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Dallas County poll workers prepare for the general election on Nov. 3
Dallas County poll workers are training for the Nov. 3 general election. Around 60 full-time employees are training about 4,000 people for a major election. “We’re going to bring in, train every clerk, every judge,” Nicholas Solorzano, a Dallas County Election Department employee...
Democrats distance themselves from trans rights – close midterm races may show whether that pays off
With a rise in anti-trans rhetoric from the White House, some Democrats are using similar messaging in an attempt to secure undecided voters.
Morgan Stanley Dallas hub is ‘apples and oranges’ compared to the departing AT&T HQ
Mayor Eric Johnson says the Y'all Street addition makes up for losing AT&T to Plano, but there are legitimate reasons to not agree with that.
Latino voters sour on Trump as economy, immigration fuel shift toward Democrats
Latino voters helped Trump back into the White House two years ago. Now, they are abandoning him.
Ken Paxton ‘said the quiet part out loud’ in leaks. Will voters listen?
Ken Paxton has said Trump’s midterm convention, the Iran War and gas prices are hurting his campaign in recent audio leaks.
Influencers and AI on the campaign trail: Texas candidates are capitalizing on tech
As Election Day creeps up, Texas candidates are resorting to new, and even controversial, campaign tactics.
Crystal Mason’s belief in democracy was shaken — but not destroyed
For 10 years, Texas prosecutors accused her of voter fraud after she cast a provisional ballot that was never counted in the 2016 election. That just changed....
Recall elections are uphill battles in Dallas. Organizers say they’re prepared
The last time a recall election was called in 1992, the sitting council member "easily" held on to her seat. But activists in 2 districts say times have changed....
Jessica Shepard Wins MIP as Arike Ogunbowale Powers Wings to Game 3
ARLINGTON, Texas – Jessica Shepard started Wednesday with one of the biggest accomplishments of her career. She finished it by helping the Dallas Wings keep their season alive. The Dallas forward was awarded the 2026 Kia WNBA Most Improved Player Award before the game. She receiv...
‘Even if we’re mad at them’: GOP urges voters to prioritize loyalty over character in midterms
Texas Republicans don't seem too bothered by candidates with considerable baggage.
Editor’s picks: 10 can’t-miss Best of Dallas food and drink winners
Every selection is a winner here, but we've each got our favorites.
Ken Paxton, GOP candidates are avoiding ‘risky’ debates with their Democratic opponents
The only prominent Republican to have agreed to a debate so far is controversial Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French.
What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new rules on mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. That means nothing has changed for voters — and mail-in voting can proceed as planned....
‘Clock It’ Hosts Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels Bring Culture, Civic Engagement to North Texas
As Texans prepare for the November midterm election, MS NOW personalities Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are bringing an unconventional blend of politics, culture and candid conversation to North Texas. The co-hosts of Clock It will appear at MS NOW Live at UT Arlingt...
Maternal mortality report to be released after elections, Paxton sued for Texas mother’s death
The report will give the first glimpse of how Texas' abortion ban has impacted maternal death rates.
Dallas’ Colossal Foundation Joins IUCN in $4M ‘Race Against Time’ Effort to Prevent Extinction
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. The Colossal Foundation and the IUCN Species Survival Commission launched a four-year, $4 million partnership to accelerate species conservation. The foundation is the nonprofit arm of Dallas-based de-extinctio...
Inside Air Force One: Former crew share stories behind the mission
Air Force One is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world, but much of what happens aboard the president’s plane remains out of public view. Former crew members offered a rare look behind the curtain during an event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, s...
Republican Midterm Convention schedule: Trump, Vance and what happens each night
The RNC released full schedule details for its Midterm Convention in Dallas, featuring keynotes from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance ahead of November elections....
An Introduction to Mayoral Candidate Michael Hinojosa
14 months out from the November 2027 election, Dr. Michael Hinojosa is the first candidate to join the race for Dallas’ top office. The 42-year education veteran has also begun sharing his plans for a hypothetical term as the city’s 61st mayor. A proud Mexican-American, Michael H...