How Dallas Police Ramped Up Homeless Enforcement
In the last eight months, officers have raided dozens of encampments and detained hundreds of people. Service providers are concerned about how it will affect their ability to help.
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Dallas’ Juvenile Justice System Was Broken. Have County Leaders Fixed It?
Kids were spending months incarcerated when their cases shouldn’t have reached a judge in the first place. A new analysis points toward progress.
This Is What It Takes to Keep the Jail From Overflowing
A little-known team inside the Frank Crowley Courts Building helps bridge the gaps in Dallas’ fractured criminal justice system.
The Present Danger of Foster Care in North Texas
After two deaths, the state says third-party case managers are failing foster kids. What happens in this courtroom helps explain why.
How a Humble Tax Tool Protects Neighborhoods
Inside the grassroots push to educate homeowners about a simple tool—the homestead exemption—that can help them afford to stay in their homes amid rising taxes.
What’s Really at Stake in November
With the primary elections (mostly) in the rear view, it’s time to take a look at the policy matters that will shape how we all live.
The Data Screams: The Housing Crisis Is Here
It’s more costly than ever to live in Dallas, a new report shows. Can faith-based solutions help make housing more affordable?
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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These Stories Will Shape Dallas in 2026
The new year is here, and we are highlighting seven topics we’ll be watching closely.
NEIGHBORHOODS
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When Mom Can’t Come Home
Last year, a program that attracted national attention for reuniting incarcerated mothers with their kids faced closure. Angelica Zaragoza helped it expand instead.
