Rep. Van Taylor, Former Judge Keith Self Head To Runoff In North Texas
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor has been forced into a Republican primary runoff in his North Texas district by former Collin County Judge Keith Self.
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U.S. Rep. Van Taylor has been forced into a Republican primary runoff in his North Texas district by former Collin County Judge Keith Self.
Republican Governor Greg Abbott will face Democrat Beto O'Rourke after voters in Texas opened what could be a primary season poised to reshape political power from Austin and other state capitals to Washington.
Churches across North Texas are beginning the season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services and offering the imposition of ashes.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had a commanding early lead over his opponents, but not close to the 50% plus one vote needed to avoid a runoff election.
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who's held the seat for nearly 30 years and announced she'll retire at the end of her term next year, said Crockett was her choice.
This has been one of the most contentious political battles in North Texas.
Shortly after 7:30 p.m., Don Huffines conceded the race to Gov. Abbott and announced he would not contest the election results.
"It looks like from the early returns I will be your nominee for Governor in the state of Texas," O'Rourke said before the cheering crowd.
Plano fire investigators said the incident was an accident and the child's injuries are non-life threatening.
At two of 131 polling locations, electronic poll book data needed to be reset.
Jennifer Young, 30, of Benbrook and her 3-year-old son were killed on Feb. 28 after exiting their car when it collided with another in the 17700 block of westbound IH20.
While Ukrainians are fighting off the Russian invasion to protect their country, many Russians in North Texas are also angry about the conflict.
The Mesquite City Council passed several items during the Feb. 21 council meeting to allow for funding for new parks and upgrades to existing parks.
Historic headstones, including the marker of one of Waxahachie's first settlers and founders, Emory Rogers, were vandalized at the City Cemetery on Hawkins Street.
All students and staff are safe, the school district said.
