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Ken Paxton Keeps Making News as Dallas County GOP ‘Condemns’ Impeachment

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 13, 2023

The suspended Texas Attorney General is staying busy ahead of his Sept. 5 Senate trial.

Property Taxes Suck, But Dallas Homeowners Could Soon See Relief

By Simone CarterJuly 11, 2023

On Monday, House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced they had agreed on “$18 billion tax cut legislation.”

Is President Biden ‘Washing His Hands’ of JFK Assassination Records?

By Jacob VaughnJuly 6, 2023

An expert says the fight for more documents will have to take place in court.

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Texas Saw Sharpest Decline in Abortion After Roe Overturned One Year Ago

By Simone CarterJuly 3, 2023

“It wasn’t a surprise to me, but it definitely was a punch in the gut,” said a Dallas obstetrician-gynecologist.

Dallas Approves Another $70,000 for Poker Rooms Lawsuit

By Jacob VaughnJune 29, 2023

The city has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting card rooms in court.

Civil Rights Groups Declare a ‘Code Red’ Over Texas’ School Chaplain Law

By Simone CarterJune 29, 2023

“It’s a scary day for our democracy,” said the president and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

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Ted Cruz Won’t Stop Beefing with Stephen King on Twitter

By Simone CarterJune 27, 2023

“You’ve also spent a lot of time in Cancun. That’s pretty south, right?” the horror novelist said to the senator in a tweet.

Critics Blast New Law After Dallas Postman Dies Amid Extreme Heat

By Simone CarterJune 27, 2023

The recent death of postman Eugene Gates, Jr., has prompted workers’ advocates to condemn a new Texas law.

New Group Wants Dallas to Set Aside $200 Million for Housing

By Jacob VaughnJune 27, 2023

The Dallas Housing Coalition has one very big goal for the city’s 2024 bond package.

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Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd Slams Trump in Presidency Announcement

By Simone CarterJune 22, 2023

The moderate conservative politician represented Texas’ 23rd Congressional District from 2015 to 2021.

Texas Home to 20% of All Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation This Year

By Simone CarterJune 21, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign found that the Lone Star State accounted for one-fifth of all anti-LGBTQ+ bills nationwide in 2023.

Dallas Approves New Ethics Rules

By Jacob VaughnJune 21, 2023

The City Council gave the thumbs up on a new set of guidelines that should help officials tackle corruption.

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Texas GOP Blasts Ken Paxton’s Impeachment in Resolution

By Simone CarterJune 20, 2023

The Republican Party of Texas blasted House lawmakers for voting 121-23 in favor of the attorney general’s impeachment.

Did Your State Representative Make Texas Monthly‘s ‘Best & Worst Legislators’ List?

By Simone CarterJune 16, 2023

The legendary magazine released its 2023 list of “Best and Worst Legislators,” which mentions several politicians from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Ted Cruz, Man of the People, Tweets Taylor Swift Lyrics

By Simone CarterJune 12, 2023

Texas’ junior Republican senator rails against secondary ticket sellers amid the pop star’s Era’s Tour.

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Buoy, Oh Buoy! Greg Abbott Wants a Border Wall in the Water.

By Kelly DearmoreJune 9, 2023

The Texas governor announced an unusual way to combat illegal Rio Grande crossings

Lack of Clarity in Texas Abortion Bans Puts ‘Women’s Lives at Risk,’ Advocates Warn

By Simone CarterJune 9, 2023

A prominent Dallas attorney breaks down why Texas’ strict law needs to be clarified.

Joe Tave, Zarin Gracey Face Off in Dallas City Council Runoff Election

By Jacob VaughnJune 9, 2023

The District 3 seat in City Hall is up for grabs. Here are the two candidates hoping to take it.

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Dallas Rings in Pride Month by Raising the Rainbow City Flag

By Simone CarterJune 2, 2023

Pride Month kicked off on Thursday with the triumphant raising the city’s rainbow flags at City Hall and Love Field.

5 Buckwild Moments from North Texas Lawmakers This Session

By Simone CarterMay 30, 2023

After a busy legislative session, we reflect on local Republicans’ five zaniest moments this year.

Dallas Backs Bill Outlawing Hair Discrimination

By Jacob VaughnMay 30, 2023

The Crown Act will outlaw discrimination on the basis of hair for schooling, employment and housing in Texas.

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Going to Florida for Memorial Day Weekend? Texans of Color, Beware

By Simone CarterMay 25, 2023

Destin is a favorite destination for Texas tourists in the Sunshine State. But some groups are warning the public about going there.

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