When are the midterms? Key dates and voting hours to know in Texas
Texas voters will cast ballots in the 2026 midterm general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Yella Beezy murder trial continues in Dallas over Mo3's 2020 murder
The Dallas rapper is accused of hiring a hitman in the shooting death of rival rapper Mo3, whose legal name is Melvin Noble.
Jury seated in Yella Beezy murder trial over Mo3's 2020 death
Twelve jurors and three alternates have been selected.
Vice President JD Vance to headline North Texas midterm election rally
The rally will be held at JRJ Construction in Weatherford on Oct. 29, according to the Republican Party.
Did Southlake's Festival of Lights affect early voting?
In a statement on Oct. 24, the City of Southlake said all Town Hall entrances stayed open to voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rep. Keith Self says he was never in danger from alleged assassination plot by McKinney teen
The North Texas congressman says federal authorities had already arrested the 17-year-old when he learned of the alleged threat. Self praised the FBI for taking action.
Arlington couple charged in fatal shooting of 17-year-old on St. Louis highway
A Texas couple is charged in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old student-athlete on a St. Louis highway. Surveillance footage helped investigators track them down in Illinois.
Fort Worth security guard didn't know suspect stole jewelry before fatal shooting: warrant
An arrest warrant is shedding more light on what led to a murder charge against a security guard at a Fort Worth shopping center.
President Trump to make fourth Texas trip ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump will make his fourth trip to Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, holding rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi on Oct. 27.
House explosion reported in Fort Worth, heavy smoke seen from news chopper
Video from the 2800 block of NW 28th Street shows heavy smoke coming from the roof of a home and the remains of the frame of a house.
Infant found dead near Fort Worth dumpster, police say
An infant was found dead near a dumpster in Fort Worth late Sunday night. Police are investigating what happened.
Suspected burglar shot by Mesquite homeowner, police say
Mesquite police were called to a shooting around 4:15 a.m. in the 2600 block of Brushwood Lane.
What ID do you need to vote in Texas for the 2026 midterms?
Texas generally requires approved photo ID to vote in person, but eligible voters without one may use an alternative procedure to cast a regular ballot.
Affidavit reveals disturbing evidence in Frisco gym hidden camera case
A man accused of secretly recording women at a Frisco Planet Fitness faces multiple charges.
Arlington care home operator pleads guilty after client deaths, court filing shows
Police found at least 20 clients who died and said there could be more.