Texas Democrats Help ‘Avert Another GOP Catastrophe’ with Stopgap Bill Support
“With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we cannot throw millions of families out in the cold,” U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett wrote in an open letter.
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‘Devastating’ and Possibly Unconstitutional: Texas Lawmakers Approve Anti-Immigration Bills
Opponents say the bills are unconstitutional and will lead to human and civil rights violations as well as racial profiling throughout Texas.
The YMCA is Staying Downtown, But Some Members Aren’t Celebrating Just Yet
The sale was set to close on Nov. 25, but the buyer for the T. Boone Pickens YMCA backed out unexpectedly. For some members, the wounds will take time to heal.
DPD Chief Says Staffing Shortage Gets in the Way of Reducing Violent Crime
Murder is still up in Dallas but other violent crime has gone down. The city’s police chief says more officers are needed to keep moving in the right direction.
LGBTQ+ Families Flee Texas for Safer, Bluer Pastures
A North Texas real estate service is helping families that no longer feel protected in Texas find homes in other states where they feel more secure.
Don’t Be a Turkey: Docs Advise Getting COVID Vax Ahead of Thanksgiving
“I know folks want to leave COVID in the rear-view mirror, but unfortunately it is still here,” one prominent public health expert told CBS News.
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Texas A&M Will Pay Jimbo Fisher $76 Million. Here’s What They Could’ve Done Instead.
The fired football coach will leave College Station with a ton of Aggie cash, but we have some swell ideas on how it would be better spent.
The GOP Lost Big Last Week, Despite Mayor Johnson’s New Republican Mayors Group
Mayor Eric Johnson caused a stir when he ditched the Democrats last summer. He has launched an organization to support GOP mayors, but Election Day was still rough on the nation’s Republicans.
Activists Want a Dallas Park Named for Former Black Panther, But the City Doesn’t
South Dallas residents are advocating to rename College Park after longtime community organizer Fahim J. Minkah, but the city isn’t ready to do that.
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Dallas Weather Sage Pete Delkus Named Nation’s Top Meteorologist
The WFAA weather prognosticator has long been a fan favorite here in North Texas. Now, his talents are being recognized on a national level.
Will the Cars of the Future Ever Drive Themselves in Dallas?
Cruise suspended its robotaxi testing in Dallas following safety troubles in Austin. What will it take for driverless cars to work here?
This Dallas Community Helped Move a Mountain. Now, They Want a Park.
A six-story pile of shingles rose in Southern Dallas. Now that it’s gone, Floral Farms hopes a park will take its place, but the city isn’t committing yet.
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Texas Republican Civil War Enters Historic New Phase With Fourth Special Session
Texas Republicans now have a fourth shot to argue over how to appease Gov. Greg Abbott and his never-ending wish to bring school vouchers to Texas.
Here’s What Texas Voters Were For and Against on Tuesday’s Ballot
Constitutional amendments that were approved include cuts to property taxes and infrastructure improvements. So which measure didn’t make the cut?
UPDATED: Prosper ISD’s New Football Stadium Might Be the Most Expensive Texas High School Stadium Ever
Even though Prosper ISD built an expensive new stadium in 2019, the district is asking voters to approve $94 million for a new one. How much is too much?
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Hackers Claim They’ve Leaked Dallas County Data
A ransomware group called Play claims it hacked Dallas County and that it has released five gigabytes of county data. The group threatens to release more soon.
Join Us: Observer To Host First Members-Only Event on Dec. 7
Support Dallas journalism and hear from our editors and staff, along with a couple of special guests.
Dallas Continues Its ‘Dumb Conversations’ About Fluoride
Water fluoridation has been a topic of great debate among conspiracy theorists. Now, Dallas City Council is getting in on the action.
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Good or Not? After Loss to Philadelphia, It’s Hard to Tell What the Cowboys Are.
The Dallas Cowboys have a fine record, but just how close are they to being an elite NFL team with real hopes of lifting the Lombardi Trophy?
Are Kids Getting Hold of Delta-8? This Texas Lawmaker Wants to Make Sure They’re Not.
State Rep. Stephanie Klick, a Republican from Fort Worth, wants more regulation of hemp-derived products to ensure they’re safe and staying out of the hands of children.
Dallas Hosted a Gun Buyback Event. Will It Work?
Gun buyback programs can get guns off the streets, but there’s little evidence to suggest they work to reduce gun violence.
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‘Disappointing’: Dallas Housing Bond Money Is Slashed by Half
Advocates hoped $200 million would be allocated for housing in the 2024 bond package. That number was cut to $100 million, but that could change.