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Tarrant County delays vote on slashing polling locations following community backlash
The Republican-dominated Tarrant County Commissioners Court delayed a vote Tuesday afternoon on a proposal that would have reduced the number of polling sites across the county by 45% following severe community backlash.
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Tarrant County Commissioners Court to vote on slashed polling locations
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court will vote today on whether or not to reduce the number of Election Day polling locations from 316 to 176—a roughly 45% reduction—ahead of the November midterm elections. State Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas), who is running for Texas Attorney General, called the proposal a “ridiculous plan” during a rally outside…
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Texans are turning their back on Greg Abbott over data centers
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D-Austin)—who is running for Texas governor against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott—met with long-time residents of Granbury, Texas last week to hear about their frustrations with the increase in local data center developments and the negative effects they’re having on their community.
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What to know about new THC restrictions taking effect in Texas on July 31
Starting on Friday, July 31, only one form of THC—delta 9—can be sold in Texas cannabis retailers.
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Immigration advocates warn of rising fear after Haitian TPS expiration
Federal Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has ended after the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, which planned to end it for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, opening the door to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations.
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Nun detained by armed ICE agents speaks out after release
Sister Leticia Ugboaja described the moment two armed ICE agents detained her while she was walking to Sunday Mass in McAllen, carrying only her rosary, keys and phone.
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Judge says ICE must free witness to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting within 48 hours
On July 27, a federal judge ordered the release of a key witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, ruling that Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego must be freed within 48 hours.
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Rep. Menefee: ICE gets billions, hides its face and dodges accountability
ICE is the country’s best-funded law enforcement agency, yet Rep. Christian Menefee says its agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo without body cameras, fired into a moving vehicle and operated behind masks.
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Houstonians say rising costs and worse healthcare access are pushing families to the brink
US Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) concluded his “Affordability Listening Tour” in Houston’s fifth ward community with roundtable discussions centering on economic pressures, including the rising cost of housing, groceries, healthcare, utilities, and transportation.
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Dallas weed shop owner has some advice for anti-hemp Texas Republicans
Mathias will close her Bishop Arts storefront this week in the wake of two restrictive hemp bans—the latest to take effect on Friday.
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‘No member of Congress should be trading stock’: Menefee says as he pushes for stronger ethics rules
US Rep. Christian Menefee says the House’s “insider trading ban” isn’t a ban at all — arguing Republicans watered it down, kept stock trading for lawmakers, and then tacked on a voter ID provision to sink the bill.
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Fort Worth parent calls out board of managers amid mass teacher exodus
Fort Worth ISD parents voiced concerns at Tuesday night’s school board meeting after more than 1,000 teachers announced their resignation ahead of the 2026-2027 school year—a result of the state taking over the district earlier this year.
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‘Stronger than fear’: US Rep. demands answers in ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
A Houston oversight forum on July 24 put US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) use of force under scrutiny as US Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) declared, “We are stronger than fear.”
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James Talarico calls for more data center accountability
Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico announced plans to hold data center developers accountable in Texas during a press conference on Wednesday.
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Mother of Uvalde shooting victim details heartbreaking loss to recent floods
Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose 10-year-old daughter Lexi was lost in the Robb Elementary School shooting, gave an emotional recollection of recent flooding in Uvalde that destroyed some belongings she and her family had kept to remember Lexi.
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Parents call for reinstatement of fort worth isd principal
Parents in Fort Worth are continuing to rally behind Shayma Alzubi after the district’s state-appointed board of managers reassigned the newly hired principal following far-right backlash online over Alzubi’s past social media posts supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, Palestinians, her Muslim background, and COVID-19 mask mandates.
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Dallas weed shop closes doors, but says fight for legalization is far from over
Go Easy owner, Molly Mathias may be too tired of Texas cannabis politics to continue running her Dallas storefront, but she says the state’s pro-cannabis community should keep pressing the issue with lawmakers.
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A popular coffee franchise pushed this small Houston business out
Amy Lin’s small art business greeted customers in the heart of Montrose until coffee shop chain La La Land moved in next door—life suddenly got harder.
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Texas state senator calls for raising teacher wages
State Sen. Taylor Rehmet (D-Fort Worth)—a staunch advocate for public education—spoke at the American Federation of Teachers’ conference over the weekend, where he shared why not just Texas, but the entire nation, should be investing in public education.
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Popular Dallas cannabis shop will close doors ahead of July 31 Delta-8 ban
After Texas issued a flower/ smokeable hemp ban this spring, a new ruling will take Delta-8 and other cannabinoids off the shelves by the end of the month.
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Lets see what Goat Yoga Dallas is about and give it a try
Goat Yoga Dallas is a unique experience for anyone looking to do something out of the ordinary. Allowing you to disconnect and have fun. Classes are offered all around DFW.
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Texas woman’s Congressman refuses to hear her story
Abortion bans have real, traumatic impacts. When the people making those laws refuse to listen to the families affected by them, it begs the question: Is our representative democracy really working?
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‘We are tied together’: Helping Black families build wealth will benefit all Texans, Talarico says
Democratic nominee for US Senate James Talarico told attendees at a town hall in Desoto Monday night that it was crucial to limit the influence of predatory corporate interests in the housing market, so that Black Texans can buy homes and build more wealth, which he argued would benefit “all of us across the state…
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Momentum builds: Community plans Friday shutdown for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Protests have continued for 14 days as the movement demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was killed in an encounter with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, grows across Houston.
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Ken Paxton dismisses reporters, refuses to answer questions at press conference
During a press conference in Fort Worth on Tuesday, Attorney General Ken Paxton—the Republican nominee for US Senate—refused to answer questions about his alleged voter fraud, recent reports about his multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio, and his Democratic opponent, James Talarico.
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Fort Worth’s new African American Museum and Cultural Center celebrates the Black experience
Don’t miss your chance to experience the new “All ’N All: Artist Embracing Community” exhibit at Fort Worth’s new African American Museum and Cultural Center, running now through Aug. 15.
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‘You have my commitment to doing better’: Talarico responds to concerns from Black Texans
US Senate nominee James Talarico made a stop in Houston ahead of Sunday’s town hall at the Kingdom Builder’s Center, where he invited residents to hear his vision for Texas and join the conversation.
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Border Tzar Tom Homan defends ICE officers in fatal Houston shooting
During an interview with Face the Nation’s Margaret Brennan, White House border czar Tom Homan discussed the recent fatal ICE shootings in Texas and Maine.
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Texas State Senator Molly Cook on Texas Rangers helping investigate ICE’s killing of Lorenzo Araujo
Texas State Senator Molly Cook responded to news that the Texas Rangers will join the investigation into the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the hands of ICE agents, claiming it will bring more attention and resources.
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Local advocates set to hit the streets Sunday demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Justice groups across Houston are calling for a mass turnout Sunday at 2 p.m. at Ervan Chew Park, demanding answers in the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
