Election

It's Allred vs. Cruz and Other Results From Super Tuesday Primaries in North Texas

It's Allred vs. Cruz and Other Results From Super Tuesday Primaries in North Texas

Candidate Questionnaire: Sen. Nathan Johnson and Rep. Victoria Neave Criado for Senate District 16

Candidate Questionnaire: Sen. Nathan Johnson and Rep. Victoria Neave Criado for Senate District 16

The ‘R’ stands for ‘Revenge’: What Republicans’ Civil War Means for the Future of Texas

By Tyler Hicks
Mar 4, 2024

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott have led the charge for much of the recent Republican-on-Republican battling. History suggests it could negatively impact the GOP.
Your 2024 Guide to Voting in Texas

By Samantha Thornfelt
Feb 21, 2024

Election season is upon us, and make no mistake, it's not ending anytime soon. Here's what to know about how to vote in Texas in 2024.
Mass Shootings in Texas Shaped the Democratic Primaries. What Happens Now?

By Tyler Hicks
Feb 19, 2024

Democratic candidates in North Texas already face uphill battles against Republican opponents, but that becomes even more so when looking to change gun laws.
Who Is Jrmar Jefferson, the Political Hopeful Who Keeps Claiming Fraud in Local Elections?

By Simone Carter
Feb 15, 2024

The would-be candidate has run for office 15 times, he says. Now, he seeks to unseat U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas in the upcoming primary.
As Dallas Reviews Charter, Big Change Could Be Around the Corner

By Jacob Vaughn
Feb 14, 2024

From moving Election Day to expanding the City Council and increasing its pay, a lot of changes could be coming to the Dallas city charter soon.
Hey Dallas: Are You Registered To Vote in the Primary? Here's What You Should Know.

By Simone Carter
Feb 2, 2024

The Texas primary election is on March 5, but the last day to register to vote in it is right around the corner.
Disgraced Former U.S. Rep. George Santos Disses Southlake Mayor as 'Faux Conservative'

By Simone Carter
Jan 31, 2024

In a viral Cameo video posted to X, the former New York congressman accuses Southlake Mayor John Huffman of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
Former Miss Texas Averie Bishop Wins Gun-Safety Award Amid Bid for Texas House

By Simone Carter
Jan 31, 2024

Averie Bishop made history by becoming the first Asian-American Miss Texas in 2022. Now the McKinney native is running for office — and winning awards along the way.
Voting Rights Advocates Decry Program That Cost 600,000 Texans Their Driver's Licenses

By Simone Carter
Jan 23, 2024

“Your economic status should not and does not affect your ability to vote,” said Miguel Rivera of the Texas Civil Rights Project.
Local Business Owner Hopes Mayoral Recall Will Bring Dallas Together

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 9, 2024

It's not easy to recall a Dallas elected official, but local activist and business owner Davante Peters is going after Mayor Eric Johnson.
Dozens Turned Out to Dallas City Hall to Fight for Housing Funds in the Upcoming Bond Package

By Jacob Vaughn
Dec 11, 2023

City leaders and residents are torn on how to spend $1.1 billion in bond money.
The GOP Lost Big Last Week, Despite Mayor Johnson's New Republican Mayors Group

By Simone Carter
Nov 13, 2023

Mayor Eric Johnson caused a stir when he ditched the Democrats last summer. He has launched an organization to support GOP mayors, but Election Day was still rough on the nation's Republicans.
Here's What Texas Voters Were For and Against on Tuesday's Ballot

By Simone Carter
Nov 8, 2023

Constitutional amendments that were approved include cuts to property taxes and infrastructure improvements. So which measure didn't make the cut?
Dallas Voters: Here's What's on the Ballot This November

By Simone Carter
Nov 1, 2023

Texans will see 14 propositions on their ballot this Election Day. The proposed constitutional amendments cover a lot of ground.
Joe Tave, Zarin Gracey Face Off in Dallas City Council Runoff Election

By Jacob Vaughn
Jun 9, 2023

The District 3 seat in City Hall is up for grabs. Here are the two candidates hoping to take it.
Need a Ride to Go Vote in Dallas? Rideshare2Vote Can Help.

By Simone Carter
May 2, 2023

The Dallas-based organization Rideshare2Vote is helping to transport voters to the polls.
Plano ISD Candidate: ‘Drug of Pornography’ Threatens Schools More Than Guns or Fentanyl

By Kelly Dearmore
Mar 31, 2023

In the midst of school shootings and Fentanyl-related deaths in North Texas, one North Texas school board candidate says porn is a bigger threat to students.
Crime, Housing, Homelessness Key Issues in District 2 City Council Race

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 30, 2023

City Council member Jesse Moreno says he's done a lot for Dallas' District 2 since elected in 2021. Sukhbir Kaur, his opponent, says he hasn't done enough.
The Sooner State Resoundingly Passes on Legalizing Recreational Grass in Special Election

By Kelly Dearmore
Mar 8, 2023

Residents of North Texas will have to wait a little longer to make that quick trip up north for a package of cannabis peanut butter cups as Oklahoma voters reject legalizing recreational marijuana.
Keeping Dallas Weird: the Most Head-Scratching News Stories of 2022

By Kelly Dearmore
Dec 23, 2022

When it comes to reporting on what happens in and around Dallas, every year is weird in its own way. Perhaps weird is normal for Dallas? Even so, it seems as though each year since 2020 has only gotten weirder in Big D. Not surprisingly, in 2022 elected officials contributed...