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In launching his U.S. Senate campaign, Democrat Colin Allred wasted little time going after incumbent Republican Ted Cruz. “Texans don’t have to be embarrassed by their senator,” Allred told The Dallas Morning News. “We can get a new one.” He called Cruz extreme and said the incumbent Republican “does not care about the families like mine.” “He cares about himself,” …

Dallas voters reelected their mayor and all eligible City Council incumbents Saturday amid low turnout at the polls. Voters also elected one new council member in an open-seat race and sent two candidates to a runoff for the second open seat. A noncompetitive mayor’s race, combined with the city’s typical low turnout, made it more of an uphill climb for challengers, according to Southern …

Partly sunny and very warm conditions continue on Monday and Tuesday with another shot for a hit-or-miss thunderstorm late in the day. The second half of the week features higher rain chances and lower temperatures. With rounds and rounds of rain in the forecast, flooding may become a concern by late week. Latest Forecast: MONDAY MORNING: 30% chance for thunderstorms, early. …

Police are investigating after reported threats to multiple Frisco ISD campuses on social media, school officials announced Sunday. In a letter addressed to parents in the district, Frisco ISD Superintendent Mike Waldrip said the threat was made toward some of the district’s middle school and high schools. Student absences at the district will be excused Monday, Waldrip said in the …

ALLEN — Two days since a gunman opened fire outside the Allen Premium Outlets, killing eight people and wounding seven others, authorities offered up few details about the nation’s second-deadliest mass shooting this year. Monday morning, during a press conference on border security, Gov. Greg Abbott said it’s still unclear why the shooter did what he did, but he noted that officials will have …

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has made a promising start at the box office with $17.5 million in previews before opening at 4,450 theatres across the U.S. The film is projected to make between $110 million and $120 million in its opening weekend, which falls between the grosses of the previous two Guardians films. So far after opening in 47 …

Matt Damon feels happy to see his best pal Ben Affleck together with the love of his life, Jennifer Lopez. The Air actor “loves” the Shotgun Wedding star and approves of her marriage to Affleck as he is really relieved that his childhood pal is happy with her. An insider spilt to Entertainment Tonight, “Ben and Jen are doing so well and are happier than …

Former television host David Letterman has shared his thoughts on the freshly revealed 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class with Barbara Gaines and Mary Barclay in a new YouTube video. While he was disappointed that singer Warren Zevon was snubbed, the 76-year-old comedian expressed his love for The National, calling them “your saddest friend’s favourite band.” Letterman specifically …

Matty Healy seemingly hinted that he and Taylor Swift are an item with a grand gesture. The 1975 frontman was spotted in the VIP tent at Swift’s concert Friday night, May 5th, 2023, in Nashville, wearing a black tee shirt and flannel. The British rocker was seen supporting the Grammy-winning artist in front of a sold-out crowd at Nissan Stadium, via Page Six. …

Saturday will be the last day voters will have their say on city councils, school boards and city propositions across North Texas. In Dallas County, nearly 67,000 people have already cast ballots, including in races to decide who claims the Dallas mayoral seat as well as city council positions representing Dallas’ 14 districts. There are planned to be more than 360 schools, churches, recreation centers …