Dallas Police Preparing For Potential Election-Related Unrest
"Let's just be honest, 50% of the population is not going to be happy," Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata said.
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"Let's just be honest, 50% of the population is not going to be happy," Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata said.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is once again providing free trips to voting locations across the service area on two early voting Saturdays and on Election Day.
Election Day is still three weeks away, but early voting is underway and thousands of North Texans are already making their way to the polls.
On Wednesday the Texas Supreme Court ruled that more than 2 million people in the states most populous county -- and one of the worst impacted by COIVD-19 -- cannot send mail-in ballot applications to all registered voters.
In an effort to increase youth voter turnout this November, all Foot Locker-owned stores in the U.S will become temporary voter registration sites starting Tuesday.
The American Airlines Center will be Dallas' largest polling place on Election Day in November and will be open for early voting starting October 13.
Texas voters must be notified of any issues with their signature on mailed-in ballots, a federal judge ruled after finding a step in the state's signature verification process unconstitutional.
The American Airlines Center will be the "largest polling place in Dallas County" on Election Day, which is on Nov. 3, the Dallas Mavericks announced Friday.
Because of the pandemic, Dallas County Elections Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole said the county has to think outside the box.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden will close out next week's virtual Democratic Convention.
A judge has granted an order that allows Dallas County to recount Super Tuesday ballots from 44 voting centers that had discrepancies.
Dallas County is calling for a recount of results from the Super Tuesday primaries after officials said they found discrepancies from 44 thumb drives on that March 3 election day.
The Texas Secretary of State's Office said the calls were telling voters that Republicans would vote on Tuesday while Democrats and independents would vote on Wednesday.
At some locations, poll workers weren't sure how to set up the new machines and in other places, there weren't enough machines.
"Vote for Prop. 4 if you want to ensure in your lifetime there will be no state income tax," said State Sen. Pat Fallon of Prosper.
For the first time both Dallas County and Tarrant County residents will be able to vote at any polling location across their county on Election Day this Tuesday, November 5.
With 99 out of 106 precincts reporting, Price leads Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair Deborah Peoples 56-42 percent.
Nine candidates ran for the open seat. Mayor Mike Rawlings could not run again due to term limits.
Municipal elections are normally considered non-partisan, but in the Fort Worth mayor's race, party affiliation has become a factor.
Under a plan approved Tuesday by Dallas County Commissioners, voters would be able to go to any polling place in the county on Election Day.
Texas Democrats elected the state's first two Latina congresswomen and flipped at least two GOP-controlled House seats.
Rep. Beto O'Rourke didn't go quietly to defeat, which isn't surprising for someone many consider the first punk rock political candidate.
Cruz turned back O'Rourke with the help of Trump, his bitter rival in 2016. Trump took the unexpected step of traveling to reliably Republican Texas during crunch time, staging a Houston rally to energize his base for Cruz just two weeks before Election Day
Democrat Colin Allred defeated Republican incumbent Pete Sessions for the 32nd Congressional District seat.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott, the 48th Governor of the state, has been re-elected for a second term on Tuesday night.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
A driver is dead following an alleged hit-and-run crash and brief police pursuit late Monday afternoon in Fort Worth.
It's the day before the Texas primary, and the big prize on Tuesday night is for the Texas Senate seat race coming in November.
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
Cellphone video recorded by the drivers captures people fleeing the area.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
A driver is dead following an alleged hit-and-run crash and brief police pursuit late Monday afternoon in Fort Worth.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
It's the day before the Texas primary, and the big prize on Tuesday night is for the Texas Senate seat race coming in November.
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional.
Jack Fink had a short Q&A with Ken Paxton while he was campaigning in Fort Worth the weekend before Election Day. Paxton says he's "got a shot" at winning the Republican race for U.S. Senate outright. He also discussed his newest campaign ad, created by his daughter.
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Frogs had never won a Big 12 title or been to the NCAA Sweet 16 until last year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Chet Holmgren had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-87 on Sunday night.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed point guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract after he thrived as an undrafted rookie free agent on a two-way deal.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
