Some Texas Voting Machines Can't Read Mail-In Ballots, 22K Affected So Far
Ballot scanning machines are rejecting about one-third of mail-in ballots returned by voters in Tarrant County. The problem has impacted more than 22,000 ballots so far.
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Ballot scanning machines are rejecting about one-third of mail-in ballots returned by voters in Tarrant County. The problem has impacted more than 22,000 ballots so far.
North Texas broke records at the ballot box on Saturday. More early voters and mail-in ballots have already been counted in Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tarrant counties than ever before.
There are 49 other early voting locations in Tarrant County, including three within a few miles of the Brookside Community Center.
A polling site in Hurst has closed down after the lead clerk said he tested positive for COVID-19, election officials said Thursday.
"No Refusal" is no longer just a policy for holiday weekends in Tarrant County.
Record voter turnouts in North Texas counties on the first day of early voting Tuesday led residents to go ahead and get in line on Wednesday.
Sheriff's are on the lookout for two men who committed a violent home invasion in an unincorporated area of Tarrant County.
Today is a big day for Tarrant County bars. After months of being ordered closed by Governor Greg Abbott, they are now allowed to re-open.
The delay in getting replacement staffs led to early lines at the county's busiest early voting sites.
Judge Whitley said after talking to mayors in Tarrant County, hospital executives and bar owners, he is "comfortable we can do this and still be safe."
The executive committee of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has voted unanimously to cancel the 2021 show.
In Tarrant County, health officials are asking people to be cautious when deciding on participating in trick-or treating and other events that can put you in contact with people outside your household.
A Tarrant County Grand Jury decided not to take action against a church security officer who, on Dec. 29, 2019, shot a man who killed two parishioners.
A new program at the United Way of Tarrant County is offering free personal protective equipment to nonprofit organizations and the faith community.
Customers will need to provide a communication from the hiring company to the bus operator or train conductor.
Guidance from health officials in Tarrant County has moved back to virtual learning only for schools in the county as COVID-19 test positivity rate increases.
One of the worst West Nile virus seasons in years pushed Tarrant County leaders Tuesday to approve a plan for aerial spraying for mosquitoes.
New data released by Tarrant County Public Health shows that most schools in the county meet the criteria to consider hybrid learning models amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Tarrant County sheriff's deputy has died from COVID-19, the department announced Wednesday.
Dozens of people were displaced Saturday after severe storms with powerful winds damaged homes and buildings in parts of Tarrant County.
Tarrant County Public Health reported four more COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday.
Tarrant County has extended its face mask order for businesses to Nov. 30 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
A new COVID-19 testing site will be opening Monday morning at NRH20 water park in North Richland Hills.
Total cases in any one facility have been limited to 10 or fewer and cases among employees have been nearly double those among children.
The early call is in response to concerns raised this month over the U.S Post Office being able to deliver and return ballots in time to be counted in November.
Students and space fans packed the UTA planetarium to watch Artemis II lift off, calling the moment surreal, historic and inspiring for the next generation of engineers.
The drill will activate sirens and phone notifications from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with officials urging residents not to call 911 during the test.
A Dallas ISD student's journey highlights how AVID and soft‑skills training are helping teens build confidence and plan for life after graduation.
A new city report shows nearly six in 10 Dallas residents are renters, and many spend half their income on housing, while median home prices far outpace local wages.
Officers and a local nonprofit pumped $25 of free fuel for about 80 drivers on Wednesday at a Fort Worth gas station.
By Wednesday night, storms may develop out to our west with severe storms possible.
Students and space fans packed the UTA planetarium to watch Artemis II lift off, calling the moment surreal, historic and inspiring for the next generation of engineers.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
The drill will activate sirens and phone notifications from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with officials urging residents not to call 911 during the test.
A Dallas ISD student's journey highlights how AVID and soft‑skills training are helping teens build confidence and plan for life after graduation.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
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 first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Sweden's 3-2 playoff victory over Poland completes Dallas' group‑stage lineup for the 2026 World Cup — and the team will base its training camp in Frisco throughout the tournament.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.
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