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WASHINGTON — The “red wave” Republicans predicted and worked for never materialized. Democrats didn’t emerge unscathed from the midterm elections. But, given soaring inflation and the president’s anemic approval, history suggested this would be a bloodbath for the party in the White House. It wasn’t. With more than 40 House races still unresolved Wednesday evening, Republicans were on track to …

The instructor of an active-shooter training exercise where a Sansom Park police officer was shot Saturday has been placed on administrative leave from his role as a Johnson County deputy constable. Paul Gaumond, reserve chief deputy constable for the county’s Precinct 2, was present at the time of the incident, Constable Adam Crawford confirmed. Gaumond was placed on leave Monday and will …

The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved several changes designed to force more owners of properties deemed community safety risks to fix them. The council voted unanimously to allow the city to label properties as public safety nuisances. The new designation opens the owners up to a citation, fine of up to $2,000 and a potential lawsuit if problems continue. The changes …

Texas voters confirmed Tuesday what many political pundits said all along: Greg Abbott would clinch his third term as governor of Texas with ease. Abbott’s win on Tuesday means Republicans will remain in control of the state’s executive branch for another four years, continuing a streak that took hold when former Texas Gov. George W. Bush beat Ann Richards in 1994. “This …

EL PASO — Even after failing to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke’s legacy in this border town is already cemented as a hometown boy whose quest for higher office helped reclaim the narrative of an underdog city, supporters and analysts here say. “Beto is the ultimate ambassador for this city, and that’s very important for El Paso that he’s crisscrossing …

Allen community members will get to hear from school district leaders during the first ever Eagle Engagement Night from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Ereckson Middle School, 450 Tatum Drive. Sessions at the conference-style event will include topics such as budgets and taxes, special education, safety and security and the 1:1 technology program. There will be eight …

A town hall meeting in Plano will update residents on projects for city streets, sidewalks, intersections, the water system, parks and more. Residents will also have the opportunity to ask questions. The meeting is set for today from 7-8 p.m. in the Senator Florence Shapiro Council Chambers at the Plano Municipal Center, 1520 K Ave. Members of the public can …

Republican candidates in two high-profile Tarrant County races — county judge and district attorney — won election Tuesday night. Both parties closely watched results in Tarrant County — which remains Texas’ last urban county dominated by Republicans — as a bellwether for state politics. In the county judge race, far-right candidate Tim O’Hare beat Democrat Deborah Peoples, according to unofficial voting results. …

Collin County officials accused of covering up sexual misconduct by District Attorney Greg Willis fended off challenges Tuesday night. County Judge Chris Hill, a Republican, beat Democrat Joshua Murray by a wide margin, according to unofficial election results. County Commissioner Duncan Webb, a Republican, won reelection over Democrat Jeffrey Williams. A lawsuit filed in federal court last week alleges both officials, …

EL PASO — Even after failing to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke’s legacy in this border town is already cemented as a hometown boy whose quest for higher office helped reclaim the narrative of an underdog city, supporters and analysts here say. “Beto is the ultimate ambassador for this city, and that’s very important for El Paso that he’s crisscrossing …