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Apartment building in Dallas, Texas

‘We Have a Housing Crisis in Dallas’: Over 27,000 Eviction Filings Reported in 2025

By Austin WoodApril 2, 2026

Housing demand has outpaced supply in Dallas, creating an ‘affordability crisis’ for renters and homebuyers.

Muslim prayer

Street Preacher’s ‘Hate-Filled Attack’ Disrupts Muslim Prayer at White Rock Lake

By Emma RubyApril 2, 2026

The man has a history of harassing others and is facing charges in Florida for disturbing a Muslim worship group last year.

SNAP benefits accepted sign on door

Abbott-Endorsed SNAP Restrictions Go Into Effect This Week, but Who’s Checking?

By Austin WoodMarch 30, 2026

Milk products, ice cream and snacks like chips can still be purchased with SNAP benefits in Texas, but check out the list of what is prohibited.

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Denton NO Kings protesters with signs

UPDATE: No Kings Events Peacefully Draw Millions, While Dallas Arrest Grabs Attention

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 29, 2026

The man arrested in Dallas is a 57-year-old charged with misdemeanor assault against an elderly or disable individual.

donald trump rubber duckies

At a Grapevine Conservative Circus, War in Iran Takes Center Ring

By Emma RubyMarch 27, 2026

For the first time in a decade, President Donald Trump is not expected to attend the conference. Attendees acknowledge “he’s busy.”

Fair Park Redevelopment Could Be a Long-Awaited, Pivotal ‘Piece of the Puzzle’

By Austin WoodMarch 27, 2026

A new plan calls for economic development in areas of Fair Park currently filled with parking lots.

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Protester with anti-Trump sign at Dallas No Kings event.

Where To Go for the March 28 No Kings Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 27, 2026

Rallies across the state will take place on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration. Here’s what to know and when to go in DFW.

Dallas Wings' Arike Ogunbowale To Debut in New Women's Basketball League, Unrivaled

Delays Mount as Dallas Hands Control of Building Wings Practice Facility to Team

By Austin WoodMarch 26, 2026

The Dallas Wings were supposed to move into a new stadium and practice facility this year, but it’s now going to take a longer.

Rainbow crosswalk on Cedar Springs in Dallas

Rainbow Removal: Dallas Begins Erasing Pride, Black Lives Matter Crosswalks

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersMarch 24, 2026

Crews began scraping and power washing crosswalks with Pride rainbows and Black Lives Matter designs on Monday. The removal will go on through April.

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dallas library

Dallas Library Staff Ask for More Time as Poll Shows 72% Oppose Closures

By Austin WoodMarch 24, 2026

The Dallas Public Library is weighing branch closures as city leaders ask for $2.6 million in cuts.

Citing ‘Voter Confusion,’ Dallas County GOP Pivots Back to Countywide Voting

By Austin WoodMarch 20, 2026

After initially defending the decision to move to precinct-based voting, local Republicans push for a return to the norm.

Cesar Chavez street sign in San Francisco

Dallas One of Many US Cities Rocked by Report of Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 19, 2026

Following a stunning investigation, the civil rights icon’s legacy is being reevaluated by leaders across the country.

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Customs and immigration building Dallas

Further Investigation Into Death of Richardson ICE Detainee Demanded

By Austin WoodMarch 18, 2026

Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal died at Parkland Hospital Saturday. Some advocates are asking how an “otherwise healthy” man fell ill less than 24 hours after being detained.

Garland telehealth illustration

Hello, Garland Telehealth? Anyone There?

By Austin WoodMarch 18, 2026

Problems with miscommunication, high expectations and transparency derailed a unique public healthcare program.

The Magnolia Lounge sits neglected in near the entrance of Fair Park.

Former Fair Park Operator Says City Owes $5 Million. Sounds Familiar.

By Austin WoodMarch 16, 2026

It’s the city that needs to account for a large sum of money, not the other way around, Oak View Group representatives allege.

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EPIC Mosque in Plano

Ken Paxton Urges Collin County To Slow Down Islamic Development

By Austin WoodMarch 12, 2026

The Texas attorney general is still beating the drum against a proposed 400-acre Muslim-centric community.

Arlington Shores Up Plans For STRs, Foreign Delegations Ahead of World Cup

By Austin WoodMarch 11, 2026

The city has a new system to regulate short-term rentals and office space set aside for international delegations.

ICE agents arresting an immigrant at federal court.

ICE Is Scaring People Away From Immigration Hearings

By Emma RubyMarch 11, 2026

Fear of deportation is causing North Texas immigrants seeking legal status to miss important court dates. These absences derail their cases.

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A traffic barrier partially blocking the trail Monday morning.

20-Foot-Deep Sinkhole Opens Near White Rock Spillway

By Austin WoodMarch 10, 2026

Officials are still investigating the cause of the issue and have not set a timeline for reopening a nearby trail.

A sign at a gas station showing gas prices above $7 in Los Angeles.

Gas Prices Keep Ticking Up Around Town. Here’s What Dallas Drivers Think About That

By Emma RubyMarch 10, 2026

Amid a conflict with Iran and geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, oil prices are the highest they’ve been since the pandemic.

Dallas County Democrats, Republicans Trade Blame For Election Day Confusion

By Austin WoodMarch 5, 2026

Democratic officials are warning of voter suppression, while the GOP says the problem lies with Dems’ voter organization.

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Dallas city hall

After 15 Hours, Dallas Moves Closer To Determining the Fate of City Hall

By Emma RubyMarch 5, 2026

The council agreed to pump the brakes, but they aren’t quite emptying out the gas, either.

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