Council Members Say Staff Are Trying To ‘Guide the Public’ With City Hall Questions
As debate over the future of City Hall continues, two council members are calling a survey on the subject a ‘push poll.’
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Star North Texas Quarterback Checks Into Rehab For Online Sports Betting
The new Texas Tech QB offers yet another unfamiliar sign of the times for college sports as online gambling takes hold of millions of young men in the US
Don’t Mess With Big Bend: Texas Border Wall Unites State Across Party Lines
Plans for a wall in Big Bend National Park have sparked bipartisan outrage, and border county judges are calling for transparency from DHS.
Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities
A rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana may open the door to tax breaks and research opportunities in North Texas.
Dallas Bows to Another Abbott Threat, Revises Policies for DPD, ICE Relationship
Although the city admitted the governor was not clear in his demands, Dallas police now have more room to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
2 East Dallas Mothers Are on a Quest To Fix up One Very Sad Playground
Dallas’ Park Department says Harry Stone Park is nearing the end of its service life. Neighbors say that’s obvious.
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Immigration Declines Hurting Texas Job Growth, Dallas Fed Forecast Shows
Dallas was the lone major metropolitan area in the state to see job growth with a meager 0.1% increase in February, the Fed report found.
‘Stop Threatening To Defund Our Police’: Dallas Leaders Push Back on Abbott’s Threats
The governor has threatened to withhold over $80 million in public safety funding from Dallas over ICE policies.
Police Detain Dozens in Raid on Dallas ‘Sex Party’ Amid Harry Hines Crackdown
Police arrested two men they say organized the gathering, and seized thousands of grams of drugs during the search.
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Thou Shall Not Keep Jesus Out of Class: Court Sides With Texas in SB 10 Lawsuit
All Texas K-12 public classrooms must follow legal guidelines on how to make the Ten Commandments visible to all students.
Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom
Even with a victory for Texas THC advocates, lawmakers could target the $5.5 billion industry with further regulations.
Both Dallas Airports Rank Really High, in the Worst Possible Way
Between a government shutdown and summer travel season, you better be super careful when flying in or out of North Texas.
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Chairman’s Resignation Leaves Dallas Republicans Divided Ahead of Runoff Election
In a contentious meeting, precinct chairs voted to move forward with precinct-only voting in next month’s runoff. Is that possible?
City Council Seeks ‘Out of the Box’ Solutions to Prevent Public Library Closures
Dallas library staff will look for new revenue opportunities, including passport offices, to help keep all branches open.
Addison, Park Cities Eye Microtransit Service as Potential DART Replacement
Highland Park officials are looking at an agreement with Via to alleviate stress on roads and minimize non-resident worker traffic.
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Dallas To Avoid Sky-High Transit Fees Plaguing Other FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Train tickets to New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium may cost more than $100 during the games, significantly more than the regular fare.
An LGBTQ Cultural Center at Risk: Concern for Oak Lawn Library Persists
Dallas Public Library staff are reviewing alternatives to closing the Oak Lawn Branch. Some advocates are still concerned.
Two Bridges Too Far? Reconfiguring Oak Cliff-Downtown Connections Hits Resistance
Dallas officials have big plans for the Houston Street bridge as a pathway for pedestrians and the Dallas Streetcar. Critics warn it will hurt Oak Cliff’s connectivity.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Adds Dallas to His Hit List Over Police, ICE Policies
Dallas has now joined Houston and Austin as major cities being threatened by the Texas governor.
Dallas ISD Asks for Record Bond Package With Tax Increase, 26 Replacement Schools
The package put forth by Dallas ISD’s bond steering committee would phase out roughly 700 portable classrooms used by 10,000 students.
Dallas County GOP Leader Resigns Following Party Infighting, Voting Confusion
Allen West’s decision to abandon precinct-based voting may have led to backlash amongst local Republicans.
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Historic Dallas B&B To Be Replaced With $250 Million Manhattan-Style High-Rise
A fixture along Maple Avenue since 1906, the mansion that became Hotel St. Germain is set to become yet another ghost in Dallas’ architectural history.