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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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Blasting Dan Patrick Shouldn’t Endanger Texas A&M Profs’ Jobs, Says Free Speech Group

By Simone CarterJuly 28, 2023

Professor Joy Alonzo was punished by Texas A&M University after a student accused her of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

5 Takeaways From Texts Showing Lawmakers Are ‘Pissed’ at AG Paxton

By Simone CarterJuly 27, 2023

The conversation between state Rep. Jeff Leach and Michelle Smith, a senior adviser to the attorney general, grew heated at times.

Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Microwave Lead to 2 Arrests in Carrollton Case

By Simone CarterJuly 25, 2023

A pair of North Texas teenagers were federally charged in connection to a string of local fentanyl poisonings and deaths.

How Much Money Does It Take to Live in Dallas?

By Simone CarterJuly 24, 2023

Prices have gone up considerably in Big D in recent years, but other cities nationwide are even more expensive.

Suspect Nabbed in Killings of 3 Dallas Women. Here’s a Timeline.

By Simone CarterJuly 20, 2023

Each of the bodies were discovered at different time in the same area, near the alleged killer’s home.

How Did Dallas Fare This July 4 With Illegal Fireworks?

By Simone CarterJuly 20, 2023

Earlier this month, Dallas Fire-Rescue sent a memo to the mayor and City Council summarizing Independence Day blazes.

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Can Colin Allred Topple a GOP Giant in Ted Cruz for the U.S. Senate?

By Simone CarterJuly 19, 2023

No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas in decades. The former NFL linebacker from Dallas may change that.

Heat-Related Illnesses Are ‘Up Significantly’ in Dallas

By Simone CarterJuly 18, 2023

Dallas has already seen a record number of hot days, and the soaring temperatures are causing more folks to get sick. Here’s what to know.

Dallas, Other North Texas Cities Don’t Want You Giving to Panhandlers

By Simone CarterJuly 17, 2023

The city of Dallas is asking people to refrain from giving to panhandlers, and other notices featuring similar framing have cropped up throughout D-FW.

Scooters Are Back in Big D. Is That a Good Thing?

By Simone CarterJuly 13, 2023

The city’s Shared Dockless Vehicle Program was relaunched in late May, and it’s receiving mixed reviews.

Property Taxes Suck, But Dallas Homeowners Could Soon See Relief

By Simone CarterJuly 11, 2023

On Monday, House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced they had agreed on “$18 billion tax cut legislation.”

Why Is ‘Serial Killer Dallas 2023’ Trending on Google?

By Simone CarterJuly 10, 2023

We investigated why some North Texans are searching online for signs of a supposed spree murderer in Big D.

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This UT Dallas Student Moonlights as a Major League Cricket Star

By Simone CarterJuly 6, 2023

The Los Angeles Knight Riders will play the Texas Super Kings at Grand Prairie Stadium on Thursday, July 13.

Don’t Even Think About Setting Off Fireworks in Dallas Today

By Simone CarterJuly 4, 2023

Several cities around North Texas have outlawed the use, and violators risk getting slapped with steep fines.

Texas Saw Sharpest Decline in Abortion After Roe Overturned One Year Ago

By Simone CarterJuly 3, 2023

“It wasn’t a surprise to me, but it definitely was a punch in the gut,” said a Dallas obstetrician-gynecologist.

Cooling Stations to the Rescue: Dallas Offers Relief Amid Heat Wave

By Simone CarterJune 30, 2023

Heat relief areas are cropping up in several of the city’s libraries and recreation centers, as well as in DART and Salvation Army centers.

Civil Rights Groups Declare a ‘Code Red’ Over Texas’ School Chaplain Law

By Simone CarterJune 29, 2023

“It’s a scary day for our democracy,” said the president and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Ted Cruz Won’t Stop Beefing with Stephen King on Twitter

By Simone CarterJune 27, 2023

“You’ve also spent a lot of time in Cancun. That’s pretty south, right?” the horror novelist said to the senator in a tweet.

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Critics Blast New Law After Dallas Postman Dies Amid Extreme Heat

By Simone CarterJune 27, 2023

The recent death of postman Eugene Gates, Jr., has prompted workers’ advocates to condemn a new Texas law.

Dallas Officials Praise New Law to Combat Fentanyl: ‘Urgently Needed’

By Simone CarterJune 23, 2023

Senate Bill 1319 and House Bill 6 are two of the fentanyl-related bills recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd Slams Trump in Presidency Announcement

By Simone CarterJune 22, 2023

The moderate conservative politician represented Texas’ 23rd Congressional District from 2015 to 2021.

Dallas Teachers Grade ‘Mind-Boggling’ Legislative Session: ‘A Solid F’

By Simone CarterJune 22, 2023

Some lawmakers promised teacher raises and a boost in school funding, but educators received little despite the state’s $33 billion budget surplus.

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