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Dallas Bows to Another Abbott Threat, Revises Policies for DPD, ICE Relationship

By Kelly DearmoreApril 24, 2026

Although the city admitted the governor was not clear in his demands, Dallas police now have more room to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Dallas police officers in Deep Ellum at night

Police Detain Dozens in Raid on Dallas ‘Sex Party’ Amid Harry Hines Crackdown

By Emma RubyApril 22, 2026

Police arrested two men they say organized the gathering, and seized thousands of grams of drugs during the search.

an ICE agent

Gov. Greg Abbott Adds Dallas to His Hit List Over Police, ICE Policies

By Emma RubyApril 16, 2026

Dallas has now joined Houston and Austin as major cities being threatened by the Texas governor.

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MAGA hat with bandages on it

MAGA Hat-Wearer Charged With Deadly Conduct After Waving Stun Gun at Protest

By Austin WoodApril 10, 2026

Video shows how a downtown anti-war protest turned chaotic when a 58-year-old man disrupted it by attempting to assault demonstrators.

Church cross on top of a steeple

Following His January Arrest, Arlington Pastor Faces New Sexual Assault Charges

By Kelly DearmoreApril 8, 2026

The pastor will be transferred to Dallas County jail after being arrested in Irving this week. This is his second arrest this year.

courtroom judge's gavel

Former FedEx Driver Pleads Guilty to Murder of 7-Year-Old Athena Strand 

By Emma RubyApril 7, 2026

After originally pleading not guilty, Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping on Tuesday, just as trial proceedings began.

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Richard Linklater walks with an unknown subject to a prison in Huntsville. The Texas filmmaker examines the prison industry in God Saves Texas.

Texas Prisons Outlaw Hardcover, Used Books for Inmates Amid Narcotics Uptick

By Emma RubyApril 7, 2026

The crackdown could drive up costs for families or limit access to books while hardly denting the flow of drugs.

a bible with a judge's gavel and handcuffs

Convicted Child Rapist Pastor Robert Morris Released From an Oklahoma Prison

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 31, 2026

The once prominent spiritual leader has spent nearly six months in jail for sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.

Convicted SMU Stalker Sues Dallas County for 183-Day Jail Overstay

By Emma RubyMarch 25, 2026

While a clerical error contributed to the additional time served, a local attorney claims the issue is widespread.

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Smoke comes from a house after an explosion

Residents Displaced, Seeking Answers Following Lake Dallas House Explosion

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 20, 2026

The city called the fire and subsequent explosion a ‘utility related incident’ that saw one person taken to the hospital on Thursday night.

The Dallas County Jail at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center

Could Mental Health, Substance Abuse Help Dallas County Jail’s Overcrowding Problem?

By Emma RubyMarch 17, 2026

A program first launched in Florida could help guide Dallas officials’ efforts to reduce jail populations.

Dallas police officers in Deep Ellum at night

Dallas Police Plan To Do More About Random Gunfire. Here’s Where It’s the Worst

By Emma RubyMarch 3, 2026

Seven city council districts saw more than 1,000 instances of random gunfire in 2025, and one had nearly 1,800 calls.

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What the Prairieland Shooting Trial Means for Left-Wing Protesters, Activists

By Emma RubyFebruary 20, 2026

In a landmark case, the Department of Justice is accusing defendants of antifa affiliation. Will the charges stick?

dog in shelter

Over 200 Animals Seized as Dallas Police Target Dogfighting 

By Austin WoodFebruary 13, 2026

Police executed warrants at “dozens” of locations this week in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal dog fighting.

Free Little Library

A Literary Pirate is Looting Oak Cliff’s Little Free Libraries

By Emma RubyFebruary 12, 2026

Is it a crime to take something that is offered for free? Maybe not, but it certainly isn’t neighborly

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Church congregation and cross

Another North Texas Pastor Charged With Sexual Misconduct With a Child

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 4, 2026

The charges against the True Grace pastor stem from a 2008 incident with a 14-year-old relative.

FIFA World Cup security

When it Comes to World Cup Security, Money is Abundant but Details are Hushed

By Emma RubyJanuary 23, 2026

Sen. John Cornyn touted the millions secured for the games’ security and said ICE’s presence in DFW “should not be a problem at all.”

Family of Tommy Lee Walker with Dallas County officials.

Tommy Lee Walker, the Black Dallas Man Executed for 1954 Murder, Declared Innocent

By Emma RubyJanuary 21, 2026

70 years after his death, a panel of experts and advocates outlined the ways in which racial bias led to Walker’s unjust conviction.

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Nearly 100 Extremist Groups Still Operate in Texas

By Emma RubyJanuary 9, 2026

Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.

billy chemirmir

Texas’ 11 Worst Serial Killers

By Karen Brooks Harper and OthersJanuary 5, 2026

Texas has a long, horrifying history of serial killers, including a recent, high-profile case.

guns

Every Mass Shooting in Texas in 2025

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 30, 2025

Texas is among the U.S. leaders in mass shootings. This is where they’ve happened and how many people were killed in them.

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Kristians Petrovskis, Romualds Cubrevics and Normunds Ulevicus are accused of taking part in a $14 million gift-card scam.

3 Jailed in Dallas County in $14 Million Gift Card Scam

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 22, 2025

The Texas Legislature recently tightened laws against cloning and tampering with gift cards as thieves target consumers.

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