#BREAKING: Ken Paxton said he would debate James Talarico. But the Paxton campaign has now gone silent. Early voting begins in less than a month. This could be the first time in almost 25yrs that U.S. Senate candidates in Texas have not met to debate. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

Night 1 of the Republican National Convention in Dallas, and the American Airlines Center is not at capacity as President Trump speaks. Empty seats in different parts of the stadium.

NEW: Iran hackers claim responsibility for North Texas AT&T outage that left thousands without internet www.wfaa.com/article/tech... www.wfaa.com/article/tech...

Tomorrow’s RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas is oversold, organizer say, after offering free tickets to the public. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

'A FREE-FOR-ALL' Council Member says Dallas is a “free-for-all” for data centers and needs to implement regulations like other cities have done. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

Gas prices and inflation are higher today than when the president took office in 2025. Will Republicans face political consequences for them both come November? One of our questions for GOP U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

The black smoke from this tire fire (behind Dallas Baptist University) was visible from neighboring counties much of Sunday evening... www.wfaa.com/article/news...

OBITUARY: Former Dallas County Judge Jim Foster, who helped Democrats sweep Dallas in 2007, has died. He was 82. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

MORE: Deputies have evacuated several people nearby as firefighters try to bring a grass fire under control. Strong wind is exacerbating the firefighting efforts.

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MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH: Bell County, Texas said an Apache helicopter crashed south of Salado about 1:30p today in a “violent crash.” Two people on board died. The crash caused a wildfire that has not been contained. This is south of Fort Hood.

MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH: Bell County, Texas said an Apache helicopter crashed south of Salado about 1:30p today in a “violent crash.” Two people on board died. The crash caused a wildfire that has not been contained. This is south of Fort Hood.

DATA CENTERS: Is it time for Congress to get involved? GOP Gov. Greg Abbott paused new data centers in Texas. President Trump called it a mistake. U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman on Inside Texas Politics. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

FLOCK CAMERAS: Should residents have the right to veto them in their neighborhood? @dallaspd.bsky.social Chief Comeaux on those controversial cameras and pushing council to put bonds on the Nov. ballot to rescue the police pension + build a new academy. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

FEWER VOTING LOCATIONS? Next month, Tarrant County Commissioners consider reducing voting locations for the November election. A proposal to cut them from 316 to 176 by the Elections Admin was rejected. GOP County Judge Tim O'Hare on Inside Texas Politics. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

Before a crowd of 1,300 in Arlington, @jamestalarico.bsky.social lays out his economic proposals including canceling medical debt, reining in credit card interest rates, repealing tax cuts for 1% and give the money to the middle class and raising the minimum wage among other things.

Former Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley, a lifelong Republican, will endorse Democrat @jamestalarico.bsky.social in his race against Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate. Talarico is in Arlington to lay out his economic agenda before 1,000+ supporters.

TALARICO TONIGHT: In Arlington tonight, @jamestalarico.bsky.social will lay out his own economic agenda — called the “New American Dream.” This is the debut of this policy announcement.

#BREAKING: Former Congresswoman Kay Granger, a Fort Worth Republican, has died, according to Speaker Mike Johnson.

"Our mission is to flip the Texas House." Democrats hoping @jamestalarico.bsky.social's momentum trickles down ballot and helps them win the Texas House. @repmorales145.bsky.social on the difference between now and 2018. #txlege STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

"It'll be close," said state Rep. Shelley Luther on the U.S. Senate race between Paxton and @jamestalarico.bsky.social. After successfully staging a large GOP unity rally, Luther speaks on the effort to get Cornyn voters to back Paxton before November. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

"Doing business with the City of Dallas is complicated." Is Dallas' bureaucracy too large? Council member Zarin Gracey on the need to create efficiencies in city government to prevent businesses from moving elsewhere. STORY: www.wfaa.com/article/news...

NEW POLL: Fox News survey of registered voters shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton 51% to 48%. www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...

Fox News Poll: GOP divisions shape Texas Senate race

Ken Paxton trails James Talarico by 3 points in the Texas Senate race as character concerns and a GOP unity gap reshape the 2026 midterm battle.

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#BREAKING Global grounding: Fort Worth-based American Airlines issues global ground stop for all planes not in air because of an IT issue. www.wfaa.com/article/trav... www.wfaa.com/article/trav...

Tom Luce, one of the state’s most influential behind-the-scenes leaders, has died at 86. “Without Tom, Texas would not be the powerhouse that it is,” said former President George W. Bush on Sunday. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

The Bo French Interview: He defeated the GOP establishment, has no regrets on past comments, and could soon ascend to the Texas Railroad Commission. FULL INTERVIEW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWef...

James Talarico challenged Ken Paxton to three televised debates. Will the two meet face-to-face before November? www.wfaa.com/article/news...

“I’m baaaaaack,” said Dr. Michael Hinojosa, former Dallas ISD superintendent, in announcing his campaign for mayor. He’s the first of what is likely going to be a crowded field in the November 2027 election.

Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa announces a run for Dallas Mayor. He’s the first to announce for the November 2027 election. Incumbent Eric Johnson is term-limited and cannot run again. www.wfaa.com/article/news...

#BREAKING: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, has died after a brief and sudden illness Saturday evening, his office said, without giving additional detail. He was 71. www.wsj.com/politics/lin...

Lindsey Graham, Longtime Republican Senator, Dies of ‘Brief and Sudden Illness’

The Republican stalwart, who was 71, evolved from early Trump critic to one of the president’s closest allies, pushing for tough action against Iran and support for Israel.

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Iranian fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup booed the national anthem of the Islamic Republic in Los Angeles tonight, some turned their backs and others flipped the bird. The game against New Zealand ended in a 2:2 tie. #fifaworldcup #worldcup #iran #newzealand

Karmelo Anthony was transferred to the Texas prison system today — after a jury sentenced him to 35-years for the murder of Austin Metcalf. Anthony will serve his sentence at the Pack Unit near Navasota — outside College Station.