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Today Is Your Last Chance to Vote Early in the Council and School Board Elections
Just 3 percent of Dallas County’s registered voters have cast a ballot. That’s abysmal, so let’s do something about it.
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Politico: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Plans to Run For Ted Cruz’s Senate Seat
The civil rights attorney and former NFL player won his seat in 2018. Now, he’s eyeing bigger game.
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The Problem With Using State Troopers as City Cops
In Austin, an analysis of patrol work by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers show they’re disproportionately arresting people of color. It echoes the song that played in Dallas four years ago.
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Five Dallas Council Members Call for Independent Study of I-345 Removal
The representatives hope to direct the city manager to order an independent study of the effects of removing the 1.4-mile highway between downtown and Deep Ellum.
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In April, the Dallas City Council Will Weigh Whether to Effectively Ban Short-Term Rentals
After three years of research, the city is finally deciding what to do about Airbnbs, Vrbos, and other platforms. Here’s everything you need to know.
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The I-345 City Council Vote Will Not Be Happening Next Week
A vote to support TxDOT’s plan to trench I-345 has been removed from Council’s agenda, and some elected officials are calling for an independent study before making their decision.
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Mapped: The Households Responsible for the Highest Emissions in Dallas-Fort Worth
Density and wealth both contribute to how high a household’s carbon dioxide emissions are. New data can show the city of Dallas how to improve.
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Plano City Council Grapples With Its Troll Problem
Plano, much like Dallas and other cities, is finding it difficult to hinder trolls without hampering residents during public comment.
Nature & Environment
Coming Soon: A Pollution Map That’s As Easy to Access As a Weather Forecast
North Texas environmental health advocates and Texas A&M University scientists have received a $250,000 grant to track pollution in real time. They hope it will shape policy and affect everyday behavior.
Local Government
New American Citizens Were Among Nearly 200,000 Who Voted In Dallas County on Election Day
Locally, County Judge Clay Jenkins keeps his seat, Proposition A passes easily, and District Attorney John Creuzot predicts a victory.