‘It Doesn’t Make Any Sense’: More Local Schools Proposed for Closure
Three of the four schools proposed for closure are Title I schools, meaning at least 40% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunches.
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Dallas May Sell Hospital Purchased for Homeless Housing
The city bought the hospital for $6.5 million in 2022, but community opposition has stalled progress for years.
‘The City Knows This is a Crisis’: Public Safety Committee Bumps Up Police Hiring Goal
The council could give DPD an additional $7.7 million in federal funds to boost recruitment efforts.
No, DFW Airport Is Not Sending Dan Patrick Photos of Your Genitals
Posters detailing an Electronic Genital Verification pilot program were spotted at DFW Airport over the weekend.
Dallas-Fort Worth Residents More at Risk of Eviction, Foreclosure Than Anywhere Else in U.S.
Dallas’ affordable housing problem strikes again, a new study finds.
Ken Paxton Bullies Dallas, Irving ISDs Over Transgender Youths in Sports
Paxton’s inquiry is the latest response to a series of undercover videos purporting to expose North Texas educators.
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Dallas LGBTQ+ Clinic Holding Steady Despite Trump Attacks on Specialized Healthcare
Information on HIV, STIs and gender-affirming care was removed from federal health agency websites after a Trump executive order.
‘People Do Deserve Second Chances’: Inmate Set for Execution for Arlington Murder
Steven Nelson has maintained his innocence in the 2011 murder and beating of two Arlington church employees.
How North Texas Universities Define Antisemitism on Their Campuses
Harvard recently adopted the definition of antisemitism used by colleges in the Dallas area. Some worry it could stifle free speech.
What the Demolition of an Oak Cliff Tower Says About Dallas’ Homelessness Fight
Dallas dipped its toe into permanent supportive housing when Cliff Manor opened to the homeless in 2010. Its legacy is mixed.
Irving ISD Administrator Resigns After Video Goes Viral, Gov. Abbott Outrage
A right-wing watchdog group has been secretly filming conversations with North Texas educators for months.
Dallas ISD Test Scores Improve as State, National Progress Suffers
Texas students are still struggling to improve reading scores after COVID-19 learning disruptions.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Describes Funding Freeze ‘Panic’
From Dallas County to Congress, Trump’s executive order demanding a pause on federal grants, loans sent officials “scrambling.”
Council Member Carolyn King Arnold To Keep Fighting After Reelection Bid Denied
Arnold’s reelection would have been allowed under former city rules, but the recently approved Prop. E changed things.
Dallas Is Part of National Crime Decrease as Murders Drop Below Pre-Pandemic Level
Sixty-five fewer Dallasites were murdered in 2024 than in 2023, Dallas Police data shows.
Hundreds Protest Mass Deportations as ICE Raids Start in North Texas
ICE agents arrested more than 80 North Texans during targeted raids Sunday.
Bans on DEI Could Make Dallas’ Air Quality Problem Harder To Fix
Dallas was flagged for excessive pollution, but the Trump administration could stall progress.
‘We Deserve the Truth’: Trump Declassifies Remaining JFK Assassination Files
Several thousand documents related to the murder of President John F. Kennedy will now be released thanks to Trump’s order.
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BREAKING: Dallas City Council Names Kimberly Tolbert as City Manager
Tolbert appeared to be the front-runner throughout the nearly yearlong search.
Dallas Police to Renew Contract for Social Media Monitoring Banned by Meta
The controversial surveillance tech is also used by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the NYPD and ICE.
Housing Prices Tank Dallas’ Performance Rankings After Years in Top 10
Dallas is one of the many large metropolitan areas struggling to accommodate rapid population growth, the study found.
Lines of Support, Opposition to Dallas Parking Reform Drawn by Generation
The City Plan Commission focused on parking reform for seven hours Thursday.