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Say Goodbye to Sex Toys at CVS. Maybe.

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 16, 2024

A new pre-filed bill hopes to protect children from “premature exposure” by removing sex toys from certain retailers.

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Paxton Sues Doctor for Prescribing Collin County Woman Abortion Drugs

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 13, 2024

Paxton’s latest lawsuit is another move aimed at further restricting abortion access in Texas.

Dallas City Council Approves Ban on Vapes, e-Smoking Devices in Public

By Emma RubyDecember 11, 2024

Starting in 2025, vaping in public spaces could land you a fine up to $500, thanks to Dallas’ new ban.

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What To Look Out For in 2025 Dallas News

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 11, 2024

New city council members, new state laws and the possible return of driverless taxis are just some of the things to keep an eye on.

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Mansfield Rep. Secures Caucus House Speaker Nomination, but Race Isn’t Over

By Emma RubyDecember 9, 2024

David Cook earned the support of the GOP caucus during a drama-filled House speaker’s race.

A North Texas Republican Could Earn the House Speaker Gavel This Weekend

By Emma RubyDecember 6, 2024

Mansfield’s David Cook won’t have the opponent he expected in Saturday’s House Speaker election.

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3 Takeaways from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s State of the City Address

By Emma RubyDecember 6, 2024

For the third year in a row, Mayor Johnson emphasized his support for initiatives that begin with the letter P.

New Report Predicts the Probability of Rolling Blackouts This Winter

New Report Predicts the Probability of Rolling Blackouts This Winter

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 6, 2024

A recent ERCOT simulation predicts more rolling blackouts should conditions be similar to 2021’s fatal winter storm.

New Car Inspection Rules To Start in January: What That Means for Dallas Drivers

By Emma RubyDecember 5, 2024

Seventeen Texas counties will still require drivers to undergo annual emissions testing.

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Texas Maternal Mortality Committee Won’t Investigate Deaths in 2022-23

By Emma RubyDecember 4, 2024

Advocates warn that overlooking such data could complicate research into the impact of Texas’ abortion ban.

Dreamers Face Grim Future in the US as Trump Returns to Office

By Gregorio Olivares GutierrezDecember 4, 2024

Figuring out what to do with their college education is one of many questions facing DACA recipients in North Texas.

Texas Lawmakers Target Trans Community Ahead of Legislative Session

Texas Lawmakers Target Trans Community Ahead of Legislative Session

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 3, 2024

Republican reps have pre-filed 32 bills that restrict the rights of transgender Texans.

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New Texas Bill Would Classify Abortion Pills as Schedule IV Drugs

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 2, 2024

A Texas legislator has moved to designate abortion-inducing pills as controlled substances, potentially endangering women across the state.

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The Ticket, the Eclipse and Ending Veteran Homelessness: Positive Observer News Stories of 2024

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 2, 2024

It wasn’t all bad news in Dallas this year.

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2 Texans Named to Trump’s Cabinet, but They Weren’t the Picks Many Expected

By Emma RubyNovember 26, 2024

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott both made it onto short lists for Trump’s cabinet positions, but neither is headed to D.C.

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Mayor Eric Johnson ‘Stands by President Trump,’ Supports Deportations on Fox News

By Emma RubyNovember 22, 2024

A Fox News anchor asked the mayor about his party switch and how Dallas is taking on the “migrant crisis.”

‘We Get the Bare Minimum’: Dallas Voters Grapple With Grocery Prices

By Emma RubyNovember 21, 2024

Voters’ perception of the economy may have helped fuel Trump’s presidential win, but how much have prices really changed?

Northern Collin County Is Booming. What Happens When a Town Can’t Keep Up?

By Emma RubyNovember 20, 2024

With demand for new housing outpacing infrastructure and resources, one local government brings building to a halt.

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Dallas Names Four Finalists for City Manager Job

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 19, 2024

T.C. Broadnax’s replacement will be charged with finding a new police chief.

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Texas Legislators Started Filing Bills This Week – Here Are the 5 Craziest (So Far)

By Emma RubyNovember 15, 2024

One lawmaker wants to decriminalize gay sex, while another wants to give student loan forgiveness to border patrol lawyers.

How To Move to Mexico Before Trump Takes Office: A Guide

By Gregorio Olivares GutierrezNovember 13, 2024

Wanna get away?

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‘Culture of Fear’: Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Leaves Texas Immigration Advocates Wary

By Emma RubyNovember 12, 2024

A Trump-appointed judge sided with Texas’ challenge to Biden’s spousal naturalization program in “sign of what is to come.”

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