Republican ‘Election Integrity’ Bills Could ‘Disenfranchise’ Voters with Disabilities
SB 7 and HB 6 are at the center of a legislative battle in Texas, and advocates say the Republican-filed bill amounts to voter suppression.
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Republicans Push to Make Texas a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’
Gov. Greg Abbott has backed state Legislature bills that seek to turn Texas into a so-called Second Amendment sanctuary state.
In Dallas, Gov. Abbott Takes Aim at Biden Administration over Immigration
Texas officials have blamed the Biden administration for an uptick in arrivals on the border, a charge rejected by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Election Integrity or Voter Suppression? Watchdogs Blast Texas Senate Bill.
SB 7 is one of several bills filed in the state Legislature that say they ensure election integrity, but rights groups say they amount to voter suppression.
In Fort Worth, the Police Department Grapples with Racist Comments Online
Fort Worth PD has fired at least three officers since Sept. 2020 for racist comments made on social media.
Gov. Abbott’s Back the Blue Crew Floods Legislature with Pro-Police Bills
Many Texans support police reform, but Gov. Greg Abbott’s back the blue campaign has proven politically popular.
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Texas Republicans Still Relying on Same Old Anti-Immigrant Playbook, Say Experts
Texas Republicans are pointing toward the border, but will that message continue to resonate with their constituents?
Backed by Abbott, Texas Anti-Riot Bill Could Have ‘Chilling Effect’: Rights Group
If passed, Republican State Rep. Brooks Landgraf’s HB 2461 would enhance penalties for people allegedly involved in a riot and make it more difficult to get bond.
Gov. Abbott Scraps COVID-19 Mask Mandate, Allows Businesses to Open 100%
Gov. Abbott introduced the mask mandate last July, but he also forbade local officials from enforcing it.
In Small-Town North Texas, Some Confederate Monuments Still Stand Tall
While Confederate monuments are coming down in larger cities, they still stand tall in many small towns across North Texas.
‘Ready to Die’: Dallas Actor Charged Over Alleged Involvement in U.S. Capitol Riot
Luke Coffee, 41, is one of at least 13 North Texans arrested in relation to the Jan. 6 riot by pro-Trump demonstrators at the U.S. Capitol.
‘Anti-Palestinian’ Lesson Plan Highlights Biased School Curriculum in Texas: Rights Group
On a quiz, a Palestinian-American student faced a question that labeled ‘many’ of her people supporters of terrorism.
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After Winter Storm, $1 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Puts Heat on Griddy
Lisa Khoury claims her Griddy bill reached $9,340 between Feb. 13 and Feb. 19, according to a class action lawsuit.
As Freeze Thaws, North Texans Worry about Cost of Winter Storm Damage
Power has been restored for most Texans, but the winter storm is shaping up to be one of the costliest in the state’s history.
With the Lights Out, North Texas Restaurants Become De Facto Warming Stations
With many restaurants closed, lines at drive-thru joints stretched into the street and people huddled in the few open places with heat.
Power Outages, Flight Cancelations, School Closures: Winter Storm Freezes Dallas
Dallas officials are asking residents to conserve energy, while more than a million people statewide are experiencing rolling blackouts.
Mark Cuban Weighs in After NBA Says National Anthem Will Play at All Games
Mark Cuban’s decision to not play the national anthem has prompted responses from everyone, including the White House.
Feds Nab Self-Proclaimed Neo-Nazi ‘Radical Jew Slayer’ on Gun Charge in Grand Prairie
Christian Michael Mackey, 20, allegedly told an undercover FBI source he would ‘do whatever it takes’ to defend the white nationalist movement.
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‘Frustrating’: Texas Teachers Not Prioritized for COVID-19 Vaccine
Although Texas is one of four states requiring schools to remain open, teachers and other school staff have not been prioritized in the state’s vaccine rollout.
List of North Texans Charged for U.S. Capitol Riot Keeps Growing
Nicholas DeCarlo is one of at least 10 North Texans facing federal charges for storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Texas Republican Goes To Bat for QAnon Congresswoman
Brian Babin responded harshly to calls for fellow Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to be stripped of her committee assignments.