Texans, It Could Be Your Chance to Catch Giant Alligator Gar in the Trinity River
Texas Parks and Wildlife puts on drawing for 150 anglers to be able to catch and keep an over 48-inch alligator gar from the Trinity River
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Amid ‘Dizzying Culture Wars,’ Texas Social Studies Curriculum Overhaul Vote Delayed
After a final vote on Friday, Texas will likely delay changes to how social studies is taught in public schools.
Founded by Self-Described ‘Christian Nationalist,’ Rightwing Youth Summit to Include Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Greene
Earlier this month, conservatives from around the country flocked to Texas to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) second annual gathering in Dallas. There, they heard former President Donald Trump describe himself as “the most persecuted person” in the country’s history, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz recycle old jokes and…
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Says Officer on Leave After Creating Racist Coin
At a press conference Wednesday, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia apologized after news broke that an officer had created and tried to sell a racist commemorative challenge coin. Speaking at the event with the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas, Garcia said the officer, whom he didn’t name, had been…
America’s Tease
Over a quarter-century the Dallas Cowboys have blossomed into an $8 billion company by hawking defective products … and no one seems to mind. It’s late August at The Star in Frisco and Jerry Jones is about to utter one of the most ironic insults in the history of Dallas-Fort…
North Texas Hosts Its Own Opioid Awareness Day in Denton
North Texas nonprofit R.O.O. is hosting an Opioid Awareness Day at the Denton square on August 31.
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Does U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Want to Defund the FBI? He’s Not Quite Saying Either Way.
In undercover footage by video outlet The Undercurrent, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said the FBI needs to clean house.
Dallas Attorney Dean Malone Wants to Hold Texas Prisons and County Jails Accountable
Chris Cabler worked hard, loved animals and had a big heart. He would help his family whenever he could. He had two grown children he loved dearly and a grandson who was 6 days old when he died. On May 5, 2019, Cabler hanged himself in a jail in Red…
Former South Park Writer Toby Morton Gets Lots of Hate Mail over Greg Abbott Parody Website
Recently, former South Park and Mad TV writer and actor Toby Morton has been in the business of making fun of Republican politicians through several websites seemingly associated with their campaigns. Governorgregabbott.com is one that keeps him the busiest.
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Collin College Administrators Can Be Held Accountable for Alleged First Amendment Violations, Federal Judge Rules
In a blow to Collin College, a federal court has ruled that a former professor’s lawsuit against the school can proceed.
Despite Calls for Polling Station, Sheriff Says Mail-In Ballots Are Just Fine at Dallas County Jail
Ahead of elections in November, groups like Texas Organization Project have been advocating for a polling station at the Dallas County Jail. But Sheriff Marian Brown says the jail already has a system in place for inmates to vote that works.
The Great Dildo Heist, North Texas Capitol Rioter Convicted and Other Crime Headlines from August
From bounty hunters to bank robbers, from Bonnie and Clyde to the Newton Gang, Texas has a rich and well-documented history of outlandish crime stories. Historians have dedicated entire books to some of the state’s most notorious crimes and criminal outfits. Unsurprisingly, Texas offered several unsettling crime-related headlines this month…
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Dallas ISD Offers Mental Health Options for Students, but Many Texas School Districts Don’t
Many Texas school are underperforming when it comes to mental health, especially in the wake of school shootings like Uvalde, but Dallas ISD seems to be hitting the mark.
With Anti-Abortion ‘Trigger’ Law Now in Effect, Texas Democrats Set Sights on November Elections
Texas’ abortion trigger ban took effect on Thursday, but the fight for reproductive rights is far from over.
The Dallas City Manager Recently Survived Calls for His Firing. Now, He’s Getting a Raise.
Just a couple of months ago, City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s job was on the line. This week, he got a 3% raise.
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Plano Police Arrest Woman After Racist Video Emerges of Her Hitting and Threatening to Shoot Women
A Plano woman could be looking at hate crime charges following a confrontation on Wednesday in which she hurled her fists, racist insults and even threats of violence
Top Texas Right to Life Staffer Arrested for Alleged Online Solicitation of a Minor
A former top staffer with the anti-abortion group Texas Right to Life has been arrested on charges of online solicitation of a minor.
Dallas May Put $1 Million into Expanding Available Homeless Shelter Space Through Hotels
Homeless providers have been using hotels to address overflow at local shelters. Now, the city might throw in some of its money to help pay for the hotel bills.
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Thanks to Florida Troll, Texas Schools May Soon Sport Arabic ‘In God We Trust’ Posters
Thanks to a Florida activist, Texas schools may soon see “In God We Trust” posters written in Arabic.
Brianna Baucum Said CPS Unfairly Took Her Child. Her Former Supporters No Longer Believe Her.
A community rallied around the UT-Arlington student after she lost custody of her daughter. Now, some think her entire story was built on lies.
Trial Underway for Activists Who Protested for Removal of Confederate Monuments in Gainesville
The trial begins for three protesters who demanded the removal of a Confederate monument in Gainesville.
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Extradited from Honduras, Alleged Nicaraguan Cocaine Trafficker to Face Trial in Texas
The U.S. calls him Raduan Omar Zamora Mayorga, but the alleged drug trafficker reportedly has many identities and aliases. Some know him as José Luis Oliva Meza, others by monikers like “The Lord of the Skies” and “The Boss of Bosses.” Now, the 41-year-old Nicaraguan national will stand trial in…