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In Dallas County, a Program Offers the Chance to Clear Your Record

By Jacob Vaughn
Jul 20, 2021

Dallas County's Expunction Expo is on its fifth year and has a record number of applicants hoping to get their records expunged.
In 2003, Texas Democrats Left to Block Gerrymandering. Now, It's Voting Restrictions.

By Simone Carter
Jul 20, 2021

Texas Democrats in 2003 fled to Ardmore, Oklahoma, to block gerrymandering legislation.
Texas Dems Plan to Flee Texas for D.C. Monday to Block GOP Election Bills a Second Time

By Schaefer Edwards
Jul 12, 2021

Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives are planning to fly to Washington, D.C. Monday in an attempt to halt the state Legislature from advancing controversial Republican-backed election bills during the ongoing special legislative session, sources close to state Democrats told to NBC News and The New York Times...
Amari Boone Should Still Be Alive Today. But He Died in Foster Care Last Year.

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 25, 2021

A lawsuit filed by Boone’s parents claims an investigation into his death found deadly practices by the ACH Child and Family Services contractor Our Community Our Kids and its employees.
Abbott Can Stand the Heat: Last Week's Energy Shortage Unlikely to Alter Governor Race

By Simone Carter
Jun 24, 2021

Despite ERCOT's recent notice to conserve power, Gov. Greg Abbott is unlikely to feel the heat.
'Texas Loved Ann': Banners in Downtown Dallas Honor Late Gov. Ann Richards' Legacy

By Simone Carter
Jun 22, 2021

A new project seeks to honor former Gov. Ann Richards' legacy in Downtown Dallas.
ERCOT Asks Texans to Conserve. But What Happened to February's Costly Energy Bills?

By Simone Carter
Jun 16, 2021

Months after February's deadly winter storm, questions remain surrounding who will foot consumers' sky-high energy bills.
Are Texas Lawmakers Making it Tougher to Accurately Teach History in Schools?

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 9, 2021

The 1836 Project’s committee will also be tasked with ensuring “patriotic education” about Texas is provided to people at state parks, landmarks, monuments and museums.
North Texas Valedictorian's Pro-Choice Commencement Speech Goes Viral

By Simone Carter
Jun 3, 2021

This week, a North Texas valedictorian's commencement speech went viral.
Texas Is Banning Exotic Dancers Younger than 21. They Say It Will Crush Their Livelihoods.

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 3, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 315, which raised the age restriction for employees at adult entertainment venues in Texas from 18 to 21.
Conservative Lawmakers Ran Roughshod Over Dems, but Some in the GOP Wanted More

By Simone Carter
Jun 2, 2021

Some Texas Republicans are celebrating what they call the most conservative Legislature in the state's history. Not everyone on the right is satisfied.
Dallas Reproductive Rights Protesters Look to Future After New Abortion Laws Pass

By Steven Monacelli
May 29, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott signed the so-called 'heartbeat bill' into law earlier this month. Reproductive rights protesters say they hope to vote him out of office.
The Botham Jean Act Heads to Gov. Abbott's Desk. What's Next for Policing in Texas?

By Simone Carter
May 28, 2021

Bo's Law is headed to the governor's desk.
Texas Law Enforcement Keeps Confiscating Legal Hemp Products

By Jacob Vaughn
May 28, 2021

Confusion over hemp’s legality persists today.
Texas Mulls a Delta-8 Ban That Smoke Shops Say Would Crush Business

By Jacob Vaughn
May 25, 2021

Cannabis reform advocates say if successful, the move will hurt businesses and their customers.
Will a City Council Runoff Decide the Future of Dallas Police's Mounted Unit?

By Jacob Vaughn
May 24, 2021

Established in 1982, the unit originally started as a pilot program when mounted officers were sent into high-burglary areas. The permanent unit was created after the program proved successful.
Texas Just Effectively Banned Abortions. Rights Groups Plan to Fight Back.

By Patrick Strickland
May 19, 2021

On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law one of the most hardline abortion laws on the books around the country.
More Housing Vouchers Are Coming to Texas. Will Landlords Accept Them?

By Jacob Vaughn
May 19, 2021

Dallas is getting about housing vouchers 1,100 thanks to funds from the Biden Administration's American Rescue Plan.
Shady Business? Leaked Video Shows 'Dark Money' Group Behind Texas Voting Bills

By Patrick Strickland
May 18, 2021

Heritage Action for America has been at the forefront of crafting similar legislation in states including Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Iowa and Texas.
Will Texas Punish Cities that 'Defund' Police? Republicans Sure Hope So.

By Simone Carter
May 14, 2021

Last week, state representatives passed a bill that would punish cities that cut police budgets.

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