Following a trend seen across the country, the number of riders utilizing the TEXRail commuter rail system from Fort Worth to DFW Airport has significantly declined this year.
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EducationLocal NewsDallas ISD Considers Extending School Year to Combat ‘Devastating Impact on Student Achievement’
Hayden SparksOctober 12, 2020
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa indicated last week that student performance is deteriorating due to virtual learning.
Elections 2020JudicialLocal NewsFederal Lawsuit Filed Over Zuckerberg Grants for Texas Elections
Holly HansenOctober 9, 2020
A federal lawsuit seeks to block more than $25 million in private grants targeting elections in heavily Democrat counties in Texas. Plaintiffs say the grants create an illegal public-private partnership and promote progressive candidates.
Elections 2020Local News‘Pack a Lunch,’ GOP Dallas County Commissioner Predicts Problems on Election Day
Hayden SparksOctober 8, 2020
Commissioner J.J. Koch (R) said he has witnessed reports of “screaming and crying” in the Dallas County Elections Department.
The Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance said on Wednesday that “bars and nightclubs are now the official scapegoat of the pandemic.”
Elections 2020Local NewsZuckerberg Nonprofit Grants Dallas County $15.1 Million for Election Administration
Hayden SparksOctober 2, 2020
Elections Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole will leave her post in November, but not before receiving a $15.1 million grant from a nonprofit group funded by Mark Zuckerberg.
Local NewsTransportationDFW Loses Bid for Hyperloop Transit System Testing Center
Kim RobertsSeptember 2, 2020
The hyperloop certification center sought out by local officials will not be located in the DFW area, Virgin Hyperloop announced.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas County Commissioners Reject Proposal to Raise Their Pay, Salaries of Other Officials
Hayden SparksSeptember 1, 2020
Commissioner Theresa Daniel said she was “sorry for” the other elected officials who were affected by the vote, all of whom make six figures.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas County Judge Wants $5 Million in ‘Social Justice’ Spending in Response to George Floyd Incident
Hayden SparksAugust 25, 2020
The Democrat official says the Dallas County Commissioners Court will consider the multi-million dollar proposals next month.
Civil SocietyEducationAttorney General Ken Paxton Says Religious Schools are Exempt from Local Closure Orders
Brad JohnsonJuly 17, 2020
After local orders closing all schools were issued, Attorney General Ken Paxton has determined that religious institutions must be allowed to operate in congruence with the First Amendment.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas County Adds $30 Million to Small Business Relief Program
Hayden SparksJuly 13, 2020
Dallas County Commissioners approved an additional $30 million in funding for the county’s small business assistance program, originally a $5 million appropriation.
Local NewsControversial Dallas County Elections Administrator Will Retire After General Election
Hayden SparksJuly 6, 2020
Facing criticisms after the loss of 9,100 votes and a mistake that cost taxpayers $6 million, Toni Pippins-Poole will leave office this year.
IssuesDallas County Judge Jenkins Asks Abbott for a Statewide Shelter-In-Place Mandate
Hayden SparksJune 29, 2020
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asked Gov. Abbott to issue a slew of mandates in the wake of an increase in reported COVID-19 cases.
Businesses in Dallas County must now require mask-wearing by their employees and patrons. The commissioners court held an emergency meeting on Friday morning to enact the order.
Elections 2020FederalLocal NewsDallas Will Not Host Republican National Convention Due to Coronavirus Gathering Concerns, Says County Judge
Hayden SparksJune 9, 2020
County Judge Clay Jenkins ruled out the possibility of the Republican National Convention taking place in Dallas, citing coronavirus gathering concerns.
Local NewsFormer Richardson Mayor Charged with Selling Votes for Sex, Cash Likely Headed for New Trial
Hayden SparksJune 5, 2020
Laura Jordan was accused of selling her influence for sex, cash, lavish vacations, and a cushy job offer after a real-estate developer bribed her, who she then allegedly married as a defense strategy.
Local NewsDallas Police Chief to Demonstrators: ‘If You Break the Law, We Will Arrest You’
Hayden SparksJune 2, 2020
Reneé Hall, the Dallas police chief, held a press conference followed by another appearance with local and state leaders like Governor Greg Abbott.
Local NewsAttorney Pleads Guilty to Moving $800k in Bribes for Dallas Bus Agency Chief
Hayden SparksJune 1, 2020
A Louisiana attorney pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud for participating in a scandal beginning in 2011 that led to the closure of a taxpayer-funded school bus agency in Dallas.
After denying a request to release Dallas County inmates over coronavirus concerns, Judge Ada Brown released her opinion explaining her decision.
IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Calls on Governor to Apologize to Judge Over Salon Owner Controversy
Kim RobertsMay 19, 2020
The Dallas County Commissioners Court is asking the governor and lieutenant governor to apologize to Judge Eric Moyé in light of the Shelley Luther controversy.