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An early voting location in Mansfield, Texas is filled with campaign signs at the entrance.

Early voting opens for special elections

Jillian Hunter, Staff Writer | October 28, 2025

Early voting has started for Texas, with 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot for the special election. Early voting for the election began Oct. 20 and continues through Oct. 31, ahead of election day on Nov. 4. During early voting, voters are...

The DART Silver Line goes through the UT Dallas Station in Richardson, Texas. It provides train access to both students who attend UT Dallas and residents who live in surrounding areas.

DART adds route to DFW airport

Rolando Hernandez, Staff Writer | October 7, 2025

On Oct. 25, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system will unveil its Silver Line, a 26‑mile rail route connecting Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Grapevine to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The estimated cost of the...

A first look at State Fair of Texas offerings

A first look at State Fair of Texas offerings

Tija Towb, Staff Writer | September 23, 2025

The State Fair of Texas is right around the corner, offering many new foods and rides for its visitors to enjoy. A media-only event was held on Sept. 16 at the fairgrounds to showcase the unique food items and beverages that will be available the fair. Callie...

Garland  hosts annual ‘It came from Texas’ film festival

Garland hosts annual ‘It came from Texas’ film festival

Areli Argueta, Staff Writer | September 23, 2025

The third annual It Came From Texas film festival took place at the Plaza Theatre on Sept. 14, featuring several award-winning Texas-focused films. The festival wrapped up with “Viva Max!”, a satire about the Alamo, and humorous from the very start. “The...

Protesters gather in the House Chamber rotunda at the Texas Capitol as lawmakers debate redistricting.

Texas House Bill redraws five districts

Jillian Hunter, Staff Writer | September 9, 2025

Taking effect alongside over 800 other laws in Texas on Sept. 1 was the highly controversial House Bill 4. The bill that concerns the congressional redistricting of the state of Texas has taken the spotlight after a break in quorum by Democratic law makers...

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Texas legislators approve school voucher bill

Mohammed Khan, Managing Editor | May 6, 2025

A private school voucher program was approved on April 22 by Texas legislators for the upcoming school year. Senate Bill 2, also known as the Texas Education Freedom Act, was voted in favor by the state’s Senate and will be sent to Gov. Greg  Abbott’s...

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Trump’s executive orders reshape American policies

Taylor Norton, Staff Writer | February 3, 2025

From ending government diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies, to only recognizing two genders, Jan. 20 was a significant day for the American government and its people. Day one of Donald Trump’s presidency showed an immense number of...

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Trump’s immigration orders stir fear

Sofia Alva, Staff Writer | February 3, 2025
In his first week back in office, President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders related specifically to immigration. They covered a range of issues including border security, birthright...
North Texans protest ICE raids on Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas on Jan. 26.

Protesting ICE: rallies against deportation

Mohammed Khan, Managing Editor | February 3, 2025

Nearly a thousand protesters gathered on Jan. 26 near the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas to protest President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans following the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s arrests of 84 individuals. Despite the...

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Could this be the end of TikTok in the US?

Malak Elkady, Editor-in-Chief | January 20, 2025

TikTok went dark in the U.S. on Jan.18 and left millions of users scrambling for alternatives. According to AP, the platform was removed from app stores and became inaccessible Sunday following a Supreme Court ruling. ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent...

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Students react to new marijuana law

Diana Carranza, Staff Writer | January 20, 2025

It has been two months since the Dallas Police Department enacted a policy that prevents the arrest of people possessing less than 4 ounces of marijuana. The motion, titled Proposition R, was led by the nonprofit organization Ground Game Texas and was...

The devastation of the Palisades Fire is seen at sunset in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

North Texans support California wildfire battles

Mohammed Khan, Managing Editor | January 20, 2025

Dallas Fire-Rescue deployed a team to assist with ongoing fire response efforts in Los Angeles County on Jan. 11  as Southern California continues to be desolated with a series of wildfires being heightened by strong winds and severely low humidity. The...

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