North Texas is growing and Dallas’ financial sector is booming. But the city is losing residents and businesses — and two major sports franchises are departing the urban core.
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2026 Texas Elections
First-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, Trump says
The Republican National Committee has not yet announced the midterm convention or its location, but it has teased the event as an opportunity to put Trump on the ballot.
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State Government
Dallas will furlough 4,200 city employees amid budget gap
Dallas has seen a $30 million budget shortfall driven by slower sales tax revenue and higher-than-expected overtime costs for police and firefighters.
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2024 Texas Elections
These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Abbott and Cruz were floated as potential Republican presidential candidates early this cycle, though neither launched campaigns.
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Politics
A petition to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson fails
The former Democratic state lawmaker announced he was switching party affiliations last year — prompting the recall by community activist Davante Peters.
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Politics
Petition calls for recall of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson after party switch
Johnson, formerly a Democrat, joined the Republican Party last year.
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Politics
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party
Though the mayor’s position in Dallas is technically nonpartisan, Johnson joins Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as one of two Republican mayors to lead a major Texas city.
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Politics
Mayors in some of Texas’ biggest cities face little opposition in May reelection bids
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker face little opposition in their reelection bids. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson doesn’t have any challengers.
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Environment
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.
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Texas 2020 Elections
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.
