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Dallas Isn't Giving Up Its Fight Against Sexually Oriented Businesses Just Yet.

Dallas Isn't Giving Up Its Fight Against Sexually Oriented Businesses Just Yet.

For Now, Sexually Oriented Businesses Can Stay Open From 2-6 a.m.

For Now, Sexually Oriented Businesses Can Stay Open From 2-6 a.m.

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Things We Learned by Visiting Every Sex Shop in Dallas

By Tina-Tien Nguyen
Apr 22, 2022

Thanks to TikTok, the viral, sucking rose toy vibrator has been getting everyone back into shopping at adult stores — whether it's to have fun with a partner or for self-pleasure.
Judge Will Rule Soon on New Hours of Operation for Sexually Oriented Businesses

By Jacob Vaughn
Apr 11, 2022

Since January, sexually oriented businesses in Dallas have been waiting to see if a judge will uphold a new ordinance in the city that would see them closed during four of their most profitable hours.
'We're Being Targeted': Dallas Police Want to Yank License for Xposed Adult Theater and Megastore

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 21, 2022

The city is trying to close sexually oriented businesses (SOB) from 2 a.m.-6 a.m. Now, Xposed Adult Theater and Megastore could have its SOB license taken away because the Dallas Police Department claims drugs were being used or dealt on the premises.
The Fetish Ball Is Back – and Bigger and Ballsier Than Ever

By Mike Brooks
Feb 21, 2022

Every spring, the locals of California town San Juan Capistrano dress in costume to celebrate the miracle of rebirth and the swallows returning to their home.
'How To Ride Dick' and the Best Sex Classes You Can Take in Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez
Feb 17, 2022

The last few years have allowed us to get to know ourselves plenty, and it may be time to get reacquainted with our partners.
Dallas Won't Enforce New Hours for Sexually Oriented Businesses for At Least Another Month

By Jacob Vaughn
Feb 9, 2022

Courts are stalling Dallas' enforcement of new hours of operation for sexually oriented businesses.
It's Unanimous: Dallas Sexually Oriented Businesses Must Close from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 27, 2022

If owners of sexually oriented businesses don't abide by the new rule, they could have their licenses suspended for 30 days, be fined up to $4,000 and face up to a year in jail.
DJ Clo Raborn Colleague 'Disturbed' by the Radio DJ's Child Pornography Charge

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 21, 2022

A radio personality known for appearance on The Russ Martin Show has been charged with producing child pornography, If convicted, Clois Glenn Raborn could face up to 30 years in federal prison.
Hoping to Clamp Down on Sex Trafficking, Dallas Wants More Regulations for Massage Parlors

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 14, 2022

Not all massage parlors are fronts for criminal activities, but the city is looking for ways to crack down on the ones that are.
Dallas Police Want Sexually Oriented Businesses Closed 2-6 a.m.

By Jacob Vaughn
Dec 16, 2021

The potential change in the hours of operation for sexually oriented businesses is being brought to City Council for discussion.
Dallas Wants Your Opinion on Whether Sexually Oriented Businesses Ought to Close Earlier

By Jacob Vaughn
Nov 24, 2021

Cities like Plano say sexually oriented businesses can't be open at certain times. Dallas is considering similar restrictions.
Dallas Considers Restriction on Hours of Operation for Sexually Oriented Businesses

By Jacob Vaughn
Nov 16, 2021

As Dallas brings city code in compliance with a new state law restricting employment to 21+ at sexually oriented businesses, it's also considering limits on the hours of operation for these establishments.
What Are the Most Popular Lap Dance Songs at Strip Clubs? An Investigation.

By Alex Gonzalez
Oct 27, 2021

For everyone who has a playlist in their Spotify library called “Songs that awaken my inner stripper” (I mean, this writer can’t be the only one), the art of stripping is one that, like all others, is layered and multifaceted.
Zephi Trevino's Lawyers Are Ready to Take Her Case to the Texas Supreme Court

By Jacob Vaughn
Oct 7, 2021

Zephi Trevino's legal team says when they appealed her certification as an adult, the court didn't take into account her claim that she'd been sex trafficked. So now, they're taking the fight to the Texas Supreme Court.
Local Tiktokers Declare Dallas a Dating Dumpster

By Desiree Gutierrez
Oct 5, 2021

Now that we’re past those summer night hookups, or not, Dallasites are gearing up for cuffing season and looking for a cuddle buddy to bring home for the holidays.
Did Dallas Curb Sex Trafficking With the 'No Cruising' Ordinance?

By Jacob Vaughn
Sep 9, 2021

The thinking is if law enforcement can reduce the traffic in these areas, they can reduce this illegal activity. But people question how well this is working.
How Come There’s No Karen Porn?

By Eva Raggio
Sep 7, 2021

Name any type of descriptor for a human being — or, any object, trend, place, verb, animal, mineral, vegetable, or even the most abstract of concepts — and there’s probably a category of porn dedicated to that very thing.
Texas Attorney Sues to Block Anti-Abortion 'Heartbeat Bill'

By Jacob Vaughn
Aug 24, 2021

Michelle Simpson Tuegel, a Texas attorney and women’s rights advocate, says the state's "heartbeat bill" would prevent attorneys from providing their clients with needed legal advice about abortion. That's why she's filing suit.
'I'm Freaking Out' – Local Creators Respond to OnlyFans' Ban on Adult Content

By Alex Gonzalez
Aug 24, 2021

The pandemic created a surge of side hustles as people looked for ways to make extra money while quarantined at home.
Manic Pinup Dreamgirl: Burlesque Superstar Minxie Is Shaking Up the Old Business

By Eva Raggio
Aug 18, 2021

On the last Saturday of July, an entranced crowd circled the stage at the Cambridge Room at Dallas’ House of Blues.