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Elected city officials voiced outrage over the handling of the shelter repairs during Monday’s Government Performance and Financial Management Committee meeting.

Dallas officials want answers after repair delays caused more damage at homeless shelter City staffers say the disrepair at the Family Gateway shelter comes down to disputes over contract responsibilities.

Six years after Beto O'Rourke's electrifying Senate campaign set the standard for Texas Democrats seeking statewide office, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred is taking a completely different approach in his own bid to oust U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. From the Texas Tribune.

Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats Allred’s sharp divergence from Beto O’Rourke’s more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say it’s working.

ICYMI: Another H-E-B is coming to North Texas. Construction on the Las Colinas location is expected to start later this year.

H-E-B to break ground on another location in North Texas, this time in Irving The Texas-based grocery chain is set to open another location closer in Las Colinas as part of its growing North Texas expansion.

The fall in citations has been a sticking point as Arlington City Council members consider cost-saving measures and a 1-cent property tax rate increase as property tax growth stagnates.

Arlington council member says fall in traffic citations over the last 8 years is 'not acceptable' Arlington City Council members have held robust conversations about declines in traffic citations over the past several years, especially as more residents outline traffic safety concerns.

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Work-related strain can put people at risk for atrial fibrillation - an irregular, rapid heart rhythm that doesn’t always come with symptoms.

A new study links work stress to heart problems. Here’s how to avoid it Research of more than 5,900 people over 18 years showed high demands put on workers and low rewards for their work can put people at high risk for atrial fibrillation.

A proposed four-person Clean Team would tackle beautification efforts along major roadways in Arlington. But some council members wonder if it's worth the cost.

City Manager proposes spending $500k to clean up Arlington The Clean Team is one of the major proposals in Arlington's 2025 budget and would address roadways like Matlock Road, Abram Street and Bowen Road.

Staff shortages at Texas group homes are putting residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities at risk, advocacy groups say, and they're asking Texas lawmakers to fix the problem by giving workers a raise.

Texas group home workers get a base wage of $10.60 an hour. Advocates push lawmakers for a raise Group homes serve people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Every month, Life Kit editors collect some of our favorite tips from our podcast episodes and share it in one handy list. This month includes:

🍼 how to fairly split child care duties
✖️ how to cope with a cheating partner
💵 how to slash your grocery bill

Best of Life Kit: Tips on how to deal with cheaters, cut food costs and split baby care A roundup of eight useful tips from Life Kit's August episodes. This month's edition includes a sweet goodbye ritual for children and advice on how to save more money at the grocery store.

It's not too late to plan something fun this Labor Day weekend. Here are some events to help you celebrate the long weekend and give summer one last kiss goodbye.

Say so long to summer with these 11 North Texas Labor Day happenings Heads up: the last three-day weekend of the summer is just ahead. Give summer the send off it deserves with one of these events.

From Greg Abbott touting removals from Texas’ voter rolls to Ken Paxton initiating raids over allegations of vote harvesting, here’s a breakdown of what you should know.

Texas has removed a million people from the voter rolls. Why are we finding out now?

Currently at Risk Level 3, Denton has identified 12 locations with traps that have tested positive for mosquitoes with West Nile virus since late June. So why aren't they spraying?

From the Denton Record-Chronicle:

Denton waits for human case of West Nile virus to trigger spraying Denton County fogging efforts underway with three confirmed West Nile cases and multiple positive traps, but the city of Denton holds off on treatment until a resident contracts the virus.

“We are soon to be the third-largest metro region in the country. … We have to have transit to get Texans across Texas, period." — Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.

For Tarrant County to succeed, leaders say they need cooperation, state funds for transit Tarrant County leaders said they plan to lobby the state Legislature to provide millions of dollars for more funding for needed transit projects, including basic maintenance for local highways.

The massive blaze at Permian Basin Containers burned for days, which the lawsuit says caused widespread pollution and created a “noxious smell” that permeated the surrounding area.

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Despite the fact that it has long been illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections and there is no credible evidence showing it happens in significant numbers, the false claim has continued to gain momentum. NPR

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Mayor Mattie Parker sees Fort Worth ISD facing a leadership vacuum as the school board and superintendent work through a strained relationship.

From our news partner Fort Worth Report:

Will Fort Worth ISD’s superintendent stay? Mayor unsure, says district needs leadership Mayor Mattie Parker sees Fort Worth ISD facing a leadership vacuum as the school board and superintendent work through a strained relationship.

Democratic Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey and Republican Reps. Beth Van Duyne and Keith Self discussed housing, infrastructure and inflation — but immigration became the focus.

North Texas congressional event highlights parties' views on immigration Democrats Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey and Republicans Beth Van Duyne and Keith Self discussed housing, the economy, immigration and more at the Dallas Regional Chamber's Congressional Forum.

A Dallas police officer died and two other officers were wounded in a shooting last night. Flags at city facilities will be flown at half-staff.

Dallas police officer killed, 2 officers wounded and shooting suspect killed after chase, police say A Dallas police officer died and two other officers were wounded by a suspect who was shot and killed by police north of the city after a vehicle chase.

“Municipalities cannot nullify state law nor can they avoid accountability by contracting official functions to nominally third parties.”

Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Dallas and State Fair of Texas over gun ban Paxton says it violates state law for the State Fair to ban fi****ms from Fair Park, which is owned by the city of Dallas.

"This day has been a long time coming."

Delayed justice: Exoneration for Benjamin Spencer, convicted of killing a man in 1987 Benjamin Spencer was accused of killing a man in 1987 in part because of false testimony. He was formally exonerated in a Dallas court on Thursday.

Fort Worth native Clarence Donald Babers dedicated his life to improving public housing as a leader and administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

From our news partner Fort Worth Report:

Fort Worth breaks ground on Stop Six development named for beloved housing advocate Fort Worth native Clarence Donald Babers dedicated his life to improving public housing in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma as a leader and administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

City leaders and municipal government experts say that whoever takes the helm must be prepared to lead the city through a new era of growth and development while finding ways to unite the city’s neighborhoods.

From our news partner Fort Worth Report:

How will Fort Worth find next city manager? Some council members call for national search City leaders and municipal government experts told the Report that whoever takes the helm must be prepared to lead the city through a new era of growth and development while finding ways to unite the city’s neighborhoods.

Update: Another person has died following a rollover crash in Wise County on Wednesday.

UPDATE: 4 dead, 10 others injured in Wise County 'mass casualty' rollover crash The Texas Department of Public Safety said a 15-passenger van with 14 passengers veered into a highway median in Alvord.

Construction on the Las Colinas H-E-B location is expected to start later this year.

H-E-B to break ground on another location in North Texas, this time in Irving The Texas-based grocery chain is set to open another location closer in Las Colinas as part of its growing North Texas expansion.

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price said of Jeffrey Barnard as chief medical examiner: “What sets Dr. Barnard apart is that he is hands on and carries a case load equal to his medical examiner team. There is no substitute to leading by example."

Dallas medical examiner plans retirement after three decades serving North Texas Jeffrey Barnard, Dallas County chief medical examiner and forensics lab director, plans to retire Nov. 1.

Federal investigators said the owner of two Dallas restaurants and a Southlake landscaping company violated multiple labor laws.

Federal investigators recover more than $300k in wages for North Texas workers The U.S. Department of Labor found labor law violations at companies in Dallas and Southlake.

Dallas' battles over poker houses continues. The Fifth District Court of Appeals has issued an opinion ordering the City of Dallas to reinstate a poker room’s permits to operate.

Appeals court orders city of Dallas to reinstate poker house permits An appeals judge says Dallas must reinstate a poker room's permits to operate. The move comes after a years-long legal battle over the issue.

The lawsuit was brought by the families of Kyu Song Cho, Cindy Shinyoung Cho and their 3-year-old son James, Elio Cumana Rivas and Aishwarya Thatikonda, who were among the eight victims shot and killed by 33-year-old gunman Mauricio Garcia. Preetibala Patel, another plaintiff, was among those injured in the shooting, according to the suit.

Allen Premium Outlets owner, security company sued over mall shootings in Texas and 3 other states In the latest suit, families of victims in last year's Allen outlet mall shooting accuse the mall's owner and its security company of choice of failing to take steps to prevent the mass shooting.

Texas DPS is investigating what caused the crash and where the van was traveling to.

'Mass casualty' rollover crash leaves 3 dead, 11 others injured in Wise County The Texas Department of public safety said a 15-passenger van veered into a highway median in Alvord.