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Dallas Backs Bill Outlawing Hair Discrimination

By Jacob VaughnMay 30, 2023

The Crown Act will outlaw discrimination on the basis of hair for schooling, employment and housing in Texas.

Going to Florida for Memorial Day Weekend? Texans of Color, Beware

By Simone CarterMay 25, 2023

Destin is a favorite destination for Texas tourists in the Sunshine State. But some groups are warning the public about going there.

While Under Investigation, AG Ken Paxton Faces Off With Speaker Dade Phelan

By Kelly DearmoreMay 25, 2023

The high-profile Republican war of words has made an already wild final week of this Legislative session even more so.

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Does a Viral Video Show Texas House Speaker ‘Either Really Drunk or Having a Stroke’?

By Simone CarterMay 22, 2023

A clip of Texas House Speaker slurring his words has sparked calls for his resignation.

Anti-Drag Bill Ditches Drag References. Some Argue ‘There Are Other Things We Could Focus On.’

By Simone CarterMay 18, 2023

Proponents argue that SB 12 is aimed at preventing kids from being exposed “to issues of sexuality and identity that should be reserved for adults.”

Dallas City Council Could Determine Future of I-345 This Month

By Jacob VaughnMay 17, 2023

For years, Dallasites have been discussing what to do with this section of highway. A decision may finally be coming soon.

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Collin County Conservative Republicans: Happy Mother’s Day – Unless You’re Trans

By Simone CarterMay 16, 2023

The conservative group later wrote: “It is the liberal’s [sic] progressive propaganda that wants you to believe that men can get pregnant.”

Bill Would Nix Mandated Water Breaks for Dallas Construction Workers

By Simone CarterMay 15, 2023

Backed by Gov. Greg Abbott, the measure would effectively hamper cities and counties from enforcing progressive laws.

Electric Scooters Could Return to Dallas on June 1

By Jacob VaughnMay 15, 2023

The city has been trying to get its shared dockless vehicles back since 2020.

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How the Hispanic Allen Shooter Was a Neo-Nazi and ‘White Supremacist’

By Simone CarterMay 11, 2023

Experts break down why it’s possible for Mauricio Garcia, the Hispanic Allen mass shooter, to have been a neo-Nazi and white supremacist.

Trump-Era Policy That Curbed Migration to U.S. During Pandemic Ends Today

Trump-Era Policy That Curbed Migration to U.S. During Pandemic Ends Today

By Jacob VaughnMay 11, 2023

Controversial Title 42 ends today. Will it create a greater border crisis?

Dallas Is Getting Back Online After Last Week’s Ransomware Attack

By Jacob VaughnMay 10, 2023

Dallas is still recovering from last week’s ransomware attack.

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Anti-Drag Crusader Bryan Slaton, Who Had Sex with Intern, Expelled from Texas House

Anti-Drag Crusader Bryan Slaton, Who Had Sex with Intern, Expelled from Texas House

By Simone CarterMay 9, 2023

The Texas House voted on Tuesday to expel former state Rep. Bryan Slaton, who had already resigned over claims that he’d had sex with an intern.

protesters rally in response to Allen, Texas shooting in May 2023

Critics Blast GOP Lawmakers for Blaming Allen Shooting on Mental Health: ‘It’s Sick’

By Simone CarterMay 9, 2023

Critics rail against Republican lawmakers who’ve blamed “mental health” for the Allen mass shooting.

Dallas City Council Election Results: Low Voter Turnout Steals the Show

By Jacob VaughnMay 9, 2023

The Dallas City Council elections were decided by an apathetic voting base.

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Hacked: Dallas Ransomware Attack Disrupts City Services

By Jacob VaughnMay 5, 2023

A ransomware group called Royal is behind a cyber attack that’s interrupting multiple city services across Dallas.

District 13 City Council Candidates Focus on Crime, Short-Term Rentals

District 13 City Council Candidates Focus on Crime, Short-Term Rentals

By Jacob VaughnMay 5, 2023

District 13 City Council member Gay Donnell Willis faces former real estate agent Priscilla Shacklett in her bid for re-election.

7 Times Texas Republicans Broke the 10 Commandments

By Simone CarterMay 5, 2023

Texas Republicans are fighting for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, but how many commandments have they broken?

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In District 7 Race for Dallas City Council, Food Scarcity is a Top Issue

By Jacob VaughnMay 4, 2023

Dallas City Council member Adam Bazaldua was elected to represent District 7 in 2019, and faces three challengers for a third term.

Progress Not a Matter of ‘Waving a Wand’ Says Dallas District 9’s Paula Blackmon

By Kelly DearmoreMay 4, 2023

Dallas City Council member Paula Blackmon has only one challenger for the District 9 seat she has held since 2019.

Colin Allred Blasts Ted Cruz in Campaign Ad: ‘We Don’t Have to Be Embarrassed by Our Senator’

By Simone CarterMay 3, 2023

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate, but could a Democrat really unseat Ted Cruz in uber-conservative Texas?

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The Big Squeeze: Surviving Dallas’ Affordable Housing Crunch Makes Roommates Out of Strangers

By Jacob VaughnMay 3, 2023

Rising rents and gentrification in Dallas continues to make life more difficult for many.

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