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Candidates from both parties seem unable to fix the problems at the Mexico border in Texas.

Texas Politicians Really Can’t Figure Out How To Solve Border Crisis

By Simone CarterFebruary 9, 2024

“I have a very clear message for anyone using the southern border for staged political events: Don’t come to Arizona. Take your political theater to Texas,” said U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

Joppa continues to fight factories and their pollution in the neighborhood.

Southern Dallas Neighborhood Group Claims Local Shingle Factory Operates Without Permit

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 9, 2024

A local group says an asphalt shingle factory has been operating in Joppa for decades without the proper permit. Now, they want the factory shut down.

Dallas is a leader in converting downtown office break rooms into residential bathrooms.

Housing Help? Dallas Is a National Leader in Turning Old Workplaces into Apartments

By Simone CarterFebruary 8, 2024

“Dallas is becoming increasingly unaffordable, so the only way to combat that is add to our housing supply,” one housing advocate said.

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Tenth Street historic district has been hit hard by a rule the city coucnil will soon get rid of.

A Rule That Has Caused Destruction in Dallas May Soon Be Repealed

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 8, 2024

Dallas’ development code has allowed for the demolition of historic structures under 3,000 square feet. Now, that practice is set to end.

Shaquille O'neal is teaming with the Dalls County Sheriff to take guns off the street.

It May Not Reduce Crime, but Shaquille O’Neal and the Dallas County Sheriff Want Your Guns

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 7, 2024

Gun buyback events haven’t proven to reduce crime, some say, but they can help in other ways, especially when an NBA Hall of Famer is involved.

Joe Rogan thinks Ken Paxton's suit against Denton for decriminalizing weed is lame.

Denton Locals Seek To Dismiss Ken Paxton’s Marijuana Suit

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 7, 2024

With the likes of Joe Rogan expressing disappointment, Decriminalize Denton is fighting back against Attorney General Ken Paxton’s marijuana lawsuit.

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Texas secession somehow continues to be a hot topic.

‘Texit’ Lovers May Not Realize They’d No Longer Get Paid Social Security in National Divorce

By Simone CarterFebruary 6, 2024

“[T]he Civil War and the 1869 Supreme Court case Texas v. White settled the question pretty clearly: states cannot secede without congressional approval,” said Dr. Mark Hand, assistant professor of political science.

April 8th will see a total eclipse of the heart and sun.

Is Your Student’s School District Closing for the Total Eclipse?

By Simone CarterFebruary 5, 2024

Several Dallas-area school districts are revealing their plans for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Some schools are closing. Others? Nah.

A recent police chase from Irving to Dallas resulted int eh deaths of four people in a stolen car.

North Texas Police Engage in a Surprising Number of High-Speed Chases

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 2, 2024

The chase that resulted in four deaths on a Dallas freeway this week is the latest example of something that’s more common than you might think.

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The primaries are just around the corner. Be sure to register to vote.

Hey Dallas: Are You Registered To Vote in the Primary? Here’s What You Should Know.

By Simone CarterFebruary 2, 2024

The Texas primary election is on March 5, but the last day to register to vote in it is right around the corner.

An alarming number of raped women could not get abortions in Texas.

Abortion Advocates Blast Texas’ Bans After Study Claims 26,000 Births Are Caused by Rape

By Simone CarterFebruary 2, 2024

“Think about a person that’s forced to have a baby from being raped, and what life could be for her,” said D’Andra Willis, birth justice coordinator at The Afiya Center in Dallas.

Ken Paxton hopes to get cities to stop decriminalizing marijuana.

‘Reckoning With the State’: Paxton Sues Over Marijuana Decriminalization

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 1, 2024

Five cities are facing lawsuits from the Texas Attorney General over their efforts to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

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A package of TRE House mushroom gummies.

Psychedelic Indeed: We Tripped on Legal Magic Mushroom Gummies (This Time)

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 1, 2024

Amanita muscaria mushroom products aren’t really for tripping. But we heard there are psychedelic magic mushroom gummies out there, and we had to try them.

Dallas city council will continue to weigh optins on how to best deal with the pension problems the city faces.

Dallas Continues To Look for a Long-Term Plan To Fix Its Pensions

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 1, 2024

Dallas’ employee pensions are underfunded by billions of dollars, and the city needs to come up with a plan to fund them by next year to abide by state law.

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos took some shots at Southlake's mayor.

Disgraced Former U.S. Rep. George Santos Disses Southlake Mayor as ‘Faux Conservative’

By Simone CarterJanuary 31, 2024

In a viral Cameo video posted to X, the former New York congressman accuses Southlake Mayor John Huffman of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Boston Montet's parents are suing the construction company they say is responsible for the unsafe environment their son worked in.

Parents of 19-Year-Old Killed at Dallas ISD Construction Site Sue for $1 Million

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 31, 2024

Boston Monett was a bull-riding, church-going 19-year-old still getting used to his new construction job when a drilling rig hit and killed him in 2023.

Former beauty pageant queen Averie Bishop from McKinney is running for political office.

Former Miss Texas Averie Bishop Wins Gun-Safety Award Amid Bid for Texas House

By Simone CarterJanuary 31, 2024

Averie Bishop made history by becoming the first Asian-American Miss Texas in 2022. Now the McKinney native is running for office – and winning awards along the way.

Israel-Palestine protestors march in 2023.

UT Dallas Slammed for Nixing ‘Spirit Rocks’ Because of Student Support for Israel, Palestine

By Simone CarterJanuary 30, 2024

The three large free-speech stones were removed from the Richardson campus after messages about the Middle East conflict cropped up.

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Dak Prescott scrambles for yards against the San Francisco 49ers.

Is Dak the New Dirk?

By Richie WhittJanuary 30, 2024

Seriously, Cowboys fans, we know you’re hurting, but hear us out on this.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues his fight with President Biden over how to secure the Texas-Mexico border.

Texas Border Standoff With Feds Intensifies as Potential for ‘Tragedy’ Looms

By Simone CarterJanuary 29, 2024

Republican politicians from the Lone Star State are seemingly salivating over the idea of a possible conflict with the federal government.

Dallas City Hall is where city council will discuss changes to the city charter, possibly including one that could make the city friendlier to marijuana.

Ground Game Texas Brings Marijuana Decriminalization Effort to Dallas

By Jacob VaughnJanuary 29, 2024

Dallas has relaxed some of its enforcement of state marijuana laws, but now a Texas group wants to decriminalize misdemeanor amounts of the plant locally.

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Texas attorney General Ken Paxton continues to deal with the whistleblower lawsuit brought against him in 2020.

Impeach Paxton Again? Not Likely, but the Texas AG’s Latest Move Isn’t Helping His Cause

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 26, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to bring the whistleblower lawsuit against him to an end, but that move seems to have backfired on him.

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