Stories by Bethany Erickson
Guides
Things To Do in Dallas This Weekend
How to enjoy local arts, music, culture, food, fitness, and more all week long in Dallas.
Education
Only 1 in 3 Young Adults Make a Living Wage in Dallas County, Report Finds
Two-thirds of Dallas County young adults aren't making a living wage. Commit Partnership wants to improve those odds by 2040. Here's what educators believe is working already.
News
Don’t Call It a Downgrade (Yet): What to Make of Dallas’ Declining Debt Outlook
Moody’s new analysis of Dallas’ credit doesn’t spell trouble yet. But Proposition U’s mandates may impact the city’s ability to pay its debts in the long term.
News
Meet the Semifinalists for Dallas’ City Manager Job
The council committee charged with leading the search for Dallas’ next city manager has narrowed it down to four semifinalists, including interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert.
News
State Supreme Court Lifts Injunction on Robert Roberson’s Execution
The state’s highest court says the legislative branch can’t block an execution. Lawmakers say that was never their intent and vow to continue their quest to interview Roberson.
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News
May Elections Are Next. Will Dallas Voters Show Up?
More than 50 percent of Dallas' voters weighed in on a proposition that was marketed as a way to hold City Hall accountable. Less than a quarter of those voters vote in municipal elections, where City Hall can be held accountable.
Politics
The State and Dallas County Say You Can Trust Election Results. Some Refuse to Believe It.
Election Day is tomorrow, but misinformation about the security of elections in Dallas County still abounds. Here's how to find accurate information.
News
The Must-See Concerts Coming to Dallas-Fort Worth
Go ahead and mark your calendars for these shows in 2024
Holidays
Things To Do This Halloween in Dallas-Fort Worth
Haunted houses, murder mystery dinners, bar crawls, and festivals are only a few of the spooky activities you can join in on this Halloween.
News
How the Effort To Save Robert Roberson Took an Unprecedented Turn
A rare bipartisan legal maneuver stopped the state government from killing Robert Roberson, for now. Here's how it happened and what will come next.