James Talarico on what he needs to win the US Senate race in Texas
| December 10, 2025
State Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) said he can win Texas’ US Senate race by mobilizing two sets of voters—young people along with Independents and Republicans who’ve never voted for a Democrat.
Talarico made the comments during an event hosted by BigTentUSA on Monday. He’ll face US Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary on March 3.
Texas dumps businesses owned by women, minorities from aid program
| December 10, 2025
Claiming that it promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion, acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed thousands of businesses owned by women and minorities from the state’s Historically Underutilized Business program designed to help them compete for state contracts.
Colin Allred running for US House to ‘stand up to Donald Trump’
| December 10, 2025
Calling Dallas his home, Colin Allred on Monday announced his campaign to return to Congress, this time in a primary race that pits him against an incumbent Democrat.
Allred, who served in the US House for three terms, announced his run for the 33rd Congressional District in Dallas after dropping out of the US Senate race. He’ll face US Rep. Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary in March.
Arlington’s annual Christkindl Christmas market is now open
| December 10, 2025
Texas honors the famous Christmas markets of Germany with this Christkindl pop-up, each year in Arlington.
From the stockyards to the spotlight: M.L. Leddy’s earns place on NYT Best Stores List
| December 8, 2025
50 Best Clothing Stores in America | Community | cowboy boots | CULTURE | DFW | FAMILY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | M.L. Leddy’s | New York Times | old texas | saddles
M.L. Leddy’s, a Texas staple for over 100 years, recently made the New York Times list of 50 Best Clothing Stores in America. Here’s what you need to know.