The Spark of Discovery: Why Texas Shouldn’t Dictate Every Word Our Students Read
A local teacher explains why a state-mandated reading list for secondary school is a bad idea.
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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.
The New York Times Asked Texas Conservatives About Trump, Iran. We Asked Some Locals
There’s nothing like a stroll through downtown to see what strangers think about politics, right?
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
UT Dallas is Trying to Punish a Student Editor for Editing
UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years.
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Prop 3 Could Worsen Dallas’ Jail Overcrowding and Mental Health Crisis
Prop. 3 would let judges deny bail for certain felony charges when risk or danger is shown. But that’s already in the state Constitution.
How Did Mamani Earn a Star After 50 Days? Michelin Answers but Questions Remain
Maybe it was a shooting star. Even the chef wondered why the award came so quickly.
Why Every Small Victory in Special Education Matters
The stakes are monumental as the government scales back on support for the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.
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Opinion: Deep Ellum Is Dying and the City Is Holding the Shovel
From “the great construction boondoggle” to the “absurdity of help,” one venue owner shares his struggle to survive.
Abbott’s Cruel Abortion Laws Mean More Grieving Texas Moms Like Me Will Suffer
Thanks to extremist lawmakers and new laws like HB 7, Texas families will continue to face impossible decisions.
Jimmy Kimmel is Back, But Don’t Get Complacent
That a late-night comedian could even temporarily lose his platform under the shadow of government
threats is not a censorial flare-up — it’s a five-alarm fire for free speech.
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As an Aggie, I’m Ashamed of My Alma Mater
An A&M alum reckons with the university’s decision to fire multiple employees for teaching in opposition to an ultra-conservative doctrine.
How to Poop Outdoors in a Way That Won’t Piss Off the Environment and Other Hikers
Hitting the trails? Time to come clean.
Dallas-Based Energy Transfer Proves the Playbook to Silence Dissent is Still In Use
Instead of dogs and hoses, corporate bullying tactics move to lawsuits and lobbyists.
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Heat Exhaustion Almost Killed Me. UPS Still Won’t Give Me A/C
‘There’s no telling if I’ll make it through another Texas summer,’ UPS driver Hayden Keonig says.