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UPDATED: A Timeline Of The Frisco Track Meet Stabbing, Including Trial Date

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 10, 2025

A trial date for Karmelo Anthony has been set. Here is everything else that's happened since Austin Metcalf was killed on April 2.

Diddy Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering in Jury Verdict

By Eric Diep

Jul 2, 2025

Diddy has been acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but convicted of lesser charges.

What's a VPN and How Do You Use One To Access Pornhub in Texas?

By Jacob Vaughn

Jun 30, 2025

Since Pornhub and other adult sites pulled out of the Lone Star State, Texans have been searching for VPNs like crazy. We gave it a try.

New Bill Cracks Down on Texas Squatters After First Taking Swing at Renters

By Emma Ruby

Jun 30, 2025

Housing advocates were shocked at the sweeping changes to the eviction process proposed in the bill's early stages.

U.S. Supreme Court OKs Texas Age-Verification Law for Porn Sites

By Patrick Williams

Jun 27, 2025

Texas law meant to protect minors by requiring online porn sites to verify users' ages doesn't violate the First Amendment.

Dallas Rapper Mo3's Estate Declared Sole Owner of Recordings in Lawsuit Win

By Leah Frazier

May 16, 2025

The late rapper’s estate regains full control of his music, ending a longstanding copyright dispute with his former engineer.

Yella Beezy Releases Gospel-Influenced "My Head" Amid Mo3 Murder Case

By Eric Diep

Apr 17, 2025

Free on bail and facing murder-for-hire charges, the Dallas rapper addresses the talk surrounding him.

apper Tay-K, real name Taymor Travon McIntyre

Arlington Rapper Tay-K Sentenced to 80 Years for Murder

By Garrett Gravley

Apr 16, 2025

He famously rapped, “I ain’t beat the case.” He was wrong ... again ... this time in the slaying of a 23-year-old photographer in San Antonio.

What To Do If A Friend or Loved One is In Dallas County Jail Unexpectedly

By Kelly Dearmore

Mar 18, 2025

Do you know what to do if you get the call?

Will the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center Continue to Be a House of Secrets?

By Kelly Dearmore

Feb 13, 2025

A new juvenile services director was hired after reports of mistreatment and misconduct, but the community was ignored in the process.

Jury Awards Family of Botham Jean $98 Million in Amber Guyger Civil Trial Verdict

By Kelly Dearmore

Nov 20, 2024

The former Dallas police officer did not appear in court, nor did she hire legal representation.

With HERO Prop S Approved, Will People Start Suing the City of Dallas?

By Garrett Gravley

Nov 18, 2024

The controversial Dallas HERO amendment took away a pair of major legal defenses from the city.

Texas Supreme Court Rules Legislators Out of Bounds in Halting Roberson Execution

By Emma Ruby and Kelly Dearmore

Nov 15, 2024

But a House committee can still subpoena Robert Roberson to testify.

‘Culture of Fear’: Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Leaves Texas Immigration Advocates Wary

By Emma Ruby

Nov 12, 2024

A Trump-appointed judge sided with Texas' challenge to Biden's spousal naturalization program in "sign of what is to come."

Texas GOP Civil War Rages On, Paxton Calls for Leach To Resign

By Kelly Dearmore

Oct 30, 2024

The Robert Roberson death penalty case is the latest Republican battleground in Texas.

West Dallas Environmentalists Wanted Their Day in Court, But Then Were Found Guilty

By Emma Ruby

Oct 30, 2024

Environmental justice advocates said they intentionally broke the law in hopes of putting the GAF shingle factory on trial.

Robert Roberson Does Not Appear Before House Committee on Monday

By Kelly Dearmore

Oct 21, 2024

The subpoena to appear in Austin is responsible for keeping Roberson out of the death chamber last week.

'This Isn't Over': Death Penalty Abolitionists Celebrate Stay in Robert Roberson Execution

By Emma Ruby

Oct 17, 2024

A last-minute stay issued by the Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson.

Judge Delays Robert Roberson Execution, U.S. Supreme Court Denies Stay

By Kelly Dearmore and Emma Ruby

Oct 17, 2024

In yet another dramatic turn, Robert Roberson's execution is up in the air.

Beyond Roe v. Wade: Impactful Supreme Court Cases from North Texas

By Garrett Gravley

Oct 16, 2024

In the 50 years since Roe v. Wade made history, North Texas has played a prominent role in other landmark cases.

Courts

Yella Beezy Attorney Says Trial Set for February

New Execution Date Set for Robert Roberson

Courts

Yella Beezy Attorney Says Trial Set for February

New Execution Date Set for Robert Roberson

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