Criminal JusticeLocal NewsHomicides in Texas’ Largest Cities Increase in 2021, Except in Dallas
Brad JohnsonJanuary 18, 2022
After decades of violent crime declines since the 1970s and 1980s, the nation is seeing crime levels start to rise again.
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Civil SocietyElections 2022IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Republicans Vying to Challenge Clay Jenkins in His First General Election Since Pandemic
Hayden SparksJanuary 14, 2022
Clay Jenkins will be facing voters for the first time since he implemented sweeping restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeIssuesLocal NewsDallas Police Chief Touts Drop in Crime as City Moves Against ‘Sexually-Oriented Businesses’
Hayden SparksJanuary 11, 2022
Garcia reported that aggravated assaults, murders, and robberies have collectively dropped by 13 percent since May of last year.
Criminal JusticeImmigration & BorderIssuesDrug Trafficker Faces Life in Federal Prison After Jury Convicts Him of Possessing Narcotics, Illegal Firearm
Hayden SparksDecember 15, 2021
Prosecutors say the 42-year-old convict was an associate of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Civil SocietyEducationJudicialLocal NewsSome Texas School Mask Mandates Remain Despite Fifth Circuit Order
Isaiah MitchellDecember 6, 2021
Some major ISDs claim the recent ruling does not directly affect their mandates, although the injunction it overturned was statewide.
Local NewsStatewide NewsFour of Texas’ Largest Cities Receive Perfect ‘LGBTQ Inclusivity’ Scores from Human Rights Campaign
Kim RobertsDecember 1, 2021
Major cities in Texas are continuing to promote policies and practices that improve their “LGBTQ inclusiveness” score with the Human Rights Campaign.
87th LegislatureElections 2022FederalIssuesState HouseState Rep. Jasmine Crockett Launches Congressional Campaign to Succeed Eddie Bernice Johnson
Hayden SparksNovember 24, 2021
Crockett was first elected to the Texas House in November of last year.
Elections 2022Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Longtime Dallas Democrat, Announces Retirement from Congress
Daniel FriendNovember 22, 2021
Johnson’s retirement will leave the Dallas seat open to a competitive Democratic primary, though the incumbent says she plans to endorse someone in the race.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeElections 2022IssuesLocal NewsAllen West Continues to Demand Apology From Dallas Police Chief After Wife Cleared of DWI
Hayden SparksSeptember 8, 2021
After toxicology reports exonerated his wife, Allen West said her "honor and reputation should have never been assailed.”
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateState Restriction on Local Government Employment Regulations Falters Again in the Texas House
Brad JohnsonSeptember 2, 2021
For the second time in four months, the legislature's bill tamping down on local government employment ordinances failed in the Texas House.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyJudicialSan Antonio Wins Restraining Order in Suit Against Abbott’s Mask Mandate Ban, Following Other Localities
Isaiah MitchellAugust 11, 2021
A judge issued a temporary restraining order against Abbott, letting San Antonio and Bexar County issue mask mandates.
Civil SocietyHealthcareIssuesLocal NewsAs Dallas County Judge Claims Temporary Victory in Mask Lawsuit, Paxton Warns Him to End Mandate
Hayden SparksAugust 10, 2021
Local officials seeking to exert mask mandates on their constituents are clashing with Governor Greg Abbott in court.