Judges Body-Slammed These 3 GOP-Backed Laws This Week
House Bill 2127, Senate Bill 12 and House Bill 900 had all been scheduled to take effect on Friday, Sept. 1. Some judges, however, aren’t quite ready for them.
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Dallas Home to Largest Senior Workforce in U.S., Report Finds
Around 28% of older adults in Big D are still in the labor force, according to a recent report. Local advocates point to a number of reasons.
Dallas Lawmaker on Why Texas’ Property Tax Cut Deal Could Haunt Us
State Sen. Nathan Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, told the Observer about his concerns regarding the $18 billion package.
Texas Chaplains Condemn New School Chaplain Law: ‘Spiritual Malpractice’
In a letter last week, more than 100 faith leaders warned the state’s school districts against letting chaplains serve as counselors on campus.
Local Students To Ride DART for Free Thanks to Sunrise Movement Dallas
The organization campaigned for roughly a year to secure access to free public transit for local students in grades K-12.
New Dallas Company to Address Texas’ Banned Book Challenges
A new Texas law seeks to ban “sexually explicit” material from school libraries. A new Dallas company wants to provide a tech-savvy way for librarians to handle matters.
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Asking for a Friend: Is Summer 2023 the Hottest of All Time?
North Texas has broken a few heat records, so it may feel like this summer is the hottest of all time. But where does it stand compared with previous years?
Cops Behaving Badly: 6 Recent Times Local Police Have Not Been Good
In recent days, officers with Dallas police and other North Texas law enforcement agencies have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Dallas County Sees Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The national COVID-19 emergency may have already ended, but Dallas County recently saw a rise in cases. Experts warn that other virus outbreaks are likely.
From Pageant to Politics: Former Miss Texas Running for North Texas House Seat
The pageant queen is vying for House District 112 north of Dallas, a seat long held by GOP state Rep. Angie Chen Button.
It’s Freakin’ Hot in Texas. How Will Student Football Players Fare?
High-school coaches are advised to offer regular water breaks and to keep an eye on the heat index.
Dallas ISD, Other North Texas Districts Deal with New Armed Security Measures
As the school year begins, North Texas districts are nearing a deadline to meet requirements of a new state law. The law stems from last year’s Uvalde massacre.
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Abortion Advocates in Dallas Decry Texas’ Ban 2 Years Later: ‘Devastating Blow’
SB 8 took effect in Texas in 2021, virtually outlawing abortion and inspiring similar bans nationwide. Advocates say the state wasn’t ready for the results.
Dallas Booksellers Slam GOP’s Latest Book Law: ‘Entryway to Censorship’
The so-called READER Act by state Rep. Jared Patterson, a Frisco Republican, is set to take effect soon, and booksellers are worried.
Denton Protesters Tell Gov. Abbott There’s ‘Blood on Your Hands’ Over SB15
Demonstrators at Texas Woman’s University chanted: “Greg Abbott, you can’t hide / We charge you with genocide.”
5 Times Ken Paxton Made Our Brains Hurt Recently
Texas’ Republican attorney general will face an impeachment trial in the state Senate next month, but that doesn’t mean he’s not making waves now.
Gov. Abbott Blasted Over Border Buoys: ‘Heinous Death Traps’
The Republican governor issued a press release Friday lauding Operation Lone Star for stopping “criminals at President Biden’s open border.”
Dallas Congress Members Want to Help Low-Income Texans Pay Power Bills
U.S. Reps. Colin Allred and Jasmine Crockett, both local Democrats, are urging Congress to act.
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Dallas’ ‘Blue Hole’ Went Viral on TikTok, Exposing Huge Waste of Treated Water
Alexander Neal, a water resources professional, filmed himself kayaking on the city’s “crystal-clear swamp” on Sunday.
Watch Out, North Texas: We’re Under a Red Flag Warning.
Much of the region is also under an excessive heat warning and air quality alert.
Slow Your Roll, Dallas: We Asked the City How to Request Speed Humps
Some residents want to see traffic calming measures on their street to help prevent collisions.
Teachers’ Advocates Blast Property Tax Cut Deal: ‘Slap in the Face’
“If you’ve met a teacher recently, especially if they’re on the younger side, homeownership is far out of reach,” said Patty Quinzi with Texas AFT.