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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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Texans Call for Sen. Ted Cruz’s Resignation Following Capitol Raid

Texans Call for Sen. Ted Cruz’s Resignation Following Capitol Raid

By Simone CarterJanuary 7, 2021

Many Texans are demanding U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s resignation following Wednesday’s violent raid of the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Colin Allred Joins Censure Resolution; Texas Republicans Double Down on Subverting Election

Rep. Colin Allred Joins Censure Resolution; Texas Republicans Double Down on Subverting Election

By Simone CarterJanuary 6, 2021

While some Texas Republicans will object to the election results Wednesday, Dallas U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joined a Democrat-led motion to censure President Donald Trump.

Jan. 3 Was Expected to Be the Busiest Dating Day of the Year

Jan. 3 Was Expected to Be the Busiest Dating Day of the Year

By Simone CarterJanuary 6, 2021

Dallas-based Match is celebrating “Dating Sunday” on Jan. 3, an unofficial holiday that marks the busiest online dating day of the year.

Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts to Overturn Election ‘Irresponsible’ but not Seditious, Experts Say

Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts to Overturn Election ‘Irresponsible’ but not Seditious, Experts Say

By Simone CarterJanuary 5, 2021

Sen. Ted Cruz is leading an effort to challenge the election results, prompting critics to accuse him of sedition and treason.

Dallas County Vaccine Registration Website Is Now Live

Dallas County Vaccine Registration Website Is Now Live

By Simone CarterJanuary 4, 2021

Dallas County residents in Phase 1A and 1B of the state’s distribution plan can now register online for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Phase 1B of Vaccine Distribution Plan ‘Hit or Miss’ in Dallas County

Phase 1B of Vaccine Distribution Plan ‘Hit or Miss’ in Dallas County

By Simone CarterJanuary 1, 2021

North Texans in Phase 1B of the state health department’s distribution plan can get vaccinated — if they can find a dose.

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News of Texas Capitol Reopening Draws Criticism as House Speaker Bonnen Contracts COVID

News of Texas Capitol Reopening Draws Criticism as House Speaker Bonnen Contracts COVID

By Simone CarterDecember 31, 2020

The Texas Capitol will reopen on Jan. 4, despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

Rep. Louie Gohmert Sues Pence in Effort to Overturn Election

Rep. Louie Gohmert Sues Pence in Effort to Overturn Election

By Simone CarterDecember 30, 2020

Tyle U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert has filed a lawsuit against the vice president in an effort to overturn the presidential election.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Solo to Help Prevent COVID-19 Spread, Local Leadership Advises

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Solo to Help Prevent COVID-19 Spread, Local Leadership Advises

By Simone CarterDecember 29, 2020

As the region’s COVID-19 rates continue to climb, local leadership is urging people to keep from gathering on New Year’s Eve.

An 8-year-old North Texas Boy’s Killer Mullet Won First Prize in National Championship

An 8-year-old North Texas Boy’s Killer Mullet Won First Prize in National Championship

By Simone CarterDecember 28, 2020

An 8-year-old Celeste boy won first place in a national kids’ mullet competition.

Ho Ho Ho: North Texas Seniors Gifted Free Phones to Cope During Pandemic

Ho Ho Ho: North Texas Seniors Gifted Free Phones to Cope During Pandemic

By Simone CarterDecember 24, 2020

Some North Texas seniors have been gifted smartphones to connect with friends and family over the holidays.

State Rep. Cole Hopes to Update Texas’ Harassment Laws in Latest Cyberbullying Bill

State Rep. Cole Hopes to Update Texas’ Harassment Laws in Latest Cyberbullying Bill

By Simone CarterDecember 23, 2020

Last week, state Rep. Sheryl Cole filed a bill seeking to criminalize indirect harassment.

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Stranger than Fiction: Shelley Luther Lost State Senate Race, Will Be Immortalized in Book

Stranger than Fiction: Shelley Luther Lost State Senate Race, Will Be Immortalized in Book

By Simone CarterDecember 22, 2020

Shelley Luther lost her state Senate bid, but her husband plans to pen a book about her rise to fame.

Satanists Posted a Dallas Billboard Advocating for Reproductive Rights: ‘Abortions Save Lives!’

Satanists Posted a Dallas Billboard Advocating for Reproductive Rights: ‘Abortions Save Lives!’

By Simone CarterDecember 22, 2020

The Satanic Temple posted a pro-abortion billboard in Dallas.

Protesters Call Gainesville ‘Most Racist Small Town in Confederate States of America’

Protesters Call Gainesville ‘Most Racist Small Town in Confederate States of America’

By Simone CarterDecember 21, 2020

At a protest Friday, PRO Gainesville demonstrators displayed a banner calling Gainesville the “most racist small town in the Confederate States of America.”

New Democratic PAC Formed To Oust Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

New Democratic PAC Formed To Oust Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

By Simone CarterDecember 18, 2020

Texas Democrats have created a new political action committee that seeks to boot Texas’ top cop.

North Texas’ Mountain Lion is Dead, State’s Wildlife Department Says

North Texas’ Mountain Lion is Dead, State’s Wildlife Department Says

By Simone CarterDecember 17, 2020

The state’s wildlife department is reporting that the mountain lion recently spotted in North Texas has been killed.

Don’t Worry, GOP Folks, Neither State Senate Runoff Candidate Supports BLM

Don’t Worry, GOP Folks, Neither State Senate Runoff Candidate Supports BLM

By Simone CarterDecember 17, 2020

State Senate candidate Shelley Luther attacks her opponent in a new political ad ahead of Saturday’s election.

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Dallas County Leaders Promote Pfizer COVID Vaccine as Safe and Effective, Urge People to Take It

Dallas County Leaders Promote Pfizer COVID Vaccine as Safe and Effective, Urge People to Take It

By Simone CarterDecember 16, 2020

Dallas County leadership is working to bolster the public’s trust in getting a coronavirus vaccine.

Texas U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw Jumps out of Plane Again in Latest Political Ad

Texas U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw Jumps out of Plane Again in Latest Political Ad

By Simone CarterDecember 15, 2020

Houston U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw tries his hand at acting in “Georgia Reloaded,” an ad urging people to vote in that state’s senatorial runoff races.

Low School Attendance Caused by COVID Could Cost School Districts Millions in Funding

Low School Attendance Caused by COVID Could Cost School Districts Millions in Funding

By Simone CarterDecember 14, 2020

North Texas districts could lose some state funding if the Texas Education Agency begins to count against low school attendance.

TEA Keeps STAAR Testing but Ditches School Ratings

TEA Keeps STAAR Testing but Ditches School Ratings

By Simone CarterDecember 11, 2020

The TEA announced Thursday it’s keeping STAAR in place this year, but it won’t affect school ratings.

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