UPDATED: Roanoke election tie means no liquor sales
Without counting three additional provisional votes, the measure to allow liquor sales would have been voted down.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
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Dallas recycles political campaign signs
After the election, many people want to know where to deposit the signs from their yards and business locations.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Keller votes against new stadium, for district growth
Until 2010, all four high schools will compete at the current 8,000 seat stadium at Keller High School.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
2008 elections in Dallas-Fort Worth ruled by same-old incumbents and Republicans
But at least we can drown our sorrows, with Irving, Fort Worth, and Southlake legalizing sales of beer, wine, and alcohol.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
Texas Monthly has nifty summary of early voting figures in 15 Texas counties
With day-by-day tallies for each of the 15 counties.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Dallas-Fort Worth residents hunker down for Election Night activities
Some of our local citizenry share their returns-watching plans. Where will you be on Tuesday night?
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Huge turnout for Collin County early voting
More than half of the county’s registered voting populace (51 percent) turned out to cast their ballot.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
Irving voters will have third chance to approve beer, wine sales this Tuesday
Will the third time be the (*BURP!*) charm?
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008
Early voting in Dallas County breaking records
Duncanville library has the largest turnout so far with 16,305 early voters.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
New voters, Democrats turning out for early vote in Collin County
The pundits are right, this election is definitely untypical of Collin County as Democrats are voting in record numbers not seen in many years.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
Audio interview: Tarrant County Commissioner candidate Jerry Lee Phillips
We have a conversation with Jerry Lee Phillips, Candidate for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 3. We talk about his campaign, his stance on Toll Roads, JPS Hospital and his running to the right to the Republican incumbent, Gary Fickes.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
League of Women Voters election survey: Lowell Cannaday, candidate for Sheriff, Dallas County
Cannaday is running against Sheriff Lupe Valdez (D).
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
League of Women Voters election survey: Lupe Valdez, candidate for Sheriff, Dallas County
Valdez is running for re-election against Lowell Cannaday (R).
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
Audio: Adell Campbell talks about elections with Dallas and Tarrant County officials
Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator, Dallas County Board of Elections & Steve Raborn, Elections Administrator, Tarrant County Board of Elections, join Campbell.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
League of Women Voters releases voters guides for Arlington and Tarrant County
The Voters Guides include statements by candidates running for presidential, congressional, senatorial, state, judicial, county and district offices, as well as voting information and polling locations.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
DFW bishops to Catholics: Voting for pro-choice candidates is “morally impermissible”
The reality is that, under the definition of the Roman Catholic Church, there are almost no morally acceptable alternative candidates in any race anywhere in the nation
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Monday is last day to register to vote in the state of Texas
Just think about how annoying it would be to have to endure all the election coverage without actually getting to vote.
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Dallas County has influx of new voters, many of which are probably Democrat
New voters likely to sway county races especially in "swing" districts that could tilt either way.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Vote or Die: Political and Fashion Experience at The Bone on October 5
Chris Mitchell (R) and Representative Marc Veasey (D) will speak about the importance of voting and participate in a mini debate about their respective party's presidential candidate.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
League of Women Voters to hold Dallas County Sheriff forum
The event will be held on Tuesday, October 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Preston Hollow Elementary School.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Lupe Valdez supporters say anti-gay politics at play in Dallas sheriff’s election
Her supporters say that history is repeating itself, as Valdez was accused of promoting a gay political agenda four years ago.
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Voting workshop for disabled to be held in Fort Worth
Anyone who has a disability or special need can attend the workshop to learn and experience what it may be like when they go to the polls on November 4th.
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Richardson League of Women Voters to co-host candidate forums
Several different forums will take place throughout October, bringing in candidates for Texas House seats and sheriff.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Dallas County residents will vote on Parkland funding in November
The measure would generate $747 million in taxes and bonds
If approved, the funds would help build a $1.2 billion new hospital.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Arlington ISD board member will address League of Women Voters
Sherri Wade will speak at the member recruitment event in Pantego.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Dallas Democratic Party launches new web site
The Democratic party is all about CHAAAAANGE.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Robert Shepard, Jimmy Bennett win last two city council seats in Arlington’s run-off election
The landslide victory of the day was Robert Shepard who won with just over 65% of the vote.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Dallas County Democratic sweep galvanizes Texas GOP
Ron Paul's "Campaign for Liberty" is also a hot topic among the party faithful at Texas Republican Convention.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Early voting begins June 2 for June 14 runoff election
Can't wait for this election to be over. Is there another one coming up soon?
Monday, June 2, 2008
Overview of Irving mayoral and city council candidate contributions
Hopping down the money trail.
One clear pattern emerges: Gears and Meagher have the most funds to work with.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
UPDATED: Plano City Council race shows contrast in campaign contributions
Pat Miner has collected more than twice the amount of money as his opponent Justin Nichols.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Arlington Tomorrow fund influences local races
Pegasus News on the Tube gets the story from League of Women Voters Arlington's prez
Candidates disagree about how proceeds from gas drilling should be given back to the community.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Best Southwest Citizen recaps races on the iMedia network
The highlight (or lowlight as the case might be) was Duncanville's now-defunct swingers club.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
McKinneyNews.net discusses key issues in Collin County races
Early voting continues through Tuesday; election day is Saturday
The environment, transportation, and a new cultural center are key issues.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
McKinneyNews.net discusses city council and school board issues in 2008 races
To bus or not to bus? That is one question.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Early voting underway for May 10 election
Polls are open in bond, mayoral, and council races throughout north Texas.
Monday, April 28, 2008
City of Parker announces commencement of early voting
With mayoral and council member seats to be filled, it's time to "think globally, act locally."
Monday, April 28, 2008
KERA’s Think interviews UTD Associate Professor of Political Science, Thomas L. Brunell, Ph. D.
Should elections be less competitive? We'll talk with UTD Associate Professor of Political Science, Thomas L. Brunell, Ph. D.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Voter registrations must be postmarked Thursday for eligibility in May 2008 election
If you want say-so about bonds, council members, and school board trustees, don't delay.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
One Tarrant County GOP Dist. Judge runoff decided, another may face recount
20 votes out of 10,538 cast separate the winner from the loser in the 17th Judicial District Republican primary runoff.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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