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Sanctioned Judge Upsets Incumbent in Dallas District Attorney Race

Amber Givens beat out two-term DA John Creuzot in Tuesday’s primary, sending shockwaves through the local political and courthouse scene.

by Michelle Pitcher

Keep Reading

Local Environmental Groups Are Still Reeling from Trump’s DOGE Cuts 

by Justin Doud

In Dallas, Spanish-Inflected Shakespeare Adaptations Experiment with Language

by Courtney Thomas

A Dallas Megadonor, a New Nonprofit, and the War on ‘Housing First’

by Steven Monacelli

A park bench at Fairfield Lake State Park sits among reeds at the edge of a lake, surrounded by dense forest under a partly cloudy blue sky. Mar 09, 2023

Farewell to a Beloved State Park

Texans—already starved for public land—have bid adieu to Farfield Lake State Park, a well-visited patch of parkland between Dallas and Houston.

by Asher Elbein

A Christian youth protester confronts supporters of LGBTQ+ people outside a "drag brunch" in the Dallas area. Seen from behind, we just see his hand in a suit jacket holding a rosary, as he stands behind an American flag. Mar 06, 2023

The New Children’s Crusade: Recruiting for America’s Culture War

Powerful interests are sending Texas youth out to do battle against LGBTQ+ people, abortion, and progressive causes.

by Josephine Lee

Michael Urie in an appearance in Apple TV's Shrinking, a smiling white man with full beard and mustache, wearing a blue and gray striped polo shirt. Mar 03, 2023

Michael Urie Just Can’t Resist Texas

The Shrinking actor talks mental health, being queer, and why the Lone Star State is the perfect home for his new play Silver Foxes.

by Gregory Wakeman

An illustration of a hand holding a padlock on a chain, but the keyhole is shaped like a house. In their other hand, they hold a golden key with the end shaped like a worker holding a suitcase. Feb 27, 2023

Fair Hiring, Unfair Housing

There are laws and programs to help formerly-incarcerated Texans get employed, but finding a home can be far more challenging.

by Claire Partain

In Dallas' Village Station, a pre-Lawrence gay club, a smiling white man in a long-sleeve white shirt stands behind a counter, holding a handful of $1 bills. A sign behind him reads "Village Station is Gay Owned and Gay Operated for Gay People". Another sign proclaims that there is a $2 cover. An old fashioned lamp is on the counter and an old rotary phone on the wall. Feb 09, 2023

Before ‘Lawrence’: From Sodomy to Queer Liberation

Wesley G. Phelps’ new history book reveals how gay persecution in the Lone Star State spurred the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights nationwide.

by Kit O'Connell

A white Dallas police officer steps out of the passenger side door of a cruiser, marked with Dallas Police department insignia. In Texas police budgets far exceed those for community services. Jan 03, 2023

Texas Cities Prioritize Police over People

Fort Worth spends six times more on criminal justice than community services.

by Michelle Pitcher

Dressed in black, Jason David Frank does a martial arts-style punch towards the camera, with his other fist held near his face in a defensive position. Dec 22, 2022

For Texans, Jason David Frank Leaves Behind ‘Mighty’ Strong Memories 

The original Green Ranger is fondly remembered at fan conventions from Dallas to Victoria.

by Craig Lindsey

An ice-coated branch of a tree in the foreground, with more wintry trees and urban power lines behind the branch. Dec 07, 2022

The Guardian Angel of Laughlin Drive

He had no home but plenty of love and respect.

by Kim Horner

A mural on the side of the bookstore in Alpine, Texas downtown shows a cowboy reclining on a rocking chair with their feet up on a pile of books, with mountains behind them. Nov 28, 2022

Texas Bookstores Are Writing Their Own Stories

Indie bookshops across the state are embracing change, to thrive and stay alive. But a lot depends on the upcoming holiday season.

by Gayle Reaves and Kit O'Connell

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