Government

Dallas County commissioners have authorized a sheriff's department request for M14s, M16s and an armored personnel carrier from a Department of Defense surplus program.

In addition to Dallas, several smaller cities in Dallas County filled city council seats, including a Garland mayor.

Dallas County officials chose back National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which is Friday. Texas legislators have passed several pro-gun measures during this session.

Familiar retired sports broadcaster Dale Hansen hosts a new show about Dallas-area government, social justice and culture — a spinoff of the local "Beyond the Policy" podcast.

The last day of Texas' 2025 legislative session is here. After 140 days at the Capitol in Austin, the Texas Legislature has passed more than 3,400 bills and resolutions. Here’s a look at some of the most significant items that — barring a veto from Gov. Greg Abbott — could soon become law.

Two resolutions aimed at the resort company Las Vegas Sands were indefinitely tabled during Irving's City Council meeting because they were added past the submission deadline.

If approved by Gov. Abbott, the bill would replace the annual test with shorter exams administered throughout the school year.

Audio recording equipment is intended to hold accountable Dallas County's juvenile board, which oversees detention services and rehabilitation programs.

Texas would join a growing list of states pushing for the permanent adoption of daylight saving time. The measure now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Dallas County Historical Foundation operates the museum and leases two floors in the county-owned building. Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly shot John F. Kennedy from it.

There were three Irving City Council seats on the May 3 ballot, including a citywide seat.

Political action committees and social welfare organizations both local and statewide invested heavily in area North Texas elections this year.