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Early voting begins in Texas on Monday. Here's what you need to know.
Final midterm election polls: Talarico, Abbott lead as early voting begins
Tragedy at Oregon Elementary School Leaves Four Dead and Two Injured
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
Cumulus Cares Food Drive
Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
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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 began in Texas on Monday. Here's what you need to know.
Texas Secretary of State website: Election Results/Data When a voter arrives at a polling location, the voter will be asked to present one of the seven (7) acceptable for...
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
Retail sales up a better-than-expected 0.8% in September as shoppers remain resilient
NEW YORK (AP) - Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August. Retail sales increased a better-than-expected...
Oct 15, 2026
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'Trans' Student Mailers Hit Texas Homes As Advocacy Group Denies Sending Them
Sara Gonzales says a Texas student mailer discusses emancipation. TENT denies authorizing the mailers or related unsolicited texts.
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Feds Charge 28 Green Card Holders In Voter-Fraud Crackdown As Texas Early Voting Begins
Federal agents arrested 11 foreign nationals in California as DOJ announced charges against 28 green card holders and Texas began early voting.
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UT Austin Cuts Foreign Research Ties Flagged As National Security Risks
UT Austin is among 30 universities that addressed foreign research ties flagged by the Pentagon. Audits led to more than 80 termination-related actions.
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18-Wheeler Hits Texas School Bus; DPS Warns Drivers To Slow Down
An 18-wheeler struck a Texas school bus after it picked up a student, days before DPS urged drivers to slow down and stop for buses.
3h ago
Talarico Woos Muslim Voters At Irving Gathering With North Texas Officials
James Talarico met Muslim voters in Irving as Emgage backs his Senate bid. Records detail his outreach and 2021 marriage legislation.
3h ago
Chinese Communist Party-Linked Nonprofits Took Millions In Donations. Now Congress Wants Answers.
Three Singham-linked nonprofits face an October 20 records deadline as House investigators threaten to question 21 people under oath.
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