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VIDEO: Finding affordable housing in Dallas is only getting tougher
| November 30, 2024
Affordable housing options in Dallas are shrinking. More than half of renters in Dallas are cost burdened, and the city is the least affordable housing market across North Texas. These issues are likely to be top-of-mind for lawmakers when the Texas Legislature convenes in January. So, here’s a snapshot of the current state of affordable […]
Texas approves Bluebonnet, its new Bible-infused curriculum for schools
| November 26, 2024
The Texas Board of Education narrowly approved controversial new learning materials for schools after Gov. Greg Abbott rigged the vote.
Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances
| November 26, 2024
A Louisiana law that reclassified abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances has made it more difficult for doctors to treat a wide range of gynecological conditions, doctors say. Now, a similar proposal has been filed in Texas. Texas Rep. Pat Curry, a freshman Republican from Waco, said the intent of House Bill 1339 is to make […]
Meet Bluebonnet Learning, Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum for schools
| November 22, 2024
The Texas Board of Education is poised to approve Bluebonnet Learning, a Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools despite criticism that it’s factually inaccurate.
Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz withdraws as more sex with minors details emerge
| November 21, 2024
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.
Ken Paxton sues to block voter-approved weed measure in Dallas
| November 21, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Dallas to try and block a weed decriminalization measure that voters approved on Nov. 5.
Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
| November 20, 2024
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.
Dallas mayor, 2 council members try to stall weed decriminalization
| November 20, 2024
During a meeting on Tuesday to certify the Nov. 5 election results, Council Member Cara Mendelsohn tried to add language to Proposition R — which passed with 66.82% of the vote — to stall implementation until the state legalizes recreational weed.
Fort Worth business owners to design toolkit to aid with homelessness issues
| November 20, 2024
Fort Worth businesses will soon have a new tool to address issues involving homeless people. Business owners have told the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce that homelessness is a daily concern that impacts their operations — whether it’s trespassing, disruptions or other incidents. To help, the chamber launched a Homelessness Task Force to develop a […]
Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
| November 15, 2024
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
Dallas decriminalized weed, voted for more cops. What happens now?
| November 15, 2024
Dallas voters approved 16 out 18 charter amendments, including hiring more cops and decriminalizing weed. Here’s where the major props stand after Election Day.
Author of Texas abortion ban blames everyone but his law for women’s deaths
| November 15, 2024
State Sen. Bryan Hughes defended the Texas abortion ban he wrote just days after the end of an election cycle in which it was harshly criticized.