Students Across Dallas Walk Out of Classes in Protest for Stricter Gun Laws
On April 5, students from around the U.S. walked out of class to demand action.
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ACLU of Texas Appeals Conviction of North Texas Protesters
Three North Texas protesters convicted over a 2020 demonstration are getting help from the ACLU of Texas.
For School Shooting Survivors, Healing Can Be a Scary Process, Counselors Say
For thousands of students, their healing journey only begins when the cameras leave to cover a different school shooting tragedy.
This Promising Bill Would Flush Period Sales Tax for Menstruating Texans
House Bill 300, filed by state Rep. Donna Howard of Austin, has received widespread bipartisan support.
Tiny Homes in Big D Could Help House the Homeless
People have mixed feelings about tiny homes, but Dallas leaders are considering funding their construction to help house the homeless.
It’s Been a Long Time Since the Rangers Started Off Like This
How long has it been since the Texas Rangers started off 3-0? Well, I’ll tell ‘ya.
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Journalists Breathe Sigh of Relief: ‘Texas Observer Lives!’
Current and former staffers at the Texas Observer are celebrating the news that the 68-year-old publication won’t shutter.
‘Not a Victimless Crime’: Texas Bills Could Ban Paper License Plates
“Not a victimless crime.”: Texas lawmakers are looking to crack down on fraudulent paper license plates.
This Local GOP Lawmaker Just Got Mercilessly Trolled
During a hearing this week over a contentious bill, one local GOP lawmaker became the butt of a joke.
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Oklahoma Rivals Texas in Uber-Conservative Legislation
Texas prides itself on being ultra-conservative, but Oklahoma is giving us a run for our money.
Plano ISD Candidate: ‘Drug of Pornography’ Threatens Schools More Than Guns or Fentanyl
In the midst of school shootings and Fentanyl-related deaths in North Texas, one North Texas school board candidate says porn is a bigger threat to students.
Single-Use Water Bottle Bill Aims to Aid Environment, Local Control
A bill may be needed to allow Texas cities the local control needed to ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at their own golf courses.
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Crime, Housing, Homelessness Key Issues in District 2 City Council Race
City Council member Jesse Moreno says he’s done a lot for Dallas’ District 2 since elected in 2021. Sukhbir Kaur, his opponent, says he hasn’t done enough.
Texans React to Nashville Congressman’s Apathy Towards School Shootings
Texan responses to the Covenant School killings in Nashville ran from fiery to apathetic.
If Only Texas Lawmakers Loved the Constitution More Than They Hate Drag
Texas lawmakers give the First Amendment short shrift in their campaign to erase drag performers from public view.
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Why North Texas Abortion Rights Advocates Are ‘Very Happy’ This Week
On Monday, the TEA Fund resumed funding procedures after a federal judge ruled that he couldn’t enforce Texas’ abortion bans outside of the state.
Sex Education Curriculum in Texas Leaves Much to Be Desired, Advocates Argue
Fort Worth ISD’s recent pause on sex education lessons this school year shines new light on the controversial curriculum.
Dallas Fire-Rescue Trainee Fired for Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Dallas Fire-Rescue trainees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The Dallas Fire Fighters Association President says there should be alternatives.
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Texas Legislators Considered Drag Shows and Book Bannings in Austin Last Week
Bills that could restrict drag shows and ban library books are making their way through the Texas Legislature.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Jan. 6 Prisoners: ‘They Know Nothing About Bad Conditions’
U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas appeared on Morning Joe to discuss her upcoming tour of the building where the Jan. 6 prisoners are held.
West Texas A&M President Sued Over Drag Show Censorship
West Texas A&M University’s president has been hit with a lawsuit after refusing to reinstate a student organization’s drag show.
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Nature Lovers Rejoice: Texas Bill Aims To Help Save the State’s Bees
Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini has filed a bill aimed at saving the state’s bees.