Far-Right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Sets Anti-Migrant Tone at CPAC Dallas
Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán railed against migration, progressives and American Democrats during a speech at CPAC Dallas.
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‘Cruel and Barbaric’: Four Times Gov. Greg Abbott Has Sparred with Out-of-State Politicians
Here are some of Gov. Greg Abbott’s most heated spats with politicians from other states.
Getting Connected: The FCC Is Offering Internet Subsidies for Some Dallas Residents
The city of Dallas published a press release informing residents about the FCC’s internet subsidy program designed to aid people in getting internet access.
‘They Just Can’t Do It Anymore’: Texas Grapples with Widespread Teacher Shortage
For the past two years, public education in Texas has been in a free fall. The pandemic ushered in rampant learning loss and major behavioral problems. For their part, Republican lawmakers have pushed false claims of critical race theory curricula and pornography on school bookshelves. Now, with the first day…
Sunrise Movement Dallas Launches Petition Requesting Free DART Rides for K-12 Students
A Sunrise Movement Dallas petition that proposes DART provide free rides for K-12 students is supported by Dallas City Council and some DART board members, but safety still being discussed as they begin looking to starting a pilot program.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Slams Atheism, Biden Administration Over ‘Godless’ Program
GOP Congressman Louie Gohmert is accusing the Biden administration of promoting atheism abroad.
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‘It’s Always Been an Unfair Fight’: These Lawyers Hope to Keep Dallas Residents from Being Evicted
Mark and Lauren Melton started the nonprofit Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center early last year. Their goal is to represent anyone in Dallas County facing eviction.
‘A Class of His Own’: North Texas Capitol Rioter Guy Reffitt Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison
Wylie resident Guy Reffitt will go to prison for more than seven years over his role in the U.S. Capitol riot in January 2021.
With School Approaching, Texas Republicans Have Ideas to Stop Campus Shootings
From “hardened” campuses to arming teachers, here’s a roundup of what some Texas politicians have proposed to stop school shootings.
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Extreme Heat Is Pushing North Texas Water Supplies to Their Limit
The city of Gunter hasn’t run out of water yet, but the city manager says it still could.
The Largest Bitcoin Mining Facility in the World Is Coming to Navarro County. Not Everyone Wants It There.
Some Navarro County residents worry what the largest Bitcoin mining facility in the world could do to the environment, energy resources, the water supply, and their bills.
‘Cause for Concern’: Texas DPS May Be Racially Profiling Hispanics, New Report Says
The Texas Department of Public Safety is likely racially profiling Hispanics, per a recent report.
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As Contracts Get Nixed, Dallas-Fort Worth’s ‘Overheated’ Housing Market Might Be Cooling Off
High interest rates price out many would-be homebuyers in the Dallas housing market and lead to higher-than-normal contract cancellations.
Texas Teen Activist Raises Over $300,000 for Abortion Funds After Being Mocked by Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz
After Congressman Matt Gaetz bullied her on media, a Texas teen activist raised more than $168,000 for abortion rights.
Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Needs 19,000 New Apartment Units Annually to Meet Housing Demand
The 2008 financial crisis stalled the building of new housing across the country. Now, the U.S. needs 4.3 million new apartment units by 2035 to keep up with demand.
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Mothers Against Greg Abbott Say ‘No’ to Texas’ Republican Governor in New Viral Ad
A group called Mothers Against Greg Abbott has released a pair of viral ads in recent weeks.
Shingle Manufacturer Plans to Leave West Dallas in 7 Years, But Locals Want It Out Sooner
For decades, the GAF shingle factory has operated in West Dallas, becoming the largest industrial sulfur dioxide polluter in the whole county. Its days in the community may be numbered.
North Texas Heat Is Harming Health and Hurting Pocketbooks, Experts Say
Experts say that North Texans will have to learn how to live with higher temperatures.
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It’s a Good Year for Poisonous Water Hemlock in Dallas, and That’s Bad News for Us
The city is trying to get rid of a toxic plant called water hemlock with as little interaction with it as possible. That’s why it has opted for chemical treatment, which some worry could affect wildlife.
Dallas Firefighters Needed Equipment From Neighboring Cities Because Theirs Didn’t Work
Dallas firefighters needed specialized vehicles to put out a fire last week. One stopped working at the scene. The other broke down while still en route.
Former Employee Sues Collin College, Alleges Racial Discrimination
Another former employee is suing Collin College over racial discrimination claims.
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Then Versus Now: Some Texas Republicans Have Changed Their Tune About Jan. 6
What Texas Republicans said about the Jan. 6 insurrection after it happened versus what they’re saying about it now.