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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.
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.
Carrie Bradshaw Would be SOL Trying to Find an Affordable Apartment in Dallas
Sorry to all the Carries, Mirandas, Charlottes and Samanthas out there. An annual cost-of-living index found that Dallas is only getting pricer.
City Hall Puts the Lid on Alley Trash Service Changes For Now
In this scenario, one man’s proposed trash service changes are nobody’s treasure.
Ethics Board Appointment of Dallas HERO Leader Spouse Shot Down by City Council
Natalie LeVeck was denied due to her husband’s often inflammatory social media posts.
Ambitious 20-Year Plan for Dallas Libraries Was ‘Incomplete,’ Did Not Foresee Closures
Library officials expect more to shutter soon to meet fiscal goals laid out by city leaders.
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East Dallas Family Faces Eviction, Presses Charges Against Son for Allegedly Stealing Home
The Mendoza family is still on the verge of losing their house, but they’re trying some different things first.
PHOTOS: A Popular Preston Hollow Mansion Already Won Halloween, Spooks Neighbors
The festive home was at the center of last year’s Christmas display controversy that ended up costing taxpayers $25,000.
New Texas Task Force to Tackle ‘Decidedly Un-Christian’ Gun Violence At Churches
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
District officials say Texas’ new school voucher program could exacerbate what is already a multi-faceted, difficult to confront issue.
Second Detainee Dead from Dallas ICE Shooting
Angel Garcia had reportedly lived in the U.S. for 20 years prior to being apprehended by ICE.
The 2 Most Embarrasing North Texans on the Internet This Week
A suburban Karen breaks the internet while a small town teacher takes biology class way too far.
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FWISD Set For Huge Pay Day After Approving Bible-Infused Learning Materials
The district will receive about $4 million dollars for adopting the new materials that critics have called “biblically illiterate.”
$150k to go 0-5: North Texas’ 10 Highest Paid High School Football Coaches
At most North Texas high schools, head football coaches are some of the highest-paid employees.
Cowboys Tie the Micah Bowl, But Fans Were the Losers
Ties in the NFL are just so stupid.
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UPDATE: Identities of All 3 ICE Shooting Victims Revealed by Authorities.
In an interview with KUVN, Univision 23, family members said the man was being processed for deportation when the shooting occurred.
UPDATE: Nexstar to Put Jimmy Kimmel Back on Air Following Protests
Organizers of the Nexstar protest worry about what a merger will mean for free speech and Dallas’ WFAA news station.
Tarrant County Escalates ‘Political Retaliation’ Against Activist Over Graffiti
Raunaq Alam is in the middle of a legal maelstrom, facing perjury charges and a possession charge that all tie back to a spray paint incident
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2 North Texas Universities Crack Best U.S. Colleges List
$90,000 a year might buy more than just bougie tailgate parties. Who knew?
‘Handwritten Notes’ Found in Home of Dallas ICE Shooter Revealed Plan of ‘Terror’
Investigators say they do not believe 29-year-old Joshua Jahn intended to harm ICE detainees, aiming instead for law enforcement
3 Worst Dallas Intersections Ranked, According to Readers
It’s never a good time to get stuck at one of these intersections.
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‘Details Aren’t Adding Up’: Immigrant Advocates Reeling in ICE Shooting’s Wake
Advocacy groups are calling for more information about the shooting’s victims, and some worry the incident will compound the fear surrounding ICE.