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Election

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Politics & Government

AI Jasmine Crockett Two-Steps With John Cornyn in New Ken Paxton Attack Ad

By Emma RubyJanuary 16, 2026

The fake clips are shown alongside real videos of Crockett discussing her positive working relationship with the incumbent senator.

jasmine crockett james talarico
Politics & Government

Wanna Bet You Can Put Money Down on the Crockett vs. Talarico Race in Texas?

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 14, 2026

Thanks to a few key distinctions, even Texans can legally win big money online by predicting winning outcomes in sports and even elections.

Texas Rep. James Talarico
Politics & Government

‘Texas Needs a Winner’: James Talarico Addresses Packed Crowd in Plano Town Hall

By Emma RubyJanuary 13, 2026

The Senate hopeful addressed AI, voter intimidation and his favorite type of breakfast taco during the standing-room-only Q&A.

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Politics & Government

Three Years Out From Presidential Election, Could Ted Cruz Be Trump’s Successor?

By Emma RubyDecember 22, 2025

Cruz has come back to the spotlight as an old-guard conservative who likes to talk about Israel.

Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

Jasmine Crockett Enters U.S. Senate Race, Taking on Talarico in Democratic Primary

By Emma RubyDecember 8, 2025

Former Senate hopeful Colin Allred pulled out of the race early this morning, citing his desire to avoid a bruising primary.

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Politics & Government

Supreme Court Approves Texas’ Trump-Endorsed Congressional Maps for 2026

By Emma RubyDecember 4, 2025

A lower court had previously ruled against the maps, stating that racial gerrymandering rendered them unconstitutional.

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Politics & Government

Fact Check: Trump Praises Dallas County Republicans’ Move to Paper Ballot Elections

By Emma RubyDecember 3, 2025

The president urged Republican governors to follow the county party’s lead, but the paper ballots may not be all they’re cracked up to be.

Jasmine Crockett
Opinion | Editorial Voice

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Gets Her Epsteins Mixed Up

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 19, 2025

The potential candidate for U.S. Senate listed prominent GOP figures who took donations from the sex offender. But they didn’t.

Politics & Government

Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 13, 2025

No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.

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New York City newly elected Mayor Zohran Mandami
Opinion | Editorial Voice

Suddenly, Texas Republicans (Heart) New York

By Alyssa Fields and OthersNovember 5, 2025

Texas GOP weeps crocodile tears over Zohran Mandami’s election.

Politics & Government

Election Night Results: Predictability in Texas, Predictably Angry Trump in D.C.

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 5, 2025

The Texas Constitution looks a lot different now, following the successful passage of 17 amendments, including some conservative hot buttons.

Opinion | Editorial Voice

Dallas Observer Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 3, 2025

What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $30,000 to power our newsroom.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Prop 3 Could Worsen Dallas’ Jail Overcrowding and Mental Health Crisis

By Tamera HutchersonNovember 1, 2025

Prop. 3 would let judges deny bail for certain felony charges when risk or danger is shown. But that’s already in the state Constitution.

Donald Trump speaking into a microphone
Politics & Government

Trump Calls Mavericks Owner ‘Darling’ and ‘Great Woman’ During Israeli Hostage Release

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 13, 2025

The Israel-born Mavericks owner received a round of applause as the president acknowledged her Israel advocacy.

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