The initial State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, results show that many students...
‘The latest chapter in our comeback story:’ Johnson excited to welcome community back to Central Market
The Preston and Royal location of the Central Market was damaged by a severe tornado in 2019. Now, the...
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 5, 2021
Allred: Eviction moratorium a ‘lifeline’ that ‘allows so many families relief’
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) said that President Joe Biden should extend the moratorium on evictions as...
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 5, 2021
Allred ‘grateful’ as Biden, Emhoff visit North Texas to encourage vaccinations
First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visited North Texas June 29 to encourage the state...
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 3, 2021
Crockett: Law allowing permitless carry is a ‘policy failure’
State Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) is speaking out against a state law that allows individuals to carry...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 30, 2021
Johnson: Texans ‘have the right to know’ why energy grid failed in winter storm
A Dallas-area legislator is responding to remarks made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that the Freedom...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 29, 2021
Johnson celebrates Biden infrastructure plan: ‘Signs of life from our leaders in Washington’
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is celebrating a deal that has been reached on President Joe Biden's...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 29, 2021
Veasey: ‘The future of our STEM enterprise is at risk’
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Fort Worth) said that the country's STEM efforts are in danger. "The future of our...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 28, 2021
Johnson ‘praying’ for Miami condo collapse victims
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the city is standing by those impacted by the partial condominium collapse in...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 27, 2021
‘It’s life or death:’ Crockett calls for special Texas session to focus on ERCOT
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has hinted that he'll call a special session on election integrity while State Rep....
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 25, 2021
‘Doing our part:’ Dallas ranks in top 10 cities with Energy Star-certified buildings
Dallas has made the rankings on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of the top cities with...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 24, 2021
‘Not in Texas’: Abbott signs seven laws protecting gun rights for residents
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed seven pro-gun bills into law to protect guns laws for Texans, including one that...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 24, 2021
‘Bo’s Law’ signed into law, aims to create ‘systemic accountability’ in policing
Gov. Greg Abbott signed "Bo's Law" with the aim of creating "systemic accountability" in policing. The law...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 24, 2021
Johnson ‘excited’ to launch COVID-19 vaccine raffle
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has announced a raffle to encourage residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 23, 2021
‘A family business that takes pride in its food, service and reputation’: New Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opens in Frisco
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its newest location in Frisco, offering not only its classic subs but...
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 22, 2021