Politics & Government

After Charlie Kirk’s death, the Republican called out a Democrat for not tweeting even though he’s failed to condemn political violence in the past.

The director of sanitation does not need anyone’s approval to end trash services in alleys, but that won’t stop the people from fighting.

An eight-page city memo explains how the pay raises for DPD officers are compliant with Prop. U. Who has time to read all that?

The frequency of certain routes will also take a hit next year when DART begins charging more for its decreased services.

The controversial law will likely soon take effect, bringing about more questions than answers.

They just want to be us soooooo bad.

The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue providers of the abortion pill.

As City Hall finalizes its annual budget, the controversial watchdog group wants police salaries to be put at the forefront.

After steadily approaching capacity for years, the jail has more bodies than authorized, and it needs more money to fix it.

Free speech experts claim the charges are legally dubious, but in line with Texas’ flexible hate crime interpretation.

A memo sent to the council, mayor and city manager on Thursday states that more potential budget cuts will be outlined soon.

The Park board was ‘shocked’ to find out a critical fee paid by developers was slashed. Now, City Council must decide what builders pay.

The DART board voted to delay a final decision on proposed service cuts, buying time but losing money.

The Department of Homeland Security said a man approached the facility Monday evening and claimed to have a detonator on his wrist.

The city manages 20 pools; it’s only closing nine of the oldest ones, but most of them are in the southern half of the city.

The immigration enforcement agency announced the suspension of age requirements for officers ahead of its massive hiring expo.

Beth Van Duyne’s bill is seen as an infringement upon First Amendment rights. Some states are already making similar steps.

Observer readers weren’t too thrilled at the hefty pricetag attached to Mayor Eric Johnson’s recent Africa trip.

A Dallas woman wanted to help the immigrant community navigate the court system. In doing so, she comes face to face with ICE.

The new maps will go to the Senate Thursday, before Gov. Abbott can sign them into law.

Only the finest for our city’s mayor, apparently. Records show luxury flights and luxury safari tours were on the agenda.

Dallas receives $51 million each year in federal grant funding. Congress could change the rules on how that money is used.