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Election

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Education

Dallas ISD Asks for Record Bond Package With Tax Increase, 26 Replacement Schools

By Austin WoodApril 16, 2026

The package put forth by Dallas ISD’s bond steering committee would phase out roughly 700 portable classrooms used by 10,000 students.

Dallas County GOP chair Allen West
Politics & Government

Dallas County GOP Leader Resigns Following Party Infighting, Voting Confusion

By Emma RubyApril 16, 2026

Allen West’s decision to abandon precinct-based voting may have led to backlash amongst local Republicans.

Politics & Government

Citing ‘Voter Confusion,’ Dallas County GOP Pivots Back to Countywide Voting

By Austin WoodMarch 20, 2026

After initially defending the decision to move to precinct-based voting, local Republicans push for a return to the norm.

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Politics & Government

Dallas County Democrats, Republicans Trade Blame For Election Day Confusion

By Austin WoodMarch 5, 2026

Democratic officials are warning of voter suppression, while the GOP says the problem lies with Dems’ voter organization.

U.S. Rep. from Dallas Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

A ‘Chaotic’ Election Day in Dallas Brings a Crockett Loss, Runoffs for Allred, Paxton

By Emma Ruby and OthersMarch 4, 2026

Marked by confusion, court rulings and record vote totals, the primary elections may have brought about more questions than answers.

Politics & Government

Dems Warn of Dallas Voter Suppression as Precinct Polls Confuse Residents

By Emma RubyMarch 3, 2026

Hundreds of Dallasites may have been turned away from voting centers they would have been allowed to vote at in past elections.

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Politics & Government

Talarico, Paxton the Betting Favorites on Election Day in Texas

By Austin WoodMarch 3, 2026

On Kalshi and Polymarket, Paxton is favored by a wide margin. In the Democratic race, Talarico has emerged as a favorite.

Texas election polling location with Colin Allred signs.
Politics & Government

Make Sure You Know Where To Vote on March 3. It Might Not Be Where You Think

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 2, 2026

Election Day voting in Dallas County isn’t as simple as early voting was this year. Don’t go to the wrong polling location.

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Politics & Government

It’s Time to Vote: A Guide to the Dallas County Primary Elections

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 19, 2026

It’s all anyone’s talking about these days. Here’s what you need to know to vote in Texas.

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Politics & Government

James Talarico Interview Goes Viral After CBS Lawyers Pull Colbert Late Night Segment

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 17, 2026

It’s a safe bet that more people will now see the interview that didn’t air on television.

James Talarico Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

Online Influencers Could Help Bring Young People to Politics, But Can Also Cause Harm

By Emma RubyFebruary 13, 2026

Texas’ senate primary election has divided Democrats and been a boon for content creators hoping to go viral.

colin allred
Politics & Government

Colin Allred Blasts James Talarico for Alleged ‘Mediocre Black Man’ Remark

By Emma RubyFebruary 3, 2026

In a video published to social media Monday, former representative Colin Allred said he had steam coming out of his ears.

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Transportation

Addison Mayor Doesn’t ‘Understand the Rush’ as City Puts DART Pullout on Ballot

By Emma RubyJanuary 28, 2026

Despite a December vote to stay in the transit group, the City Council rethought its position on Tuesday evening.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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