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Appeals court blocks weed decriminalization measures in 2 Texas cities
| April 29, 2025
A Texas appeals court sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton, who wants to block weed decriminalization measures in Austin and San Marcos.
She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school
| April 28, 2025
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A Texas bill would excuse school absences for menstrual disorders—advocates say it’s a crucial step toward reproductive health and dignity in schools.
‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ and 5 other awesome exhibits in Dallas
| April 23, 2025
Step aboard "Titanic: The Exhibition," a true-to-life recreation of one of the most popular ships in history—and learn plenty of new things along the way.
6 candidates compete to represent east Fort Worth, Stop Six neighborhoods in May 2025 election
| April 22, 2025
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For the first time since 2013, a new face at City Hall will represent the majority of Fort Worth’s easternmost neighborhoods, including the historic Stop Six area.
Allie Phillips came to Texas to talk about why she ran for office — and the abortion that changed her life
| April 17, 2025
“I quickly learned that these (Republican) lawmakers don’t know anything about reproductive care. He was confused. He told me, ‘I thought only first pregnancies could go bad.’”
Texas House passes $1 billion school vouchers bill in historic vote
| April 17, 2025
The Texas House passed a $1 billion school voucher bill early Thursday, a measure that provides $10,300 to students to attend private schools.
Fort Worth prioritizes literacy effort as 2 in 3 students cannot read proficiently
| April 16, 2025
Mayor Mattie Parker issued a resolution April 15 declaring literacy as one of the city’s priorities. The document emphasized Fort Worth’s promise to help the 12 school districts serving the city achieve universal grade-level reading among students.
Meet Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux
| April 14, 2025
Get to know the new chief of the Dallas Police Department, Daniel Comeaux.
How Trump’s attempt to gut Planned Parenthood will hurt people across Texas
| April 11, 2025
Millions of people are losing access to family planning services. That’s because in some states, including Texas, President Donald Trump is freezing funds to Title X.
Ken Paxton jumps into US Senate race, sparking bitter GOP primary
| April 9, 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton entered the US Senate race, turning the GOP primary into an acrimonious battle with incumbent US Sen. John Cornyn.
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.
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.
10 speakeasies in Dallas-Fort Worth
| March 21, 2025
Hidden within bookstores, grocery stores, laundromats, and other DFW locations, speakeasies offer vintage vibes, carefully crafted cocktails, and plenty of merriment.
10 things to do in Dallas that are off the beaten path
| March 20, 2025
From buildings people regularly pass by to attractions tucked away from the hustle and bustle, here are 10 things to do in Dallas you may have missed.
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VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett swears in for her 2nd term in Congress
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Meet Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux
| April 14, 2025
Get to know the new chief of the Dallas Police Department, Daniel Comeaux.
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.
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.
‘It’s shameful:’ North Texas veterans respond to Trump’s proposed VA cuts
| March 18, 2025
Protests against the Trump administration’s possible VA cuts took place all across the country on March 14, including at the VA hospital in Dallas.
Here’s everything to know about the May 3 Dallas City Council election
| March 12, 2025
Over 40 candidates are vying for 14 Dallas City Council seats in May, with just one council member running unopposed. Here’s what you need to know.
VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s most viral moments
| January 24, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, known for her clapbacks and viral moments in Congress, will celebrate her swearing in for her second term on Jan. 28 in Dallas.
