Is Your Tip Pool Legal? What to Know After the Perry’s Steakhouse Ruling
Tip pools are legal, but there are specific laws on who gets pushed in.
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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 Wildest Moments in Dallas in 2025
From bizarre crimes to viral scandals, these are some of the biggest moments that defined Dallas in 2025.
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 County Moves Away From Seeking Death Penalties, Following Texas Trend
Once the national leader in capital punishment, Texas judges hesitated to set execution dates in 2025.
Cure for Paranoia Teams Up With Jasmine Crockett for Upcoming Show
Cure For Paranoia will take the stage at Trees for an EP release show with an introduction by Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett.
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Drinking & Donating: Chad D’s Annual Toy Drive is a Force for Holiday Cheer
Chad Davenport surrounds himself with good people, good music and good beer — all for a good cause.
UT Dallas is Trying to Punish a Student Editor for Editing
UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years.
The Spotify Unwrapped Movement Takes Aim at Streamer’s ICE Interest
Spotify is wrapping up 2025 with some political controversy.
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‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X
“Mr. Mayor, if I could please have the attention of the full council?” LeVeck asks. “They are very rudely speaking through mine and other people’s speeches.”
The East Dallas Social Club: Fun with a Splash of Advocacy (Like a Martini)
It’s the holidays … looking for some new friends and a good cause. We found one.
Small Texas Community Takes On Crypto Giant, Loses Bid for Peace
The crypto mine in Hood County drills Bitcoin day in and day out, and it produces a lot of noise while doing it.
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Holding Court: Dallas Artist Commissioned for Custom Portrait of the King of England
Michael Shellis grew up running from the police for graffiti. Now, he has delivered his art to Buckingham Palace.
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.
North Texas Restaurants Offer Free Meals for Kids as SNAP Money Ends
They’re stepping in to help fill a gap caused by the government shutdown.
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Andy Cohen Praises a Dallas Church for its Reponse to Gov. Abbott’s War on Crosswalks
The Bravo talk show host called the governor’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks ‘stupid.’
After Calling Out Trump and ICE, Reneé Rapp Uses Her Platform for Change
On the Bite Me Tour, Reneé Rapp is spotlighting real issues and asking Dallas fans to donate to make the world a safer place for kids.
Buried on the Ballot, Prop 15 Sparks Fears Over Censorship and Trans Youth Care
It’s not often Texas voters get a say in how the state governs social issues but ‘parental rights’ are on the ballot this year.
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The Local Luxury Handbag Designer, Chef and Mom Running For a Texas House Seat
Allison Mitchell has worn many hats. She’s hoping her next one is in the Texas House of Representatives.
These Texas Women Fight the Death Penalty Outside Huntsville Execution Chamber
For the women who protest at Texas executions progress is coming, but not fast enough.
The Sky Was Crying: Scenes From the Dallas ‘No Kings’ Protest
ICE raids, tyranny, politics and a call for love and political organization were on the agenda at Dallas’ wet No Kings protest.
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Dallas Artists Sound Off on Oct. 18 No Kings Protest Against Trump
Pierce Washington, Ren the Third and Alex O’aiza weigh in on President Donald Trump, ICE and participating in protests this weekend.