Abbott Can Stand the Heat: Last Week’s Energy Shortage Unlikely to Alter Governor Race
Despite ERCOT’s recent notice to conserve power, Gov. Greg Abbott is unlikely to feel the heat.
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Belo Garden Will Be Renamed, but Dallas Is Still Full of Confederate Iconography
Belo Garden will now be Civic Garden. But, there are still marks of the Confederacy and racist figures all over the city.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Calls Democratic Push to Expand Voting Rights a ‘Coup d’Etat’
On Monday, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn argued against the For the People Act.
It’s Pride Month in Rowlett, but Opponents Are Still Trying to ‘Hamstring’ City Council
There was controversy, emails to city officials and petitions all in disapproval of the proclamation. It all set the stage for a tense City Council meeting June 15. One of the people who turned out was Ryan Khalil.
‘Texas Loved Ann’: Banners in Downtown Dallas Honor Late Gov. Ann Richards’ Legacy
A new project seeks to honor former Gov. Ann Richards’ legacy in Downtown Dallas.
Dallas Juneteenth Organizers Say Parade Here ‘For a Very Long Time’
Thousands attended a Juneteenth march over the weekend. Organizers say the parade will be around for ‘a very long time.’
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Dallas ISD Mulls Banning Suspensions To Bridge Racial Gaps in the Classroom
Dallas ISD may eliminate suspensions starting in the fall to help mitigate racial disparities.
Lawsuit: Poor Police Training in Farmers Branch Led to Shooting Death of Johnny Moreno
The case was eventually brought before a Dallas County Grand Jury which indicted Dunn for murder. The criminal case is still ongoing and awaiting trial.
What’s Really Going On With Rental Scooters in Dallas?
The debate over scooter rentals is really about the future of Dallas.
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Did the FBI Meddle in Dallas Politics to Catch Corrupt Politicians?
The FBI calls public corruption its top criminal investigative priority. They’re pulling off these kinds of stings in cities all over the country.
A Gainesville Confederate Statue is Gone. Activists Say There’s More Work to Be Done.
On Wednesday, a Confederate statue in Gainesville’s Leonard Park was removed.
Dallas Expanded a Rapid Mental Health Dispatch Program, but Some Want Longer Hours
They operate seven days a week, 16 hours a day between two shifts. One shift runs from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and the other runs from then till 11 p.m.
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In Collin County Jail, a Woman Begged for Medical Care. She Lost Her Pregnancy, Anyway.
Lauren Kent begged her Collin County jailers and medical staff for adequate prenatal care, according a lawsuit. In the end, she had a stillbirth.
Searching for Psychic Ann: One Man’s Fight Against a Shadowy Group of Grifters
Desperate and looking for guidance, a California man reached out to a psychic. It ended up costing him $90,000.
ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve. But What Happened to February’s Costly Energy Bills?
Months after February’s deadly winter storm, questions remain surrounding who will foot consumers’ sky-high energy bills.
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Rowlett’s Pride Month Meets Resistance From Locals and City Officials
Debate over Pride month shows divide in Rowlett.
In Denton, a Fight is Brewing Over Pride and Juneteenth Flags
Some on Denton City Council are resisting an effort to raise Pride and Juneteenth flags.
ERCOT Warns Power Outages Possible This Week If Folks Don’t Conserve Energy Pronto
It turns out that arctic winter storms aren’t the only times Texans have to worry about the state’s power grid crapping out. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas asked state residents on Monday to cut down on their electricity usage through Friday to prevent possible power outages across the state,…
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‘They Need to Go Home’: Neo-Nazis Can’t Find a Warm Welcome at Texas Rallies
When a group of White Lives Matter demonstrators showed up in the small town of Centerville, they didn’t find the warm welcome they were hoping for.
U.S. Capitol Riot: North Texas Realtor Katherine Schwab Facing Additional Charge
Last week, the federal government tacked on another charge against alleged Capitol insurrectionist Katherine “Katie” Staveley Schwab.
Wichita Falls Militia Supporter Pleads Guilty to Plot to Blow Up Amazon Data Center
North Texan Seth Aaron Pendley, who participated in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, pleaded guilty to planning to blow up an Amazon data center earlier this year.
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Dallas Animal Services Doesn’t Cry Wolf. When They Ask for Help, They Need It.
The shelter takes in 60-100 animals a day. In the first week of June, they took in 472 dogs and cats.