Politics
Politics news about Dallas County metro area including politics news about Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Denton and all the surrounding areas
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Dallas Mayor’s party switch shocks nation, Democrats demand his resignation
Dallas, Texas – In a startling twist of political theater, the Dallas County Democratic Party has emphatically urged Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to step down following his abrupt decision to shift his political shift from Democrat to Republican. This unexpected maneuver is slated to come under intense scrutiny at today’s…
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Texas Governor Abbott seeks support in school choice fight in recent Dallas visit
Dallas, Texas – Amid a burgeoning national trend, an increasing number of states are introducing school choice initiatives, providing substantial financial aid to families aspiring to enroll their children in private institutions but hampered by financial constraints. Texas has swiftly become the epicenter of the latest debate on this front.…
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson makes historic shift to GOP, shakes Texas politics
Dallas, Texas – In a surprising turn of events, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson proclaimed on Friday his decision to align himself with the Republican Party, catapulting Dallas to the forefront as the most populous city in the nation with a GOP mayor at its helm. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson moving…
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Your voice matters: Mesquite Town Hall sessions to address upcoming tax rate election
Mesquite, Texas – Amid an atmosphere of escalating civic concern, the City of Mesquite has scheduled a pair of substantive Town Hall Tuesday sessions, aimed at fostering a meticulous discourse among residents about the impending Tax Rate Election. One Mesquite Town Hall session to take place late September, another in…
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Failure to show ID to police after pull over now a misdemeanor in Texas, law goes into effect September 1
Texas – In a legislative move set to take effect on September 1, the State of Texas has enacted Senate Bill 1551, amplifying the legal ramifications for individuals who fail to accurately identify themselves to law enforcement officials during a vehicular stop. Senate Bill 1551 will require drivers in Texas…
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Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Texas and nationwide, but there will be no mask mandates in Texas, Gov. Abbott says
Austin, Texas – In a climate marked by an accelerated proliferation of COVID-19 infections, Texas Governor Greg Abbott conveyed a decisive message on Thursday through a social media platform known as X—formerly referred to as Twitter—avowing that the Lone Star state will not countenance the imposition of facial mask mandates.…
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Judicial showdown on the Rio Grande: Judge seeks removal of Texas’ anti-migrant buoys
Austin, Texas – In a recent judicial confrontation that has captured national attention, U.S. District Judge David Ezra presiding over the Department of Justice’s litigation against the State of Texas, issued an unequivocal mandate for the prompt dismantlement of existing navigational buoys in the Rio Grande River. In addition, the…
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Mesquite’s 2023-24 budget unveils vision for growth and well-being
Mesquite, Texas – In a legislative decision rendered on Monday, August 21, the Mesquite City Council expressed unanimous consent for the adoption of the City’s fiscal blueprint for the 2023-24 financial year. Meanwhile, other cities in North Texas like Dallas are still discussing their budgets. Mesquite’s 2023-24 budget to improve…
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Texas schools fail to comply with safety mandate law, ready to split officers amid police shortage and lack of resources
Austin, Texas – In an intricate development poised to reshape the landscape of campus security within the state of Texas, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has announced its commitment to align its institutional policies with the stipulations of an emergent legislative mandate. The law in question, known as House…
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Dallas-Fort Worth and Collin Counties to get more than $11B for transportation infrastructure by the state
Dallas, Texas – The State of Texas has unveiled an unprecedented funding commitment of $142 billion for its transportation infrastructure, including a substantial allocation of over $11.5 billion earmarked for roadways in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. The funding plan, which reflects the largest infrastructure investment in the state’s…