Gov. Greg Abbott declares Dallas-Fort Worth deluge a disaster, freeing up state resources to help in recovery
The declaration covers 23 counties across the state and comes after some saw more than 10 inches of rainfall Monday. Full Story
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State Rep. Lorraine Birabil concedes after primary runoff defeat
The Dallas Democrat won a special election runoff earlier this year to finish the term of Eric Johnson, now the Dallas mayor. Full Story
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Dallas residents call for police chief's resignation, decreased police budget after use of force during protests
The Dallas Police Department is facing public scrutiny for their use of force, tear gas and rubber pellets on protestors demonstrating against law enforcement brutality. Full Story
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Dallas mayor blamed "outsiders" for violence at protests. But almost everyone arrested was from North Texas.
Of the 185 people the Dallas Police Department arrested, 172 people live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, arrest records provided by Mayor Eric Johnson's office showed. Full Story
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Analysis: For a state in pain, a little empathy is only a start
Gov. Greg Abbott has avoided the president's militaristic tenor and has expressed empathy with nonviolent demonstrators protesting George Floyd's death. But the conversations about what's next haven't started. Full Story
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Limited seating and pajama bottoms: How Texas churches are preparing for a socially distant Easter
Gov. Greg Abbott has given his blessing for churches to hold services during the pandemic. Some are gathering their flocks for Easter. Others are sticking with livestreamed services. Full Story
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Dallas County orders residents to shelter in place as coronavirus cases there spread
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins' new order came after Gov. Greg Abbott held off from issuing a similar directive to the entire state. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
The Texas Tribune's Evan Smith moderates a discussion with Eric Johnson, who has been mayor of Dallas since June. Full Story
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In race to replace Zerwas in Texas House, Democrat Eliz Markowitz and Republican Gary Gates head to a runoff
Democrats are hoping to flip Texas House District 28 in the upcoming runoff. Meanwhile, in Dallas' House District 100 race, five votes separate two candidates trying to make it to the second round. Full Story
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![HD-28 candidates Democrat Elizabeth “Eliz” Markowitz and Republican Gary Gates will likely face each other in a runoff election to replace outgoing state Rep. John Zerwas in the Fort Bend County district.]()
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Do you plan to vote in Texas’ November elections? The time to register is now
Texans hoping to participate in the Nov. 5 election have until Oct. 7 to register to vote. Full Story
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Three Texas House special elections draw 27 candidates
Wednesday was the filing deadline for the Nov. 5 special elections in three House districts, including one that Democrats are trying to flip. Full Story
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![From left: State Reps. John Zerwas, Jessica Farrar and Dallas Mayor and former state Rep. Eric Johnson.]()
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson took a new second job. Is that rare for the leader of a big Texas city?
After Dallas' new mayor announced a new job with the law firm Locke Lord, many wondered how the head of one of the largest cities in Texas could manage both. It turns out that Dallas' mayor isn't as powerful as some may think. Full Story
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Dallas' sudden spike in homicides has officials perplexed. And not everyone agrees that state troopers are helping.
After May's 40 homicides, Gov. Greg Abbott deployed state troopers to Dallas. Despite some drops in violent crimes, city officials say they've done more harm than good. Meanwhile, there's still no consensus on what's driving the increase as victims' families are left to grapple with grief. Full Story
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In San Antonio and Dallas, Ron Nirenberg and Eric Johnson win mayoral runoffs
Nirenberg eked out a win over City Councilman Greg Brockhouse, while Johnson handily defeated City Councilman Scott Griggs. Full Story
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Voters in Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio have marquee mayoral races on Saturday ballots
Some of Texas' biggest cities are set to reelect their mayors or pick new ones as part of this weekend's local elections. Dallas will definitely get a new mayor, but a runoff is virtually certain before that happens. Full Story
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The race for Dallas mayor: 9 hopefuls, but no frontrunner, headed for May 4 election
Meet the nine candidates running to replace Mayor Mike Rawlings. Full Story
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Amid Dallas bribery scandal, legislator takes aim at Texas law addressing some low-income housing projects
State Rep. Eric Johnson said he plans to file legislation that would halt the practice of soliciting letters from elected officials supporting or opposing housing developments being considered for federal tax credits. Full Story
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Analysis: You can debunk this Confederate plaque in minutes. What’s taking Texas so long?
Everybody in the Texas Capitol has known about a factually impaired Confederate memorial plaque for more than a year. So why is it still on the wall? Full Story
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State Rep. Dennis Bonnen gains momentum as four Texas House speaker candidates drop out
The Angleton Republican called a press conference for Monday afternoon to discuss the race. Full Story
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Analysis: Choosing the next Texas House speaker is a game played by very fuzzy rules
Texas has four official candidates for speaker of the Texas House and a small herd of unofficial ones. The law that requires candidates to make it official allows contenders some serious wiggle room. Full Story
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