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Richardson Mayor Amir Omar

Richardson Mayor Amir Omar Is an Outsider No More

By Christian McPhateSeptember 20, 2025

North Texas’ first Muslim mayor won because of his ability to connect with others, not because of what makes him different.

Transgender teen Nex Benedict was murdered in Oklahoma in February.

Denton County Rep. Wants to Institutionalize Transgender People

By Emma RubySeptember 19, 2025

“[Transgender women] have an underlying level of aggressiveness,” said Republican Ronny Jackson in an interview this week.

Senator Joseph McCarthy at the Army hearings in 1954.

Political Witch Hunts and Blacklists: Donald Trump and the New Era of McCarthyism

By Shannon Brincat and OthersSeptember 19, 2025

The parallels between 1950s McCarthyism and Trumpism’s attack on speech from the left are stark and unsettling.

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Despite Opposition, Dallas Gets One Step Closer to Landing Its First H-E-B

By Emma RubySeptember 18, 2025

North Dallas location got the first of two needed green lights from City Hall. Some neighbors are thrilled, but others are not.

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UPDATE: Timeline of the EPIC City Controversy, State Agency Settles With Developers

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 18, 2025

Controversy focused on the proposed Muslim community began in February. Here’s what’s happened since.

Irving-Based Nexstar Bows to FCC, Pulls Jimmy Kimmel After Kirk Remarks

By Emma RubySeptember 18, 2025

The local media conglomerate plans to purchase WFAA’s parent company, but it needs FCC approval first.

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Costly $2B Silver Line Launches As Suburbs Challenge DART’s Future

Costly $2B Silver Line Launches As Suburbs Challenge DART’s Future

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 17, 2025

Member cities of DART created a funding hullabaloo this year. Now they have quick rides to the airport.

Pay Up or Dry Out: Dallas Cracks Down on Unpaid Water Bills

By Emma RubySeptember 16, 2025

Eight percent of Dallas households are delinquent on their water bill, but that’s an improvement.

Ungodly Pack Of Wild Dogs Torment Tiny Texas Town

Ungodly Pack Of Wild Dogs Torment Tiny Texas Town

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 16, 2025

A rambling group of dogs, up to 40 at their peak, has been wreaking havoc, especially when the school bells ring.

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Tweet As I Say, Not As I Tweet: Plano Rep. Breaks Own Rule About Political Violence

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 11, 2025

After Charlie Kirk’s death, the Republican called out a Democrat for not tweeting even though he’s failed to condemn political violence in the past.

Fight Against Alley Trash Service Gets Dirty At City Hall

Fight Against Alley Trash Service Gets Dirty At City Hall

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 11, 2025

The director of sanitation does not need anyone’s approval to end trash services in alleys, but that won’t stop the people from fighting.

When it Comes to Police Pay, Hiring, City Hall Has a Messaging Problem

By Emma RubySeptember 11, 2025

An eight-page city memo explains how the pay raises for DPD officers are compliant with Prop. U. Who has time to read all that?

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DART Approves Biggest Service Cuts in 40 Years: Routes Slashed, Fares Hiked

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 11, 2025

The frequency of certain routes will also take a hit next year when DART begins charging more for its decreased services.

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Texas Bathroom Law Triggers Fear, Uncertainty for Trans College Students

By Gregorio Olivares GutierrezSeptember 8, 2025

The controversial law will likely soon take effect, bringing about more questions than answers.

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‘Please Dallas My Austin’: Austin’s New, $1.1 Million Logo Looks Familiar

By Emma RubySeptember 5, 2025

They just want to be us soooooo bad.

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UPDATE: Successful Bill Has Texas OB-GYNs Fearing $100,000 Civil Suits

UPDATE: Successful Bill Has Texas OB-GYNs Fearing $100,000 Civil Suits

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 4, 2025

The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue providers of the abortion pill.

Dallas HERO Wants City Council to Know: We’re Here to Stay

By Emma RubySeptember 4, 2025

As City Hall finalizes its annual budget, the controversial watchdog group wants police salaries to be put at the forefront.

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The Jail Is Overstuffed With Prisoners, and That Might Cost You

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 3, 2025

After steadily approaching capacity for years, the jail has more bodies than authorized, and it needs more money to fix it.

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Rally for Palestine at Raytheon in Richardson

North Texas Activists Face Hate Crime Charges, Prison Time for Anti-Israel Graffiti

By Emma RubySeptember 2, 2025

Free speech experts claim the charges are legally dubious, but in line with Texas’ flexible hate crime interpretation.

Council Member Suggests Cutting Police Oversight, Ethics Offices for Savings

By Emma RubyAugust 29, 2025

A memo sent to the council, mayor and city manager on Thursday states that more potential budget cuts will be outlined soon.

Dallas Wants to be Developer Friendly. Will That Come at the Expense of Parks?

By Emma RubyAugust 28, 2025

The Park board was ‘shocked’ to find out a critical fee paid by developers was slashed. Now, City Council must decide what builders pay.

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Drastic DART Service Changes Delayed In Million Dollar Vote

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 28, 2025

The DART board voted to delay a final decision on proposed service cuts, buying time but losing money.

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