse is one step closer to receiving a historical marker describing the 1930 riot.

Will Vaccine Mandates Actually Cause an Employee Exodus at Southwest Airlines?

By Simone CarterOctober 7, 2021

Southwest Airlines is mandating vaccines, but economists say such a requirement likely won’t cause a worker shortage.

Hackers Demand Millions from Allen ISD, the Latest District Targeted by Cybercriminals

By Simone CarterOctober 6, 2021

Allen ISD is squaring off with hackers who are demanding payment of up to $10 million.

As Battle Heats Up at Dallas College, Faculty Vote ‘No Confidence’ in School Chancellor

By Simone CarterOctober 5, 2021

On Friday, Dallas College faculty passed a resolution declaring “no confidence” in the school’s chancellor.

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Night of the Living Deer: Disease Turning Texas Wildlife into ‘Zombies’

By Simone CarterOctober 4, 2021

The state’s wildlife department is warning Texans to watch out for Chronic Wasting Disease in deer.

MIS-C Cases Spike Among North Texas Kids, but Experts Say Context Is Everything

By Simone CarterOctober 1, 2021

North Texas is the public health region with the most Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children cases.

Why People Are Roasting Sen. Ted Cruz for Joining the ‘Free Britney’ Camp

By Simone CarterSeptember 30, 2021

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said he supports pop star Britney Spears’ fight for release from her conservatorship.

Trump Won Texas Last Year, but Republicans Are Auditing the Elections Anyway

By Simone CarterSeptember 29, 2021

Democrats are blasting Texas’ forensic audit of the 2020 presidential election.

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