Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Democrats gained ground across four major races in Kaufman County, with the U.S. Senate race giving the Democratic nominee a narrow county lead, according to inForney's analysis of county results.
The Sweetgreen location in the Lakewood Shopping Center will close for good on Nov. 5, staff said.
The City of Dallas issued 376 construction permits on Wednesday, November 4, 2026: 88 plumbing, 81 heating and air, 55 remodel and addition, 52 electrical, 23 new construction, 18 roofing, 17 foundation repair, 15 other…
Richard Hayes, Andy Hopper, Mitch Little and Jared Patterson won new terms in the Texas House.
Runners in Halloween costumes took part in the eighth annual McKinney Monster Dash 5K.
Turnout was about 49% of the county's 77,200 registered voters, and Rep. Brent Money was reelected to Texas House District 2.
The Brock Lady Eagles swept Benbrook 3-0 in the 4A Division II area round.
Chef Hiroto "Hiro" Ochiai and his wife, Nami, opened Hiro's Kitchen in August after pop-up events at a neighboring wine bar.
Smith's 11-song album, "In Lieu of Flowers: Live at Cabin Records," was recorded in July at a studio about 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
Democrats Shree Henderson and Marcus Henderson unseated Republican incumbents in the county commissioner and justice of the peace races in Precinct 2.
McKinney North won the area volleyball championship over Frisco Centennial after a slow start, the Star Local Media report said.
Brett Hemenway of Gainesville is a new member of the American Angus Association, according to its CEO.