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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.
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.
The Hotels Charlie Kirk (and Other Conservatives) Should Avoid

By Eva Raggio
Jun 13, 2023

Here's a list of hotels for Charlie Kirk and other conservatives should avoid like he avoids common sense.
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.
Dallas Rings in Pride Month by Raising the Rainbow City Flag

By Simone Carter
Jun 2, 2023

Pride Month kicked off on Thursday with the triumphant raising the city's rainbow flags at City Hall and Love Field.
Overdose Mapping Is Coming to Dallas To Help Fight Fentanyl, Opioid Abuse

By Kelly Dearmore
Jun 1, 2023

In September, all Texas cities will be required to track and report drug overdoses to law enforcement.
5 Buckwild Moments from North Texas Lawmakers This Session

By Simone Carter
May 30, 2023

After a busy legislative session, we reflect on local Republicans' five zaniest moments this year.
Dallas Backs Bill Outlawing Hair Discrimination

By Jacob Vaughn
May 30, 2023

The Crown Act will outlaw discrimination on the basis of hair for schooling, employment and housing in Texas.
Going to Florida for Memorial Day Weekend? Texans of Color, Beware

By Simone Carter
May 25, 2023

Destin is a favorite destination for Texas tourists in the Sunshine State. But some groups are warning the public about going there.
While Under Investigation, AG Ken Paxton Faces Off With Speaker Dade Phelan

By Kelly Dearmore
May 25, 2023

The high-profile Republican war of words has made an already wild final week of this Legislative session even more so.
Ted Cruz Cracks Another Joke on Twitter About Cancun Because He Really Doesn't Get it

By Danny Gallagher
May 23, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz still thinks his vacation getaway to Cancun during 2021's killer winter storm is funny. Show of hands: Who's laughing?
Does a Viral Video Show Texas House Speaker 'Either Really Drunk or Having a Stroke'?

By Simone Carter
May 22, 2023

A clip of Texas House Speaker slurring his words has sparked calls for his resignation.