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Love Field Lands on 'Worst Airports for Summer Travel' List

By Simone Carter
Jun 21, 2023

Forbes Advisor has released its "Worst Airports For Summer Travel" ranking, which featured three Texas airports.
Texas Home to 20% of All Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation This Year

By Simone Carter
Jun 21, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign found that the Lone Star State accounted for one-fifth of all anti-LGBTQ+ bills nationwide in 2023.
Dallas Approves New Ethics Rules

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 21, 2023

The City Council gave the thumbs up on a new set of guidelines that should help officials tackle corruption.
What’s Next, Now That Dallas Kicked Most Short-Term Rentals to the Curb?

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 21, 2023

After months of debate, Dallas City Council outlaws most Airbnb and other short-term rental properties operating in the city.
Texas GOP Blasts Ken Paxton's Impeachment in Resolution

By Simone Carter
Jun 20, 2023

The Republican Party of Texas blasted House lawmakers for voting 121-23 in favor of the attorney general's impeachment.
Interim Texas AG: Protecting Transgender Students Under Title IX Is 'Illegal'

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 20, 2023

The elected attorney general of Texas may be taking it easy while he’s suspended from his duties these days, but that doesn't mean the office he once inhabited is any less busy. And make no mistake, the office, under the leadership of interim Attorney General John Scott, is still chasing...
Did Your State Representative Make Texas Monthly's 'Best & Worst Legislators' List?

By Simone Carter
Jun 16, 2023

The legendary magazine released its 2023 list of "Best and Worst Legislators," which mentions several politicians from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Legendary Sports Radio Host Norm Hitzges of 1310 The Ticket Announces Retirement

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 16, 2023

George Dunham remembers the man who, after nearly 50 years, will say goodbye to the North Texas airwaves.
Texas Republicans Are Losing Their Minds Over Trump Indictment

By Simone Carter
Jun 15, 2023

The embattled former president is backed by Lone Star conservatives like U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Greg Abbott and Congressman Ronny Jackson.
Are Clear Backpacks the Answer to Stopping Another School Shooting?

By Simone Carter
Jun 14, 2023

Many Texas school districts have introduced similar safety measures following last year's Uvalde massacre.
'Main Source of Supply' in Carrollton Juvenile Fentanyl Overdoses Pleads Guilty

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 14, 2023

Villanueva, 22, has been called the "main source of supply" connected to the rash of teen drug poisonings and deaths.
El Niño Is Here. What Does That Mean for Dallas Weather?

By Simone Carter
Jun 13, 2023

The North Texas area will start to feel the effects of the natural climate phenomenon later this year.
'Closeted Support': Texas Rangers Only MLB Team To Not Host LGBTQ Pride Event

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 13, 2023

Globe Life Field in Arlington will be the only major league park to not host a night celebrating the LGBTQ community.
Conservatives in Grapevine: 'Radical Left' Ruled by 'Childless Young Ladies.'

By Simone Carter
Jun 12, 2023

The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine hosted the Young Women's Leadership Summit over the weekend.
Ted Cruz, Man of the People, Tweets Taylor Swift Lyrics

By Simone Carter
Jun 12, 2023

Texas' junior Republican senator rails against secondary ticket sellers amid the pop star's Era's Tour.
Dallas Wrestles With How To Handle City Hall Corruption

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 12, 2023

Next week, the City Council could vote on a slate of amendments to how to deal with ethics violations.
Buoy, Oh Buoy! Greg Abbott Wants a Border Wall in the Water.

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 9, 2023

The Texas governor announced an unusual way to combat illegal Rio Grande crossings
Lack of Clarity in Texas Abortion Bans Puts 'Women's Lives at Risk,' Advocates Warn

By Simone Carter
Jun 9, 2023

A prominent Dallas attorney breaks down why Texas' strict law needs to be clarified.
Joe Tave, Zarin Gracey Face Off in Dallas City Council Runoff Election

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 9, 2023

The District 3 seat in City Hall is up for grabs. Here are the two candidates hoping to take it.
NBA Bromance Rekindled? Kyrie Irving Reportedly Trying To Recruit LeBron James to Mavs

By Simone Carter
Jun 8, 2023

The controversial star is reportedly trying to land the LA Laker. The two previously played together with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Dallas is Working To Reduce Random Gunfire

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 8, 2023

People are shooting their guns throughout the city. Residents feel enough isn't being done about it.
Denton City Council Declines to Decriminalize Weed: 'Another Mockery of Our Democracy'

By Simone Carter
Jun 7, 2023

Local marijuana reform advocates have vowed to continue fighting for full implementation of the measure.