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Dallas Sen. Nathan Johnson Becomes First Democrat to Join Attorney General Race

By Emma Ruby

Jul 15, 2025

A Democrat has not served as Texas’ attorney general since 1999.

Colin Allred Officially Launches U.S. Senate Race, Faces Crowded Field

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 1, 2025

The 2026 Senate race in Texas promises to be entertaining and competitive, with many heavyweight names entering the ring.

Texas Gerrymandering Case Backed by Latino Civil Rights Groups Heads to Court

By Emma Ruby

May 20, 2025

A coalition of organizations filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming that statewide redistricting minimized the political power of Latinos.

4 Key Takeaways from the Dallas City Council Election

By Emma Ruby

May 6, 2025

From which districts had the highest voter turnout to background on the council’s newest faces, here’s everything you need to know.

Dallas 2025 City Council Election Results

By Kelly Dearmore

May 4, 2025

The City Council will look a lot different soon.

Richardson Mayoral Race Might Hinge On Car Dealerships

By Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez

Apr 15, 2025

During a recent debate, the topic of development and car lots came up and then it got interesting.

Meet the Dallasite Elected to Usher in 'A New Day' for Texas Democrats

By Emma Ruby

Apr 7, 2025

After the November election, a shake-up was called for, and Kendall Scudder thinks he might be the party's best option.

Ken Paxton Strongly Hints at Senate Run, Polls Show He’ll Win

By Emma Ruby

Apr 2, 2025

In a New York Times interview, the Texas attorney general had to be reminded he hasn’t yet announced his Senate bid.

4 Takeaways From the Dallas City Council Election Ballot

By Emma Ruby

Feb 18, 2025

Only one sitting City Council member is guaranteed to keep their seat after the election on May 3.

Where to Go for the Reject Project 2025 Protest in Texas

By Kelly Dearmore

Feb 5, 2025

The 50501 movement will host a protest in every American state capital on Wednesday, Feb. 5, but not in Dallas.

Council Member Carolyn King Arnold To Keep Fighting After Reelection Bid Denied

By Emma Ruby

Jan 29, 2025

Arnold’s reelection would have been allowed under former city rules, but the recently approved Prop. E changed things.

Election Map: Did Your Dallas Neighborhood Vote Red or Blue For President

By Alyssa Fields

Jan 21, 2025

Here's a map that shows how your neighborhood voted for President in 2024

What To Look Out For in 2025 Dallas News

By Kelly Dearmore

Dec 11, 2024

New city council members, new state laws and the possible return of driverless taxis are just some of the things to keep an eye on.

Heritage Foundation Exec Explains the Far-Right Path for America at UT Dallas

By Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez

Nov 26, 2024

A key force in the controversial Project 2025 is a UT Dallas alum. He came back to talk about Donald Trump's win.

2 Texans Named to Trump’s Cabinet, but They Weren’t the Picks Many Expected

By Emma Ruby

Nov 26, 2024

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott both made it onto short lists for Trump's cabinet positions, but neither is headed to D.C.

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.

How To Move to Mexico Before Trump Takes Office: A Guide

By Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez

Nov 13, 2024

Wanna get away?

‘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."

Slow Your Roll: Dallas Measure To Decriminalize Weed Could Face Challenge

By Emma Ruby

Nov 8, 2024

The Dallas Freedom Act passed with 67% of the vote, signaling a change in Dallas' marijuana enforcement policy.

How Kamala Harris Lost the Pop Culture War to Donald Trump

By Garrett Gravley

Nov 7, 2024

Kamala Harris had Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Mark Cuban in her corner. But she played the pop culture strategy all wrong, argues our critic.

Election

Hundreds Gather in Arlington to Jeer Redistricting

Can A Democrat Actually Beat Ken Paxton?

Election

Hundreds Gather in Arlington to Jeer Redistricting

Can A Democrat Actually Beat Ken Paxton?

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