Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, has criticized Dallas for its intention to enforce Proposition R, which would ban the citation and arrest of citizens carrying less than four ounces of marijuana, while the state has reclassified fentanyl overdoses as “poisonings” and the deaths as “murder” under HB6.
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The Billionaire Behind the Bid to Break Dallas City Government
By Steven Monaccelli/Texas Observer At the August 21, 2024, meeting of the Dallas City Council, Joseph Porter stood at the podium and admonished the council members for allegedly “spreading misinformation” […]
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Our Rights Are Under Attack: Vote AGAINST Propositions S, T, and U
by Diane Ragsdale, Former Deputy Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Dallas In my years of service to our community, both on the Dallas City Council and as a lifelong social […]
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How Kamala Harris Talks About Race Issues
Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, navigates the complexities of race and politics in the 2024 election, balancing the need to appeal to white voters while maintaining her support among Black and Brown voters.
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Dallas Weekly Joins News Media Alliance’s ‘Support Journalism Fly-In’ In Washington, D.C.
The Dallas Weekly joined advocates from across the nation in Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers on Capital Hill and emphasize the critical role of quality journalism in a democratic society, advocating for fairness for local publications and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.
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Paying Teachers: It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are
Amid continued talks of teacher shortages, the conversation about disparities in teacher pay remains a critical aspect for both current and prospective teacher candidates. While most people express a value […]
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Crockett Statement on Police Murder of Sonya Massey
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement on the murder of 36-year old Illinois resident Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman killed by a sheriff’s deputy after calling 911 to respond […]
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Dark Money Ran Through Texas’s Runoffs and Probably Just Delivered Win for Private School Vouchers
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has called for a special legislative session to focus on Education Savings Funds, which would allow parents to use public funds to pay for private school tuition, but critics argue that this would take funding away from public schools and potentially harm underfunded and underperforming schools.
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Texas Pushing a Christian Agenda? TEA Unveils Curriculum Proposal with Biblical References
The Texas Education Agency has proposed a new curriculum that includes biblical references in reading and language arts lessons, sparking a heated debate over the separation of church and state and the inclusion of diverse world religions.
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Top Texas election official acknowledges threats to ballot secrecy
By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Rules and practices meant to promote transparency also create vulnerabilities for voters, lawmakers were told. A top state election official acknowledged that […]