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Dallas County Left Thousands of Arrest Warrants from Closed Cases in Police Databases

Dallas County Left Thousands of Arrest Warrants from Closed Cases in Police Databases

By Michael MurneyFebruary 28, 2022

In Dallas County, people stopped by law enforcement could wind up behind bars because of errors in the database that the county uses to search for active arrest warrants. Recently, that number topped 2,600 active arrest warrants that should have been deleted from the system. That could mean big trouble…

Three Times Salon Owner and Texas House Candidate Shelley Luther Should’ve Stopped Talking

By Simone CarterFebruary 26, 2022

Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther has said and done some pretty controversial things.

Gohmert Blasted Paxton Over ‘Child Abuse.’ Paxton Attacked Trans Youth Just Weeks Later.

Gohmert Blasted Paxton Over ‘Child Abuse.’ Paxton Attacked Trans Youth Just Weeks Later.

By Michael MurneyFebruary 25, 2022

Two weeks ago, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert spoke for nearly an hour to a packed house at a Donald Trump merchandise store in Gainesville, about 70 miles north of Dallas. Predictably, he didn’t take long to start harping on trans youth. The East Texas Republican is one of several candidates…

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‘Think Big’: Texas Man Pleads Guilty in White Supremacist Plot to Attack Power Grids, Feds Say

By Simone CarterFebruary 25, 2022

A Texas man has pleaded guilty to crimes related to a plot to attack power grids in the United States.

Dallas Hires First Inspector General to Help Weed Out Corruption at City Hall

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 25, 2022

Last year, the Dallas City Council unanimously passed reforms to the city’s code of ethics. An integral part of those reforms was the creation of Dallas first office of inspector general.

We’ll Be Damned: Texas Is the Third Most Sinful State, Study Finds

By Simone CarterFebruary 24, 2022

This year, Texas was ranked as the third most sinful state in the country, according to a study by personal finance website WalletHub.

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Dallas Firefighters Sue Over Injuries Sustained During Apartment Explosion

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 24, 2022

Three firefighters were severely injured while responding to a natural gas leak in an apartment building that ended up exploding. Now, they’re suing for their injuries, lost pay, and alleged “gross negligence” that led to the explosion.

A Rough Road to Texas House: On the Campaign Trail of Capitol Riot Defendant Mark Middleton

By Patrick StricklandFebruary 23, 2022

At first glance, Sneaky Pete’s wouldn’t strike you as the kind of place where someone vying for your vote would pitch their political campaign. On the shore of Lewisville Lake, it’s a spot where people can grab a cold beer and a greasy burger after a long day on the water…

Survey Shows 66% of Texas Teachers Considering Leaving Their Jobs

Survey Shows 66% of Texas Teachers Considering Leaving Their Jobs

By Simone CarterFebruary 23, 2022

In a startling recent survey, 66% of Texas teachers say they are considering leaving the profession.

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Experts Warn of Spike in Child Poverty in Dallas After Biden’s Child Tax Credit Expires

By Michael MurneyFebruary 23, 2022

Child poverty rates immediately spiked nationwide after expanded payments from the federal government to parents struggling through the pandemic stopped after December. A new study from Columbia University released last week found that the portion of U.S. kids living in poverty jumped from 12.1% to 17% within a single month…

‘It Was Just Ignored’: Lawsuits Allege a North Texas Cheer Coach Abused Minors for Years

By Michael MurneyFebruary 22, 2022

When one coach screamed at their team after dropping someone during a stunt, he was the one hugging them after practice and assuring them they’d nail it next time. After one coach punished the team with a set of conditioning drills that had everyone puking by the end, he was…

From Fires to Thunderstorms to Wintry Mix: This Week’s Weather Forecast Is Taking Us for a Ride

By Simone CarterFebruary 22, 2022

This week, the weather in North Texas is going to take us for a bumpy ride.

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Not Just Texas: This Bill Could Ban Delta-8 Products Across the Whole Country

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 22, 2022

A Democratic lawmaker in Maine filed a federal bill that could see THC isomer products like delta-8 banned across the country. Some are sounding the alarm, saying this could destroy the hemp industry.

Rally for Academic Freedom: Denton ISD Students Petition District to Keep Diverse Book Titles

By Simone CarterFebruary 21, 2022

Amid a push to ban certain books from schools, a group of Denton ISD students is petitioning the district to keep its current library selection intact.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Wants Landowners to Help Save Dwindling Texas Kangaroo Rat Population

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 21, 2022

Federal and state wildlife agencies are trying to give the Texas kangaroo rat population a boost.

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Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes Denied Release On Bail Before Trial By D.C. Judge

Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes Denied Release On Bail Before Trial By D.C. Judge

By Michael MurneyFebruary 18, 2022

A federal judge has ruled that Stewart Rhodes, founder and leader of the Oath Keepers, will stay behind bars for the time being. On Friday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said during a hearing that allowing Rhodes to spend the next several months under house arrest was too risky…

The View Co-host ‘Creeped Out’ She Agrees with Ted Cruz on No-Fly List for Unruly Plane Passengers

By Simone CarterFebruary 18, 2022

The View co-host Sunny Hostin on Wednesday said she surprisingly agrees with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s stance on a federal no-fly list for unruly airplane passengers.

Self-Driving Vehicles Are Hitting the Roads All Over Texas, and More Could Show Up in Dallas

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 18, 2022

Safety concerns loom as autonomous vehicles take over the roads in Texas and across the country.

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Frisco Real Estate Broker and Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Released from Prison Camp

Frisco Real Estate Broker and Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan Released from Prison Camp

By Simone CarterFebruary 17, 2022

Jenna Ryan, the Frisco real estate broker sentenced for role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, has been released from federal prison.

E-Scooter Companies Say They Can Fill the Gap Left by Reduced DART Bus Stops in Dallas

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 17, 2022

Electric scooter operators have been trying to get back into the city since they were kicked out in September 2020 over public safety concerns. Is there return just beyond the horizon?

Luke Warford, Democrat Running for Railroad Commission, Aims to Keep the ‘Lights On’ in New Ad

By Simone CarterFebruary 16, 2022

In a new ad, Luke Warford, Democratic candidate for Texas Railroad Commission, warns that not enough was done to fix the state’s power grid.

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Amid Deaths and Inspections, Records Show Crisis-Level Staffing Shortages in Dallas County Jail

Amid Deaths and Inspections, Records Show Crisis-Level Staffing Shortages in Dallas County Jail

By Michael MurneyFebruary 16, 2022

This wasn’t Deron Tolbert’s first trip to Dallas County Jail. The 31-year-old was arrested last May on a charge of indecent exposure. At the time, he had already struggled with a severe mental illness called schizoaffective disorder for years and was living with his mother in Dallas. Jailers figured out that…

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