North Texas
Denton repeals weed decriminalization mandate after legal battle with Ken Paxton
| May 27, 2025
cannabis | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ken paxton | marijuana | North Texas | paxton | weed
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.
16 best senior discounts in Dallas-Fort Worth
| April 3, 2025
Take advantage of the best senior discounts in Dallas-Fort Worth to save money on entertainment, groceries, and more.
Congressman denounces ICE response about prosecutor operating racist X account
| March 27, 2025
CIVIL RIGHTS | DALLAS | Democrats | Donald Trump | EQUALITY | EXTREMISM | IMMIGRATION | lawmakers | laws | national politics | North Texas | politcal | political | politics | state legislature | TEXAS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | TEXAS POLITICS | trump
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.
Taking a toll: Why tollways are the worst part about living in North Texas
| February 7, 2025
Affordability | Community | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ECONOMY | GROWTH | INFRASTRUCTURE | lawmakers | North Texas | TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION
North Texas tollways are becoming predatory, hurting the region's most vulnerable residents as they shell out $100+ a month on toll fees.
Averie Bishop, Angie Chen Button vie for North Texas House seat
| October 16, 2024
Angie Button | Averie Bishop | DALLAS | Democrats | DFW | DFW Lead Story | election | Election2024 | North Texas | Republicans | TEXAS HOUSE | Voting Info
Both Button and Bishop, the first Asian woman to win Miss Texas, are among a small number of Asian women in Texas politics. The winner will not only be the sole Asian woman in the legislature, but also one of six members to ever serve in the 150-member Texas House.