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Restaurants

North Texas Restaurants Offer Free Meals for Kids as SNAP Money Ends

By City of AteOctober 30, 2025

They’re stepping in to help fill a gap caused by the government shutdown.

Dallas Life

Andy Cohen Praises a Dallas Church for its Reponse to Gov. Abbott’s War on Crosswalks

By Alec SpicerOctober 28, 2025

The Bravo talk show host called the governor’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks ‘stupid.’

Artist posing for a photo
Critic's Notebook

After Calling Out Trump and ICE, Reneé Rapp Uses Her Platform for Change

By Alex GonzalezOctober 24, 2025

On the Bite Me Tour, Reneé Rapp is spotlighting real issues and asking Dallas fans to donate to make the world a safer place for kids.

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Politics & Government

Buried on the Ballot, Prop 15 Sparks Fears Over Censorship and Trans Youth Care

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 24, 2025

It’s not often Texas voters get a say in how the state governs social issues but ‘parental rights’ are on the ballot this year.

Politics & Government

The Local Luxury Handbag Designer, Chef and Mom Running For a Texas House Seat

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 22, 2025

Allison Mitchell has worn many hats. She’s hoping her next one is in the Texas House of Representatives.

A group of death penalty protesters wait to hear the latest news in Robert Roberson’s case on Oct. 17, 2024.
Crime & Police

These Texas Women Fight the Death Penalty Outside Huntsville Execution Chamber

By Emma RubyOctober 22, 2025

For the women who protest at Texas executions progress is coming, but not fast enough.

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Donald Trump balloon at Dallas No KIngs protest
Politics & Government

The Sky Was Crying: Scenes From the Dallas ‘No Kings’ Protest

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 18, 2025

ICE raids, tyranny, politics and a call for love and political organization were on the agenda at Dallas’ wet No Kings protest.

Features

Dallas Artists Sound Off on Oct. 18 No Kings Protest Against Trump

By Simon PruittOctober 17, 2025

Pierce Washington, Ren the Third and Alex O’aiza weigh in on President Donald Trump, ICE and participating in protests this weekend.

Charlie Kirk
Education

Charlie Kirk Died 5 Weeks Ago, But His Presence In Texas Schools Has Doubled

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 17, 2025

New Turning Point chapters have opened in droves since Kirk’s death, and more are on the way.

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Politics & Government

1 Woman, Many Causes: How a 62-Year-Old Sparked Fort Worth’s Rush Hour Resistance

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 17, 2025

Every Tuesday, creative and pointed protest signs greet thousands of Cowtown drivers along busy freeways.

Business

Fried Dough and Fresh Starts: How the State Fair Gives People Second Chances

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 16, 2025

For most, going to the fair is a butter-soaked burden. But for the people working behind the counter, the fair is home.

Crime & Police

Dallas Is A Hotbed For Cockfighting. Animal Rights Activists Are Ready For The Ring

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 10, 2025

A bill to strengthen cockfighting laws failed last session. But a new bill at the federal level has Texas support, and it could be the trigger for necessary trickle down changes.

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Politics & Government

City Hall Puts the Lid on Alley Trash Service Changes For Now

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 1, 2025

In this scenario, one man’s proposed trash service changes are nobody’s treasure.

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Politics & Government

New Texas Task Force to Tackle ‘Decidedly Un-Christian’ Gun Violence At Churches

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 30, 2025

A Michigan church mass shooting has spurred action from the governor. Critics say it’s not enough, some say at least it’s something.

Statue of Liberty Protester
Politics & Government

UPDATE: Nexstar to Put Jimmy Kimmel Back on Air Following Protests

By Emma RubySeptember 26, 2025

Organizers of the Nexstar protest worry about what a merger will mean for free speech and Dallas’ WFAA news station.

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Raunaq Alam
Crime & Police

Tarrant County Escalates ‘Political Retaliation’ Against Activist Over Graffiti

By Tyler HicksSeptember 26, 2025

Raunaq Alam is in the middle of a legal maelstrom, facing perjury charges and a possession charge that all tie back to a spray paint incident

Pride flag
Education

New Law Turns Teachers Into ‘Foot Soldiers’ For ‘Anti-Inclusion Crusade’

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 25, 2025

A new law bans teachers from observing pronouns that differ from the ones assigned at birth. It also bans DEI extracurriculars.

Dallas Life

Double the Fun: Scenes from Pride in Dallas

By Charles FarmerSeptember 22, 2025

Why have one annual Pride celebration when you can have two?

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Film, TV & Streaming

Screen Dallas Aims to Give Documentary Films a Shot at an Oscar

By Austin ZookSeptember 22, 2025

The initiative, spearheaded by the Dallas Film Commission, has chosen a film about cyclical addiction treatment for its inaugural selection.

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