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Greg Abbott Warns Migrants About Alligators: ‘Cross at Your Own Risk’

By Kelly DearmoreApril 30, 2024

The Texas governor adds to his list of threats and jokes aimed at migrants with an alligator video from the Rio Grande.

dallas library

Dallas Library Plan Recommends Overhaul of Central Library, Renovations for 11 Others

By Emma RubyApril 29, 2024

The council unanimously voted to reimagine the “malfunctioning,” “dark” and”confusing” downtown central library.

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax has resigned.

‘You Need a CEO’: In What Areas Should Dallas’ Next City Manager Excel?

By Jacob VaughnApril 22, 2024

Dallas City Council members weigh in on what kind of person the next city manager should be in order to succeed.

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After Punishing Primaries, Key Runoffs Could Tilt Texas Legislature Further Right

By Tyler HicksApril 17, 2024

Following the Super Tuesday demise of many enemies of Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton, the GOP civil war still rages, according to Lawrence Wright, author of Mr. Texas.

dallas city hall

Is This the Beginning of the End of Old City Park?

By Jacob VaughnApril 15, 2024

Starting in May, Old City Park will be under the city’s management. Some are worried about what that will look like.

Dallas city council listens to public speakers.

‘It’s a Real Shame’: Important Projects Left Out of Dallas’ 2024 Bond Package

By Jacob VaughnApril 12, 2024

Some aren’t thrilled with how the 2024 bond package turned out because of some key items missing from the ballot.

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‘Already Decided’: Residents Push Back Against Proposed Dallas Homeless Facility

By Jacob VaughnApril 4, 2024

Plans are in flux for a property in Dallas’ District 3 originally meant to house the homeless, but the project faces resident opposition.

Pride flag

Rowlett’s DEI Commission Fights To Keep Its Name

By Jacob VaughnApril 2, 2024

Texas has waged war against DEI offices on college campuses. Now, some fear a name change could be the beginning of the end of Rowlett’s DEI Commission.

Dallas city hall

ForwardDallas Could Help Shape the Future of the City

By Jacob VaughnMarch 21, 2024

Reading the latest draft of the citywide plan ForwardDallas can make your head spin. We’re here to help make sense of it all.

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migrants texas border

Police in Fort Worth and Dallas Take Different Approaches to Controversial Senate Bill 4 on Immigration

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 20, 2024

The possibility of the highly debated SB 4 becoming law in Texas has local police departments playing the waiting game.

Meow Wolf Grapevine

With Increased Political Power, Ken Paxton Takes Aim at Fun Places in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 13, 2024

The Texas attorney general has set his sights on some fun spots in North Texas with one of his recent lawsuits.

Kids in school classroom

Did Greg Abbott’s Fight for School Vouchers Get Easier on Election Night?

By Jacob VaughnMarch 11, 2024

Many of Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher pushers won their elections last Tuesday. However, some say school vouchers weren’t at the top of voters’ minds.

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Oklahoma capitol in Oklahoma City, OK.

Just Like Texas: Oklahoma Bills Take Aim at Women, LGBTQ Rights in Legislative Session

By Jacob VaughnMarch 11, 2024

The Oklahoma Legislature is now in session, and many bills have the distinct aim of restricting the rights of women and LGBTQ residents. Sound familiar?

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson will not be recalled.

‘Nothing Burger’: Mayor Eric Johnson Gloats Over Failed Recall Effort

By Jacob VaughnMarch 6, 2024

Davante Peters launched an effort to recall Mayor Eric Johnson in January. The effort came to naught after he failed to secure enough signatures.

Colin Allred speaks to supporters at Rodeo Goat in Dallas

It’s Allred vs. Cruz and Other Results From Super Tuesday Primaries in North Texas

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersMarch 6, 2024

Long lines, surprises and grudges marked the primary elections in Texas. Colin Allred won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in dominating style.

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Dallas city hall is home to a new city manager

Did Dallas Rush the Appointment of an Interim City Manager?

By Jacob VaughnMarch 5, 2024

Dallas has an interim city manager, but some worry the decision was made far too quickly.

After City Council Vote, Heart House Can Serve Children Where They Are

By Jacob VaughnMarch 5, 2024

Nonprofit Heart House provides afterschool and summer programming for refugee, immigrant and under-resourced children in Dallas’ Vickery Meadow.

Cornel West at a pro-Palestine rally in Dallas.

Hitching a Ride with Cornel West: A Conversation on Israel, His Presidential Run and John Coltrane

By Garrett GravleyMarch 4, 2024

The outspoken intellectual was in North Texas for a pro-Palestine rally, and we found ourselves in the back of an SUV with him discussing much more than the conflict in the Middle East.

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Nathan Johnson and Victoria Neave Criado

Candidate Questionnaire: Sen. Nathan Johnson and Rep. Victoria Neave Criado for Senate District 16

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 4, 2024

The race for Texas Senate District 16 is intriguing, mainly because there isn’t a Republican running. Primary Day will be Election Day for either Johnson or Neave Criado.

Fighting elephants like Republicans fighting other Republicans.

The ‘R’ stands for ‘Revenge’: What Republicans’ Civil War Means for the Future of Texas

By Tyler HicksMarch 4, 2024

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott have led the charge for much of the recent Republican-on-Republican battling. History suggests it could negatively impact the GOP.

Sandbranch in Dallas county does not have running water.

Derek Avery Says He Will Finally Bring Running Water to Dallas County’s Sandbranch

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 29, 2024

Sandbranch has been without clean water for decades. Now, a candidate for Dallas County’s District 3 commissioner seat says he’s going to change that.

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We Listened to Mayor Eric Johnson on Ted Cruz’s Podcast So You Don’t Have To

By Simone CarterFebruary 28, 2024

In an episode that aired Monday, Dallas’ mayor was a guest on the junior Texas senator’s podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz. It went about as well as you’d think.

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