Bill by Dallas Lawmaker Aims To Fix ‘Epidemic’ of Violence Against Healthcare Workers
In response to last October’s deadly shooting at Methodist Hospital, Dallas state Rep. Rafael Anchía filed two new house bills.
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Dallas Police Plan $40,000 Incentive To Keep Officers on the Job
For years, the Dallas Police Department has been short a few hundred officers. A new, big money incentive program could help put a dent in the shortage.
Texas AG Ken Paxton ‘Very Active’ in Biden Admin Lawsuits
Texans know that Attorney General Ken Paxton is one-of-a-kind, and he sues the president a lot. But just how unique is he compared with other state AGs?
‘The Best Shot of Passing’: Cannabis Penalty Reduction Bill Gets Committee Hearing in Texas
Rep. Joe Moody says cannabis penalty reduction bill would be a good investment for Texas. And some say it has a real shot at passing.
Another Carrollton Fentanyl Arrest and an On-Campus Overdose at R.L. Turner High School
On the same day that an R.L. Turner student was found unresponsive after an overdose, another arrest has been announced in Carrollton for dealing fentanyl to teenagers.
Rep. Nate Schatzline, Under Fire for ‘Drag’ Video, Accused of ‘Doxxing’ Keller ISD Mom
A Keller ISD mom claims that state Rep. Nate Schatzline shared her home address in a tweet, putting her family at risk.
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Texas Bill Would Make Illegal Voting a Felony
Senate Bill 2 would make illegal voting a felony. Texas Democrats say it’s a scare tactic to keep voters away from the polls.
A Carrollton High School Claims Employee Gave Student Prescription Drugs
Following recent student deaths and overdoses from fentanyl, an employee at a Carrollton high school purportedly resigned after giving a student prescription medication.
City Council To Discuss Allowing Neighborhoods To ‘Opt-In’ for Short-Term Rentals in Dallas
As Dallas continues to mull over the future of short-term rentals in residential areas, one council member wants to think about allowing neighborhoods to decide on the matter for themselves.
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Equal Representation at Center of Dallas’ District 1 City Council Race
Dallas City Council member Chad West faces two challengers in the District 1 race who say he hasn’t been the best representative of the Hispanic community.
Students Fight To Change 2 Building Names at UT Arlington
The controversy comes after activists led the school to change the title of a building named after eugenicist E. E. Davis.
Two Dallas City Council Seats Destined for New Blood
Two Dallas City Council incumbents have reached their term limits. These nine candidates are running to replace them.
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Texas Democrats Double Down on Defending Public Ed
As the Texas GOP is pushing for school vouchers, Democrats are demanding greater investment in the state’s public schools and teachers.
Justice Department Files Fair Housing Complaint Against DFW Landlord
The Department of Justice claimed in a complaint filed last week that the owners of a single-family rental discriminated against tenants based on their disability.
A Blood Stem Cell Donor Matching Event Aims To Save the Life of The Potter’s House COO.
This weekend, The Potter’s House will welcome as many people as it can for a type of gathering different from the typical Sunday service. On Feb. 26 from 12-5 p.m. the church is asking for blood stem cell donations to help save the life of its chief operating officer, Frank…
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History Professor Seeks ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ from the State and the Texas Rangers
A history professor whose ancestors were murdered by the Texas Rangers more than a century ago wants the governor to appoint a committee to investigate the brutal history of the Texas Rangers and recognize their victims.
Texas Colleges Are Slowly Starting to Back Away from DEI
Buckle your seat belts: The anti-DEI crusade in Texas is starting to gain traction.
Gov. Greg Abbott Launches Task Force to Tackle Texas Street Takeovers
After video of a hectic Austin street takeover went viral, Gov. Greg Abbott launched a new task force to slow down the stunt drivers. According to the Dallas Police Department, street takeovers still occur regularly in North Texas.
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Could Four-Day School Weeks Be the Future of Texas Schools?
Mesquite ISD joins the growing list of Texas school districts considering moving to a four-day school week.
Local Bike Community Mourns the Loss of James Kincheloe and His ‘Childlike Fascination’
Every scene or sub-culture needs someone who serves as a beacon – a person whose enthusiasm attracts the uninitiated and stokes the long-burning embers of those who’ve been around the block a time or two already. The North Texas mountain biking community lost one of its own beacons when James…
With So Much Drama at the Dallas Zoo, We Ask: What’s a Zoo To Do?
Wild emperor tamarins thrive in tropical rainforests, so it’s safe to assume that on Tuesday, Jan. 31, Bella and Finn were cold. It was 37 degrees inside the boarded-up community home in Lancaster where the pair of monkeys was finally found. The day before, news broke that they’d been swiped…
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Texas Bill Would Prohibit Public Facility Corporations From Issuing Tax Exemptions
Texas cities have turned to public facility corporations to fund affordable housing through tax exemptions. Senate Bill 805 would prevent them from doing so.