DART Exit Votes Sent ‘A Loud and Clear Message’ to North Texas
Highland Park will leave DART following weekend exit elections, with Addison and University Park set to remain.
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FAQs About Abortion in Texas
A new bill that went into effect recently aims to stem the flow of abortion pills into the Lone Star State. The Observer has answers to common questions.
Plano US Rep Targets Anti-Drunk Driving ‘Kill Switch’ Tech, Advocates Call Fears Overblown
A law requiring technology that could shut down new cars if impairment is detected threatens constitutional rights, some GOP officials argue.
Zillionaires! Come Gawk At The 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Dallas
And by Zillionaires, we mean those of you who love to scroll Zillow. But actual zillionaires also welcome.
Richardson Is Latest City Pumping the Breaks on Short Term Rentals
The city council approved a 90-day moratorium on new STRs. The pause coincides with elevated demand caused by the FIFA World Cup.
Pepper Square 2.0? Preston Hollow is Pushing Back on a Proposed Development
More than 2,600 neighbors have signed a petition opposing the proposal, which includes buildings significantly taller than the current height limit.
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These Were the Worst Tornadoes In Dallas History
It’s twister time in Texas. While cyclones touch down around Dallas, here’s a look back at the times the county has been hit.
North Texas City Named Among Top Commuter ‘Burnout Belts’ in the US
Workers from this suburb may find their commute bleeding into their personal lives and threatening their mental health.
WTF Is up With the Construction on the Sylvan Avenue Bridge?
For months, traffic cones have suggested that someone plans to eliminate two of the bridge’s traffic lanes. The only question is who?
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How Reasonable Can Home Buying Here Be if Dallas Has an Affordable Housing Crisis?
A new study says Big D is one of the most affordable cities to buy a home in the U.S. We wonder what that really means.
Council Members Say Staff Are Trying To ‘Guide the Public’ With City Hall Questions
As debate over the future of City Hall continues, two council members are calling a survey on the subject a ‘push poll.’
Star North Texas Quarterback Checks Into Rehab For Online Sports Betting
The new Texas Tech QB offers yet another unfamiliar sign of the times for college sports as online gambling takes hold of millions of young men in the US
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Don’t Mess With Big Bend: Texas Border Wall Unites State Across Party Lines
Plans for a wall in Big Bend National Park have sparked bipartisan outrage, and border county judges are calling for transparency from DHS.
Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities
A rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana may open the door to tax breaks and research opportunities in North Texas.
Dallas Bows to Another Abbott Threat, Revises Policies for DPD, ICE Relationship
Although the city admitted the governor was not clear in his demands, Dallas police now have more room to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
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2 East Dallas Mothers Are on a Quest To Fix up One Very Sad Playground
Dallas’ Park Department says Harry Stone Park is nearing the end of its service life. Neighbors say that’s obvious.
Immigration Declines Hurting Texas Job Growth, Dallas Fed Forecast Shows
Dallas was the lone major metropolitan area in the state to see job growth with a meager 0.1% increase in February, the Fed report found.
‘Stop Threatening To Defund Our Police’: Dallas Leaders Push Back on Abbott’s Threats
The governor has threatened to withhold over $80 million in public safety funding from Dallas over ICE policies.
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Police Detain Dozens in Raid on Dallas ‘Sex Party’ Amid Harry Hines Crackdown
Police arrested two men they say organized the gathering, and seized thousands of grams of drugs during the search.
Thou Shall Not Keep Jesus Out of Class: Court Sides With Texas in SB 10 Lawsuit
All Texas K-12 public classrooms must follow legal guidelines on how to make the Ten Commandments visible to all students.
Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom
Even with a victory for Texas THC advocates, lawmakers could target the $5.5 billion industry with further regulations.
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Both Dallas Airports Rank Really High, in the Worst Possible Way
Between a government shutdown and summer travel season, you better be super careful when flying in or out of North Texas.