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Denton County Commissioner Dianne Edmondson is defending her seat from 3 GOP challengers
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (1397+ words) Denton County Commissioner Dianne Edmondson is no stranger to a difficult campaign challenge. Edmondson's first campaign saw her facing a 2018 Republican primary against three other opponents, including a former commissioner, for the Precinct 4 seat. Then-Commissioner Andy Eads had stepped aside…...
Musicians are still creating protest songs. Are audiences listening?
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (968+ words) If you're wondering if protest music is still relevant, look no further than Bad Bunny or Bruce Springsteen. More than 128 million viewers tuned in to watch Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Mart'nez Ocasio, as he put on a jam-packed halftime…...
Dallas committee gives initial approval to Fair Park community park, sends to full city council
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (146+ words) Dallas committee gives initial approval to Fair Park community park, sends to full city council'KERA News Dallas committee gives initial approval to Fair Park community park, sends to full city council An anticipated community park inside the city-owned Fair Park…...
Property taxes, education, cost of living top of mind for Texas House District 97 candidates
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (739+ words) Three Democrats are running for Texas House District 97 in the March 3 primary election that will decide who faces incumbent John McQueeney in November. Democrats Beth Llewellyn McLaughlin, Ryan Ray and Diane Symons will face off in the primary. McLaughlin did…...
Newly formed Tarrant shadow PACs turbocharge hyperlocal GOP precinct chair races
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1706+ words) A national political action committee is pouring money into political advertisements influencing often inconspicuous Tarrant County and statewide GOP precinct chair races. But the sources " and purposes " of the funds for such efforts are blurry. The Conservative Agenda For America…...
Repair costs for Dallas City Hall could now cost up to $1B, new report estimates
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (478+ words) Repair costs for Dallas City Hall are now estimated to be up to $1 billion " but some council members are skeptical on the accuracy of that latest figure. City Hall costs have fluctuated within four months, initially ranging from $152 million to…...
Arlington is working out final details on its plan to reimagine downtown. Here are some key points
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (944+ words) Arlington's plans for implementing form-based code in the city are, well, taking form. The initiative looks to reimagine zoning in the city, focusing less on what developments are allowed in specific areas and instead creating a list of acceptable options…...
Dallas residents to hear the latest price tag for City Hall repairs
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (466+ words) Dallas residents will get an update on the condition of City Hall early next week, months after hearing initial repair cost estimates that ranged from $152 million to more than $300 million. The Finance Committee will be briefed on City Hall during…...
Dunbar teens develop 'artistic sensibilities' through Modern's partnership with high school
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (694+ words) Without too much thought, Amber began painting with a bright green pastel to contrast with traditional human skin colors, she said. She then mixed shades of pink and orange into the hair and added vibrant blue in the eyes and…...
Dallas delegation heading to New York City to try and lure business to 'Y’all Street"
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (376+ words) Mayor Eric Johnson announced Thursday that he and City Manager Kimberly Tolbert will lead an official "Y'all Street" delegation to New York City next week in an effort to highlight Dallas as a business destination. Officials declined to take questions…...