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Cristo Mendoza stands in the doorway of his family's home in Southeast Dallas.
Crime & Police

Family Facing Eviction Gets New Hope With New Laws

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 14, 2025

A slew of new laws will offer protections to families who have had their homes stolen in cases of deed fraud.

Politics & Government

Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 13, 2025

No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.

Politics & Government

UPDATE: Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Not Resume. His Administration Says They Will.

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 4, 2025

Food banks are holding onto hope that the government will be up and running soon.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

Greg Abbott Posted A Dumb Tweet. He’s Done That A Lot.

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 4, 2025

Like our president, our governor loves to hit post on a regrettable tweet. Here are some of the dumbest ones he’s posted.

Education

North Texas School Librarians Don’t Have 23,000 New Books They Want

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 4, 2025

The average school district in Dallas and Collin Counties are waiting on 2,900 books.

Transportation

In ‘Heartbreaking’ Turn, 3 North Texas Cities Discuss Ending DART Relationship

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 3, 2025

Plano has already tried and failed to reduce their contributions to DART through legislative measures.

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Dallas Life

More Single Men Are Getting Vasectomies. That’s Hot.

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 3, 2025

He’s a 10 but he’s had a vasectomy, so now he’s an 11.

Crime & Police

More Lawsuits Expected in Celina ISD Child Pornography Scandal

By Emma RubyOctober 29, 2025

A recently passed state law could result in the school district being held responsible for negligence.

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Politics & Government

Buried on the Ballot, Prop 15 Sparks Fears Over Censorship and Trans Youth Care

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 24, 2025

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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Education

BREAKING: Texas Education Agency Takes Over Fort Worth ISD

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 23, 2025

In a move that’s been months in the making, the TEA and Mike Morath will make FWISD their own.

Politics & Government

The Local Luxury Handbag Designer, Chef and Mom Running For a Texas House Seat

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 22, 2025

Allison Mitchell has worn many hats. She’s hoping her next one is in the Texas House of Representatives.

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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Opinion | Community Voice

Why Every Small Victory in Special Education Matters

By Leslie DominieOctober 16, 2025

The stakes are monumental as the government scales back on support for the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

Crime & Police

Dallas Is A Hotbed For Cockfighting. Animal Rights Activists Are Ready For The Ring

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 10, 2025

A bill to strengthen cockfighting laws failed last session. But a new bill at the federal level has Texas support, and it could be the trigger for necessary trickle down changes.

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Marijuana

After Texas Failure, Possible THC Ban Blazing Away At The Federal Level.

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 9, 2025

The government shutdown has bought you some time before you need to seriously consider stocking up on THC-infused products.

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Education

5 North Texas Campuses Named Lone Star Ribbon Schools

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 3, 2025

It’s like the old national Blue Ribbon School award, but more of a Texan thing now.

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Politics & Government

New Texas Task Force to Tackle ‘Decidedly Un-Christian’ Gun Violence At Churches

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 30, 2025

A Michigan church mass shooting has spurred action from the governor. Critics say it’s not enough, some say at least it’s something.

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Education

New Law Turns Teachers Into ‘Foot Soldiers’ For ‘Anti-Inclusion Crusade’

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 25, 2025

A new law bans teachers from observing pronouns that differ from the ones assigned at birth. It also bans DEI extracurriculars.

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Crime & Police

‘Sickened By the Comments’: Officials React To Dallas ICE Office Sniper Attack

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 24, 2025

Politicians didn’t waste any time in letting everyone know how they felt about the deadly shooting.

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Education

Goodbye, STAAR Test. Hello, Something ‘Worse’

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 23, 2025

Everyone hates the STAAR test, but educators are not a fan of the state’s new replacement.

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