Voting
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5 Texas Election Day traditions of the past
With the midterm elections right around the corner, here are a few retired Texas Election Day traditions that used to commemorate Nov. 3.
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Transportation shouldn’t keep anyone from voting, and DART is making sure of it
DART is offering free rides on various services to polling locations on Election Day. Here’s how it works.
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Meet the North Texas public school teacher aiming to flip the Texas House
Jordan Wheatley is a public elementary school teacher who is running this November “from the classroom to the Capitol” to flip a seat in the Texas House.
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Q&A: Hear from a Texas election expert before you go vote
Mary Ibarra with the ACLU of Texas answers questions about this year’s midterm election and voting in Texas.
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Check out these 16 ‘Party at the Polls’ events in DFW
Early voting runs now through Oct. 30, and several “Party at the Polls” events are happening across North Texas to celebrate.
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Houston parents ‘appalled’ by Texas’ new social studies curriculum
HISD’s state takeover and Bluebonnet Learning curriculum are drawing parent critiques, and in some cases, are prompting parents to pull their children out of the district.
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These races on the Texas ballot will shape your child’s education
While nine State Board of Education seats are up for grabs this midterm election year, other positions on the ballot will also play a key role in shaping education in Texas. Here’s what to know.
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Ken Paxton’s wealth manager and trusted friend scammed the elderly out of millions
Charles Loper—a close family friend, campaign donor, and the keeper of Paxton’s trust—preyed on the elderly, scamming them out of $14.5 million.
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Texas comptroller 2026: Who is running and what to know
Republican Don Huffines and Democrat Sarah Eckhardt are among the candidates vying to become Texas comptroller. Here’s a look at where the field stands.
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Texas election no-nos: These 5 mistakes could prevent you from voting
Make sure you’re not doing any of these things at the polls, or you might be turned away from voting during the Texas midterms.
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Corpus Christi voters will decide on a sales tax; where the money goes
Local voters will have an option on the ballot to reup an existing Corpus Christi sales tax in the current midterm elections.
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We asked Houston residents what’s inspiring their vote this election. Here’s what they said
Earlier this week, we asked our Nextdoor audience about what issues were fueling their votes this year.
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In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label
In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
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We asked Dallas residents what’s inspiring their vote this election. Here’s what they said
Earlier this month, we asked our Nextdoor audience about what issues were fueling their votes this year.
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Some Texas voters worry about direction of state going into midterm
As Texas voters go to the polls in November, they are most concerned about reducing healthcare costs, electricity bills and homeowners insurance.
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What to know about Texas’ affordability crisis and how candidates want to fix it
From groceries to childcare, Texans are spending more to live here. Here’s how much costs have risen, why it’s happening and what candidates are proposing to fix it.
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These Texas musicians are endorsing Democrats this midterm
Several notable Texas-native musicians are throwing their support behind the Democratic statewide slate of candidates this midterm election year.
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Marijuana enforcement in Houston is on the November ballot
Houstonians fought to get the Houston Freedom Act on the ballot. The November election will decide if the law passes.
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Tarrant County voters sue Republican Judge Tim O’Hare over slashed polling locations
Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is facing a new lawsuit after the county slashed nearly 100 voting locations ahead of the midterm election.
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Paul Pressler was accused of sexually abusing 8 children. Ken Paxton took his money anyway
Paxton continued to take campaign donations and praised the disgraced Southern Baptist leader after allegations of sexual abuse against him came to light.
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State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears
County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level.
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Here’s what Texas’ November 2026 election could mean for your healthcare coverage and lifesaving prescriptions
From HIV medication to reproductive care and insulin, the lawmakers elected this fall will help determine access to life-saving drugs and medical care.
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Heat risk increases for outdoor workers in Texas, while shots at state or federal protections fade
Texas leads the nation in heat-related worker deaths and without federal protections, it could get worse.
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Here’s how to become a poll worker in Texas
There are different kinds of poll workers that are essential in running an election in Texas. Here’s what they do and how you can get involved.
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Texas voters: Put these 2026 election deadlines on your calendar
Here are the dates you need to know if you’re planning to vote in Texas 2026 midterm elections.
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How Texas officials make sure elections are safe and secure
Here are all the ways—from testing machines to video surveillance at vote-counting stations—officials keep elections safe.
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Everything you need to know about voting in the 2026 Texas election
The Texas midterm election is fast approaching, so now’s the time to make sure you have all the information you need to guarantee your voice is heard.
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This South Texas race could decide control of Congress
Meet the candidates for Texas’ 34th Congressional District.
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Meet the candidates running in one of South Central Texas’ most competitive races
The 35th Congressional District, which represents parts of Austin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio will see a competitive race in November after Republicans redrew the district’s lines.
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Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas is one month away. Here’s what we know
President Donald Trump is headed to Dallas in one month. Here’s what we know.
