Government

Dallas and the Texas Attorney General's office jointly asked a court to issue a temporary injunction blocking a voter-approved measure decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana.

The Miami-Dade County jail began reducing inmate populations more than a decade ago by changing how it processes mental health-related offenses.

Jesse Moreno and Gay Donnell Willis, who were both first elected in 2021, were tapped for fill-in roles in the mayor's absence.

Though not yet overcrowded, Dallas County jail continues to push its inmate population close to the threshold since Memorial Day weekend.

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.