Politics
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Why Arlington ‘No Kings’ protestors keep showing up
Daily headlines keep these North Texans ready to rally.
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Dallas ISD will offer free pre-K to all students starting next school year
Any preschool-aged student—no matter their economic status or background—will have the option to enroll in free pre-K classes in Dallas ISD starting next school year.
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Texas Education Agency names new Fort Worth ISD superintendent amid state takeover
The state intervened at the district after one campus received five consecutive failing grades on the A-F accountability rating system from 2018-2023.
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WTF happened during the Dallas County primary election night?
Voting results were significantly delayed across Dallas County Tuesday night after the Texas Supreme Court blocked an initial order to extend voting by two hours for Democratic polling sites due to widespread confusion over a new precinct-based voting system.
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Collin County breaks early voting record as Election Day arrives
Early voters in Collin County broke records ahead of today’s primary. Here’s what you need to know.
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Voting early in Dallas County? Here’s everything you need to know
Stressed about voting in the primary election? Our DFW Political Correspondent Katie Serrano is here to break it down for you.
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Hutchins warehouse owner won’t sell or lease to ICE
The owner of a warehouse in Hutchins, located south of downtown Dallas, won’t sell the building to the Department of Homeland Security for it to become a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.
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Ken Paxton sues Dallas over lack of police funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas over alleged insufficient funding of the police department, which violates a proposition voters passed in November 2024.
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Dallas pastor says he’ll bring moral authority back to Washington DC
Watch Rev. Frederick Haynes, who is running to fill US Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s empty Congressional District 30 seat in Dallas on March 3, share why he is running for Congress during a Black Men Vote event in Plano on Tuesday night.
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ICE will play a ‘key part’ in DFW World Cup games, official says
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed in cities that are hosting World Cup matches this summer, which include Dallas-Fort Worth.
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How the fight for public education secured Democrats a Tarrant County Senate seat
Republican Leigh Wambsganss lost a runoff election in Senate District 9—considered a deep-red district in Tarrant County—to Democrat Taylor Rehmet on Jan. 31.
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Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Meet the Dallas pastor running to replace Jasmine Crockett
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Hundreds protest in Dallas after ICE agent kills mom of 3 in Minnesota
Hundreds protested US Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside of Dallas City Hall on Thursday night following the killing of Renee Good, a 37 year old mother who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
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Dallas County Republicans abandon plan to hand-count ballots in March primary
After months of laying the groundwork to hand-count thousands of ballots in the March 3 primary, the Dallas County Republican Party announced on Tuesday it has decided not to do so, opting instead to contract with the county elections department to administer the election using voting equipment.
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Dallas County Republicans’ plan to hand-count primary ballots moves forward
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the US. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Dallas County Republicans say they’re planning to go ahead with…
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Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, announced Monday he is withdrawing from the race for Tarrant County judge, a week after his 11th-hour decision to run for the county executive post.
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Colin Allred defends running against Julie Johnson for US House seat in Dallas
Colin Allred wants to return to Congress. But his choice to run in the new 33rd Congressional District—and against the successor he endorsed in 2024, US Rep. Julie Johnson—sparked criticism. LGBTQ+ advocates said Allred shouldn’t try to oust the first lesbian elected to federal office in the South.
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Colin Allred running for US House to ‘stand up to Donald Trump’
Calling Dallas his home, Colin Allred on Monday announced his campaign to return to Congress, this time in a primary race that pits him against an incumbent Democrat. Allred, who served in the US House for three terms, announced his run for the 33rd Congressional District in Dallas after dropping out of the US Senate…
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Organizations work to tackle maternal health crisis across Texas
Health care systems and organizations are working together across north Texas to improve maternal health outcomes.
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‘100% about politics’: Lawmakers denounce Fort Worth ISD takeover
Fort Worth ISD officials can defend the district during an informal review on Thursday. A state takeover would mean sweeping changes to the district’s local leadership.
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Texas State faculty fight back against ‘politically motivated’ curriculum review
The vague new order requires the university to ensure all curriculum is taught in a “value-neutral” manner, which critics said encroaches on academic freedom.
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How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas
The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.
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Fort Worth ISD adopts Bible-infused curriculum
Fort Worth ISD is now one of the largest districts in Texas to implement Bluebonnet Learning, and will receive millions of dollars from the state for adopting the new materials.
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Texas ranks second in the US for book bans
It’s Banned Books Week, which means PEN America—a nonprofit that fights censorship—has updated its database of banned books in public schools throughout the country.
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5 Texas school districts face state takeovers. Here’s what to know.
Several Texas school districts, including Fort Worth, are at risk of takeover by the Texas Education Agency. Here’s a look at what that means.
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Educators rally behind James Talarico at Dallas campaign event
State Rep. James Talarico, a 36-year-old Democrat and former teacher, is running for US Senate in Texas.
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Texas educators applaud increased public school funding, but question if it’s enough
Texas lawmakers provided $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools this year, including a pay raise for teachers.
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‘More stressed, more unsure’: Texas educators start school year under new DEI ban
Educators speak out on new laws they face in classrooms, including a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion and a “Parental Bill of Rights” that makes it easier for conservatives to interfere in public schools.
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North Texas Democrats leave state to block Trump redistricting plan
North Texas House Democrats left the state on Sunday to block a vote over the GOP’s new gerrymandered maps for US House districts in the state.
