Category: Society

Is Pantego barbecue’s promised land? Ribs, brisket and now this big ‘Texan’

Spur 303 leads to barbecue’s version of the promised land. Legendary David’s, landmark Coker’s and a new Jambo’s BBQ Shack now compete within one mile of each other, upholding this Arlington suburb’s 40-year tradition as a go-to stop for modern or old-time barbecue, particularly pork ribs. Jambo’s is the newcomer. The Arlington-based partnership opened its…

Two Tarrant House districts among those that must be redrawn, federal court says

Parts of the Texas House map — including two Tarrant County districts — must be redrawn ahead of the 2018 elections because lawmakers intentionally discriminated against minorities in crafting several legislative districts, federal judges ruled on Thursday. A three-judge panel in San Antonio unanimously ruled that Texas must address violations that could affect the configuration…