While Dallas Is Erasing Names, It’s Time To Reckon With Henry Wade’s Grim Legacy
Cesar Chavez’s name is forever tainted following a recent, horrific report. Dallas County should now move to strike Henry Wade’s name from the juvenile justice center.
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The Spark of Discovery: Why Texas Shouldn’t Dictate Every Word Our Students Read
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Dallas County Can Lead the Way Away From the Hidden Cruelty of Lethal Injection
Texas will reach a shameful milestone on May 14 with the execution of Edward Busby.
In the Wake of Exhibit Removal, ‘There is a Crisis For Artistic Freedom Unfolding at UNT’
The University of North Texas has made a habit of pulling art from public view in recent years.
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The New York Times Asked Texas Conservatives About Trump, Iran. We Asked Some Locals
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Readers Share Their Favorite Old Dallas Restaurants
Prince Hamburgers, Charcoal Broiler, Highland Park Cafeteria and Celebration are some of the most beloved and long-standing gems in Dallas.
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Anthony Davis Can Now Go Gentle Into That Good Night. Or Washington. Just Not Here.
My fellow North Texans, our long (and painful) national nightmare is over.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Is About Business, Not Politics
The NFL is looking to expand its reach into Latin America and into the world.
Standing With Our Communities, Supporting All Immigrants
Voice Media Group supports those participating in the nationwide ICE strike, and does not support the current administration’s actions against immigrants. A message from our CEO and editorial director.
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Even Troy Aikman Had to Wait for a Table: Saying Goodbye to a Local Icon
For 30 years, Jim Severson’s Park Cities staple was the ultimate neighborhood hangout. Now, a familiar Dallas story — rising rents and new landlords — is bringing the party to a close.
Ouch! Every Anthony Davis Injury Is Another Slap to Mavs Fans’, Luka Lovers’ Faces
No one hates Anthony Davis, but he reminds everyone about the one who got away.
DPD Says Gunfire, Fireworks Calls Were Down on New Year’s Eve. I Didn’t Bother Calling
As fireworks exploded over my Oak Cliff home, I thought to myself: What are the cops going to do?
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Dallas’ Next Security Blind Spot: The Skies Above The World Cup
A national security expert points out where Arlington and other World Cup cities could be most vulnerable.
Stop Playing Politics With Joppa, Start Fixing What We Live With Every Day
Longtime residents of the Freedmen’s Town in southern Dallas have been waiting for city leaders to keep their promises.
The Worst of Dallas 2025
Come on, join the commiseration. Take a look at what made Dallas not great this year.
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Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Muslim Tactics Mirror Racist Governors of the 1960s. He, Too, Must Fail
State opposition to American Muslims reminds a local community leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
Dallas Doesn’t Have a Stray Cat Problem, It Has a Cat Owner Problem
A Dallas resident has some thoughts on how some neighbors, and even himself, have handled being a cat parent.
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UT Dallas is Trying to Punish a Student Editor for Editing
UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years.