‘Texas Needs a Winner’: James Talarico Addresses Packed Crowd in Plano Town Hall
The Senate hopeful addressed AI, voter intimidation and his favorite type of breakfast taco during the standing-room-only Q&A.
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Here Are the Oldest Elected Officials in Texas in 2026
Politicians’ ages are being debated nationwide.
Thousands of Dallasites Face Eviction Each Month. Most Need ‘Just a Little More Time’
An analysis by the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center found that a majority of Dallasites facing eviction avoid repeat lawsuits.
Dallas Protesters Gather Downtown After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Several in the crowd said it was their first time protesting, and that Renee Good’s killing had been a wake-up call.
Where To Go for the Jan. 8 ‘ICE Out Now Emergency Call To Action’ in North Texas
Protests are popping up across the country after Wednesday’s deadly shooting in Minnesota. Here’s what to know and when to go.
How To Prepare for an ICE Raid in Dallas
Questions about an ICE agent’s authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.
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The Big D News Crystal Ball Says We’re in for Quite a Ride in 2026
The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.
Controversial Plano Mosque Moves Ahead With Abbott-Opposed Development
EPIC City, now called ‘The Meadow’ will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque.
What To Do if a Family Member Is Arrested by ICE
A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
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Here Are Some of the New Texas Laws Going Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Apps, AI and ICE all play a part in the newest Texas laws.
Dallas County Could Be Home to Massive New ICE Detention Facility, Report Says
The proposed warehouse facility just south of Dallas would hold up to 9,000 detainees, making it many times larger than current detention centers.
‘He is My Lungs’: Disabled Man Hospitalized After ICE Detains Caregiver Father
Maher Tarabishi has spent much of his life in the U.S. serving as a caregiver for his son. In October, he was arrested by ICE.
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As ICE Tracking Apps Head to Court, a Dallas Activist Group Takes Watch
The group uses social media and encrypted messaging services to warn community members of ICE agent sightings.
Three Years Out From Presidential Election, Could Ted Cruz Be Trump’s Successor?
Cruz has come back to the spotlight as an old-guard conservative who likes to talk about Israel.
Ken Paxton Wants Bathroom Pics. No, We’re Not Sh*tting You
Texas women’s restrooms are BYOC, bring your own camera, according to Paxton’s New tipline.
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Jan. 6 Rioter’s ‘Christian Pig Crusade’ Disrupts EPIC Mosque’s Food Pantry
An Islamophobic protest disrupted the East Plano Islamic Center’s weekly food pantry. It’s the latest of many attacks on the religious center.
‘Political Pettiness’ is Hurting Dallas’ Homeless Community
Bickering led to the homelessness solutions committee losing quorum. That has drawn the ire of several Dallas City Council members.
‘A Gift To Republicans’: Top GOP Officials React To Crockett’s Senate Run
Paxton says Cornyn and Crockett are wasting their time. Abbott is making jokes on X. And Ted Cruz is somewhere tweeting about Tucker Carlson.
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Paxton Levels ‘First-of-Their-Kind’ Accusations Against 2 Dallas Pediatricians
The attorney general’s war against a pair of Dallas doctors over gender-affirming care has been intensified.
Jasmine Crockett Enters U.S. Senate Race, Taking on Talarico in Democratic Primary
Former Senate hopeful Colin Allred pulled out of the race early this morning, citing his desire to avoid a bruising primary.
Colin Allred Drops Senate Bid, Now Aims for a Return to Congress
The move clears the way for Jasmine Crockett to announce her plans while Allred now takes on his Congressional successor.
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Supreme Court Approves Texas’ Trump-Endorsed Congressional Maps for 2026
A lower court had previously ruled against the maps, stating that racial gerrymandering rendered them unconstitutional.