‘Extreme’ prison sentences for anti-ICE protesters may have ‘chilling effect’
Activists accused of being members of antifa received decades-long sentences this week for involvement in a protest gone awry.
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‘RoboCop’ screening rallies Dallas to save I.M. Pei’s City Hall
A “RoboCop” benefit screening turned movie nostalgia into civic testimony for the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition.
New immersive mural resurrects a key piece of Garland’s Black history
Historians, artists and the City of Garland are memorializing The Flats, a former free-standing African American community, with an interactive mosaic mural.
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in North Texas
Juneteenth is June 19, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday in North Texas between now and then.
Photos: Even rain couldn’t wash away the vibrancy of the 2026 Dallas Pride Parade
Downtown Dallas wasn’t all sunshine on Saturday, but it was undoubtedly all rainbows.
Marching on: Dallas’ Pride Month parade keeps focus on the road ahead
As Texas legislators continue to target the LGBTQ+ community, this year’s Pride Parade paves a new road to resilience.
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The art of showing up: how two Dallas women paint a new vision for relief
The duo behind the Rio Valley Relief Project is bringing hope to Dallas families at the intersection of art and community.
Dallas shuts down food handout downtown; organizers plan to continue serving
City Council members are currently debating whether or not to impose harsher restrictions on organizations distributing food to homeless people in Dallas.
0.6 miles of glory: the Meat Fight 1K requires stretchy pants, not running shoes
The Meat Fight 1K is the best race you’ll never run.
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‘Unbearable’ noise and chicken deaths: lawsuits mount against local crypto mine
Residents allege cardiac issues, tinnitus, permanent hearing loss and insomnia have developed from the noise.
Tarrant County advocates protest court’s discriminatory overuse of death penalty
A new study warns that Tarrant County disproportionately seeks capital punishment sentences against defendants of color.
Bound by a Love of Books, Local Literary Series Builds Community One Page at a Time
Do you love books? Go to BookNik on Saturday. Do you hate books? You should still go.
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MAGA Hat-Wearer Charged With Deadly Conduct After Waving Stun Gun at Protest
Video shows how a downtown anti-war protest turned chaotic when a 58-year-old man disrupted it by attempting to assault demonstrators.
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.
An Act of Censorship Leaves UNT Facing an Identity Crisis
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.
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UPDATE: No Kings Events Peacefully Draw Millions, While Dallas Arrest Grabs Attention
The man arrested in Dallas is a 57-year-old charged with misdemeanor assault against an elderly or disable individual.
Where To Go for the March 28 No Kings Protests in North Texas
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 Removal: Dallas Begins Erasing Pride, Black Lives Matter Crosswalks
Crews began scraping and power washing crosswalks with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday. The removal will go on through April.
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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.
Dallas One of Many US Cities Rocked by Report of Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse
Following a stunning investigation, the civil rights icon’s legacy is being reevaluated by leaders across the country.
Prairieland Verdict Leaves Questions for Left-Wing Groups, Free Speech Advocates
Experts warn the verdict could have a ‘chilling’ effect on protests and that terrorism charges are an overreach.
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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.