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Ken Paxton

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Politics & Government

Citing ‘Voter Confusion,’ Dallas County GOP Pivots Back to Countywide Voting

By Austin WoodMarch 20, 2026

After initially defending the decision to move to precinct-based voting, local Republicans push for a return to the norm.

EPIC Mosque in Plano
Politics & Government

Ken Paxton Urges Collin County To Slow Down Islamic Development

By Austin WoodMarch 12, 2026

The Texas attorney general is still beating the drum against a proposed 400-acre Muslim-centric community.

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Critic's Notebook

What To Know About the DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 9, 2026

The DOJ claims Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolize the Live music industry. Now it wants the companies separated.

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U.S. Rep. from Dallas Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

A ‘Chaotic’ Election Day in Dallas Brings a Crockett Loss, Runoffs for Allred, Paxton

By Emma Ruby and OthersMarch 4, 2026

Marked by confusion, court rulings and record vote totals, the primary elections may have brought about more questions than answers.

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Politics & Government

Talarico, Paxton the Betting Favorites on Election Day in Texas

By Austin WoodMarch 3, 2026

On Kalshi and Polymarket, Paxton is favored by a wide margin. In the Democratic race, Talarico has emerged as a favorite.

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Politics & Government

Voter Turnout is Up Ahead of Dallas County Primary Election Voting Deadline

By Austin WoodFebruary 27, 2026

Voters are casting their ballots early. And one party’s attendance is fueling the turnout.

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Critic's Notebook

Cardi B Endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Primary

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 26, 2026

She doesn’t cook, she doesn’t clean, but she does endorse politicians.

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Politics & Government

It’s Time to Vote: A Guide to the Dallas County Primary Elections

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 19, 2026

It’s all anyone’s talking about these days. Here’s what you need to know to vote in Texas.

Ken Paxton
Politics & Government

Ken Paxton Suing Dallas Over Police Funding

By Austin WoodFebruary 13, 2026

Paxton claims the city has failed to comply with a charter amendment requiring more money for cops.

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Muslim prayer
Education

Paxton Opinion Paves Way for Texas Vouchers to Steer Clear of Islamic Schools

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 27, 2026

CAIR has been a target of conservative lawmakers in Texas for the past year, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Plano Rep. Jeff Leach leading the charge.

James Talarico Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

What Debate? Crockett and Talarico Highlight Similarities During Primary Face-Off

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 24, 2026

Undecided voters didn’t get much help from the two candidates during Saturday’s debate.

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Education

Texas School Vouchers Launch, but Costs, Access and Religion Limit Families’ Freedom

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 20, 2026

Not only do Texas school vouchers not cover the amount of tuition at many private schools, those schools don’t have to let families with the vouchers in.

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jasmine crockett james talarico
Politics & Government

Wanna Bet You Can Put Money Down on the Crockett vs. Talarico Race in Texas?

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 14, 2026

Thanks to a few key distinctions, even Texans can legally win big money online by predicting winning outcomes in sports and even elections.

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Politics & Government

Ken Paxton Wants Bathroom Pics. No, We’re Not Sh*tting You

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 19, 2025

Texas women’s restrooms are BYOC, bring your own camera, according to Paxton’s New tipline.

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.

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Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

‘A Gift To Republicans’: Top GOP Officials React To Crockett’s Senate Run

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 10, 2025

Paxton says Cornyn and Crockett are wasting their time. Abbott is making jokes on X. And Ted Cruz is somewhere tweeting about Tucker Carlson.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Politics & Government

Paxton Levels ‘First-of-Their-Kind’ Accusations Against 2 Dallas Pediatricians

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 10, 2025

The attorney general’s war against a pair of Dallas doctors over gender-affirming care has been intensified.

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.

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Dallas Life

Guilty as Sin: Study Says Dallas Is One of the Most Sinful Cities in the Nation

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 21, 2025

We go by ‘Big D,’ did you really expect us to be a bunch of saints?

Health

Mothers of Children With Autism Say Paxton Is ‘Disgrace’ After Tylenol Lawsuit

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 29, 2025

The attorney general’s lawsuit against Tylenol has some mothers concerned Paxton is on the wrong track.

Transgender teen Nex Benedict was murdered in Oklahoma in February.
Health

Dallas Doctor Flees to Oregon, Ken Paxton Claims a Victory He Didn’t Earn

By Emma RubyOctober 28, 2025

The attorney general sued the doctor last year for providing hormone treatments to minors who hoped to change their biological sex

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Technology

Texas Set To Make Parenting Your Kid’s iPad Even More Exhausting

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 21, 2025

If you thought it was annoying when your kids asked to play games on your phone before, get ready.

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