Local officials’ greed forced action.
Robert Montoya
Texas Senate Passes Anti-Riot Bill
Those convicted of rioting would be required to give restitution to property owners for any damage they did.
Charity Targeted During Winter Blackouts
Office of Dallas Councilmember Omar Narvaez asked a charity helping people during winter blackouts if they had the proper permit.
Interview: Dallas City Council Candidates Judy Kumar and John Botefuhr
Challengers to incumbent Councilmember Paula Blackmon discuss public safety.
‘Defund Police’ Dallas Council Member Falsely Claimed Police Endorsement
Despite an alliance with anti-police activists, Omar Narvaez tried positioning himself as pro-police.
‘Illegal Campaign Finance Activities’ Alleged Against Fort Worth Candidate
Leonard Firestone receives contribution from political campaign that hasn’t disclosed its donors.
Dallas Citizens Asked to Give Political Influence to Noncitizens
District 11 city council candidate Barry Wernick stands for citizen representation in city government.
Dallas City Council Candidates Endorsed by Black Lives Matter Activist
Supporter of police overtime cut looks for more influence from city hall.
True Texas Project Releases Citizen Recommendations in North Texas Elections
Citizen activists give more than 100 recommendations before the May local elections.
Dallas Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
Nation awaits jurors’ decision in Derek Chauvin trial as memories of 2020 riots hover over Dallas City Council elections.