# Politics: Dallas–Fort Worth

Updated Fri Nov 6, 3:30 PM Central. Most important first.

- [How North Texas turned blue in the 2026 midterms and what changed from previous elections](/dallas-fort-worth/stories/3de8135c39.md): The blue wave that swept across Texas on Tuesday night for the midterm elections was especially pronounced in North Texas: Dallas County remained heavily Democratic, but longtime Republican strongholds… (CBS News Texas (CBS 11), 2026-11-05 13:05 CST)
- [Collin County voters reject four bond proposals](/dallas-fort-worth/stories/382c0eb927.md): Collin County voters rejected all four proposals in an $817.5 million bond package Tuesday night, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, 2026-11-06 04:37 CST)
- [Plano voters reject tax to help fund proposed Dallas Stars arena](/dallas-fort-worth/stories/59a5e37cf7.md): Plans for a new Dallas Stars arena in Plano face a potential funding setback after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed venue tax that would help pay for the project. (CBS News Texas (CBS 11), 2026-11-05 17:02 CST)
- [Democrat who withdrew from Texas House race wins despite felony convictions](/dallas-fort-worth/stories/404011ab78.md) [developing]: The Texas midterm elections have wrapped up, but questions about one race in Tarrant County are heating up. A candidate suspended her campaign and still won, but that's not the most controversial part. (CBS News Texas (CBS 11), 2026-11-05 18:18 CST)
- [From Trump support to Democratic gains: Texas Latino voters make their voices heard](/dallas-fort-worth/stories/87443c7388.md): A surge in Latino voter turnout is drawing attention across Texas following Tuesday's midterm elections . Democrats made gains in key races, and advocates said Texas Latino voters played a significant role. (CBS News Texas (CBS 11), 2026-11-04 22:15 CST)
- [Solo diners, budgets or bougie: The local’s guide to Thanksgiving out in Dallas](/dallas-fort-worth/stories/90ec33da8c.md): We've rounded up several categories, including solo dining, bougie splurges and options other than turkey. Party tip: make reservations soon. (Dallas Observer, 2026-11-05 12:57 CST)