Two Texas cities represent the divide between those who vote and those who could, but often don't
Two neighboring Texas cities illustrate the divide in American politics between the diverse, potential electorate in the country and the actual electorate, which is heavily white and wealthier. For a long time, the presumption has been that closing that gap between places like Lewisville and Flower Mound north of Dallas would help Democrats and hurt Republicans by getting more people to vote and having the electorate better represent the actual population. That's because a larger electorate would mean more minorities voting, and those groups historically lean Democratic. But this presidential election has flipped the script.
Two neighboring Texas cities illustrate the divide in American politics between the diverse, potential electorate in the country and the actual electorate, which is heavily white and wealthier. For a long time, the presumption has been that closing that gap between places like Lewisville and Flower Mound north of Dallas would help Democrats and hurt Republicans by getting more people to vote and having the electorate better represent the actual population. That's because a larger electorate would mean more minorities voting, and those groups historically lean Democratic. But this presidential election has flipped the script.
Flower Mound family awakened by smoke detector escape house fire
Photos from the Flower Mound Fire Department show flames shooting out of the roof of the home.
Photos from the Flower Mound Fire Department show flames shooting out of the roof of the home.
List: 5 North Texas cities offer best quality of life in the state, 1 among the worst
When it comes to quality of life in the Lone Star State, five North Texas cities are setting the standards.
When it comes to quality of life in the Lone Star State, five North Texas cities are setting the standards.
Kroger and Albertsons to sell these 28 grocery stores in Texas under merger
28 Tom Thumb, Albertsons, Market Street, and Randalls locations in Texas would be sold if the deal goes through. Here's the list.
28 Tom Thumb, Albertsons, Market Street, and Randalls locations in Texas would be sold if the deal goes through. Here's the list.
Swimmer's body recovered from Grapevine Lake
The body of a swimmer was recovered from Grapevine Lake on Tuesday.
The body of a swimmer was recovered from Grapevine Lake on Tuesday.
Grapevine Lake swimmer went under water after boat blew away, officials say
Crews are expected to continue searching for a swimmer that went underwater at Grapevine Lake and did not resurface on Sunday night.
Crews are expected to continue searching for a swimmer that went underwater at Grapevine Lake and did not resurface on Sunday night.
Flower Mound shooting: 28-year-old woman hospitalized, man arrested
Officers found a woman with a gunshot wound lying outside a vehicle in the westbound lanes of Flower Mound Road.
Officers found a woman with a gunshot wound lying outside a vehicle in the westbound lanes of Flower Mound Road.
Landscaper caught under lawn mower in Flower Mound pond dies
The landscaper had been mowing the lawn in Flower Mound and somehow ended up trapped under the heavy machine in a pond.
The landscaper had been mowing the lawn in Flower Mound and somehow ended up trapped under the heavy machine in a pond.
4-year-old Flower Mound boy does adorable Michael Jackson impression
Niko Easley's parents say he has been fascinated with all things Michael Jackson since seeing a tribute show on vacation in Cancún.
Niko Easley's parents say he has been fascinated with all things Michael Jackson since seeing a tribute show on vacation in Cancún.
Powerball Winner: Ticket purchased in Flower Mound wins $1M prize
129,798 tickets sold in Texas won at least $4, according to the Texas Lottery.
129,798 tickets sold in Texas won at least $4, according to the Texas Lottery.
Flower Mound firefighters helping to battle Panhandle wildfires
Members of the Flower Mound Fire Department are heading west to help crews battle a series of wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.
Members of the Flower Mound Fire Department are heading west to help crews battle a series of wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.
North Texas fire crews battle wildfires in Texas Panhandle
Three firefighters from Flower Mound are in the Texas Panhandle, where hot weather and gusting winds are fueling multiple wildfires.
Three firefighters from Flower Mound are in the Texas Panhandle, where hot weather and gusting winds are fueling multiple wildfires.
Flower Mound named safest town in the state, according to a new report
A new report evaluated crime statistics by measuring the crime costs of 1,010 small cities and towns in every state in the U.S.
A new report evaluated crime statistics by measuring the crime costs of 1,010 small cities and towns in every state in the U.S.
18-year-old fentanyl dealer connected to at least 14 juvenile overdoses pleads guilty
The 18-year-old, known as J-Money, was the source behind fentanyl overdoses in Carrollton that lead to at least 14 juvenile overdoses.
The 18-year-old, known as J-Money, was the source behind fentanyl overdoses in Carrollton that lead to at least 14 juvenile overdoses.
The Flower Mound fire started by construction crew, fire department says
The fire at The Flower Mound damaged two fences and a deck.
The fire at The Flower Mound damaged two fences and a deck.
The Flower Mound catches fire
Flower Mound Fire confirmed that there is a grass fire on The Mound on the and that it is threatening homes in the area.
Flower Mound Fire confirmed that there is a grass fire on The Mound on the and that it is threatening homes in the area.
First responders in Flower Mound rescued infant locked in car during Thursday's record heat
Authorities in Flower Mound were able to rescue an infant that was in a vehicle that became locked as the mother was putting the child in a car seat.
Authorities in Flower Mound were able to rescue an infant that was in a vehicle that became locked as the mother was putting the child in a car seat.
Flower Mound fentanyl trafficker known as 'Steve-O' sentenced to more than 8 years in prison
18-year-old Stephen Paul Brinson, who was also known as Steve-O, was sentenced to 100 months in prison and 4 years of supervised release.
18-year-old Stephen Paul Brinson, who was also known as Steve-O, was sentenced to 100 months in prison and 4 years of supervised release.
PHOTOS: North Texas NICU babies dress up for July 4
Texas Health shared photos of NICU babies across the region who got dressed up for the holiday.
Texas Health shared photos of NICU babies across the region who got dressed up for the holiday.
Flower Mound baseball takes home second state title
Flower Mound beat top-ranked Pearland 6-4 on Saturday to win the UIL 6A state title.
Flower Mound beat top-ranked Pearland 6-4 on Saturday to win the UIL 6A state title.