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Study of Marvin Nichols Reservoir May Lead to Victory for Opponents

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 28, 2023

A potential water supply meant to serve D/FW's growing needs will get another look at the possible damage it could cause.
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison Was Sex Trafficking Children From Plano Hotel

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 2, 2022

Laderrick Dedemon Smith, 22, pleaded guilty in August to sex trafficking children. He was working out of a hotel in Plano, including during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Dallas Wants to Address Pollution, Quality of Life Issues Caused By Concrete Batch Plants

By Jacob Vaughn
Nov 18, 2021

Chair of the Environment and Sustainability committee, City Council member Paula Blackmon, said the way Dallas handles concrete batch plants is fragmented. Blackmon and others in the city want to fix it.
After Weekend Shooting, Police Vow to Step Up the Fight Against Violent Crime in Deep Ellum

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 21, 2021

Violence struck Deep Ellum last weekend and now the Dallas Police Department wants to been up security in the neighborhood. Some worry what that means for business owners and patrons.
Dallas' New Anti-Hate Advisory Council Comes Amid Surge in Hate Crimes

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 20, 2021

The council will meet regularly to talk about ways to increase tolerance in Dallas. It will also work with the police department to find ways to better respond and prevent hate crimes.
Is Delta-8 Unsafe? The FDA and the CDC Have Worries.

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 16, 2021

Health officials want you to know that delta-8 has not been approved by the FDA, and that they’re concerned about product formulas, labeling, and the way the stuff is marketed.
In Dallas' Joppa, Community Leaders and Developer at Odds Over Proposed Townhomes

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 7, 2021

Named for a city in the Bible, Joppa was formed by freed slaves after the Civil War. Residents have always called it Joppee, and some say it's not the place for 14 new townhomes.
Operation DisrupTor: Plano Man Sentenced as Feds Target Dark Web Drug Dealers

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 30, 2021

Aaron Brewer was just one of 179 people swept up by Operation DisrupTor in September last year.
Dallas Council Member Paul Ridley Gets Rid of Leftover Appointee. Several Remain.

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 26, 2021

City Council member Paul Ridley thinks there are better people for his boards and commissions than his incumbent's appointees.
Are North Texas Police Catching Up With Street Racers and Stunt Drivers?

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 20, 2021

Street racers and stunt drivers have been in a game of cat and mouse with police for the last year. Are the cops beginning to catch up?
Accused of Allowing Cocaine Sales, DFW Club Owner Will Go on Trial in October

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 18, 2021

The owner and managers allegedly chose certain dealers over others to operate in the clubs.
Fighting the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Could Take Lifetimes

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 10, 2021

The fight against the Marvin Nichols Reservoir is one Northeast Texas residents have had to instill in their kids. It's been going on for decades and shows no signs of stopping.
Dallas Tries to Tackle Digital Divide

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 9, 2021

The city and the Dallas Independent School District commissioned CTC Technology & Energy to develop a Broadband and Digital Equity Strategic Plan. A draft of this plan presented to the City Council on Wednesday shows how big the problem is and ways Dallas can fix it.
The City Wants a Quieter Deep Ellum, but Local Businesses Are Pushing Back

By Jacob Vaughn and Alex Gonzalez
Jul 8, 2021

As business owners began getting warnings from code enforcement about noise, it seemed to them that the rules had changed. They didn’t, but the people enforcing them did.
Belo Garden Will Be Renamed, but Dallas Is Still Full of Confederate Iconography

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 23, 2021

Belo Garden will now be Civic Garden. But, there are still marks of the Confederacy and racist figures all over the city.
Did the FBI Meddle in Dallas Politics to Catch Corrupt Politicians?

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 18, 2021

The FBI calls public corruption its top criminal investigative priority. They're pulling off these kinds of stings in cities all over the country.
Dallas Expanded a Rapid Mental Health Dispatch Program, but Some Want Longer Hours

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 17, 2021

They operate seven days a week, 16 hours a day between two shifts. One shift runs from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and the other runs from then till 11 p.m.
Dallas Mayoral and Police Association Endorsements Failed This City Council Election

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 8, 2021

There's a progressive stronghold in the new council to take on issues like affordable housing, economic development, public safety and homelessness.
Dallas Officials Received Dozens of Anti-Immigrant Emails Over Boys at Convention Center

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 4, 2021

The emails often referred to the teen boys as “aliens,” “infectious” and potential criminals.
Friends Celebrate the Life of Dallas Musician Darren Eubank, Who Died of COVID

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 2, 2021

Friends and family will celebrate Darren Eubank’s life on June 12 at Oaks Church in Red Oak. The service will be livestreamed for anyone unable to attend.
At Dallas QAnon Convention, Conspiracy Theories Run Wild and Reporters Kicked Out

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 1, 2021

The faces behind the group are the couple John Sabal and his partner, Amy. On the social media platform Telegram, the two go by QAnon John and QueenAnon Amy.
Not Everyone Is Happy With Dallas' Botham Jean Boulevard

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 1, 2021

A local business owner said he’s collected signatures from residents and other business owners in the area in support of changing Botham Jean Boulevard back to Lamar Street.