Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Announces He Is a Republican
The party switch comes at a curious time for Johnson. Some on Dallas City Council hope the mayor doesn’t bring his new party’s politics into the city’s business.
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Gov. Abbott Continues ‘Invasion’ Rhetoric as State Sees Increase in Migrant Crossings
The Texas governor said law enforcement agencies have been deployed to handle an “invasion” at the border in his latest battle with the Biden administration.
The End Is Near: The Downtown Dallas YMCA Is Being Sold
The feud that has been going for much of 2023 may soon be coming to a sad end once the popular Dallas facility closes its doors in November.
Gov. Abbott’s Migrant Bus Effort Marred by ‘Chaos’ in LA, NYC
The governor insists that the effort is necessary amid federal inaction. Civil rights groups in liberal-led cities nationwide are condemning him for using migrants as political pawns.
It’s Been How Long Since the Dallas Cowboys Started Off This Hot?
The last time the ‘Boys from Dallas started the NFL season 2-0 wasn’t so long ago, but sometimes it feels like it was a lifetime ago.
Fired Dallas Paramedic Who Kicked Mentally Ill Man Tries to Get Job Back
Brad Cox will appear before a judge to appeal his firing from Dallas Fire-Rescue. In 2021 Cox was fired after a video of an altercation in 2019 surfaced.
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Convicted Murderer Billy Chemirmir Killed in Texas Prison by Cellmate
“With somebody like him and his offenses, there may be an increased chance that something like this could happen,” Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot said.
West Dallas Group Accuses the City of ‘Environmental Racism’ in Complaint
The complaint alleges people in Dallas are being denied housing opportunities based on their race, color or national origin.
Following Paxton Acquittal, the Republican Civil War Grows More Intense
Now that the Texas attorney general has been reinstated, he and his supporters are gunning for their rivals in Austin. But they’re not who you might think.
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‘Very Fortunate’: Dallas Police Officer Shot on the Job Survives
This is the third DPD officer shot in the line of duty this year. He’ll be back on the beat, but not before he and the department have taken some key steps.
Breaking: Texas Attorney Ken Paxton Acquitted on All Articles of Impeachment
Unlike in the House, which overwhelmingly voted to impeach the AG, Saturday’s votes in the Senate stuck very closely to the usual partisan lines.
Final Day of Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial Ends With No Verdict
Senators scheduled to resume deliberations Saturday morning.
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‘Not a Lot of Headroom There’: The Dallas County Jail is Nearing Capacity
The incarcerated population is swelling as the county grapples with new court management software.
Impeached AG Ken Paxton Blasted as ‘Skanky Whore’ in Roadside Signs
The married Republican faces several allegations, including claims that he had an extramarital affair. Clearly, Texans are prepared to handle the news in the serious manner it deserves.
Time To Leave Summer Behind and Sign Up for a Free Tree
Additional foliage helps to beautify neighborhoods and provide shade. It also reduces energy bills and stormwater runoff. And you can make it happen.
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All Attention Welcome: Jerry Jones’ Legal Troubles Overshadows Cowboys’ Win
The outspoken team owner loves when people talk about him and the ‘Boys, but lately that means fans in Texas are as focused on lawsuits as they are on victories.
Day Seven of Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial Saw Talk of Alleged Affair, Bribe
The seventh day of the suspended attorney general’s trial ended with an unexpected bang that almost saw the whole case cut short.
Good News, Bad News: Violent Crime is Down in Dallas, But Murders Are Up
The police department is seeing some success with its crime reduction plan, but that doesn’t mean things are rosy, especially when compared to other cities.
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CheatGPT: Will Artificial Intelligence Make Students Smarter or Dumber?
AI is here, and it’s in schools. Many educators in North Texas question whether it’s a welcome visitor or something that will doom our students.
They’re Baaack: Scammers Are Going After Dallas Water Utilities Customers. Again.
The latest batch of frauds aimed at Dallas Water Utilities users mirrors earlier rounds carried out in July and September 2022.
Dallas’ Directors of Housing and Planning Announce Resignations
With a $200 million housing bond package vote looming next yer, the two will leave their positions with the city by the end of the month.
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Frustrations Caused by Cancelled Driver’s License Appointments Last Week
After cancellations at Texas Department of Public Safety offices, some people are having to wait longer than expected to get a new driver’s license.