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Scenes from Dallas Protests Involving Feral Cats, White People and President Trump

By Alyssa FieldsApril 21, 2025

Hordes of North Texans took part in many protests for some unusual causes over the weekend.

Where To Go for the April 19 Hands Off! 50501 Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreApril 18, 2025

There are several protest options against the president and Elon Musk in North Texas this weekend.

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Richardson Mayoral Race Might Hinge On Car Dealerships

By Gregorio Olivares GutierrezApril 15, 2025

During a recent debate, the topic of development and car lots came up and then it got interesting.

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‘Andy, That’s Not True’: North Texas Republican Goes Viral for ‘Intersex’ Confusion

By Emma RubyApril 15, 2025

The freshman state representative from Denton got schooled in a major way.

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The Top Texas Trump Ass-Kissers of the First 100 Days

By Alyssa Fields and OthersApril 14, 2025

Texas politicians have been lining up at the president’s backside all year.

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New Bill Would Ban Pride Flags In Texas Public Schools

By Alyssa FieldsApril 10, 2025

Possible flag-banning comes while some conservative lawmakers also fight to force schools to display the Ten Commandments.

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Ken Paxton

The Beef Between Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn: A History

By Emma RubyApril 10, 2025

Paxton formally announced his bid to challenge the incumbent on Tuesday, and we fully expect this fight to get dirty.

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Judge Says Texas Prison Heat Is ‘Unconstitutional,’ No Change In Sight

By Alyssa FieldsApril 8, 2025

Not much has yet to change in the billion-dollar challenge to install air conditioning in prisons.

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A Trump Executive Order is Hitting the Dallas Public Library Where it Hurts

By Emma RubyApril 8, 2025

Dallas’ libraries have relied on the slashed funding to start the GED Testing Center and English language learning classes.

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Meet the Dallasite Elected to Usher in ‘A New Day’ for Texas Democrats

By Emma RubyApril 7, 2025

After the November election, a shake-up was called for, and Kendall Scudder thinks he might be the party’s best option.

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Where To Go for the April 5 Hands Off! Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreApril 4, 2025

The protests against the president and Elon Musk continue to grow in number and size across the U.S.

Fewer international students are enrolled in graduate programs at the University of North Texas

University of North Texas Is the Latest Texas College to Ban Drag Performances

By Alyssa FieldsApril 3, 2025

A scheduled drag show on campus has been moved to a new venue, although current litigation could change things.

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A Vibrator, Huh? Let’s See Your ID.

By Alyssa FieldsApril 3, 2025

Sen. Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s wife, continues the Republican war against masturbation.

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Ken Paxton Strongly Hints at Senate Run, Polls Show He’ll Win

By Emma RubyApril 2, 2025

In a New York Times interview, the Texas attorney general had to be reminded he hasn’t yet announced his Senate bid.

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$47 Million in Frozen Grant Funds Finally Reissued to Texas Non-Profits

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 27, 2025

Texas is the only state to see this sort of delay in reinstating refugee-related grants.

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City Council Angers Residents Over Pepper Square Dallas Vote

By Emma RubyMarch 27, 2025

Dozens of residents told the council the development is not welcome in their North Dallas neighborhood. But it is now on its way.

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How Weather Service Layoffs Could Affect North Texas During Tornado Season

By Emma RubyMarch 25, 2025

Will the meteorologists and technicians who remain be overwhelmed as they try to keep people safe?

Surveillance on Local Immigrants Ramps Up Amid Trump Deportation Orders

By Emma RubyMarch 24, 2025

The government may start monitoring immigrants’ social media accounts.

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Social Security Changes Could Pose Problems for North Texas Elders

By Emma RubyMarch 21, 2025

The agency will enforce stricter identification protocols that could be tricky for the technologically challenged.

Free Legal Aid Available for Immigrants In Some Counties, but not From Dallas County

Free Legal Aid Available for Immigrants In Some Counties, but not From Dallas County

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 17, 2025

Defense funds provide free legal services in Bexar and Harris counties. Now a local lawmaker hopes that doesn’t happen elsewhere.

Those Who Self-Induce Abortions Can’t Be Sued, But Their Friends Who Help Can

Those Who Self-Induce Abortions Can’t Be Sued, But Their Friends Who Help Can

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 14, 2025

Vague laws mean anyone can be charged for aiding and abetting an abortion, leaving people who don’t know the law vulnerable.

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‘Build, Baby, Build’: Dallas Leaders Head to Austin, D.C. for Affordable Housing

By Emma RubyMarch 13, 2025

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson spoke before a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday, but he wasn’t the only one out and about.

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