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DFW area ISDs, cities put forth billions in bond packages for Nov. 3

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 18, 2026

Early Voting Guide: Here's who and what is on the midterm ballot in North Texas

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 18, 2026

Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump’s popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders’ strategies in the Mid...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 18, 2026

'No Kings' demonstrations held across Texas Saturday

Communities and organizations will gather in cities across the Lone Star State on Saturday for a "day of action" focused on nonpartisan voter participation and election protection....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsOct 18, 2026

No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were being held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm elections. The hundreds of planned events were being billed as nonpartisa...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 17, 2026

A humble oyster pail turned takeout icon: The American story of the Chinese food carton

It’s an icon, that small white receptacle made from a single piece of cardboard folded into a trapezoid-shaped box. Sometimes there’s a wire handle, sometimes a bright red graphic of a Chinese-style pagoda on the side. And inside, deliciousness. The Chinese takeout container — at...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 17, 2026

Blame is on Cornyn, Karl Rove 'if Ken Paxton loses,' Trump says

President Donald Trump on Thursday said Sen. John Cornyn and Republican political strategist Karl Rove were “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the upcoming U.S. Senate election....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Voters to decide if Democrat Vikki Goodwin will upset Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 16, 2026

Voters to elect Texas govenor in midterm election

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 16, 2026

Texans to decide between Ken Paxton James Talarico for U.S. Senate in midterm election

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 16, 2026

Dallas voters to weigh in on $443 million public-safety bond package

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 16, 2026

Plano voters to decide taxes for proposed Willow Bend arena

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 16, 2026

Collin County asks voters for $817.5 million to fund roads, courts, jail projects

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 16, 2026

Irving ISD asks voters to decide on nearly $1 billion school bond package

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 16, 2026

Irving ISD asks voters to decide on nearly $1 billion bond package in midterm election

Voters in the Irving Independent School District will decide on a nearly $1 billion bond package in the November 2026 midterm election, with proposals that would fund the construction of several new schools, technology improvements and new multipurpose facilities. The bond packag...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 16, 2026

Trump says Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a ‘disgrace'

President Donald Trump has labeled Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace,” the latest salvo in his campaign to pressure the U.S. ally over rising gas prices that could cost Republicans in next month’s Midterm elections . Kyiv said Thursday that it ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 16, 2026

Student speaks out as school halts musical over casting

The Grand Prairie ISD school board met for the first time since canceling a musical production at South Grand Prairie High School. The district claimed it was because a female student was cast as the male lead in the play ‘Little Shop of Horrors’....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Student speaks out after Grand Prairie ISD halts musical over casting decision

The Grand Prairie ISD school board met for the first time since canceling a musical production at South Grand Prairie High School. The district claimed it was because a female student was cast as the male lead in the play ‘Little Shop of Horrors’....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Midlothian asks voters to consider $192 million in bond proposals on Nov. 3

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD voters consider $26 million in bond proposals

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

Forney asks voters to consider $49.5 million bond proposal on Nov. 3

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

McKinney ISD voters to decide on $500 million bond package, tax rate proposal

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

North Richland Hills asks voters to approve over $145 million bond proposal

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

Collin College asks voters to approve $600 million bond proposal in midterm election

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

Wylie voters to consider $90.5 million bond package for city streets, buildings

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

Midterm campaigns are asking, where's the beef? And how much does it cost?

In the midterm elections, meat is on the menu. As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they also are having a food fight over who is the most red-blooded carnivore. The latest example came this week in Mississippi, where Democratic U.S. Senate candid...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 15, 2026

Letters with ‘suspicious' substance sent to congressional and election offices nationwide

Federal authorities are investigating letters with a “suspicious” substance that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as “potentially hazardous.” The investigation by the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Serv...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 15, 2026

Anna asking voters to weigh in on $60 million bond package to improve streets

2026 Midterm Election When is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you’re in line by 7 p.m. on Electio...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 15, 2026

Voting rights groups sue Texas over delayed online voter registrations

Voting rights groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit alleging the state violated a 2021 settlement agreement after technical problems with the Department of Public Safety's web portal caused a delay in voter registrations for months....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsOct 14, 2026

Dallas approves renaming historic bridge after Cowboys legend Pettis Norman

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a ceremonial renaming of the historic Houston Street Bridge on Wednesday in honor of late Dallas Cowboys legend, civil rights advocate and business leader Pettis Norman. The more than 100-year-old bridge, which connects downtown Dallas...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 14, 2026

Irving ISD asks voters to approve $952 million bond package in November

Voters in Irving ISD will see a bond package on the November ballot that would give the district $952 million to spend on a host of building and renovation projects, including the reconstruction of five aging campuses. The four-part package would also fund technology upgrades, cy...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 14, 2026

Plano ISD to contribute up to $250 million to Dallas Stars arena funding

Plano’s school district is joining the city in helping fund a proposed arena for the Dallas Stars at The Shops at Willow Bend site. The school board approved the agreement over the summer, and the Plano City Council approved it Monday night, allowing the Plano Independent School ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 14, 2026

Temp. injunction denied in lawsuit to restore Tarrant Co. polling locations for midterms

A Tarrant County judge ruled against a lawsuit seeking to stop the county’s plan to reduce the number of voting locations ahead of next month’s midterm election. The lawsuit was filed by several residents, including Fort Worth City Council member Deborah Peoples. The plaintiffs a...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 13, 2026

Dallas County Commissioners talk elections, inmate transfers

Outgoing Dallas County District Attorney John Cruezot highlighted improvements to inmate jail transfers during a Dallas County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on that and their discussions about the upcoming November elections....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsOct 12, 2026

Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterms as he tries to save Republicans

Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress . The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this w...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 12, 2026

GOP buyer's blunder sends Susan Collins ad money to wrong Portland

A Republican political group trying to boost Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ reelection campaign mistakenly spent nearly $25,000 on ads targeting voters in the wrong state, according to NBC News . The costly mix-up? The ads ran in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine. The ad bu...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 12, 2026

Agents search Rep. Omar's home in criminal probe as she vows she won't ‘be silenced'

Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed focus to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid. The search of the Minnesot...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 12, 2026

Talarico returns to campaign trail after flu, challenges Paxton to debate

State Rep. James Talarico is back on the campaign trail after a nine-day absence due to the flu, dismissing online rumors about his health and challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate in their U.S. Senate race. Talarico returned to public events Friday, greeting ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 11, 2026

Trump sticks with tariffs even as U.S. voters turn against them before the midterms

Maybe President Donald Trump really does believe that “tariff” is the most beautiful word in the dictionary. Despite higher prices, criticism from trade experts and displeasure among voters, Trump holds fast to his belief that imposing the highest import duties on U.S. trading pa...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 11, 2026

How to vote by mail in Texas in the Nov. 3 midterm election

Election Day is less than a month away, and election workers across the state are preparing polling places, but some Texans may choose to vote by mail. Texans can get a formal application for a ballot by mail ( ABBM) online through the Secretary of State’s office or from the earl...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 11, 2026

GOP candidates face backlash as workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs

Nelson Vandermeer voted Republican for decades but balked at supporting President Donald Trump , fearing that the Republican’s plan for tariffs on imports would hurt workers more than help. Last year, Vandermeer’s premonition came true in a very personal way. The 62-year-old lost...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 11, 2026

Bracing for the midterms, Trump says he will be blamed if Republicans lose

Even as he makes a case that Republicans should win the midterm congressional elections , President Donald Trump is bracing for the fallout should they lose. Someone is bound to get blamed, and Trump said at a rally in Tennessee on Saturday that he expects it will be him. “If we ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 10, 2026

Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength

Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico’s coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday that Simon’s maximum sustained winds increased to 150 mph. A storm of that strength or greater is considered a major hurricane. Th...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 10, 2026

Psychiatrist reveals 9 subtle symptoms of depression she'd watch for in herself

Depression can be insidious, affecting people in different ways with warning signs that aren’t always obvious. “Sometimes you are the last to know,” Dr. Samantha Boardman, a New York City psychiatrist, tells TODAY.com. “The people around you, the people who you spend time with ar...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 9, 2026

James Talarico back on the trail after an absence with the flu drew scrutiny

After drawing scrutiny for his absence from the campaign trail, Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who had been sick with the flu, returned to the stump on Friday. “James Talarico is back on the campaign trail talking to voters at Austin City Limits,” Talarico camp...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 9, 2026

Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, a groundbreaking computer scientist who led the team that created the onboard flight software for NASA’s moon-bound Apollo program and later in life was celebrated as a powerful symbol of women in technology, has died. She was 90. Hamilton died Sept. 30 at a ho...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 9, 2026

Collin County training 1,100 poll workers ahead of November election

With Election Day less than a month away, election workers across Collin County are spending their mornings preparing for what happens once voters begin showing up at polling places. County officials estimate roughly 1,100 poll workers will be trained ahead of the Nov. 3 election...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalOct 8, 2026

Why fun-size candy can pose a bigger concern for kids with food allergies

For trick-or-treaters, fun-size candy bars are part of the appeal of Halloween . For kids with food allergies, however, those miniature treats can come with risks that aren’t always obvious. Dr. Jaspreet Dhami , a board-certified allergist and immunologist with Latitude Food Alle...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesOct 8, 2026