Ebb & Flow Hosted a Drag Brunch. Now, Texas Might Tax it Like a Sexually Oriented Business
Drag shows are under attack this legislative session. Now, the Texas Comptroller is coming after them too.
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Dallas Zoo Welcomes (Really, Really Big) Baby Elephant
After a rocky start to 2023, Dallas Zoo has welcomed a brand-new baby elephant.
New Bill from Local Senator Seeks To Legalize Water Cremations in Texas
You may not be aware that such a thing as water cremation exists, but it might soon be legal in Texas.
We Have Three Questions After Michael Irvin’s $100 Million Lawsuit Press Conference
Former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin is seeking $100 million after he was accused of misconduct prior to the Super Bowl, but many questions are still unanswered about what happened in a Phoenix hotel.
The Sooner State Resoundingly Passes on Legalizing Recreational Grass in Special Election
Residents of North Texas will have to wait a little longer to make that quick trip up north for a package of cannabis peanut butter cups as Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana.
Local Family Fights Carroll ISD for Equal Access to Education for Their Special Needs Student
The parents of a special needs elementary school student have battled for years with Carroll ISD over how to best provide their son the education he legally deserves.
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Dallas Master Leasing Program Could Reduce Barriers to Housing the Homeless
In a new effort to increase affordable housing, Dallas is looking for someone to run its $3 million master leasing program.
Bill by Dallas Lawmaker Aims To Fix ‘Epidemic’ of Violence Against Healthcare Workers
In response to last October’s deadly shooting at Methodist Hospital, Dallas state Rep. Rafael Anchía filed two new house bills.
Dallas Police Plan $40,000 Incentive To Keep Officers on the Job
For years, the Dallas Police Department has been short a few hundred officers. A new, big money incentive program could help put a dent in the shortage.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton ‘Very Active’ in Biden Admin Lawsuits
Texans know that Attorney General Ken Paxton is one-of-a-kind, and he sues the president a lot. But just how unique is he compared with other state AGs?
‘The Best Shot of Passing’: Cannabis Penalty Reduction Bill Gets Committee Hearing in Texas
Rep. Joe Moody says cannabis penalty reduction bill would be a good investment for Texas. And some say it has a real shot at passing.
Another Carrollton Fentanyl Arrest and an On-Campus Overdose at R.L. Turner High School
On the same day that an R.L. Turner student was found unresponsive after an overdose, another arrest has been announced in Carrollton for dealing fentanyl to teenagers.
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Rep. Nate Schatzline, Under Fire for ‘Drag’ Video, Accused of ‘Doxxing’ Keller ISD Mom
A Keller ISD mom claims that state Rep. Nate Schatzline shared her home address in a tweet, putting her family at risk.
Texas Bill Would Make Illegal Voting a Felony
Senate Bill 2 would make illegal voting a felony. Texas Democrats say it’s a scare tactic to keep voters away from the polls.
A Carrollton High School Claims Employee Gave Student Prescription Drugs
Following recent student deaths and overdoses from fentanyl, an employee at a Carrollton high school purportedly resigned after giving a student prescription medication.
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City Council To Discuss Allowing Neighborhoods To ‘Opt-In’ for Short-Term Rentals in Dallas
As Dallas continues to mull over the future of short-term rentals in residential areas, one council member wants to think about allowing neighborhoods to decide on the matter for themselves.
Equal Representation at Center of Dallas’ District 1 City Council Race
Dallas City Council member Chad West faces two challengers in the District 1 race who say he hasn’t been the best representative of the Hispanic community.
Students Fight To Change 2 Building Names at UT Arlington
The controversy comes after activists led the school to change the title of a building named after eugenicist E. E. Davis.
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Two Dallas City Council Seats Destined for New Blood
Two Dallas City Council incumbents have reached their term limits. These nine candidates are running to replace them.
Texas Democrats Double Down on Defending Public Ed
As the Texas GOP is pushing for school vouchers, Democrats are demanding greater investment in the state’s public schools and teachers.
Justice Department Files Fair Housing Complaint Against DFW Landlord
The Department of Justice claimed in a complaint filed last week that the owners of a single-family rental discriminated against tenants based on their disability.
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A Blood Stem Cell Donor Matching Event Aims To Save the Life of The Potter’s House COO.
This weekend, The Potter’s House will welcome as many people as it can for a type of gathering different from the typical Sunday service. On Feb. 26 from 12-5 p.m. the church is asking for blood stem cell donations to help save the life of its chief operating officer, Frank…