Texans React to Nashville Congressman’s Apathy Towards School Shootings
Texan responses to the Covenant School killings in Nashville ran from fiery to apathetic.
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If Only Texas Lawmakers Loved the Constitution More Than They Hate Drag
Texas lawmakers give the First Amendment short shrift in their campaign to erase drag performers from public view.
Why North Texas Abortion Rights Advocates Are ‘Very Happy’ This Week
On Monday, the TEA Fund resumed funding procedures after a federal judge ruled that he couldn’t enforce Texas’ abortion bans outside of the state.
Sex Education Curriculum in Texas Leaves Much to Be Desired, Advocates Argue
Fort Worth ISD’s recent pause on sex education lessons this school year shines new light on the controversial curriculum.
Dallas Fire-Rescue Trainee Fired for Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Dallas Fire-Rescue trainees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The Dallas Fire Fighters Association President says there should be alternatives.
Texas Legislators Considered Drag Shows and Book Bannings in Austin Last Week
Bills that could restrict drag shows and ban library books are making their way through the Texas Legislature.
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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Jan. 6 Prisoners: ‘They Know Nothing About Bad Conditions’
U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas appeared on Morning Joe to discuss her upcoming tour of the building where the Jan. 6 prisoners are held.
West Texas A&M President Sued Over Drag Show Censorship
West Texas A&M University’s president has been hit with a lawsuit after refusing to reinstate a student organization’s drag show.
Nature Lovers Rejoice: Texas Bill Aims To Help Save the State’s Bees
Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini has filed a bill aimed at saving the state’s bees.
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AG Ken Paxton Weighs in on Fight Between Dallas and Retirement Fund
The city of Dallas and its employee retirement fund have been in a legal battle for years. Now, the attorney general is giving his two cents to the Texas Supreme Court.
Suspect Arrested in Thomas Jefferson High School Shooting
A suspect was arrested late Wednesday night for the shooting at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, the second North Texas school shooting this week.
Free Speech Group to West Texas A&M’s Anti-Drag President: ‘Sashay’ Away
A free speech group has put West Texas A&M University, which recently canceled a student drag show, on notice.
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After 25 Years in Prison, Local Man Exonerated for 1997 Deep Ellum Murder
After being in prison for 25 years for a murder he didn’t commit, a Dallas man is exonerated and set free.
Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins Looks Back on When COVID-19 Hit Dallas 3 Years Ago
Three years ago, on March 22, 2020, Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins made an announcement that would take the COVID-19 pandemic from the front pages into North Texas homes.
Texas Lawmakers Have Cryptocurrency on Their Minds
Proposed legislation looks to offer the cryptocurrency industry a warm Texas welcome.
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Arlington Lamar High School Shooting Victim Named by Family, Suspect Still Being Held
The student killed on Monday at Lamar High School in Arlington has been identified. The alleged shooter is still being detained in Tarrant County.
Why Is Texas the No. 1 State for White Supremacist Propaganda?
From Jan. 6 insurrectionists to Patriot Front propagandists, Texas is a hotbed for white supremacy and extremism.
UPDATE: Student Killed, Suspect Arrested Following Shooting at Arlington Lamar High School
A suspect has been arrested and two students are recovering following a shooting on the campus of Lamar High School in Arlington.
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Gray Area Remains for Bump Stock Owners Following Reversal of Texas Ban
Bump stock sales have resumed in Texas, worrying gun-control advocates. Meanwhile, gun rights advocates say they’re still “in the crosshairs of the federal government.”
Texas Bill Would Fine People for Filing Multiple Environmental Complaints to TCEQ
If you file too many complaints with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, you could get slapped with a fine under Senate Bill 471.
McKinney Sen. Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s Wife, Is Pushing All the Republican Hot Buttons.
Library books, social media, gender-affirming care and separation of church and state are all targets of Sen. Paxton’s during the current legislative session.
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DART’s First Electric Long-Range Bus May Be the Future of Local Mass Transit, or Maybe Not
A new long-range electric bus for DART should soon provide answers for what the future of mass transit in Dallas will look like.