Politics & Government

Critics say state restrictions on who can protest on public campuses and how and when they do it violate the First Amendment.

An ultraconservative judge led the charge on preventing a marker at the site of the Rainbow Lounge police raid.

North Texans will gather to protest the United States’ airstrike on Iran. Here’s what to know and when to go.

In 2025, Pride in North Texas is still a joyous time, but now more than ever, there is cause for concern.

Donald Trump didn’t invent racist immigration policy. For decades, both major parties built the system he’s now weaponizing.

Under pressure from Plano and its state representative, DART has proposed significant service cuts to the chagrin of many.

The attorney general agreed to pay restitution and serve community service hours.

The full interview will be released today at noon, but what we’ve seen so far is fiery.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett told the Observer that Ward Sakeik is being held at the Prairieland Detention Center.

The 89th session was yet another busy time for the conservative push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

ICE has arrested more than 2,500 people in Dallas in 2025, as Texas is now home to more ICE and CBP detainees than any other state.

Unlike other cities where trouble was reported, the crowds filling downtown Dallas streets stayed peaceful while being plenty colorful.

Our lawmakers are back from the Capital City after the session ended. Here’s what they have to say about what went down.

Dozens of rallies across the state will take place on Saturday. Here’s what to know and when to go.

You might need to wait before buying that new vehicle. Tariffs on imported cars and their parts are driving up costs.

Millions would go to replacing outdated inclinators and diagonal escalators for passengers who can’t use escalators.

The board had written a six-page letter outlining questions they planned to ask the Dallas Police Chief on Tuesday evening.

At least one arrest was made at the largely peaceful protest, attended by hundreds at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which DPD blocked.

State Sen. Royce West was Dallas’ most prolific legislator this session, claiming 60 victories by Sine Die.

North Texas reps and senators usually leave their mark in Austin, but not always for the reasons their constituents hope for.

The Dallas Animal Shelter has temporarily paused the intake program, citing the need to catch up on space and resources.

The software is embroiled in legal challenges and was built on billions of images from social media, causing privacy concerns for some.