Dallas Booksellers Slam GOP’s Latest Book Law: ‘Entryway to Censorship’
The so-called READER Act by state Rep. Jared Patterson, a Frisco Republican, is set to take effect soon, and booksellers are worried.
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Is This the Year for the Dallas Cowboys? Probably Not, but Who Knows?
David Mino and Ty Walker of 1310 The Ticket have predictions on if this season will be any different for Jerry Jones’ squad ahead of the team’s preseason debut on Saturday.
Denton Protesters Tell Gov. Abbott There’s ‘Blood on Your Hands’ Over SB15
Demonstrators at Texas Woman’s University chanted: “Greg Abbott, you can’t hide / We charge you with genocide.”
But Why? Planned Sale of the Downtown YMCA Has Its Members Arguing.
After many decades, the giant Dallas fitness facility might not be around for much longer. One side says it’s all about money, while the other side says it’s about more than that.
Proposed Dallas Budget Calls for Property Tax Relief, More Police and Firefighters
In August, residents and City Council members will weigh in on the proposed budget, which covers public safety, housing and homelessness, and much more.
5 Times Ken Paxton Made Our Brains Hurt Recently
Texas’ Republican attorney general will face an impeachment trial in the state Senate next month, but that doesn’t mean he’s not making waves now.
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Messi Mania Came to North Texas and Lived Up to the Hype with a Dramatic Victory
The Argentinian superstar and global icon powered his team to victory in the biggest soccer match North Texas has seen in decades.
Personal Data Might Have Been Accessed During Dallas Ransomware Attack
Information from some of Dallas’ 13,400 employees may have been compromised during a cyber attack against the city earlier this year.
Gov. Abbott Blasted Over Border Buoys: ‘Heinous Death Traps’
The Republican governor issued a press release Friday lauding Operation Lone Star for stopping “criminals at President Biden’s open border.”
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Dallas Congress Members Want to Help Low-Income Texans Pay Power Bills
U.S. Reps. Colin Allred and Jasmine Crockett, both local Democrats, are urging Congress to act.
Dallas County Judge Rules Prostitution Ordinance Unconstitutional
For the time being, the city won’t enforce the ordinance that’s been deemed “too broad,” although it’s already caused problems for some residents.
Day After Latest Trump Indictment, North Texas Continues to Rack Up Jan. 6 Riot Arrests
The Lone Star State continues its quest to become the state with the most apprehended insurrectionists. The latest is a man who ratted himself out online.
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Dallas’ ‘Blue Hole’ Went Viral on TikTok, Exposing Huge Waste of Treated Water
Alexander Neal, a water resources professional, filmed himself kayaking on the city’s “crystal-clear swamp” on Sunday.
Plans for Seven-Story Apartment Building in North Oak Cliff Draw Opposition, More Gentrification Worries
Plans to tear down houses and build a seven-story apartment building lead to a petition opposing the project.
Forsaken History: Residents Aim to Keep Tenth Street Historic District Alive
Can one of the last remaining intact freedman’s towns in the United States rebound to become the cultural force in Dallas it was a century ago?
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Watch Out, North Texas: We’re Under a Red Flag Warning.
Much of the region is also under an excessive heat warning and air quality alert.
As Dallas Fire-Rescue Works to Address Mental Health, Problems Persist
The fire department has a number of services to help firefighters and paramedics struggling with their mental health, but challenges still exist.
Slow Your Roll, Dallas: We Asked the City How to Request Speed Humps
Some residents want to see traffic calming measures on their street to help prevent collisions.
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Teachers’ Advocates Blast Property Tax Cut Deal: ‘Slap in the Face’
“If you’ve met a teacher recently, especially if they’re on the younger side, homeownership is far out of reach,” said Patty Quinzi with Texas AFT.
Judge Says Dallas Should Be Allowed to Ban Standing on Medians
The courts have so far sided with the city in a lawsuit over standing on narrow medians. Homeless advocates say that’s unconstitutional.
15 Arrested in Massive Dallas Drug and Gun Bust
Dallas authorities spent almost 2 years and used more than 200 officers during the investigation leading up to Thursday’s arrests.
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Not in the Cards: A Judge Lets Dallas Shut Down a Local Poker Club
The gaming room has been closed since late May, but hopes to reopen in another location soon.