With a Record Number of Homeless in North Texas, Black People Remain Overrepresented
The findings of the census were presented during the 2021 State of Homelessness Address on Tuesday.
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As Violence Spikes in Middle East, Ted Cruz Targets Israel Boycotters
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has lashed out at the Biden administration, saying violence in Israel and the Palestinian territory is the “direct result” of U.S. policy.
Will Texas Punish Cities that ‘Defund’ Police? Republicans Sure Hope So.
Last week, state representatives passed a bill that would punish cities that cut police budgets.
Dallas Observer Offering a Paid News-Writing Fellowship
The Dallas Observer is offering a paid hard-news writing and reporting fellowship this summer. Our fellowships offer an unparalleled opportunity for young writers who wish to pursue a career in local watchdog journalism. Observer fellowships are writing and reporting jobs. Our fellows don’t compile listings, go for coffee or complete…
‘Radical Jew Slayer’: Grand Prairie Neo-Nazi to Plead Guilty on Gun Charge
Christian Michael Mackey belonged to a now defunct neo-Nazi group called Iron Youth. Now, he’s pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge that could put him in prison for up to 10 years.
Volunteers: Migrant Teens Held in Dallas Convention Center Feel Imprisoned
The longer time goes on, the more the convention center feels like a jail to the boys.
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Federal Judge Grants Government More Time in Case of Alleged Capitol Rioter Jenna Ryan
The government is building its case against Jenna Ryan, the Frisco Realtor accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
A Big Cat Got Loose in Texas. Tiger Queen Carole Baskin Slammed Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.
During a Wednesday interview with CNN, big cat advocate Carole Baskin slammed Texas U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams U.S. Post Office for ‘Spying’ on Americans
Texas U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert condemned the U.S. Postal Service for monitoring Americans’ social media activity.
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Here Are the Dallas City Council Runoffs You Should Know About
City Council seats in these six districts are still up for grabs.
After Plano Rally, Ken Paxton and Conservative Media Lash Out at Marvin Scott III Protesters
A protest in support of Marvin Scott III has enraged the right-wing media.
Texas GOP Chairman Allen West Trolls Lamar Co. Democrats After Racist ‘Oreo’ Remark
Allen West sent Texas Democrats some Oreos following a controversy involving the Lamar County Democratic chair.
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Cash for Hemp Licenses: Sid Miller’s Political Aide Wrapped Up in Different Kind of ‘Drug Deal’
Arrested Thursday night and booked into the Travis County jail, Todd Smith was released early Friday morning with a bond set at $10,000.
Rights Groups and Activists To Rally Outside Texas Capitol over ‘Voter Suppression’ Bills
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has organized a protest against a slate of so-called ‘election integrity’ bills, which rights groups say would result in widespread voter suppression.
Masks No More: Carroll and Allen School Districts Vote to Ditch COVID-19 Mask Mandates
Carroll and Allen ISDs have voted to lift districtwide mask mandates starting in the summer.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson: Cities Need ‘a More Prominent Seat’ at the Global Table
The thinking is that local governments are on the frontlines of global issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade and others. Therefore, they should be a bigger part of these global discussions.
Abortions Will Soon Be Much Harder to Get in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott ‘Can’t Wait.’
The so-called ‘heartbeat bill’ would also open up the possibility of lawsuits against abortion providers and those who help individuals obtain abortions.
Here’s Where You Can Find Some of the Best Delta-8 Products in North Texas
It will likely never be as good as the real stuff, but people say that Delta-8 is about half as potent as Delta-9.
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Denton County’s GOP Passes Resolution in Support of Secession Bill
The Denton County Republican Party has passed a resolution in support of House Bill 1359, also called the Texas Independence Referendum Act.
Why Did This CIA Recruitment Ad Break U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s Brain?
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz really hates the latest CIA recruitment ad.
Neco Bonham Is Suing Richardson and the Cops Who Arrested Him
In a federal lawsuit against the city of Richardson and the arresting officers, Bonham and his attorney say the two cops pulled him over for a bogus reason and then used excessive force.
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In Dallas, Gilley’s Says It’s Dropped Controversial QAnon Convention
It’s unclear when the decision was made, who made it and what the future holds for the three-day QAnon Convention.