Texas Democrats Squabble as Some Ditch D.C. Quorum-Breaking Trip
Some Democratic state legislators in Washington, D.C., condemned their colleagues for returning to the Texas Capitol.
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South Dallas Car Wash Owner Sues Dallas, Claims City Targeted Him for a Shakedown
In the lawsuit, which names a majority of the last city council, the Davenports claim Dallas targeted the car wash with “retroactive over-regulation designed to put it out of business under the guise of fighting crime.”
Fighting the Marvin Nichols Reservoir Could Take Lifetimes
The fight against the Marvin Nichols Reservoir is one Northeast Texas residents have had to instill in their kids. It’s been going on for decades and shows no signs of stopping.
Fired Dallas Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted After Allegedly Tasing Handcuffed Man
Austin Palmer, a former Dallas County Sheriff’s Deputy, faces the prospect of one year behind bars and up to $8,000 in fines.
Despite Abbott’s Order, Dallas ISD Is Requiring Masks in Schools
Starting Tuesday, Dallas ISD will require students, staff and visitors to wear masks.
Dallas Tries to Tackle Digital Divide
The city and the Dallas Independent School District commissioned CTC Technology & Energy to develop a Broadband and Digital Equity Strategic Plan. A draft of this plan presented to the City Council on Wednesday shows how big the problem is and ways Dallas can fix it.
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Could Second Special Session Lead to Change in Texas’ Constitution?
On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott called for a special second session.
As COVID-19 Spreads, a Fight to Shutter Parts of Dallas County Jail
For people locked up in Dallas County Jail, the coronavirus has made life even tougher.
In Dallas, Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Teen Out of Hotel
When federal authorities arrested him, Anthony Lennell Acy, 34, was keeping his victims in Room 211 at the Comfort Inn and Suites off Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in Dallas. He’d beat them, make them take ecstasy and forced them to have sex with customers in Texas and California, according to…
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Yes, You Can Still Trust in the CDC.
While the Delta variant is ravaging Texas, some of the state’s leadership is publicly criticizing the CDC.
‘Dangerous and Unlawful’: Abbott’s Immigrant Transportation Order Stalls
When Gov Greg Abbott issued an executive order instructing state police to pull over cars suspected of carrying migrants who might have COVID-19 last week, he sparked the ire of both immigration advocates and the U.S. Department of Justice. Advocates said the order, which empowers Texas Department of Public Safety…
Forney Family Wants Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Pinning Down Daughter
In a video of the incident, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Deputy Conner Martin has Antanique Ray’s daughter Nekia Trigg pinned on her back beneath him. The officer holds Trigg’s arms down with his elbows, using his hands to press hers into the grass. Ray, 41, squats beside them. At one point…
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‘Get Your Asses Home’: Democrats Under Fire for Portugal Vacation
Two Texas Democrats are reportedly on vacation in Portugal, attracting widespread criticism.
In North Texas, Tens of Thousands Face Eviction As Moratorium Expires
Sixteen percent of Dallas renters are behind on payments and now face eviction, according to a study Surgo Ventures, a nonprofit organization focused on health and social issues.
Struggle Over Mask Mandates Reaches Dallas Commissioners Court
On Tuesday, the battle over mask mandates reached the Dallas County Commissioners Court. when J.J. Koch declined to wear a face covering after the county judge announced that he would require everyone to put on a mask.
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Are Air Conditioners Becoming a Human Right?
While some in Dallas go without air conditioning, climate change continues to ramp up.
Two Years After El Paso Massacre, Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Persists
Tuesday marks the second anniversary of the El Paso Walmart massacre.
As Schools Gear Up, COVID-19 Protocols Are in the Spotlight
As COVID-19 cases rise, some Democratic lawmakers want to see schoolwide mask mandates and virtual learning options.
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In Dallas’ Floral Farms, Residents Feel Under Attack
Recent complaints by residents were an attempt to clean up Floral Farms. But, after code compliance swept the area, residents received complaints directed at their properties for things like incorrect placement of trash bins.
Bail Reforms Reduced False Convictions. The Texas GOP Wants to Scrap Them.
Allegedly, Maranda Odonnell was driving with an invalid license. After being taken into custody in Harris County Jail in 2016, officers told her she could leave immediately if she paid $2,500 in cash bail. In a hearing lasting less than 60 seconds, during which Harris County sheriff’s officers told her…
Everyone Is Wrong About Vaccine Hesitancy
The real story about employer vaccine mandates isn’t about the people fighting them. It’s about how successful they’ve been.
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‘Moral March’: Texans Trek 28 Miles for Voting Rights
This week, the Poor People’s Campaign is marching from Georgetown to Austin to call attention to voting rights.