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.
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.
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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?
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Blasting Dan Patrick Shouldn’t Endanger Texas A&M Profs’ Jobs, Says Free Speech Group
Professor Joy Alonzo was punished by Texas A&M University after a student accused her of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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5 Takeaways From Texts Showing Lawmakers Are ‘Pissed’ at AG Paxton
The conversation between state Rep. Jeff Leach and Michelle Smith, a senior adviser to the attorney general, grew heated at times.
West Nile Virus Is Back in Dallas. Here’s How To Stay Safe.
It is surprisingly easy to keep yourself safe from a potentially deadly sickness that has symptoms similar to COVID-19.
LGBTQ-Specific Protections Removed From Carroll ISD Rules
District employees won’t be required to use preferred pronouns under the new rules.
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Sinners Wanted: The Old Bad ‘Boys Are Greater Than Today’s Choir ‘Boys
Fine. All is forgiven, Michael Irvin. Bring back your drugs and your fur coat and your scissors and – most of all – your winning. While we’re at it, welcome home the rest of the bad ol’ Dallas Cowboys from the good ol’ days, because as this once-proud franchise embarked…
Garland Smoke Shop Reopens After Police Raid and Arrests
bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary says all of its products are compliant. it’s owner wants the police to be held accountable for the damage he says they’ve caused.
Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Microwave Lead to 2 Arrests in Carrollton Case
A pair of North Texas teenagers were federally charged in connection to a string of local fentanyl poisonings and deaths.
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How Much Money Does It Take to Live in Dallas?
Prices have gone up considerably in Big D in recent years, but other cities nationwide are even more expensive.