Rani Monson
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Dallas, TX, United States
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Against all odds, Texas craft beer brewers hope governor cuts them a break
Texas has cultivated a love affair with craft beer, but that doesn't extend to the Texas Legislature, which recently passed a bill that beer advocates are calling grossly anti-competitive. House ... → Read More
Dallas homeowners can still protest their property taxes — here’s how
If you're a homeowner in the DFW area, you recently got a shocker in the mail: a 2017 appraisal of the value of your property that probably went through the ... → Read More
Texas steps up campaign against Planned Parenthood and women's health
The state of Texas is on a mission to box Planned Parenthood out, and is hoping the current Presidential administration will aid and abet its plan, even if it results ... → Read More
Legislators craft Dallas pension solution with little help from mayor
Following months of uncertainty, some progress is being made to divert one of the biggest potential crises for the city of Dallas: the disposition of the massively troubled Dallas Police ... → Read More
Religious leaders in Dallas express mixed feelings about Trump order
President Donald Trump has become known for the large number of executive orders he's signed since he was elected, but one he signed on May 4 involving religious liberty has ... → Read More
Dallas needs to roll over its policy on dog-friendly businesses
Dallas loves its dogs, and you can find man's best friend pretty much everywhere, on coffeehouse patios, at festivals, and sometimes unfortunately loose on the street. But one business where ... → Read More
Protestors at Earth Day Texas event in Dallas have the right idea
April 22 marked the passing of another Earth Day, with a weekend-long festival at Fair Park, and celebrations around the world. Our awareness about the importance of protecting the environment seems ... → Read More
Dallas City Council greenlights dubious red-light camera program
As other cities nationwide hit the brakes on red-light cameras, Dallas hit the gas pedal, approving a plan that could be around for the next decade. Despite rancor online from ... → Read More
San Antonio entices Dallas police with bonus and pension incentives
San Antonio wants our cops and is going big to get them. The Alamo City is seeking recruits for its police department via billboards on I-35, US 75, and the ... → Read More
How Dallas and other cities can resolve sanctuary city debate
The concept of a sanctuary city is an ancient one, dating back to the Old Testament. But with immigration emerging as a major issue since the 2016 Presidential election, the topic has ... → Read More
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's fake beef with Frisco backfires
In the past week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton earned himself national attention from the likes of The Washington Post, Newsweek, and online site The Huffington Post. Too bad it ... → Read More
Inhale these good reasons why Dallas should decriminalize marijuana
Can you smell that? It's bud. Marijuana. Sweet Mary Jane. Call it what you want, the bitter-sweet aroma of weed is up in the air with a hazy debate over ... → Read More