DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer Claudia Meyer jumped into the District 3 race near the deadline when, she said, neighbors came together hoping for representation for the area. Meyer is challenging South Dallas District 5 incumbent Vonciel Jones Hill, who’s home was redrawn into the Southwest Dallas District 3, retaining only about 20 percent of [...]
Police say Christopher Beachum stabbed and strangled Gerald Canepa to death in his Oak Cliff home after they met on Craigslist FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect wanted in the murder of a gay Oak Cliff man after they arranged to have sex on Craigslist was taken into custody Thursday, May 2, according to Dallas police [...]
Fort Worth ISD’s anti-bullying initiative has earned national recognition, but LGBT advocates say it isn’t doing enough to protect queer youth ANNA WAUGH | News Editor FORT WORTH — When Carina Terry came out last year in middle school, she wasn’t sure how to talk about it with friends and family. She wanted a space [...]
Griggs says he has votes needed to pass measure backing same-sex marriage, employment protections, but mayor calls it ‘misuse’ of time JOHN WRIGHT | Senior Editor Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings is so frustrated that a resolution in support of marriage equality has been brought before the Dallas City Council that he doesn’t know how he’ll [...]
Church’s board holds open meeting to discuss abrupt resignation of Senior Pastor Jo Hudson, who declines requests for an interview DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer At a public meeting this week, members of the Cathedral of Hope’s Board of Stewards acknowledged a lack of support for the Rev. Jo Hudson, who stepped down as [...]
Advisory opinion says government entities that offer health insurance to employees’ partners are violating state’s ban on same-sex marriage JOHN WRIGHT | Senior Editor Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued an opinion Monday, April 29, saying domestic partner benefits offered by local government entities in Texas violate the state’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Abbott’s [...]
Runoff likely in District 14, where frontrunners Abtahi, Kingston and Rogers have all expressed strong support for the LGBT community DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer With a crowded field of seven candidates in the District 14 race, three have emerged as frontrunners, but a runoff is expected. All of the candidates were contacted twice, but [...]
Donald Wayne Cottingame, 75, passed away at his home in Dallas on Monday, April 22, 2013. Don received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in 1960 and his master’s degree from Harvard Business School in 1964. He was the founder of the Cottingame Co., which provided business consulting services for more than 40 years. [...]
The Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance’s PAC issued its endorsements this week after candidates submitted written questionnaires, had private and confidential interviews, and participated in a public forum. Endorsements were made in seven races. Two incumbents are vying for District 1. Both Scott Griggs and Delia Jasso were endorsed by DGLA in previous races in [...]
