Dallas
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Texas lawmakers find bipartisan solutions to tackle state’s housing crunch
Lawmakers aimed to remedy the housing affordability crisis Texans are currently facing with a slew of bills during this year’s legislative session.
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What to know about June 7 runoff elections in North Texas
Several municipal races from the May 3 election are headed to runoffs, including city council members in Dallas and Tarrant county, and the mayor in Garland.
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Denton repeals weed decriminalization mandate after legal battle with Ken Paxton
The Denton city council voted 4-3 on May 20 to repeal Proposition B, which prevents arrests and citations for up to four ounces of weed possession.
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Texas Republicans help pass Trump budget bill cutting healthcare, food stamps
Texas lawmakers played key roles in passing President Trump’s budget bill, which funds tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting Medicaid and food stamps.
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Making it in DFW: Dallas concert photographer faked it until she made it & it worked
From Greyhound buses, Costco cameras, and getting paid in beer—to photographing Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour—Madison Truscan has proven she can make it as a concert photographer in Dallas.
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8 ways to prepare for hurricane season in Texas
We’re approaching the start of hurricane season in Texas. The safest route is to plan ahead before a storm is on the horizon—here’s where to start.
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12 DFW businesses to support during AAPI Month (& all year long!)
May is AAPI Month. To honor the contributions of these communities, we’re highlighting 12 Dallas-Fort Worth businesses worth visiting.
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6 places that host goat yoga in Dallas-Fort Worth
Get your bahhh-maste on at these goat yoga classes offered throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Voter turnout in Dallas’ May elections stinks. Here’s what lawmakers want to do about it
Several state senators and representatives, including three from Dallas, have filed bills that move local elections to November — a time when more people head to the ballot box to vote in state and federal races.
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Dallas celebrates Reverchon Park’s renovated baseball field
Reverchon Park’s ceentury-old baseball field reopens after stunning renovation, blending historic charm with modern amenities for future generations of players.
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Meet Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux
Get to know the new chief of the Dallas Police Department, Daniel Comeaux.
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Fair Housing Month: Discover your rights in Dallas this April
Dallas hosts Fair Housing Roadshow in April, offering free workshops on housing rights and discrimination protections across multiple neighborhoods.
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Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. That could hurt students with disabilities in Texas.
In a state with a checkered history with federal special education law, advocates say Texas students will see an erosion of their disability rights protections. As the Trump administration pushes to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, advocates for students with disabilities worry that, without federal oversight, Texas will fail to provide adequate special education…
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Is your Dallas neighborhood a heat island?
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.
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Texas Republicans take aim at public transit in two major cities
The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.
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Congressman denounces ICE response about prosecutor operating racist X account
Last month, Congressman Marc Veasey, a North Texas Democrat, sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Deputy Director Kenneth Genalo demanding a swift investigation into James “Jim” Joseph Rodden, an ICE assistant chief counsel who acts as a prosecutor for ICE in immigration court in Dallas.
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Making it in DFW: Dallas-founded Ann’s Health Food finds that compassion is good business
DFW chain Ann’s Health Food Center & Market has survived 41 years by running a compassionate, community-focused business.
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Dallas names 5 finalists for new police chief
Community leaders speak out on what qualities they want to see in the next leader of the Dallas Police Department.
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10 things to do in Dallas that are off the beaten path
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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‘It’s shameful:’ North Texas veterans respond to Trump’s proposed VA cuts
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.
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Here’s everything to know about the May 3 Dallas City Council election
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.
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14 totally free things to do in Dallas
On a tight budget? Discover 14 things to do in Dallas that won’t cost you a dime.
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Join Dallas’ Black History Month festivities this February
Dallas rolls out free Black History Month events celebrating African American culture through exhibits, performances, and education.
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12 best dive bars in Dallas
Dallas has no shortage of establishments that follow the dive bar mantra of offering good times, reasonable prices, and plenty of great stories.
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Why are the Dallas Cowboys NFL’s most valuable team even with a 30-year Super Bowl drought?
The world sure looked a lot different the last time the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Lombardi Trophy in 1995. How are they still such a popular franchise?
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North Texans rally for reproductive freedom at People’s March
Nearly 500 people gathered at the Tarrant County Courthouse to protest their anger over a second Trump administration, and celebrate their resilience.
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Dallas crowned top city for corporate HQ relocations in 2025
Dallas earns the top spot nationwide for corporate headquarter relocations, outpacing other Southern business hubs like Charlotte and Atlanta. Here’s why.
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Discover the powerful new docuseries from the Dallas Mavericks
A partnership between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Mavericks brings a powerful new docuseries about immigrants to life.
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A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning easier in schools
Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow parents to request that the Texas State Board of Education review materials in public school libraries, challenging a book to be removed if they believe it to be inappropriate for the grade level or if it has “sexually explicit material.”
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Dallas decriminalized weed, voted for more cops. What happens now?
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.
