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Final midterm election polls: Talarico, Abbott lead as early voting begins
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Amber Guyger released on parole.
CNN is hosting a live televised town hall featuring Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico
Retail sales up a better-than-expected 0.8% in September as shoppers remain resilient
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Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
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North Texas counties report first day of early voting numbers It was a record-setting first day of early voting
WFAA News 8 It was a record-setting first day of early voting in North Texas. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins reported that 76,079 voters cast a ballot across Dallas pol...
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Final midterm election polls: Talarico, Abbott lead as early voting begins
WFAA News 8 Independents in Texas generally lean to the right, but for the first time in a couple decades, they now appear to be shifting leftward for Talarico. Author: J...
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Early voting has begun. Here's what you need to know.
Courtesy of Texas Secretary of State website: Welcome to the Texas Secretary of State: When a voter arrives at a polling location, the voter will be asked to present one ...
Oct 18, 2026
Shakeup Saturday: 5 of the top 7 teams in the Top 25 lost in the regular season for the first time
College football has never experienced a Saturday like this. Five of the top seven teams in the AP Top 25 lost on the same day in the regular season for the first time in...
Oct 18, 2026
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Zelenskyy urges support for U.S. sanction against Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President...
Oct 17, 2026
Amber Guyger to be released on parole.
Amber Guyger to be released after being granted parole in shooting death of Botham Jean WFAA News 8: Author: Tina Valverde, Rebecca Lopez, Paul Livengood Published: 10:48...
Oct 16, 2026
A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service
A Wind advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth for a large portion of North Texas, with north winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 to 4...
Oct 16, 2026
$2.2 Million For Six Traffic Signals: Dallas Projects Completion In 2028
The Dallas City Council has approved roughly $2.2 million in taxpayer dollars from the 2024 bond program for six new traffic signals, with city records estimating constru...
Oct 15, 2026
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Voting Record: Tarrant County Judge Democratic Challenger Alisa Simmons Opposed Key Public Safety Measures
Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons voted against or abstained on 27 law enforcement measures, including a BearCat and body armor.
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Garland Man Sentenced After 23 Kilos Of Meth Found In Suitcase
A Garland man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after investigators found approx. 23 kilograms of methamphetamine found.
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Dallas County First-Day Early Voting Turnout Surpasses Past Two Presidential Elections
Dallas County drew 76,079 first-day early voters, exceeding past opening-day totals. Early voting continues through October 30.
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Fifth Circuit Council Orders Psychiatric Exam In Probe Of Dallas Judge Ada Brown
Fifth Circuit records reveal 78 undecided motions, 40+ recusals, and an ongoing investigation involving Dallas federal Judge Ada Brown.
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Trump Orders New NIH Division To Advance Women's Health
Trump ordered a new NIH women's health division and created a White House task force to coordinate research and care.
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Nearly 50,000 Nuclear Exposure Claims Pending As DOJ Approves $859M
DOJ reports nearly 50,000 pending nuclear exposure claims and $859 million in approved awards. Texas uranium workers may qualify.
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