Republicans Push to Make Texas a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’
Gov. Greg Abbott has backed state Legislature bills that seek to turn Texas into a so-called Second Amendment sanctuary state.
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Federal Lawsuit: Richardson Police Racially Profiled, Beat Black Man in 2018 Arrest
Neco Bonham and his attorney say Richardson Police used excessive force during a 2018 traffic stop, the reasons for which were totally bogus.
Outrage Mounts Following Death of Black Man in Collin County Jail
On Sunday, a 26-year-old Black man died in police custody; now, seven detention employees are on administrative leave.
In Dallas, Gov. Abbott Takes Aim at Biden Administration over Immigration
Texas officials have blamed the Biden administration for an uptick in arrivals on the border, a charge rejected by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Oklahoma Bill Could Make Its Medical Weed Program Accessible to Texans
To qualify, nonresidents would need to get approved by an Oklahoma doctor and pay a $200 fee for a license that would then have to be approved by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Reverse $16 Billion in Energy Charges
On Monday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would reverse $16 billion in energy charges accrued during last month’s deadly winter storm.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center To House 3,000 Immigrant Teens
On Saturday, Homeland Security directed FEMA to support response for unaccompanied children. Around the same time, FEMA and U.S. Health and Human Services staff were on a tour of the convention center with Dallas’ Office of Emergency Management.
Bill by Dallas State Rep. Anchía Would Remove Confederate Monuments from Texas Capitol
Earlier this year, Dallas state Rep. Rafael Anchía filed a bill that would remove Confederate monuments from the Texas Capitol.
Texas GOP Lawmakers Again Push to Criminalize Abortion
A slew of Republican-backed bills filed in the Texas Legislature would criminalize abortion.
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Dallas Evicts Embattled Homeless Camp Rhonda From Pioneer Plaza
The original Camp Rhonda near Interstate 45 and Ferris Street was a reaction to encampment resolutions, or sweeps, that were taking place near downtown Dallas.
Election Integrity or Voter Suppression? Watchdogs Blast Texas Senate Bill.
SB 7 is one of several bills filed in the state Legislature that say they ensure election integrity, but rights groups say they amount to voter suppression.
In Fort Worth, the Police Department Grapples with Racist Comments Online
Fort Worth PD has fired at least three officers since Sept. 2020 for racist comments made on social media.
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Email Reveals County Judge Chris Hill Celebrated Collin College’s Dropping Three Professors
Three terminated professors have attracted broad community support, but Collin County Judge Chris Hill lashed out about them in an email.
Gov. Abbott’s Back the Blue Crew Floods Legislature with Pro-Police Bills
Many Texans support police reform, but Gov. Greg Abbott’s back the blue campaign has proven politically popular.
Under Bill in Texas Legislature, Dallas Could Legalize Weed If It Wanted To
A big obstacle to significant weed reform this legislative session will be the divided focus and attention from trying to deal with issues like the coronavirus and regulating the power grid.
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Twitter Sues Texas AG Ken Paxton for ‘Retaliatory’ Investigation
Twitter has sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over First Amendment concerns.
Texas Republicans Still Relying on Same Old Anti-Immigrant Playbook, Say Experts
Texas Republicans are pointing toward the border, but will that message continue to resonate with their constituents?
Are Gainesville Police Cracking Down on Local Progressives? Some Say Yes.
Law enforcement is pressing charges against a Gainesville school board candidate who donated to an anti-racist organization under the police chief’s name.
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Hoping to Cut Confederate Ties, Media Company A.H. Belo Considers Name Change
Robert W. Decherd, the company’s chairman, president and CEO said the proposed change is made out of respect for all of the company’s many valued constituents.
In West Dallas, Locals Want to Get Rid of an Asphalt Shingle Plant
West Dallasites are taking the opportunity to finally share their concerns about one plant’s pollution.
A Dallas Cop Allegedly Ordered Two Murders. Now, The Mayor has Questions.
The city wants to know why Officer Bryan Riser was left on the police force even as he became a suspect in a kidnapping and murder plot.
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Some North Texans Upset COVID-19 Vaccines Going to Homeless, Jailed Populations
Not everyone is happy with Dallas County’s decision to distribute the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to those experiencing homelessness and incarceration.