After toxicology reports exonerated his wife, Allen West said her "honor and reputation should have never been assailed.”
For the second time in four months, the legislature's bill tamping down on local government employment ordinances failed in the Texas House.
A judge issued a temporary restraining order against Abbott, letting San Antonio and Bexar County issue mask mandates.
Local officials seeking to exert mask mandates on their constituents are clashing with Governor Greg Abbott in court.
Urban centers across the country have seen a spike in violent crime since the pandemic began and many have experienced efforts to shrink police departments.
As the federal government pursues equity in formulating policies, affected landowners raise concerns that the Texas Central High-Speed Rail project will have negative impacts on minority communities.
Funding for the Dallas Police Department was a major issue during last year’s debate on the budget for the current fiscal year.
Social services, new technology, and staff expenses are all vying for top spots in the state's biggest local school budgets.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia highlighted the impact that the “defund the police” movement has had on public safety.
In recent years, large cities have adopted strict and costly ordinances regulating contractual terms between businesses and employees.
Only 10 percent of registered voters in Dallas County turned out to vote on Election Day. Neighboring Tarrant County saw 13 percent turnout.
Other than in certain city-owned facilities, temporary shelters cannot operate within a half-mile of downtown Dallas.
“If churches are considered non-essential in our state, people will starve to death spiritually,” said Pastor Jorge Tovar.
The federal government has activated FEMA to help meet the needs of the soaring number of unaccompanied minors entering the U.S.
After being fired by Disney’s Lucasfilms, Gina Carano will be starring in a new movie produced in collaboration with The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend, a Dallas-based film studio.
A Leon County landowner is hoping to take his fight to protect his 100 acres from being bisected by the Texas Central high-speed rail project to the Supreme Court of Texas.
The Dallas City Council approved three taxpayer-funded lobbying contracts the day after Mayor Eric Johnson’s state of the city address.
Alex Enriquez, who did not make the cut for the runoff, endorsed Dustin Marshall and criticized frontrunner Nancy Rodriguez.
Reinforcements from the state are headed to Dallas as crime in the city worsens and the chief of police will soon leave her office.
As the 87th legislative session commences in January, local officials plan to advocate for increased funding for transportation projects including high-speed rail and the ability to utilize toll roads and managed lanes.
