How North Texas counties flipped blue in the 2026 midterms
Democrats swept major statewide races in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties in the 2026 midterms, marking a dramatic shift from voting patterns in 2022 and 2024.
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Democrats swept major statewide races in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties in the 2026 midterms, marking a dramatic shift from voting patterns in 2022 and 2024.
In the city where he announced his first campaign for state representative nearly 25 years ago, Paxton came home to Allen for his last U.S. Senate campaign rally in front of about 100 supporters.
There have been some major changes depending on where you live, so let's break down everything you need to know before you head to the polls Tuesday.
31-year-old Joshua Turner of Celina pleaded guilty on Oct. 28, Collin County DA Greg Willis said.
Prosecutors say when a 14-year-old girl became pregnant, medical staff contacted police.
The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between an educator and student. She must register as a sex offender for life.
Texas voters will cast ballots in the 2026 midterm general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Temperatures in the afternoon will climb above average and remain above average into this weekend and early next week.
A beautiful stretch of weather continues across North Texas.
Melissa ISD fired Phillip Gates after learning of his arrest, the district said.
Police say six students were photographed during the 2025-2026 school year, prompting renewed concern among families already affected by a separate investigation involving a former district coach.
A state system problem has delayed an unknown number of Texas voter registration records, some of which date back to October 2025.
A heat advisory is in place. The heat index could reach up to 108 degrees by the afternoon; DFW's high is expected to reach 100 degrees.
Winds will come from the southwest, gusting up to 20 mph at times, increasing fire danger across the area.
Internal Affairs said the officer who had been on administrative leave since the incident "did violate department standards, policies and procedures."
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
The defense said that during the first murder trial against Anthony, the private off-the-record agreements made it impossible for him to have a fair trial.
An extreme heat warning and a heat advisory are in effect until 8 p.m. Highs could reach up to 108° in some areas.
Anthony's attorneys have argued that the murder trial was marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.
His attorneys asked for a new judge on Wednesday to oversee the 19-year-old's appeal, which is scheduled to begin Thursday.
Karmelo Anthony returns to court this week as his new attorneys seek a new judge and a new trial.
Ivan Espinoza-Montes, of McKinney, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child – a first-degree charge.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Richardson Police said just after 2:10 a.m., the Plano Police Department notified its department that officers had lost sight of an alleged robbery suspect's vehicle.
Karmelo Anthony is scheduled to return to court in August as his legal team seeks to overturn the 19-year-old's murder conviction.
