Ted Cruz, Colin Allred debate: What the candidates said about the issues

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred met for their first and only debate for the 2024 election. The debate covered a number of key issues for Texans. Here's what the candidates had to say.

Top trending Halloween costumes in DFW for 2024

Looking to stand out with your Halloween costume this year—or would you rather blend in at the office party? Here's a list of the top trending Halloween costumes of 2024 in Dallas-Fort Worth.

WATCH: Duncanville officer saves unresponsive baby born in parking lot

Officer Anai Figueroa responded to a call over the radio about a woman who had just given birth in a gas station parking lot. When she found them, the baby wasn't breathing and was limp. That's when the officer jumped into action.

Judge blocks Grand Prairie ISD from firing its superintendent

The school board is blocked from making any decisions regarding the superintendent’s future after a Dallas County judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday.

Dallas County jury acquits man of OU football player’s murder

John Williams was found not guilty in the shooting death of 25-year-old Du’vonta Lampkin during a botched robbery on May 5, 20222. Two suspects are still awaiting trial.

Security company still awaiting payment months after Fair Park event

The Oak View Group, the for-profit company managing Fair Park for the City of Dallas, is having trouble paying its third-party vendors. K9 Security Detection Services says it has not been paid after working a Memorial Day event.

Rowlett second early voting location approved by Dallas County commissioners

The city's mayor was okay with a second voting center, but Dallas County Commissioner Price was not. He warns it could open Pandora's box over the ballot box.

2024 Election: The races that could decide school choice in Texas

Different versions of school choice bills have recently been blocked by Texas Democrats and rural Republicans. November's election could be an indicator of what to expect in Austin come January.

Election 2024: Races to watch in North Texas

Texas' political landscape for the next two years may come down to a few key statehouse races in Dallas, San Antonio and South Texas. Here are the races to watch in North Texas.

Ted Cruz-Colin Allred Senate debate

With three weeks before Election Day, Texas incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger, Democrat Congressman Colin Allred will meet to debate on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.

Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by 4 points in US Senate race, poll shows

A new University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs poll shows Republican Senator Ted Cruz leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 4 points.

DFW cold front brings first 40s in six months amid prolonged dry spell

North Texas hasn’t seen rain in over three weeks, and it’s been nearly six months since temperatures dropped below 50 degrees. But change is coming soon.

Irving pediatric assistant who inappropriately touched boys showed 'pattern of behavior,' police say

The 25-year-old is not — and never has been — a physician. His duties were to take vitals. However, police say he used his position to inappropriately touch young boys. The most recent allegation involves a 9-year-old.