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Robert Roberson Granted Stay of Execution

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 9, 2025

The blocked execution marks the latest dramatic development in a case that has gained international attention.

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Confusion Ensues as TEA Ties DFW Schools to Charlie Kirk Social Media Probe

By Emma RubyOctober 9, 2025

Several districts have employees who have been subjected to complaints. One local district admits to putting some employees on leave.

Could Tiny Homes be Dallas’ Solution to Homelessness? We’ve Heard it Before

By Emma RubyOctober 8, 2025

One council member hopes for real policy decisions that will productively address the city’s unhoused population.

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Trick or Treat? Dallasites At Risk of Experiencing A Break-In This Halloween

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 8, 2025

While you’re out collecting treats, be cautious of people potentially pulling tricks on the night that welcomes disguises.

Farmers Branch Texas

These Dallas Suburbs Ranked Among the Worst Small Towns in the US

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 8, 2025

North Texas has many wonderful destinations, but a new ranking suggests that a few small towns around here might not be among them.

Islamic prayer

‘Repent or Burn’: Christians Turn Controversial Mosque Into Abbott-Fueled Battlefield

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 7, 2025

The leaders of the East Plano Islamic Center respect their protestors, they just wish they’d lower the volume

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Dallas Renters Catch a Break as Competition Eases, but Housing Crisis Still Looms

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 6, 2025

Finding a place to live in Dallas’ peak rental season was easier this summer than last.

Mikko Rantanen

Have the Stars’ Chances of A Stanley Cup Faded? Depends on Who You Ask

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 6, 2025

Everyone agrees the Stars are a good team. But few are willing to say this is the year they’ll finally go all the way.

Church congregation and cross

Cindy Clemishire to Robert Morris: ‘I am not a victim. I am a survivor.’

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 3, 2025

Before the disgraced former leader of Gateway Church was sentenced, the woman he abused as a child read an emotional letter detailing the pain he caused.

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The 5 Dumbest Additions to Texas’ Banned Books List

By Emma RubyOctober 3, 2025

Some of the banned choices left us scratching our heads, and some were just straight-up ironic.

5 North Texas Campuses Named Lone Star Ribbon Schools

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 3, 2025

It’s like the old national Blue Ribbon School award, but more of a Texan thing now.

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UPDATED: Former Gateway Pastor Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Charges

By Emma RubyOctober 2, 2025

The once mighty Gateway Church is cutting services amid a fall in tithes and attendance. How’d we get here?

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UPDATED: Every Texas School District Book Ban

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 2, 2025

A stunning amount of books have been banned by Texas school districts in the past year.

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Government Shutdown Is ‘Republican Assault On Working Class,’ Says Dallas Rep.

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 2, 2025

A partisan deadlock on federal healthcare programming has triggered a government shutdown. Millions could lose benefits, thousands are without pay, and there’s no end in sight.

Sex and the City

Carrie Bradshaw Would be SOL Trying to Find an Affordable Apartment in Dallas

By Emma RubyOctober 2, 2025

Sorry to all the Carries, Mirandas, Charlottes and Samanthas out there. An annual cost-of-living index found that Dallas is only getting pricer.

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City Hall Puts the Lid on Alley Trash Service Changes For Now

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 1, 2025

In this scenario, one man’s proposed trash service changes are nobody’s treasure.

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Ethics Board Appointment of Dallas HERO Leader Spouse Shot Down by City Council

By Emma RubyOctober 1, 2025

Natalie LeVeck was denied due to her husband’s often inflammatory social media posts.

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Ambitious 20-Year Plan for Dallas Libraries Was ‘Incomplete,’ Did Not Foresee Closures

By Emma RubyOctober 1, 2025

Library officials expect more to shutter soon to meet fiscal goals laid out by city leaders.

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The Mendoza family house was sold illegally by another family member forging a signature.

East Dallas Family Faces Eviction, Presses Charges Against Son for Allegedly Stealing Home

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 1, 2025

The Mendoza family is still on the verge of losing their house, but they’re trying some different things first.

Halloween House

PHOTOS: A Popular Preston Hollow Mansion Already Won Halloween, Spooks Neighbors

By Emma RubySeptember 30, 2025

The festive home was at the center of last year’s Christmas display controversy that ended up costing taxpayers $25,000.

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New Texas Task Force to Tackle ‘Decidedly Un-Christian’ Gun Violence At Churches

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 30, 2025

A Michigan church mass shooting has spurred action from the governor. Critics say it’s not enough, some say at least it’s something.

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North Texas Families Plead as Coppell, GCISD Schools Face Imminent Closures

By Emma RubySeptember 30, 2025

District officials say Texas’ new school voucher program could exacerbate what is already a multi-faceted, difficult to confront issue.

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