LOCAL NEWS

Op-Ed: Tarrant County’s redistricting directly attacks Black, brown voters. We’re fighting back
| June 12, 2025
I was born and raised in Precinct 1 of Tarrant County. I’ve seen our communities grow, organize, vote, and—finally—elect leaders who reflect our values, needs, and lived experiences. On June 3, 2025, I witnessed something deeply troubling.

Is your Dallas neighborhood a heat island?
| April 8, 2025
Dallas officials hope a 2024 climate study can help create strategies to combat heat islands — a phenomenon that has left some neighborhoods in the city up to 12 degrees warmer than other areas during the summer months.

16 best senior discounts in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Britteny Dee
| April 3, 2025
Take advantage of the best senior discounts in Dallas-Fort Worth to save money on entertainment, groceries, and more.

Tarrant County Democratic Party lays off all paid staff, declines to share details
| April 2, 2025
Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair Crystal Gayden said Tuesday that her party is strategically restructuring, although she declined to share details on what that restructuring looks like. Lon Burnam, a Democrat who represented Tarrant County in the Texas House between 1997 and 2015 and remains involved with the party, confirmed that the party has laid […]

Dallas names 5 finalists for new police chief
| March 24, 2025
Community leaders speak out on what qualities they want to see in the next leader of the Dallas Police Department.

Reality romance, Texas style: Bachelor filming spots you can visit
| March 19, 2025
Explore The Bachelor’s Texas filming spots, why Houston invested $240K to host the show, and where fans can visit these reality TV landmarks.