Matt Gaetz, Texas congressman named in defamation lawsuit brought by Dallas man
In a broadcast taping on the far-right One America News Network, Gaetz accused the man of a $270-million fraud scheme.
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Dan Patrick takes aim at online ticket sales after World Cup woes
After fans were allegedly misled about their seating assignments and some failed to even get their tickets at all, online ticketing will be a focus for lawmakers.
North Texas community colleges set to lose millions amid state funding changes
The state incentivized community colleges to improve student success outcomes. Now, Texas can’t afford to pay up.
Dallas arrives at ‘fork in the road’ with White Rock Boathouse dispute
After years of rancor, things have come to a head at White Rock Boathouse as the city alleges its operator is in breach of its contract.
Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
Many public officials and corporate websites suggest people set their thermostats to 78 degrees as a way to stay relatively cool without breaking the bank. We don’t think so.
Brendan Sorsby’s career, gambling case and NCAA battle: A timeline
A lot has happened in a short amount of time. A few months ago, the QB was set to make millions as one of the top players in the country at Texas Tech. Now, he’s a player without a team.
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Despite high-profile deaths, ‘nothing has changed’ for USPS carriers working in heat
Less than half of Dallas-area postal workers have access to air conditioned vehicles, the USPS said in a statement.
3 younger Dallasites say what they would do with the city’s new budget
With meetings and town halls set to start up in August, budget season is upon us as the city faces a $51 million budget gap.
White Rock Lake, Trinity River affected by scourge of microplastic pollution
The U.S. disposes of enough plastic to fill AT&T Stadium every 16 hours, a study by the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center found.
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The new teen pregnancy prevention plan isn’t that focused on prevention
The Trump administration will steer millions of dollars toward organizations that focus on anatomy, fertility tracking, hormonal production and ‘reproductive goals counseling.’
White Rock Boathouse operator in breach of agreement, city says
The operator has 30 days to remedy the alleged issue, according to a memo, however, the memo also states the original breach notice was sent on July 8.
How to eat like a Dallas City Council member
City Hall is on summer break, which means we have plenty of time to comb through expense reports to find out where the horseshoe likes to lunch.
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Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?
Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars of public money to stage the tournament, host cities receive little direct revenue from the World Cup.
‘Visible displays of dissent’: Meet the protestors using bridges to send a message
Protesters in Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington are using highway bridges to protest Trump and Republican policies.
Texas took away Dallas students’ cellphones. They turned to reading instead
School districts have largely reported satisfaction with the statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom.
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Delta 8, other THC products to be banned in Texas starting July 31
The new restrictions come at a time when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Texas Republicans seem to still be set on an outright ban.
How a man once ordered to pay libel damages helped launch an investigation into Islamic private schools
North Texas Islamic schools are among those investigated by the state.
DART selects next CEO, suburban questions remain
The next CEO will be tasked with navigating legislative advocacy and suburban diplomacy after Highland Park’s exit from the agency.
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Drone delivery could cut pollution. Can communities live with the noise?
Electric drones could make small package deliveries cleaner. But in North Texas, Amazon’s Prime Air program faces a challenge: winning over people beneath the flight path.
No ‘straight answer’: Why Pioneer Cemetery is the latest battleground at City Hall
Surveyors have been spotted working throughout the Pioneer Park cemetery, but the city denies that anything nefarious is underway.
Fort Worth police under fire after viral clash with anti-LGBTQ demonstators
U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillion is requesting information from the city to determine if “formal action” is necessary. One Fort Worth lawyer said similar free speech cases with FWPD and left-wing activists have not gotten the same attention.
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‘Chaotic’ ICE directives in wake of Houston shooting leave Dallas organizers reeling
Immigration authorities vowed to cease traffic stops after two fatal shootings. Now, the president is telling them not to back down.