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Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett Fights Back After Trump Calls Her a ‘Low IQ Person’

By Alyssa FieldsMay 5, 2025

The president insulted Crockett’s intelligence and mocked the notion of her as the future of the Democratic party.

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Dallas Decriminalized Weed, But New Bill Might Keep Others From Doing the Same

By Alyssa FieldsMay 5, 2025

Following six Ken Paxton lawsuits, Texas might ban cities from allowing citizens to vote on marijuana laws.

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Dallas 2025 City Council Election Results

By Kelly DearmoreMay 4, 2025

The City Council will look a lot different soon.

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Poll: Texans Border Concerns Down Markedly Over Last Decade

Poll: Texans Border Concerns Down Markedly Over Last Decade

By Alyssa FieldsMay 2, 2025

Opinions have changed significantly over the last 10 years, but the same politicians still lead Texas.

As Texas Bigwigs Target Fluoride, Dallas Has Already Waded Through This Debate

By Emma RubyMay 2, 2025

If no one ever mentioned fluoride again, we’d be satisfied. However, that doesn’t seem to be likely.

‘Puppy Nightmare’: Dallas Advocates Push for State Bill Banning Pet Store Puppy Sales

By Emma RubyMay 2, 2025

Dallas passed a similar ban in 2022, calling it the ‘right thing to do on behalf of our four-legged friends.’

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‘Lots of Red Flags’: Local Autism Advocate Reacts to RFK Jr. Misinformation

By Emma RubyMay 1, 2025

The DHHS head visited Texas this week and downplayed the measles outbreak, encouraging attention for autism research instead.

Texas is One of the Worst States For Working Mothers, Study Says

By Alyssa FieldsMay 1, 2025

Working hard or hardly working? If you’re a mom in Texas, you’re likely doing it harder than most.

Jerry Jones

The Cowboys 2025 Draft Might Make Up For Drafts of the Past

By Matt McClearinMay 1, 2025

The picks weren’t splashy, but perhaps surprisingly, they made sense.

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Where To Go for the May Day Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMay 1, 2025

Several protest options exist for May Day rallies taking aim at the president and Elon Musk.

Dallas City Council Adopts Residential Code Change to Promote ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

By Emma RubyApril 30, 2025

The code change has been described as a “transformative step” in promoting housing density and diversity.

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‘Opening the Floodgates’: Dallas’ Prop S Could be Blocked by State With New Bill

By Emma RubyApril 29, 2025

Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson argues that the voter-approved Proposition S is unconstitutional.

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Large Number of Texans Affected by Scammers This Time Of Year

By Alyssa FieldsApril 28, 2025

Natural disasters displace more Texans than any other state. That’s when scammers pick up the phone and get to calling.

New Student Loan Threats Has This DISD Teacher Scared for His Future

New Student Loan Threats Has This DISD Teacher Scared for His Future

By Alyssa FieldsApril 25, 2025

In reinstating student loan repayments, the Trump administration has threatened to send defaulters to collections.

Dallas ISD Gets ‘C’ Rating in Newly Released District Accountability Rating

By Emma RubyApril 24, 2025

The ratings, based on data from 2023, are the first full evaluations districts have received since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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North Texas Lawmaker Wants To Incentivize Short-Term Foster Parents

By Alyssa FieldsApril 24, 2025

Rep. Julie Johnson says the Texas foster care system has many problems, including a shortage of parents.

Pepper Square Opposition Sues Dallas, Accuses City Council of ‘Spot Zoning’

By Emma RubyApril 24, 2025

This is the second time opponents have attempted to stall the controversial development.

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Audit Finds Denton’s Homeless Shelter, Response Plan Severely Lacking

By Sara Button and OthersApril 23, 2025

The report states that the group running Denton’s homeless shelter is not operating according to its contract with the city.

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North Texas Layoffs Spurred by Trump’s Funding, Department Cuts

By Emma RubyApril 23, 2025

Organizations dedicated to refugees, vaccines and immigration advocacy have resorted to staff layoffs in recent months.

Luka Doncic

OMG LOL. The Mavericks Are One of the NBA’s ‘Luckiest’ Teams, Study Says

By Kelly DearmoreApril 22, 2025

Sometimes stats miss the point entirely, don’t they?

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These North Texas Cities Named the Best in US for Starting New Businesses

By Alyssa FieldsApril 22, 2025

Entrepreneurs, take note: Dallas isn’t the only business-friendly city around these parts.

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City Council Might Become ‘Grinches’ After Viral Christmas Display Chaos

By Emma RubyApril 22, 2025

Videos of a decked-out Dallas home lit up the internet. The City Council is discussing how to prevent this from happening.

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