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Marsha Gordon (left) and Diane Benjamin (right) serve as precinct chairs for the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively. This is the first time both women have the same sign in their yards.
Politics & Government

Pepper Square 2.0? Preston Hollow is Pushing Back on a Proposed Development

By Emma RubyMay 1, 2026

More than 2,600 neighbors have signed a petition opposing the proposal, which includes buildings significantly taller than the current height limit.

The Eye art piece in downtown Dallas.
Transportation

WTF Is up With the Construction on the Sylvan Avenue Bridge? 

By Emma RubyApril 29, 2026

For months, traffic cones have suggested that someone plans to eliminate two of the bridge’s traffic lanes. The only question is who?

Critic's Notebook

‘Justice Was Not Served’: DOJ Reaches Unexpected Settlement With Live Nation

By Alyssa FieldsApril 15, 2026

Early statements indicated Live Nation would chase the trial to the Supreme Court, but a comparatively small settlement might spare them the trouble.

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Critic's Notebook

A Timeline of the Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane Kidnapping

By Alyssa FieldsApril 10, 2026

Gucci Mane was reportedly kidnapped in Dallas in January. An arrest was made in April, and a diss track was released today. Here’s your TL;DR.

Critic's Notebook

James Broadnax’s Pivotal Death Penalty Case Could Change How Lyrics Are Used in Court

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 20, 2026

Travis Scott and Young Thug are a few of the rappers backing the Dallas man convicted for a 2008 murder.

Dallas' iconic City Hall
Politics & Government

‘A Complete Betrayal’: Residents React To Discussion on City Hall’s Future

By Austin WoodMarch 3, 2026

Dallasites spoke out against a plan to move away from City Hall and argued against potential stadium development.

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Adam Bazaldua is joined by South Dallas residents and State Rep. Venton Jones.
Politics & Government

Dallas City Council OKs Agreement for Fair Park Community Greenspace

By Austin WoodFebruary 26, 2026

Council members unanimously voted to allow Fair Park First to oversee development of the community park, which is expected to break ground as early as August.

Culbertson Holdings Is Making An Impact In Emerging Texas Communities
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Culbertson Holdings Is Making An Impact In Emerging Texas Communities

By Jordan MaddoxFebruary 24, 2026

In the surging Texas real estate market, sometimes diamonds are found in the rough.

Dallas city hall
Politics & Government

Dallas Officials Have Mixed Reactions to $1 Billion City Hall Repair Report

By Austin WoodFebruary 23, 2026

City Council members will be briefed on the report’s findings at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday.

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House construction in Texas
Business

A Collin County Town Stopped Building. A New Law Is Speeding Things Back Up

By Emma RubyFebruary 23, 2026

For over a year, Princeton halted construction as the town’s population boomed. State legislators don’t want it to happen again.

Politics & Government

Moratorium Against Hood County Data Center Fails After Legal Threats

By Austin WoodFebruary 11, 2026

Hood County commissioners voted against halting data center construction after receiving a letter from state Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston.

rainbow crosswalk in Oak Lawn
Dallas Life

Dallas Given Until End of the Month To Plan Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 20, 2026

The city’s request for an exception to Gov. Greg Abbott’s order requiring the removal of the rainbow crosswalks has been denied.

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Islamic prayer
Politics & Government

Jan. 6 Rioter’s ‘Christian Pig Crusade’ Disrupts EPIC Mosque’s Food Pantry

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 16, 2025

An Islamophobic protest disrupted the East Plano Islamic Center’s weekly food pantry. It’s the latest of many attacks on the religious center.

Health

‘Cruel and Harmful’ Abortion Law in Texas Goes Into Effect

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

A law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors of abortion-inducing drugs goes into effect.

Marijuana
Marijuana

Two New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Could Be Licensed in North Texas Soon

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

The state approved adding nine additional licensed to the roster of medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Public Safety announced the conditional recipients on Monday.

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DART bus
Transportation

‘Human Factor’ Cited as Reason Addison Breaks Pack Of Cities Trying To Leave DART

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 4, 2025

Addison will not join the growing roster of cities attempting to end their contracts with DART.

DART is under more pressure than ever. Are bus drivers the collateral damage?
Transportation

After Violent Crime Spree, DART Spends Millions On Security Improvents

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 3, 2025

Murders, shootings and drug arrests at bus and train stops have caused a backlash that DART leaders are addressing.

Transportation

UPDATE: Addison Will Not Allow Residents to Vote on Leaving DART

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 3, 2025

Bucking a recent trend, Addison is not yet ready to let residents decide what to do about DART.

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Education

Texas Takes Break From Banning Books, Will Now Mandate Certain Ones

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 26, 2025

The Texas Board of Education is considering requiring titles both widely accepted and controversial.

Politics & Government

Abbott Alerts Dallas Officials Of A Muslim Tribunal Everyone Already Knew About

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 20, 2025

In case of local history repeating itself, an Islamic mediation service is now at the heart of Abbott’s anti-sharia actions.

DART bus
Transportation

Irving May Have A Case For Bailing On DART

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 19, 2025

Even as Plano offers a new DART solution, Irving has taken issue with getting fewer buses serving its residents.

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Riders board a DART bus.
Transportation

What Will Replace DART if Cities End Their Contracts?

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 17, 2025

Two cities allowing voters to elect to leave DART in May have offered microtransit systems as an alternative. They’re flawed.

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