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After Years of Advocacy in Dallas and Around Texas, the CROWN Act Becomes Law
Earlier this month, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 567, which would prevent discrimination against someone based on their hairstyle or hair texture.
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Money, Mailers, and Messaging: How a PAC Is Trying to Sway North Oak Cliff’s Council Race
More than $1 million has flowed into the Dallas City Council and school board races ahead of Saturday’s election. One of the most interesting storylines doesn’t directly involve the candidates.
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The Texas Legislature Has a Month to Decide On Bills That Will Limit How Cities, Counties Govern
The 88th Legislature will gavel out at the end of May. In the meantime, there are more than a dozen bills under consideration that will impact how cities and counties can regulate.
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Know Before You Vote: A Primer to Dallas and Dallas ISD Candidates Ahead of Election Day
There are more than 40 candidates running for office on the May ballot. Let us help you find out more about the people who are running to represent you.
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Some Texas Legislators Push School Vouchers Despite Continued Resistance
School vouchers are back in play in the upcoming state legislative session. Is this the session they finally happen?
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More Than 900 Bills Were Filed in the Texas Legislature Yesterday. Let’s Take a Look at Some.
In the first day state legislators could file bills, their proposed legislation took up school vouchers, abortion, gender-affirming care, and gun violence. But how many will actually make it to the floor?
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An Election Postmortem: How Turnout and Apathy Shaped Tuesday’s Outcome
Let's break down what happened with the midterm elections.
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New American Citizens Were Among Nearly 200,000 Who Voted In Dallas County on Election Day
Locally, County Judge Clay Jenkins keeps his seat, Proposition A passes easily, and District Attorney John Creuzot predicts a victory.
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Southlake Mayor Promotes Election Misinformation
Is John Huffman fomenting fear, or does he not understand how elections work?
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Author and CEO Bill Browder Shares His Insights on Russia
One of the largest foreign investor in Russia in the early 2000s discusses Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine, and the European energy sector.