The Latest Breaking News from Dallas County

Dallas County Records First West Nile Death of 2026 as Officials Warn Cooler Weather Has Not Ended Threat

A Dallas County man in his 60s has died of West Nile virus, the county's first death of 2026. Officials urge residents to keep using repellent.

Medical Daily · 13h ago

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 2026 election: Who is running and what to know

The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Here are the candidates for the 2026 race.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 29

Dallas birthed the booming DFW region. It’s now bleeding people, arenas and companies to the suburbs.

North Texas is growing and Dallas’ financial sector is booming. But the city is losing residents and businesses — and two major sports franchises are departing the urban core.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 20

Texas jails aren’t meeting deadlines to free inmates, costing some counties thousands in settlements

The state does not track the prevalence or provide guidance on the issue, leaving inmates to languish in jail and eventually sue counties for damages.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 19

Dallas County GOP will agree to countywide voting sites after primary election chaos

Voters in the May 26 primary runoff will be allowed to again cast ballots at countywide voting sites on election day.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17

Texas primary election rigged': Jasmine Crockett after losing race to Rep James Talarico

Representative Jasmine Crockett alleged Republicans attempted to rig her primary race after the Texas Supreme Court ruled against extending polling hours in Dallas County. The court mandated that votes cast after the initial closing time be separated, a decision Democrats argued disenfranchised voters amid confusion over Republican-led polling location changes.

The Times of India · Mar 4

Texas Primary Election 2026: Talarico Pulls Ahead of Crockett in Tight Democratic Senate Race, Cornyn vs Paxton Heats Up

Chaos in Texas Senate Primary: Voter confusion, potential runoffs, and record fundraising as Talarico leads Crockett. Discover the impact on Dallas County and future elections.

International Business Times UK · Mar 4

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know

The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s three seats on the 2026 ballot.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12

Dallas County sues Trump administration over clawback of public health funds

Dallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 3

Dallas County Republicans abandon plan to hand-count ballots in March primary

Dallas County Republican Chairman Allen West cited cost, staffing, and logistics concerns for the decision.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 30, 2025