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Texas Rep. James Talarico

‘Texas Needs a Winner’: James Talarico Addresses Packed Crowd in Plano Town Hall

By Emma RubyJanuary 13, 2026

The Senate hopeful addressed AI, voter intimidation and his favorite type of breakfast taco during the standing-room-only Q&A.

Texas State Capitol in Austin

Here Are the Oldest Elected Officials in Texas in 2026

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 12, 2026

Politicians’ ages are being debated nationwide.

House door with an eviction sign

Thousands of Dallasites Face Eviction Each Month. Most Need ‘Just a Little More Time’

By Emma RubyJanuary 12, 2026

An analysis by the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center found that a majority of Dallasites facing eviction avoid repeat lawsuits.

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Dallas Protesters Gather Downtown After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

By Emma RubyJanuary 9, 2026

Several in the crowd said it was their first time protesting, and that Renee Good’s killing had been a wake-up call.

Man wearing Dali mask

Nearly 100 Extremist Groups Still Operate in Texas

By Emma RubyJanuary 9, 2026

Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.

Man with sign calling to abolish ICE at Dallas No Kings protest.

Where To Go for the Jan. 8 ‘ICE Out Now Emergency Call To Action’ in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 8, 2026

Protests are popping up across the country after Wednesday’s deadly shooting in Minnesota. Here’s what to know and when to go.

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3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Best Cities for Jobs in United States

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 8, 2026

Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.

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How To Prepare for an ICE Raid in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 8, 2026

Questions about an ICE agent’s authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.

DART bus drivers switch shifts at a bus stop.

University Park Joins List of Cities Set to Vote on DART Withdrawal

By Emma RubyJanuary 7, 2026

Despite community members’ pleas for mercy, a unanimous vote marked University Park’s first step towards dissolving the city’s DART partnership.

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What does the future hold in news for Dallas?

The Big D News Crystal Ball Says We’re in for Quite a Ride in 2026

By Emma Ruby and OthersJanuary 7, 2026

The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.

Charlie Kirk

Texas Teachers Sue Over Investigations Into Educators Who Posted About Charlie Kirk

By Emma RubyJanuary 6, 2026

The lawsuit claims state leaders’ calls for investigations led to inconsistent and arbitrary punishment.

EPIC Mosque in Plano

Controversial Plano Mosque Moves Ahead With Abbott-Opposed Development

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 6, 2026

EPIC City, now called ‘The Meadow’ will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque.

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What To Do if a Family Member Is Arrested by ICE

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 6, 2026

A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.

This North Texas Suburb Has One of the Highest Property Tax Burdens in the US

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 6, 2026

Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren’t faring much better according to the recent report.

Dallas Leaders Present Optimistic Outlook as AT&T Bounces to Plano

By Emma RubyJanuary 5, 2026

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AT&T wanted to move away from a skyscraper-style building and sought more acreage than downtown could offer.

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Texas’ 11 Worst Serial Killers

By Karen Brooks Harper and OthersJanuary 5, 2026

Texas has a long, horrifying history of serial killers, including a recent, high-profile case.

Dallas Classrooms Fall Below ‘Herd Immunity’ Level for Measles Protection

By Emma RubyJanuary 2, 2026

It’s that time of year when every type of sickness seems to be going around. Dallas is less protected than it once was.

Here Are Some of the New Texas Laws Going Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2026

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 1, 2026

Apps, AI and ICE all play a part in the newest Texas laws.

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Dallas County Could Be Home to Massive New ICE Detention Facility, Report Says

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 31, 2025

The proposed warehouse facility just south of Dallas would hold up to 9,000 detainees, making it many times larger than current detention centers.

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9 Dallas Freeway Projects That Will Mess Up Your Commute in 2026

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 31, 2025

More than $800 million will be spent on construction for these jobs. Expect delays sooner or later.

‘He is My Lungs’: Disabled Man Hospitalized After ICE Detains Caregiver Father

By Emma RubyDecember 30, 2025

Maher Tarabishi has spent much of his life in the U.S. serving as a caregiver for his son. In October, he was arrested by ICE.

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school hallway lockers

Schools Across North Texas Are Closing. Where Did This Problem Come From?

By Emma RubyDecember 30, 2025

Dropping enrollment numbers have haunted districts for years. The reckoning seemed to come all at once.

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