POLITICS
Ted Cruz defeats Colin Allred to win third term in US Senate
| November 5, 2024
US Sen. Ted Cruz won a third term on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Colin Allred in a close US Senate race in Texas.
Republican Bill Waybourn wins third term as Tarrant County Sheriff
| November 5, 2024
Incumbent Sheriff Bill Waybourn easily defeated Democratic challenger Patrick Moses for reelection in Tarrant County on Tuesday.
Puff, puff, yes: Voters decriminalize weed in Dallas
| November 5, 2024
Proposition R, which decriminalizes weed in Dallas, passed on Tuesday. It prohibits Dallas cops from charging people with misdemeanor pot possession.
‘Your vote is your voice’: Texans make their choices on Election Day
| November 5, 2024
More than 9 million people took part in early voting in Texas. Millions more were expected at the polls on Tuesday for their last chance to cast a ballot.
VIDEO: Rep. Colin Allred joins Dallas phone bank and block walk on Election Day
| November 5, 2024
Rep. Colin Allred joined volunteers at the Dallas County Democratic Party headquarters for a final phone bank and block walk on Election Day. “This is the most American thing we can do,” he said. “I am so proud of our state.” Allred is locked in a tight race with US Sen. Ted Cruz.