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Dallas County Moves to Resolve Election Pollbook Issues Ahead of May Elections

Dallas County Moves to Resolve Election Pollbook Issues Ahead of May Elections

DALLAS – In response to the voting disruptions during the November 2024 election, Dallas County Commissioners have taken decisive action to prevent similar issues in upcoming elections. The problem stemmed from malfunctions in the electronic pollbooks—devices used to check in voters, verify their precincts, and print the correct ballots. These errors resulted in at least…MORE

Severe Storms Leave More Than 6,400 North Texas Homes Without Power

Severe Storms Leave More Than 6,400 North Texas Homes Without Power

Severe storms swept through North Texas overnight, leaving more than 6,400 homes without power this morning, according to Oncor. Crews have been dispatched to restore electricity as quickly as possible. Power Outages by the Numbers As of 6:30 a.m., the following counties are experiencing outages: Storm Impact and Safety Precautions Oncor attributes the outages to…MORE

Lyft Announces Plans to Introduce Autonomous Robotaxis in Dallas by 2026

Lyft Announces Plans to Introduce Autonomous Robotaxis in Dallas by 2026

Dallas, TX – Lyft has revealed plans to launch its autonomous robotaxi service in Dallas by 2026, marking a significant step toward the future of urban mobility. Lyft Partners with Marubeni to Roll Out Robotaxis Lyft has partnered with Marubeni, a leading Japanese company with extensive experience in fleet management, to bring this vision to…MORE

Texas Senate Bills Revive Debate on Prayer and Ten Commandments in Schools

Texas Senate Bills Revive Debate on Prayer and Ten Commandments in Schools

DALLAS – Proposed bills in the Texas Senate are reigniting the debate over prayer and the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. These issues, long contentious, have once again captured the attention of lawmakers in Austin. This marks the second attempt by State Senator Phil King (R-Weatherford) to mandate the display of…MORE

H-E-B Celebrates 120 Years in Texas with Yearlong Free Grocery Giveaway

H-E-B Celebrates 120 Years in Texas with Yearlong Free Grocery Giveaway

TEXAS – As H-E-B marks an impressive 120 years of serving Texas communities, the beloved grocery chain is giving back in a big way—by awarding a full year of free groceries to 120 lucky customers. The San Antonio-based retailer unveiled the sweepstakes during its Super Bowl commercial, “Lots to Love,” featuring a song by country…MORE