Ken Paxton Suing Dallas Over Police Funding
Paxton claims the city has failed to comply with a charter amendment requiring more money for cops.
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Online Influencers Could Help Bring Young People to Politics, But Can Also Cause Harm
Texas’ senate primary election has divided Democrats and been a boon for content creators hoping to go viral.
Trump Administration Sends Pregnant Migrants to Texas Shelter Flagged as Medically Inadequate
Government sources and advocates for the children worry the goal is to concentrate them in Texas, where abortion is banned.
Moratorium Against Hood County Data Center Fails After Legal Threats
Hood County commissioners voted against halting data center construction after receiving a letter from state Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston.
Should Dallas Do More To Address Homeless Encampments Across Town?
Enforcement downtown has helped ensure fewer Dallasites are sleeping on the streets.
Frisco’s ‘Indian Takeover,’ Alleged H-1B Visa Fraud Inflame Council Meeting
A majority of the North Texans who spoke against the area’s growing Indian population were not Frisco residents.
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Dallasites Might Keep Alley Trash Pickup, but It Might Cost Them More
Thousands of families could be affected by any of the possible new plans for garbage collection in Dallas.
Colin Allred Blasts James Talarico for Alleged ‘Mediocre Black Man’ Remark
In a video published to social media Monday, former representative Colin Allred said he had steam coming out of his ears.
Southlake Shocker Causes Trump Memory Loss, Sends National Republicans Reeling
Saturday’s special election win for Democrat Taylor Rehmet was impressive, but may not signal the long-awaited ‘blue wave’ some hope for.
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What To Know About the Bike Ride To Honor Alex Pretti
ICE won’t stop, and neither will the protests. Anyone with a bike can join Saturday’s in Dallas.
City Council Takes Control of Fair Park Greenspace as $13 Million Nears Expiration
Years-long delays and financial audits have put $13 million in funding for a community park at risk, the horseshoe warned.
‘Empathy Destroys Facism’: Scenes From the Dallas ‘ICE Out Now’ Protest
Hundreds gathered in near-freezing temperatures to speak out after Alex Pretti was gunned down on a Minneapolis street.
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Crockett Outraged After Visiting 5-Year-Old Minneapolis Boy Held in Texas ICE Facility
Photos of Liam Ramos wearing a blue hat and a Spider-Man backpack went viral last week after the boy was detained by ICE.
Why Some North Texans Take to the Streets, Lift Their Voices and Protest
For many protesters in North Texas, the goal isn’t to start a revolution. It’s about one person making the most righteous noise they can.
‘ICE Killed Him’: Arlington Family Asks ICE to Release Detained Father for Son’s Funeral
Maher Tarabishi was detained by ICE in October, a traumatic event that his family believes affected the health of his disabled son.
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Texas Republicans Call for Investigations Into ICE Unrest in Minnesota
The impact of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti can be felt in Texas thanks to the presence of ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol.
North Texas Faith Leaders Condemn Plans for Giant ICE Detention Facility
Local officials stated they do not believe Hutchins has the infrastructure to support the planned 9,500-person converted warehouse.
What Debate? Crockett and Talarico Highlight Similarities During Primary Face-Off
Undecided voters didn’t get much help from the two candidates during Saturday’s debate.
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Filming ICE Is Legal but Exposes You to Digital Tracking; Here’s How To Minimize the Risk
While you’re filming them, they might be using your phone’s information to track down you and your friends.
As Historical Buildings Get Torn Down, Kleberg Residents Feel Forgotten by Dallas
While code violations mount, folks in Kleberg wonder if Dallas leadership remembers they’re a part of the city.
‘Rethink This’: Council Criticizes ‘Half-Assed’ Plan To Close Four Dallas City Libraries
Multiple council members expressed frustration, saying they found out about proposed closures in their districts through social media.
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What to Know About Texas’ Latest Crackdown on Campus DEI, Free Speech
A new online portal will help state leaders track down violations of bans on university DEI programs and curriculum oversight.