DMN Stories One vote, five projects: Dallas weighs $443 million public-safety bond package There will be no quick trip down the ballot for North Texas voters in November. Garland Journal6 days ago
DMN Stories Thomas J. Henry gave $600k to a pro-Paxton PAC. Now, the lawyer says he is voting for Talarico. James Talarico can add Thomas J. Henry, a prominent Texas trial attorney, to his list of endorsements – even though the law firm is... Garland JournalOctober 26, 2026
DMN Stories A Texas judge doesn’t want to marry gay couples. The Supreme Court will soon hear her case McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley says she’s protected by a state religious freedom law. After losing in the appeals court, her... Dallas Morning NewsOctober 23, 2023
DMN Stories Texans Sessions, Arrington and Williams eye speaker’s job as Jordan is rejected A large and growing field of Republicans could vie for the post next week. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 21, 2023
DMN Stories Texas prisons’ problem: Mail soaked in fentanyl, meth and other drugs New digital-only mail policy for inmates necessary to stem drug flow. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 20, 2023
DMN Stories Jim Jordan faces 3rd House speaker vote Friday, as some Texas Republicans look elsewhere GOP rejects expanded powers for a caretaker speaker as way to reopen the House. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 20, 2023
DMN Stories Scalise abruptly drops House speaker bid as Republicans remain in disarray with no Plan B Majority Leader Steve Scalise sought in vain the votes needed to secure a promotion to speaker. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 18, 2023
DMN Stories Texans will vote on 14 propositions in next month’s constitutional amendment election Broadband, leaky water pipes, state parks, the electric grid, Tier 1 research universities and retired teachers stand to benefit, proponents say. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 17, 2023
DMN Stories Alleged State Fair of Texas shooter told police he acted in self-defense, affidavit says Police say he was alone when the shooting happened. Police and fair officials are investigating how the gun was brought into Fair Park. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 17, 2023
DMN Stories House speaker job stays vacant as holdouts block Jim Jordan and GOP quits for the weekend Backers of the fiery Judiciary chairman teed up his ascent by refusing to fall in line behind Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 15, 2023
DMN Stories 3 wounded in shooting at State Fair of Texas, suspect in custody, Dallas police say The shooting, which took place Saturday night in the food court, led to injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 15, 2023
DMN Stories Garland man faces charge in 15-year-old girl’s fentanyl overdose death, authorities say Erik Santos was previously arrested in connection with the fentanyl overdoses of three teenage girls in August. Dallas Morning NewsOctober 6, 2023