After Fatal Shooting Over Weekend, Dallas Wants Promoters to Go Through Background Checks
A party and concert turned fatal over the weekend. Now, the city is considering new rules for promoters.
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It’s Not Even Summer Yet, But Texas Wildfires Keep Burning Across the State
In March, Texas wildfires consumed over 160,000 acres of Lone Star land and things are just starting to heat up.
‘Say Something’: Dallas ISD Launches Anonymous Tip Program to Stave Off School Violence
Dallas ISD has launched the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System in an effort to prevent school shootings and student self-harm.
Poll Shows Beto O’Rourke Nearly Tied in Governor’s Race, but Political Experts Doubt the Results
Democrats are getting their hopes up after a recent poll showed Beto O’Rourke “virtually tied” with Greg Abbott in governor’s race.
In Texas and Beyond, Hemp Growers Are Fighting a Bill They Say Could Crush the Industry
A new federal bill could overly restrict hemp farmers. A new national hemp assocation is looking to change that.
No Such Thing as a ‘Bad Breed’: Animal Advocates Push to End Dog Discrimination in Public Housing
Animal advocates are pushing for a law that would prevent public housing authorities from banning certain dog breeds.
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Federal Cannabis Legalization Heads to the Senate … Where It Died Last Year
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a federal cannabis legalization bill last week, but it’s chances in the Senate seem slim.
National Group Claps Back at Texas Lawmaker’s ‘Censorship’ Attempt of School Library Books
The National Coalition Against Censorship is slamming Texas Republicans over their book-banning efforts.
Road Rage Incidents Have Skyrocketed, and Dallas Hasn’t Been Spared
In a seven-year period, road rage incidents accounted for 15% of murders in the city of Dallas. With these incidents on the rise, local police have formed a task force intended to tap the brakes.
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‘It Feels Like We Were Sentenced Too’: For Botham Jean Family, the Trauma Never Ends
On Wednesday, the highest appeals court in the state upheld Amber Guyger’s conviction and sentencing for killing Botham Jean in 2018.
The Search Continues: FBI in Dallas Is Still Looking for Alleged Capitol Rioters from North Texas
More than a year after the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, FBI-Dallas continues its search for suspects.
Texas Law Regulating Drone Photography Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
A Texas law that limits the use of remotely piloted drones to capture images is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Austin ruled Monday. The National Press Photographers Association, the Texas Press Association and former Dallas Observer editor Joseph Pappalardo challenged the so-called “Texas Privacy Act,” which threatened criminal charges and punishing…
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83 Texas Lawmakers Ask for Clemency for Melissa Lucio, ‘Wrongly’ Convicted of Killing 2-Year-Old Daughter
Dozens of Texas lawmakers are seeking clemency for death-row inmate Melissa Lucio, who advocates say is innocent of killing her 2-year-old daughter.
Cara Mendelsohn Ditched Meeting to Buy More Time on Affordable Housing Recommendations
Dallas needs more affordable housing. Its leaders can’t always agree on how to make that happen.
Jackhammer Time: Dallas Might Allow Construction on Sundays
Some say Dallas could catch up on infrastructure by building on Sundays. Others say it’s the Lord’s day and that shouldn’t change.
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AAUP Relaunches Investigation into Collin College Following Latest Alleged ‘Firing’
Following the contract nonrenewal of a Collin College history professor, an academic group has relaunched an investigation into the school’s alleged academic freedom violations.
Here Are Some of the Best Onion Articles about Texas’ Ridiculous Politics
Here’s an overview of some of the best Texas-related articles to come out of satirical news site The Onion.
We’re Broke: Nearly 40% of Texas Workers Make Less Than $15 an Hour, New Research Shows
Nearly 40% of Texas workers earn less than $15 an hour, according to a new report by global watchdog Oxfam.
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Federal Marijuana Legalization Could Get a House Vote This Week
There are two federal cannabis legalization bills in the works. One of them is the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act and it could get a vote in the House of Representatives this week.
RETRACTION: Dallas County Is NOT About To Lose $17 Million in Unspent Rent Relief Funds
A story the Observer published Thursday headlined “Dallas County Is About To Lose $17 Million in Unspent Federal Relief Funds” was, in a nutshell, wrong. We apologize. We’ve removed the original story from our site. It was based on out-of-date information from housing advocacy group Texas Housers, but the error…
Fort Worth Doctor Catches 12-Year Prison Sentence for Fake Prescription Conspiracy
For years, Dr. Charles Battle abused his position as a licensed Fort Worth physician to access heaps of controlled substances, the U.S. Attorney’s Office alleged in 2020. The allegations led to a series of criminal charges out of the Northern District of Texas. First among them is a conspiracy to…
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In Updated Texas Schools Database, Dallas ISD Could Use Boost in College Readiness
In the Texas Tribune’s new public school database, Dallas ISD has a relatively low level of college-ready graduates, particularly in math.