Push Back Against Big Money in Politics by Supporting Our Membership Campaign
You don’t have to be rich as Elon Musk to influence this election. Your dollars supporting independent journalism can help.
News
Showing 1057 - 1078 of 36021
Friday Night Lights Actor Connie Britton Joins Allred on Dallas Campaign Stop
The politically active actor believes Texas’ abortion ban “devalues women,” a cornerstone message of the Allred campaign.
North Texas Teachers Battered by Post-COVID Student Mental Health Crisis
A statewide educator shortage coupled with spiking numbers of student behavioral issues could be exacerbating chaos in the classroom.
Presidential Election Could Decide Fate of 70,000 Afghans Living in the US
Texas is home to a large number of Afghan evacuees from the 2021 U.S. withdrawal.
Dallas County’s Voting Machines Have Been Tested Thrice, but Some Still Have Doubts
Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West stated that “60-70%” of early votes in Dallas County could be manipulated.
Robert Roberson Does Not Appear Before House Committee on Monday
The subpoena to appear in Austin is responsible for keeping Roberson out of the death chamber last week.
advertisement
Here’s What To Know About the Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 Season
With a team that might be better than last year’s NBA Finals squad, there are plenty of reasons to be excited.
Early Voting Starts Today: Here’s How To Be Ready in Dallas
The presidency, Senate seats, spots in Congress and controversial city charter amendments are all on the ballot.
Texas Is a National Leader in ‘Educational Gag Orders’
Texas tries to restrict teaching about race, gender and LGBTQ identity much more than almost every other state.
advertisement
‘This Isn’t Over’: Death Penalty Abolitionists Celebrate Stay in Robert Roberson Execution
A last-minute stay issued by the Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson.
Judge Delays Robert Roberson Execution, U.S. Supreme Court Denies Stay
In yet another dramatic turn, Robert Roberson’s execution is up in the air.
Ken Paxton Sues Dallas Doctor for Allegedly Providing Minors ‘Gender Transition’ Care
Gender-affirming care for minors was outlawed in Texas in 2023.
advertisement
Oak Cliff Residents Wary of Withdrawn Rezoning Cases in Wake of ForwardDallas
The City Plan Commissioner declined to say what the future holds for the five acres of land he has amassed.
What La Niña Winter Forecast Means for Dallas
Cooler fall temps have us wondering what the winter will feel like.
Beyond Roe v. Wade: Impactful Supreme Court Cases from North Texas
In the 50 years since Roe v. Wade made history, North Texas has played a prominent role in other landmark cases.
advertisement
At UT Dallas, Politics Is Local … Mostly
UTD students do not identify with the broad federal programs of either party, leading to an emphasis on local and state politics for more substantial activism.
NBC5 Finds 900 Untested Rape Kits in Fort Worth, Delaying Justice for Survivors
The department is able to staff eight DNA analysts to test evidence kits, but only three positions are filled.
Pop a Cold One, Chill Out and Catch Tonight’s Cruz vs. Allred Debate
Could Cruz’s wintry flight to Cancun in 2021 really matter? Maybe, if Allred aces tonight’s matchup on WFAA.
advertisement
Prepare To Pay More for Parking at Dallas Love Field Starting This Week
Daily parking rates at Love Field’s three parking garages are increasing as much as 80% starting this Friday.
Will a Texas Ruling Give Robert Roberson a Lifeline Before He’s Executed?
He is set to be put to death this week, but Robbie Roberson’s conviction was based on “junk science” that has been widely discredited.
Willie Nelson Wants Weed Decriminalized in Big D
The Red-Headed Stranger is perhaps our state’s most beloved marijuana ambassador.
advertisement
North Texas Northern Lights Captured During Solar Storm
The aurora borealis lit up parts of the North Texas sky on Thursday night and here are some pics to prove it.