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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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Irving Teachers Were Told to Ditch LGBT-Friendly Stickers. Students Staged a Walkout.

By Simone CarterSeptember 27, 2021

Students at an Irving ISD high school walked out last week after officials allegedly forced educators to remove “safe space” stickers from their doors.

Former Professor Sues Collin College Over Alleged Free Speech Violations

By Simone CarterSeptember 24, 2021

A professor who says she was fired from Collin College in violation of her constitutional rights is suing the school.

Is It Safe to Attend the State Fair of Texas? Experts Say Yes, with Precautions.

By Simone CarterSeptember 23, 2021

With the State Fair of Texas opening Friday, public health experts weigh in on how to attend safely.

Democrats Want Beto O’Rourke to Run for Texas Governor. But Why?

By Simone CarterSeptember 22, 2021

Democrats insist that as governor, Beto O’Rourke would offer Texans more than just charisma.

‘All Eyes Are on Texas’: Other States React to Texas’ Abortion Ban

By Simone CarterSeptember 21, 2021

Many states are responding to Texas’ new anti-abortion law.

Collin County Wedding Planner Uses PPP Loan to Buy Teslas, Mercedes and Pay Mortgage

Collin County Wedding Planner Uses PPP Loan to Buy Teslas, Mercedes and Pay Mortgage

By Simone CarterSeptember 17, 2021

A North Texas wedding planner was sentenced to federal prison after he used COVID-19 relief funds to purchase cars and pay off his mortgage.

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Conservatives Celebrate New Bail Law, but Opponents Warn It Will Target Poor Texans

By Simone CarterSeptember 17, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a GOP-backed “bail reform” bill into law, but opponents fear that it could exacerbate inequities.

Texodus: Chicago Enticing Businesses to Flee Texas’ Controversial New Laws

Texodus: Chicago Enticing Businesses to Flee Texas’ Controversial New Laws

By Simone CarterSeptember 16, 2021

Chicago is attempting to coax businesses to flee Texas over the state’s social policies.

Dallas Journalist Barrett Brown Went to the U.K. Now, He Wants Asylum.

By Simone CarterSeptember 15, 2021

To a great extent, Barrett Brown is fueled by cheap tobacco and vengeance. The embattled journalist wants to inflict as much damage as possible on America, and recently, he’s broadened his scope to include the United Kingdom. There, Brown is attempting to claim asylum, largely because he says he’s been…

Hospital Admissions are Declining in Dallas County, but Experts Warn Against Letting Up

Hospital Admissions are Declining in Dallas County, but Experts Warn Against Letting Up

By Simone CarterSeptember 14, 2021

Some experts say the current wave of COVID-19 cases may have peaked.

The Satanic Temple Is (Again) Fighting Texas’ Harsh Abortion Restrictions

The Satanic Temple Is (Again) Fighting Texas’ Harsh Abortion Restrictions

By Simone CarterSeptember 9, 2021

The Satanic Temple is challenging Texas’ newest abortion law.

North Texas Yet Again Dominates List of Best Places To Buy a Home

By Simone CarterSeptember 8, 2021

Four North Texas towns made it to the top 10 of a list of best places to buy a home.

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Two Pandemics: Learning Loss Hits North Texas Students as Coronavirus Cases Soar

By Simone CarterSeptember 3, 2021

As coronavirus cases climb in schools, Dallas ISD is doing its best to avoid a return to virtual learning.

Is Hysteria Over ‘Critical Race Theory’ Already Taking Victims in Texas?

Is Hysteria Over ‘Critical Race Theory’ Already Taking Victims in Texas?

By Simone CarterSeptember 2, 2021

Two days after a Black principal was placed on leave in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, a law banning critical race theory in Texas schools took effect.

Locked and Loaded: Permitless Carry Takes Effect in Texas

Locked and Loaded: Permitless Carry Takes Effect in Texas

By Simone CarterSeptember 1, 2021

A new law allowing Texans to carry handguns without a permit takes effect on Wednesday.

ACLU of Texas Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Stop New Abortion Law

ACLU of Texas Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Stop New Abortion Law

By Simone CarterAugust 31, 2021

The ACLU of Texas is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a restrictive abortion law from taking effect.

Quorum Be Damned: Why Some Texas Democrats Stayed in Washington D.C.

Quorum Be Damned: Why Some Texas Democrats Stayed in Washington D.C.

By Simone CarterAugust 30, 2021

The Texas Legislature is back in session, but some Democrats are remaining in Washington D.C.

Horsin’ Around: Poison Calls Spike as Texans Take Livestock Dewormer

Horsin’ Around: Poison Calls Spike as Texans Take Livestock Dewormer

By Simone CarterAugust 28, 2021

Texas has seen a 552% increase in poison calls for ivermectin, a cattle and horse dewormer.

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Dallas Man Heads to Prison After Meth, Coke, Rifle and Rectal Gel Found in Apartment

Dallas Man Heads to Prison After Meth, Coke, Rifle and Rectal Gel Found in Apartment

By Simone CarterAugust 27, 2021

On Wednesday, a 31-year-old Dallas man was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for drug trafficking.

At Schools Around North Texas, Gov. Abbott Faces Swell of Pushback to Mask Mandate Ban

At Schools Around North Texas, Gov. Abbott Faces Swell of Pushback to Mask Mandate Ban

By Simone CarterAugust 26, 2021

School districts across North Texas are implementing mask mandates in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas-Based Infowars Host Charged in Connection to U.S. Capitol Riot

Texas-Based Infowars Host Charged in Connection to U.S. Capitol Riot

By Simone CarterAugust 25, 2021

An ‘Infowars’ host has been charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Conservative Group ‘Respect Midlothian 1888’ Demands Firing of Black DEI Director

Conservative Group ‘Respect Midlothian 1888’ Demands Firing of Black DEI Director

By Simone CarterAugust 24, 2021

An organization called Respect Midlothian 1888 is demanding the ouster of Midlothian ISD’s diversity, equity and inclusion director.

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