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a speaker at a tarrant county death penalty press conference
Courts

Tarrant County Advocates Protest Court’s Discriminatory Overuse of Death Penalty

By Emma RubyMay 8, 2026

A new study warns that Tarrant County disproportionately seeks capital punishment sentences against defendants of color.

Books

Bound by a Love of Books, Local Literary Series Builds Community One Page at a Time

By Jamisha DanielsApril 22, 2026

Do you love books? Go to BookNik on Saturday. Do you hate books? You should still go.

MAGA hat with bandages on it
Crime & Police

MAGA Hat-Wearer Charged With Deadly Conduct After Waving Stun Gun at Protest

By Austin WoodApril 10, 2026

Video shows how a downtown anti-war protest turned chaotic when a 58-year-old man disrupted it by attempting to assault demonstrators.

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Henry Wade juvenile justice center dallas
Opinion | Community Voice

While Dallas Is Erasing Names, It’s Time To Reckon With Henry Wade’s Grim Legacy

By Dr. Michael Phillips and OthersApril 9, 2026

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.

A bodega installation from Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Visual Arts

An Act of Censorship Leaves UNT Facing an Identity Crisis

By Alyssa FieldsApril 8, 2026

The removal of an exhibit and the silence from officials that followed have ruptured fault lines at a university that has built a reputation as an artists’ enclave.

Denton NO Kings protesters with signs
Politics & Government

UPDATE: No Kings Events Peacefully Draw Millions, While Dallas Arrest Grabs Attention

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 29, 2026

The man arrested in Dallas is a 57-year-old charged with misdemeanor assault against an elderly or disable individual.

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Protester with anti-Trump sign at Dallas No Kings event.
Politics & Government

Where To Go for the March 28 No Kings Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 27, 2026

Rallies across the state will take place on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration. Here’s what to know and when to go in DFW.

Rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs in Dallas
Politics & Government

Rainbow Removal: Dallas Begins Erasing Pride, Black Lives Matter Crosswalks

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersMarch 24, 2026

Crews began scraping and power washing crosswalks with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday. The removal will go on through April.

Lethal injection death chamber in Texas
Opinion | Community Voice

Dallas County Can Lead the Way Away From the Hidden Cruelty of Lethal Injection

By Dr. Michael Phillips and OthersMarch 20, 2026

Texas will reach a shameful milestone on May 14 with the execution of Edward Busby. 

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Cesar Chavez street sign in San Francisco
Politics & Government

Dallas One of Many US Cities Rocked by Report of Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 19, 2026

Following a stunning investigation, the civil rights icon’s legacy is being reevaluated by leaders across the country.

Courts

Prairieland Verdict Leaves Questions for Left-Wing Groups, Free Speech Advocates

By Austin WoodMarch 17, 2026

Experts warn the verdict could have a ‘chilling’ effect on protests and that terrorism charges are an overreach.

Immigration-themed art show at UNT.
Opinion | Community Voice

In the Wake of Exhibit Removal, ‘There is a Crisis For Artistic Freedom Unfolding at UNT’

By William HarrisMarch 9, 2026

The University of North Texas has made a habit of pulling art from public view in recent years.

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Quiñonez's Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá collection is a striking reflection of his journey as an immigrant.
Visual Arts

Artist and Immigrant Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez Will Not Be Silenced

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 27, 2026

Victor Quiñonez’s murals showcase immigrants’ stories. But the art is being censored.

demonstrators at a protest rally
Crime & Police

What the Prairieland Shooting Trial Means for Left-Wing Protesters, Activists

By Emma RubyFebruary 20, 2026

In a landmark case, the Department of Justice is accusing defendants of antifa affiliation. Will the charges stick?

school hallway lockers
Education

More North Texas Students Walk Out as Abbott Threatens Consequences

By Austin WoodFebruary 10, 2026

Plano and Melissa students joined protests as Gov. Abbott tells state officials to investigate districts believed to encourage or facilitate walkouts

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Latte art
Restaurants

Dallas’ Hospitality Industry Grapples With ICE, Politics and Speaking Out

By Courtney E. SmithFebruary 5, 2026

After an employee at White Rhino Coffee quit rather than give ICE agents discounts, the Dallas hospitality industry felt on blast last week.

ICE protesters with signs
Politics & Government

What To Know About the Bike Ride To Honor Alex Pretti

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 30, 2026

ICE won’t stop, and neither will the protests. Anyone with a bike can join Saturday’s in Dallas.

Person carrying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag during a Pride Parade in Dallas
Dallas Life

New Year, New Path: The Dallas Pride Parade Is Moving

By Alec SpicerJanuary 30, 2026

The June Pride Parade, not the September one.

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Standing With Our Communities, Supporting All Immigrants
Opinion | Editorial Voice

Standing With Our Communities, Supporting All Immigrants

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

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.

Anti-ICE protesters with signs
Politics & Government

‘Empathy Destroys Facism’: Scenes From the Dallas ‘ICE Out Now’ Protest

By Patrick Williams and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

Hundreds gathered in near-freezing temperatures to speak out after Alex Pretti was gunned down on a Minneapolis street.

Man with sign calling to abolish ICE at Dallas No Kings protest.
Politics & Government

Why Some North Texans Take to the Streets, Lift Their Voices and Protest

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 28, 2026

For many protesters in North Texas, the goal isn’t to start a revolution. It’s about one person making the most righteous noise they can.

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Speaker on stage at the Denton Black Film Festival
Film, TV & Streaming

You Need to Head North for the 2026 Denton Black Film Festival This Week

By Preston BartaJanuary 27, 2026

Your early look at one of the best festivals of the year, offering an immersion of creativity through film, music, spoken word and more from Black artists.

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