Politics & Government

Beto O’Rourke came to Denton again in one of the last stops on the Drive for Texas tour.

Dallas’ encampment sweeps have gotten more tense in recent months, with some activists showing up in protest with rifles. The city has a plan to deal with the armed encounters.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has some Bitcoin and says he’s excited about the future of cryptocurrency.

Earlier this month, conservatives from around the country flocked to Texas to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) second annual gathering in Dallas. There, they heard former President Donald Trump describe himself as “the most persecuted person” in the country’s history, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz recycle old jokes and…

Recently, former South Park and Mad TV writer and actor Toby Morton has been in the business of making fun of Republican politicians through several websites seemingly associated with their campaigns. Governorgregabbott.com is one that keeps him the busiest.

Ahead of elections in November, groups like Texas Organization Project have been advocating for a polling station at the Dallas County Jail. But Sheriff Marian Brown says the jail already has a system in place for inmates to vote that works.

Texas’ abortion trigger ban took effect on Thursday, but the fight for reproductive rights is far from over.

Just a couple of months ago, City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s job was on the line. This week, he got a 3% raise.

Homeless providers have been using hotels to address overflow at local shelters. Now, the city might throw in some of its money to help pay for the hotel bills.

Thanks to a Florida activist, Texas schools may soon see “In God We Trust” posters written in Arabic.

Environmental justice group SSR calls out the Dallas City Council for not informing the public and rushing a vote on their proposed equity plan.

Dallas is gearing up for another QAnon Convention.

In November, Texans across the state will head to the polls to cast their votes in midterm elections widely viewed as a referendum on President Joe Biden’s first two years in office. But as state and national races heat up, election administrators in Texas and elsewhere are facing harassment, conspiracy…

Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s potty mouth could actually help his chances in the governor’s race, experts say.

U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson opened up about his food preferences on a recent podcast.

The city is proposing new fees for builders who want their single-family building permits in a more timely manner.

The Texas governor and Mothers Against Greg Abbott are turning to billboards ahead of November’s gubernatorial race.

The Dallas City Council has passed a resolution to limit the use of city resources to prosecute or investigate potential abortion-related offenses. On Wednesday, council members voted 13-1 in favor of the resolution. The vote makes Dallas the latest city to pass such a resolution. City councils in Austin and…

The Texas Democratic Party has officially adopted its 2022 party platform.

Texas Republicans respond to the FBI raid of former President Donald Trump’s home.

The city of Dallas’ next budget will go into effect on Oct. 1. The city manager has some ideas on how to spend the money.

The three-day gathering in Dallas was an echo chamber of rightwing grievances and buzzwords.