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joi louviere
Joi Louviere
Joi Louviere is the Senior Newsletter Editor (DFW). She’s a seventh generation Texan and world traveler, passionate about college access, DIY projects and trying out all the coffee shops in Dallas. Send all story tips to [email protected] and sign up for her newsletter here.
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Why was a Frisco man tased by Dallas PD in the Love Field airport?

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On April 19, Frisco’s Michael Singleton was tased and arrested by Dallas police in the Love Field Airport for an overdue traffic citation. Singleton, along with his attorney, addressed the press on Monday in downtown Dallas, asking for an investigation into the incident.
Strange Texas laws

Here are 7 of some of Texas’ most strange laws

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If you’re tuned into Texas politics, it probably doesn’t surprise you that the state has laws that don’t make any sense in 2025.  There must’ve been a time when making laws was fun and easy and state leaders, as well as city governments, started throwing any rule to the wall to see if it stuck. […]
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Second chance charter: This Texas educator is fighting for high school dropouts

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Once a teenager drops out of high school, stigmas often follow. The world has become a more and more unforgiving place for young people, and on top of the unique challenges today’s teens face, financial crises at home and in the public school system leave struggling youth without much support. Fortunately, there’s a North Texas […]
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Making it in DFW: Dallas-founded Ann’s Health Food finds that compassion is good business

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DFW chain Ann's Health Food Center & Market has survived 41 years by running a compassionate, community-focused business.
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Women’s basketball pioneer Fran Harris talks pay equity, WNBA ownership, more

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The Dallas native says “women’s basketball needs some reparations.” When the NCAA announced that it would begin to pay the women’s basketball teams who matriculated through their tournament, I was stunned—it’s 2025, haven’t the women been getting paid for a while now? I turned to former University of Texas star baller, Fran Harris, for perspective. […]
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Taking a toll: Why tollways are the worst part about living in North Texas

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North Texas tollways are becoming predatory, hurting the region's most vulnerable residents as they shell out $100+ a month on toll fees.
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