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Texas GOP Blasts Ken Paxton’s Impeachment in Resolution

By Simone CarterJune 20, 2023

The Republican Party of Texas blasted House lawmakers for voting 121-23 in favor of the attorney general’s impeachment.

Did Your State Representative Make Texas Monthly‘s ‘Best & Worst Legislators’ List?

By Simone CarterJune 16, 2023

The legendary magazine released its 2023 list of “Best and Worst Legislators,” which mentions several politicians from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Ted Cruz, Man of the People, Tweets Taylor Swift Lyrics

By Simone CarterJune 12, 2023

Texas’ junior Republican senator rails against secondary ticket sellers amid the pop star’s Era’s Tour.

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Buoy, Oh Buoy! Greg Abbott Wants a Border Wall in the Water.

By Kelly DearmoreJune 9, 2023

The Texas governor announced an unusual way to combat illegal Rio Grande crossings

Lack of Clarity in Texas Abortion Bans Puts ‘Women’s Lives at Risk,’ Advocates Warn

By Simone CarterJune 9, 2023

A prominent Dallas attorney breaks down why Texas’ strict law needs to be clarified.

Joe Tave, Zarin Gracey Face Off in Dallas City Council Runoff Election

By Jacob VaughnJune 9, 2023

The District 3 seat in City Hall is up for grabs. Here are the two candidates hoping to take it.

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Dallas Rings in Pride Month by Raising the Rainbow City Flag

By Simone CarterJune 2, 2023

Pride Month kicked off on Thursday with the triumphant raising the city’s rainbow flags at City Hall and Love Field.

5 Buckwild Moments from North Texas Lawmakers This Session

By Simone CarterMay 30, 2023

After a busy legislative session, we reflect on local Republicans’ five zaniest moments this year.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.”

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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