Where To Go for the Oct. 18 No Kings Day of Peaceful Action in North Texas
Dozens of rallies across the state will take place on Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump. Here’s what to know and when to go.
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‘Offensive on an Emotional Level’: LGBTQ+ Groups Dissolved Amid Resource Center Cuts
Resource Center, a community-based organization for queer Dallasites, announced programming changes that have shocked some.
Trump Calls Mavericks Owner ‘Darling’ and ‘Great Woman’ During Israeli Hostage Release
The Israel-born Mavericks owner received a round of applause as the president acknowledged her Israel advocacy.
Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks
The governor announced Wednesday that any cities sporting “political ideologies” on the roads could lose state and federal funds.
Could Tiny Homes be Dallas’ Solution to Homelessness? We’ve Heard it Before
One council member hopes for real policy decisions that will productively address the city’s unhoused population.
These Dallas Suburbs Ranked Among the Worst Small Towns in the US
North Texas has many wonderful destinations, but a new ranking suggests that a few small towns around here might not be among them.
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‘Repent or Burn’: Christians Turn Controversial Mosque Into Abbott-Fueled Battlefield
The leaders of the East Plano Islamic Center respect their protestors, they just wish they’d lower the volume
Government Shutdown Is ‘Republican Assault On Working Class,’ Says Dallas Rep.
A partisan deadlock on federal healthcare programming has triggered a government shutdown. Millions could lose benefits, thousands are without pay, and there’s no end in sight.
City Hall Puts the Lid on Alley Trash Service Changes For Now
In this scenario, one man’s proposed trash service changes are nobody’s treasure.
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Ethics Board Appointment of Dallas HERO Leader Spouse Shot Down by City Council
Natalie LeVeck was denied due to her husband’s often inflammatory social media posts.
Ambitious 20-Year Plan for Dallas Libraries Was ‘Incomplete,’ Did Not Foresee Closures
Library officials expect more to shutter soon to meet fiscal goals laid out by city leaders.
New Texas Task Force to Tackle ‘Decidedly Un-Christian’ Gun Violence At Churches
A Michigan church mass shooting has spurred action from the governor. Critics say it’s not enough, some say at least it’s something.
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UPDATE: Nexstar to Put Jimmy Kimmel Back on Air Following Protests
Organizers of the Nexstar protest worry about what a merger will mean for free speech and Dallas’ WFAA news station.
UPDATE: Irving-Based Nexstar to Keep Jimmy Kimmel Off the Air
The local media conglomerate plans to purchase WFAA’s parent company, but it needs FCC approval first.
AI Charlie Kirk Preached From Beyond the Grave at Prestonwood Baptist Church
Speaking artificially from heaven, we presume, the AI voice told the crowd to “dry your tears.”
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Richardson Mayor Amir Omar Is an Outsider No More
North Texas’ first Muslim mayor won because of his ability to connect with others, not because of what makes him different.
Denton County Rep. Wants to Institutionalize Transgender People
“[Transgender women] have an underlying level of aggressiveness,” said Republican Ronny Jackson in an interview this week.
Political Witch Hunts and Blacklists: Donald Trump and the New Era of McCarthyism
The parallels between 1950s McCarthyism and Trumpism’s attack on speech from the left are stark and unsettling.
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Despite Opposition, Dallas Gets One Step Closer to Landing Its First H-E-B
North Dallas location got the first of two needed green lights from City Hall. Some neighbors are thrilled, but others are not.
Costly $2B Silver Line Launches As Suburbs Challenge DART’s Future
Member cities of DART created a funding hullabaloo this year. Now they have quick rides to the airport.
Pay Up or Dry Out: Dallas Cracks Down on Unpaid Water Bills
Eight percent of Dallas households are delinquent on their water bill, but that’s an improvement.
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Ungodly Pack Of Wild Dogs Torment Tiny Texas Town
A rambling group of dogs, up to 40 at their peak, has been wreaking havoc, especially when the school bells ring.