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Who is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President?

Who is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President?

By Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa | Arizona MirrorJuly 17, 2024

After months of speculation, the Ohio senator and “Hillbilly Elegy” author will join Donald Trump on the Republican ticket.

GOP Calls for Jasmine Crockett To Resign Following Trump Assassination Attempt

By Emma RubyJuly 17, 2024

Crockett co-signed a bill that would have removed Trump’s Secret Service detail following his felony conviction.

Ken Paxton

Former South Park Writer Goes After ‘Racist’ Ken Paxton

By Jacob VaughnJuly 17, 2024

More and more, the content on Toby Morton’s political parody websites feels like reality, he says.

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Dallas mayor Eric Johnson

So Much for Unity: Mayor Eric Johnson Speaks at Republican Convention

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 16, 2024

The Dallas mayor and Ted Cruz pledged allegiance to Donald Trump and stuck close to the lines they’ve rehearsed time and time again.

Donald Trump

The 2024 Republican National Convention Will Be Filled With Fear, Division

By Jacob VaughnJuly 15, 2024

The 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas was met with protests. There will be plenty to protest at this year’s convention in Milwaukee as well.

North Texas Reacts to Attempted Trump Assassination

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 13, 2024

Both Republicans and Democrats from North Texas chime in on the Trump attack in Pennsylvania that left multiple people dead and injured.

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Colin Allred speaks to supporters at Rodeo Goat in Dallas

We Fact-Checked Colin Allred’s New Campaign Ad: ‘All Hat, No Cattle’

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 11, 2024

The new ad takes aim at Ted Cruz while attempting to shine a light on Allred’s ability to play well with others.

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How Will North Texas Kroger-Albertsons Merger Impact Grocery Stores in the Area?

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 10, 2024

Stores in Arlington, McKinney, Dallas, Frisco and more will be impacted by the massive transaction.

Texas hospital room

Probe Reveals Improper Use of Taxpayer Money by Texas Antiabortion Groups

By Emma RubyJuly 9, 2024

Viola’s House in Dallas regularly receives exorbitant reimbursements for goods for which they paid little, the investigation states.

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DART Train

‘Devastating Impact’: North Texas Cities Consider Paying DART Less Money

By Jacob VaughnJuly 3, 2024

What could it mean for DART if its income was reduced by millions of dollars each year?

Dallas Says It’s Illegal To Sleep While Homeless, Supreme Court Agrees

By Emma RubyJuly 1, 2024

A law signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott allows for fines up to $500 for sleeping in a public space.

Texas Democrats Go Mostly Silent on Biden’s Showing in Thursday’s Presidential Debate

By Jacob VaughnJune 28, 2024

Last night’s presidential debate was a bit of a train wreck for both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

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Texas Medical Board Adopts Guidelines for Abortion Ban That ‘Do Nothing’

By Emma RubyJune 25, 2024

As doctors express concern about the meaningless “guidelines,” a study has found that Texas’ abortion ban has led to a 13% spike in infant deaths.

Faced With Potential Changes, Dallasites Rally To Save Social Security

By Jacob VaughnJune 24, 2024

Republicans have proposed changes to Social Security that could slash benefits by 13%, and people are pushing back.

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From City to SCOTUS, Amarillo Stands at Center of Abortion Legislation

By Emma RubyJune 14, 2024

Challenges to abortion access fail on municipal, federal levels, with Amarillo at the center of both debates.

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Experts Say Dallas Has a Squatter Problem and State Lawmakers Are Ready to Evict

By Emma RubyJune 13, 2024

State lawmakers were left “outraged” after hearing stories of Texas homeowners battling to evict squatters.

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Texas Wants You To Give Up Your Privacy So You Can Access Online Porn

By Jacob VaughnJune 13, 2024

A new law in Texas has porn sites taking pictures of users and their IDs to verify ages. It could have a chilling effect on consumers of adult content.

In Texas Monthly Eric Johnson Avoids the Questions Local Media Have Been Asking

By Emma RubyJune 11, 2024

Eric Johnson rarely speaks with a local or state media outlet. It’s even more rare when he actually answers our questions.

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Dallas city council listens to public speakers.

City Council Discussions Show Where Support Lands for Charter Amendments

By Emma RubyJune 7, 2024

Extending city council term lengths, moving municipal elections and council member salaries are all up for debate.

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Frisco Says It Has an ‘Inclusion Committee,’ But Some Aren’t So Sure

By Jacob VaughnJune 4, 2024

The committee was apparently created in 2018, but LGBTQ advocates with the nonprofit Pride Frisco say it has never been made official.

Former Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax

After T.C. Broadnax Resignation, City Hall Shakeups Should Be Expected

By Emma RubyJune 4, 2024

The wave of resignations that have followed T.C. Broadnax’s departure mirror a long-running trend in the city manager’s office.

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Are There Too Many Apartments in Farmers Branch?

By Jacob VaughnJune 3, 2024

In the near future, Farmers Branch could have 16,000 multifamily units. Some in the city say that’s just too many.

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