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‘CD 32 Is a 175-Mile Fajita Strip’: North Texans React to Redistricting House Approval

By Emma RubyAugust 20, 2025

The new maps will go to the Senate Thursday, before Gov. Abbott can sign them into law.

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UPDATE: Where Are North Texas Schools Getting Their Ten Commandments?

By Emma RubyAugust 20, 2025

Texas school districts are prepped to hang Ten Commandment posters. Now, a federal judge has blocked their display in 11 districts, including Plano.

We Are Very Jealous of the Mayor’s $40,000 Trip to Africa

By Emma RubyAugust 20, 2025

Only the finest for our city’s mayor, apparently. Records show luxury flights and luxury safari tours were on the agenda.

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Federal Order Might Change How Dallas Handles Homelessness

By Emma RubyAugust 19, 2025

Dallas receives $51 million each year in federal grant funding. Congress could change the rules on how that money is used.

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COVID-19 Surges Again In The New School Year

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 19, 2025

COVID-19 rates are increasing in Texas every summer. Vaccines are still the best preventative measure this school year.

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Media Love Triangle With Dallas Morning News, Alden and Hearst Heats Up

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 19, 2025

The “vulture” hedge fund seems determined to buy The Dallas Morning News, despite its majority owner’s resistance.

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‘Absolutely Moving’, Community Reacts To DART Abandoning Paratransit Cuts

‘Absolutely Moving’, Community Reacts To DART Abandoning Paratransit Cuts

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 19, 2025

DART has axed plans to alter its paratransit services after droves of disabled community members and caregivers cried out.

After Failed Mediation, Neighbors Drop Pepper Square Development Lawsuit

By Emma RubyAugust 18, 2025

A new law that will make it easier for developers to build in commercially-zoned areas has been a ‘nuclear bomb’ to opponents.

First Amendment Groups Pressure UNT Officials to Lift Campus Drag Ban

By Emma RubyAugust 18, 2025

A court ruling upheld the right to drag performances on public university campuses. So, what’s UNT waiting for?

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Homebuyers Want Their Kids in This Suburb’s School District at Any Cost

By Emma RubyAugust 18, 2025

New study reveals out-of-district buyers pay the nation’s highest premium for homes that feed into the district.

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Top 5 North Texas High School Football Seniors to Watch This Fall

By Tyler DanielsAugust 18, 2025

Thankfully, the Cowboys are not the only game in town.

Agreement to Delay Marvin Nichols Reservoir 20 Years Reached

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 15, 2025

A mediated agreement has delayed the use of eminent domain to drown 66,000 acres for a reservoir to supply Dallas.

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New Laws Beginning Sept. 1 Will Affect Dallas Schools

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 15, 2025

Over a thousand bills were signed into law this session, and some will take effect on Sept. 1. Here are some of them.

How A Weird Midlothian Container Yard Is Bolstering Texas’ Power Grid

How A Weird Midlothian Container Yard Is Bolstering Texas’ Power Grid

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 15, 2025

A 13-acre plot in Midlothian is a renewable energy storage site that will help the Texas grid

Dallas Doctors Describe ‘Dire Situation’ in Gaza After Returning From Medical Aid

By Emma RubyAugust 14, 2025

Four physicians from the Dallas area gathered Thursday to recount their experiences bringing medical care to a war zone.

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Gators, Snakes And Bobcats, Oh My! Scary Texas Wildlife Is Everywhere Right Now

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 14, 2025

A 10-foot gator was hauled out of a North Texas lake, but gators aren’t the only creatures that emerge in the summer.

The Police Oversight Board’s Deep Ellum Crime Data Doesn’t Make Any Sense

By Emma RubyAugust 14, 2025

A glance at the report might leave you thinking things aren’t so bad in Deep Ellum, after all. That’s because it’s incomplete.

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$1,500 Can Go Bigger in These North Texas Cities Than In Most Others

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 14, 2025

There are still some areas where you can get more bang for your apartment buck.

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Puppies Died After Dallas Dog Yoga Class. Studio, Breeder Cast Blame

By Emma RubyAugust 13, 2025

Puppy yoga promises a wholesome, Instagrammable workout experience, but a recent Dallas class has resulted in anything but happiness.

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UNT Could Lose Nearly $50 Million From Dip in International Enrollment

By Emma RubyAugust 12, 2025

Projections show that 30% fewer foreign students could enroll in U.S. classes, which amounts to millions of tuition dollars lost.

How Much Do Dallas Parents Pay To Send Kids Back to School?

How Much Do Dallas Parents Pay To Send Kids Back to School?

By Kelly DearmoreAugust 12, 2025

The pandemic, inflation, and even AI affect the cost of sending kids back to school today.

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Texas Gets Tougher On Owning Sex Dolls That Look Like Children

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 12, 2025

Starting Sept. 1, the penalties for possession and the intention to promote childlike sex dolls will increase. About time, right?

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