AG Ken Paxton turns to Texas Supreme Court to block State Fair of Texas’ new gun ban ... and more news

Attorney General Ken Paxton is making a third attempt at blocking the State Fair of Texas’ new policy that would stop most people from carrying guns at the 24-day event, which begins Friday; In other news, as late summer transitions to fall, North Texas is experiencing significant outbreaks of black crickets. Instead of using pesticides, crickets are repelled by essential oils such as peppermint, citronella or vinegar; the city of Allen clamped down on smoke shops, issuing new regulations within the city. The new ordinance, passed 7-0 at the Tuesday city council meeting, limits locations and outlines rules regarding minors and criminal activity on the premises; and  so much for keeping the lovely Garden Cafe in Dallas a secret. TikToker Stephanie Camillee, who runs an account called Your Dallas Guide shared a video that’s been viewed nearly 200,000 times about Old East Dallas gem
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