Starliner, NASA's next human-manned spacecraft, landed in New Mexico on Wednesday after a successful unmanned test voyage to the International Space Station (ISS). The craft was built so that...
Tickets Still Available for Disney on Ice
“Grab your Mickey ears and get ready for non-stop fun when 50 of your favorite Disney friends come to life through world-class ice skating,” the website for Disney on Ice states. Disney on Ice is...
Global Methane Pledge Introduced at COP26 Conference
Glasgow, Scotland hosted a two-week-long world climate change conference, called COP26, that involved leaders from around the world discussing “ways to reduce emissions of heat-trapping gasses,”...
Parents Consider Changing Districts, Moms for Liberty Call for Protective Laws
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the State Board of Education (SBOE), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) last week to prevent students from accessing...
By Edgar James | Nov 15, 2021
National Guard Deployed in Anticipation of Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently authorized the deployment of at least 500 National Guard troops to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to bolster law enforcement efforts connected to the trial of Kyle...
By Jose Nino | Nov 15, 2021
Governor Abbott Pushes TEA to Eliminate Explicit Material in Schools
On Monday, November 8, Governor Greg Abbott wrote a letter about last week’s appeal for the Texas Association of School Boards to develop standards for materials that enter into schools. The...
PepsiCo Boosts Local Restaurant on National “Dig In Day”
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the owner of Off the Bone restaurant in Dallas did whatever was required to survive. "It was really tough but we were able to get through," said...
By Edgar James | Nov 14, 2021
Perseverance and Passion: Elida Dakoli
The Dallas Express had the privilege of interviewing Dallas area resident and Albanian immigrant Elida Dakoli. What follows is her story. Dr. Elida Dakoli is an accomplished pianist who has...
Car Shortage at Local Dealerships
If you’re thinking about purchasing a new car in the North Texas area, you might want to hold off for a little while. Dealerships across the country are suffering because of the supply chain...
DFW Airport First to Demonstrate “Circular Economy” in the U.S.
In collaboration with Avfuel Corporation and Neste, DFW International Airport has become the first U.S. airport to test a collaborative "circular economy" in the aviation industry. This milestone...
Nearly Two Terabytes of Hacked Police Footage Raises Questions
On Friday, more than 600 hours, or nearly two terabytes, of footage from Dallas Police Department helicopters and drones were posted on the activist group Distributed Denial of Secrets’...
‘CompTIA’ and ‘GEM’ Partner to Assist Formerly-Incarcerated Women
Incarcerated women have a special place in Brittany Barnett's heart because when she was a young adult, her mother was incarcerated. "I saw firsthand the devastation that mass incarceration causes...
By Edgar James | Nov 13, 2021
6600 Snider Plaza: Rule-Skirting Parking Nightmare, or Flagship Example of the Plaza’s Future?
After a contentious court battle, it appears 6600 Snider Plaza will likely be the new home of an office tower developed by Strode. In September, the City of University Park approved these building...
American Airlines Sexual Assault Trial Set for January
Tarrant County district court judge has decided to allow a sexual assault claim against American Airlines to proceed. Judge Kimberly Fitzpatrick rejected the airline's motion for summary judgment,...
By Edgar James | Nov 12, 2021
Does Highland Park ISD Lack Full “Inclusiveness”?
In December, the Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) will have its annual "Inclusive Schools Week" ('ISW'). The district's celebration has raised the question of how inclusive the...
Governor Abbott forms Task Force in Response to Astroworld Tragedy
On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the 'Texas Task Force on Concert Safety.' This announcement comes in response to the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival in Houston that...
Federal Judge Overturns Texas’ Ban on Masks in School
On Wednesday, a federal judge overturned Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order that banned schools from implementing mask mandates. U.S. District Court Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that the...
UFC President Dana White Opposes Vaccine Mandate for Fighters
UFC President Dana White expressed his firm opposition to coronavirus vaccine mandates on November 5, 2021. In an interview with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, he proclaimed that America is a “free...
By Jose Nino | Nov 12, 2021
New Texas Polls Project Republicans to Dominate the Midterms in the State
A recent poll conducted by the University of Texas/Texas Tribune points to Republicans dominating the 2022 midterms in the Lone Star State. This poll contradicts prevailing narratives about...
By Jose Nino | Nov 12, 2021
Principal Forced Out Over CRT Allegations, Remains on Paid Leave
The principal of Colleyville Heritage High School in the Fort Worth area has agreed to part ways with the District following months of controversy over Critical Race Theory (CRT). Dr. James...
Tesla Energy Ventures Approved to Sell Electricity
The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk, is the latest to get involved with the energy market in Texas. The billionaire tech mogul is now licensed to sell electricity through a company he created...