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ICE agent patch
Shops & Markets

Dallas Cafe Workers Quit Jobs in Dispute About Serving ICE Agents

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 26, 2026

Dallas-based cafe loses workers over a first-responder discount and its policy toward ICE agents.

Film, TV & Streaming

All That’s Left of You Filmmaker Cherien Dabis Confronts Palestine’s Unspoken History

By Preston BartaJanuary 23, 2026

Experience the quiet rebellion of humanity in a poignant exploration of generational trauma and resilience, now playing at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station.

Fredrick Terry, an advocate for HEB from South Dallas
Shops & Markets

The Gouda Fight: One Man’s Mission to Bring an H-E-B to Southern Dallas

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 22, 2026

“I deserve smoked gouda too,” says Fredrick Terry on his fight to bring an H-E-B to Oak Cliff. And he’s not kidding about the cheese.

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Dallas Life

How Dallas Echoes the Legacy of MLK Jr., How You Can This Weekend

By Preston BartaJanuary 16, 2026

From historic landmarks to vibrant community events, Dallas continues to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy.

queer motherland members
Dallas Life

Queer Motherland Reclaims LGBTQ+ African History

By Christine OdwessoJanuary 13, 2026

The Dallas-based organization cultivates community and challenges the misconception that Africa cannot be queer.

Man wearing Dali mask
Crime & Police

Nearly 100 Extremist Groups Still Operate in Texas

By Emma RubyJanuary 9, 2026

Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.

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

Where To Go for the Jan. 8 ‘ICE Out Now Emergency Call To Action’ in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 8, 2026

Protests are popping up across the country after Wednesday’s deadly shooting in Minnesota. Here’s what to know and when to go.

Restaurants

Is Your Tip Pool Legal? What to Know After the Perry’s Steakhouse Ruling

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 5, 2026

Tip pools are legal, but there are specific laws on who gets pushed in.

Joppa continues to fight factories and their pollution in the neighborhood.
Opinion | Community Voice

Stop Playing Politics With Joppa, Start Fixing What We Live With Every Day

By Shalondria GalimoreDecember 26, 2025

Longtime residents of the Freedmen’s Town in southern Dallas have been waiting for city leaders to keep their promises.

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Dallas Life

The Wildest Moments in Dallas in 2025

By Preston Barta and OthersDecember 23, 2025

From bizarre crimes to viral scandals, these are some of the biggest moments that defined Dallas in 2025.

Muslim prayer
Opinion | Community Voice

Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Muslim Tactics Mirror Racist Governors of the 1960s. He, Too, Must Fail

By Mustafaa CarrollDecember 23, 2025

State opposition to American Muslims reminds a local community leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

Crime & Police

Dallas County Moves Away From Seeking Death Penalties, Following Texas Trend

By Emma RubyDecember 18, 2025

Once the national leader in capital punishment, Texas judges hesitated to set execution dates in 2025.

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Concerts

Cure for Paranoia Teams Up With Jasmine Crockett for Upcoming Show

By Jordan MaddoxDecember 16, 2025

Cure For Paranoia will take the stage at Trees for an EP release show with an introduction by Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett.

Concerts

Drinking & Donating: Chad D’s Annual Toy Drive is a Force for Holiday Cheer

By Austin ZookDecember 11, 2025

Chad Davenport surrounds himself with good people, good music and good beer — all for a good cause.

Opinion | Community Voice

UT Dallas is Trying to Punish a Student Editor for Editing

By Marie McMullanDecember 8, 2025

UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years.

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Critic's Notebook

The Spotify Unwrapped Movement Takes Aim at Streamer’s ICE Interest

By Kena SosaDecember 5, 2025

Spotify is wrapping up 2025 with some political controversy.

Damian LeVeck
Politics & Government

‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X

By Emma RubyDecember 3, 2025

“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
Bars & Breweries

The East Dallas Social Club: Fun with a Splash of Advocacy (Like a Martini)

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

It’s the holidays … looking for some new friends and a good cause. We found one.

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bitcoin
Politics & Government

Small Texas Community Takes On Crypto Giant, Loses Bid for Peace

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 6, 2025

The crypto mine in Hood County drills Bitcoin day in and day out, and it produces a lot of noise while doing it.

Visual Arts

Holding Court: Dallas Artist Commissioned for Custom Portrait of the King of England

By Carly May GravleyNovember 4, 2025

Michael Shellis grew up running from the police for graffiti. Now, he has delivered his art to Buckingham Palace.

Opinion | Community Voice

Prop 3 Could Worsen Dallas’ Jail Overcrowding and Mental Health Crisis

By Tamera HutchersonNovember 1, 2025

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.

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Restaurants

North Texas Restaurants Offer Free Meals for Kids as SNAP Money Ends

By City of AteOctober 30, 2025

They’re stepping in to help fill a gap caused by the government shutdown.

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