Politics & Government Calling All Lawyers: Can You Sort Out The HB 19 Trucking Bill in the Texas Lege For Us? By Christine Allison | 3 weeks ago Being No. 1 in the nation is good unless we're talking trucking fatalities.
Police The Former Mesquite Cop Behind the Power of the Dallas Police Union By Peter Simek | 4 weeks ago The New York Times writes about Ron DeLord, the ‘architect’ of the strategy that has created the nation’s powerful police unions
Politics & Government New Maps Detail Neighborhoods’ Political Divides By Peter Simek | 4 weeks ago We're used to speaking about blue and red states. New research shows how those divides trickle down to the neighborhood level.
Politics & Government Watch Dallas State Rep. Grill the Chair of Texas’ Public Utilities Commission By Peter Simek | 1 month ago Legislation passed after the 2011 winter storm gave the PUC authority to regulate ERCOT. PUC chair admits they didn't bother.
Policy Four Key Questions that Could Determine the Future of Texas’ Failed Electrical Grid By Peter Simek | 1 month ago As the state legislature conducts hearings to understand how Texas' power grid failed, here are the fundamental challenges that need to be addressed.
Politics & Government Could Dallas Reform Its Government Without Going Full Strong Mayor? By Peter Simek | 2 months ago Austin will vote on a change in government in May. But when it comes to local governments, is there a perfect system?
Politics & Government State Legislatures Are Trying to Run America’s Cities By Peter Simek | 2 months ago Texas is not alone. Across the country, state legislatures are meddling in urban policy. That's a big problem for democracy.
Politics The Most Detailed 2020 Dallas Election Results You Will Ever See By Peter Simek | 2 months ago In 2020, Trump made in roads with voters of color, but lost votes in wealthy North Dallas
Police What Did We Learn This Week About the Dallas Police Chief Candidates? By Matt Goodman and Peter Simek | 4 months ago Most of the candidates spoke about improved community engagement and police reform. Now the decision rests with the city manager.
Where To Order Takeout and Delivery Now Rosin Saez Coronavirus will limit our ability to eat out—but that doesn't mean you can't still get that same food to your home. Comfort food for these uncomfortable times. Order In
Things To Do In Dallas Safely Natalie Gempel How to enjoy local arts, culture, food, fitness, and more while practicing social distancing. Wear Your Mask
A Guide To Summer Grilling In Dallas Eve Hill-Agnus, Aileen Jimenez, and Kathy Wise The time has come to light those grills. Let's give you some new ideas about how to make the most of this unprecedented summer. Fire It Up
Enjoy Dallas’ Finest Beer, Wine, and Cocktails From Home Eve Hill-Agnus and Rosin Saez Brewery drive-thrus, cocktail kits, and the home bar essentials you’ll want to have when the mood for a tipple strikes. Drink Safely
Don’t Skip These Dallas Drive-Thrus Abby Blasingame Some are temporary, crafted in the age of COVID-19. Others are local mainstays. A couple are technically drive-ins. But all offer good eats without the need to leave your car. Pull Up
Police How Transparent Is the Dallas Police Chief Search? By Peter Simek | 4 months ago The mayor has problems with how the city manager is handling the search for Dallas next top cop. But are they justified?
Politics & Government Q&A: Doug Deason, Major Dallas Trump Donor, Talks the Election By Christine Allison | 5 months ago Doug Deason helped President Trump focus on criminal justice reform, after donating nearly a million dollars to his campaign in 2016. What does Deason make of the election?
Politics Explainer: What Does the Election Mean for Healthcare? By Will Maddox | 5 months ago A local business leader and academic weigh in on similarities and differences between the candidates' plans, and their impacts.
Politics & Government Election Day Arrives on the Heels of Historic Early Voting Turnout in North Texas By Matt Goodman | 5 months ago Tuesday is here. We don't know the results, but we know the numbers. Let's break down what the early voting totals tell us.
Education Why the Dallas ISD Bond Election Won’t Really Increase Property Taxes By Peter Simek | 6 months ago Confusing language on the ballot claims that the DISD bond election represents a property tax increase. That's not quite true.
Politics & Government A Guide to Early Voting in North Texas By Matt Goodman | 6 months ago You have until October 30 to cast your ballot before Election Day on November 3.
