James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate for Texas, delivered a message of unity and love, while condemning ICE and corporate forces, and advocating for reinvestment in Texas communities.
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Posted inTexas
Fort Worth Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens
Fort Worth is mourning the loss of former Mayor Pro Tem and longtime District 5 City Councilmember Gyna Bivens, who passed away after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of revitalization and advocacy for the Stop Six community.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Voter Registration Certificate Delays in Texas Due to Redistricting and System Problems
Texas’ unusual mid-decade redistricting and problems with the state’s new voter registration system have delayed the mailing of voter registration certificates, causing confusion for some voters and straining election officials.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Political Influencers Reshape Texas Senate Primary Discourse
A Dallas-based political content creator accused State Rep. James Talarico of making a racist remark about Colin Allred, sparking a heated online proxy war between content creators and candidates in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
Posted inThis Week
Dallas Struggles with Winter Preparedness as ‘DalAlaska’ Trends
The City of Dallas needs to invest in winter city services in order to protect its vulnerable residents from the annual trauma of power outages, burst pipes, property loss, missed wages, and loss of life caused by winter storms.
Posted inPolitics
Streets and Seats: Conversations On Civics
James Talarico emphasizes the importance of respect, outreach, and connection in politics, and encourages people to take time to center themselves and bridge generational divides.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Dallas City Council Approves Cornerstone to Host Verizon Cell Tower in Historic District
The City Council voted to approve a controversial Specific Use Permit allowing a 90-foot Verizon cell tower to be built in the historic South Boulevard Park Row district, despite the objections of local homeowners and the lack of required studies.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Dallas County Republicans Drop Hand-Counting Ballots, Citing Worker Shortage
Dallas County Republicans have decided against hand-counting ballots in the upcoming March primary, while Democrats in Dallas and Williamson counties will be required to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places instead of countywide voting sites, which could potentially disenfranchise voters.
Posted inReal Estate
Dallas Housing Summit Highlights Need for Preservation and Tenant Protection
The 2nd Annual Housing Summit in Dallas brought together non-profits, policy analysts, architects, developers, and civil servants to discuss housing issues and propose solutions, including tax freezes, streamlined permitting, and a community fund to support grassroots organizations.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Dallas County Sues Trump Administration over $70 Million Public Health Fund Clawback
Dallas County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the clawback of $70 million in public health funds, arguing that the demand was illegal and the funds were intended to address the effects of the pandemic and prepare for future public health crises.