After more than two decades in Sundance Square, Fort Worth’s beloved Reata restaurant bid farewell to its longtime location on Sunday night, marking the end of an era while looking forward to new beginnings on Throckmorton Street. “It’s a little bittersweet. We’re excited about the future and moving to the tower,” said Mike Micallef, president of Reata Restaurant. Following the …

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz is warning about the potential for election fraud in Pennsylvania before officials have even started counting ballots. “The way they do elections in Pennsylvania unfortunately is deeply messed up,” the Texas Republican said during the latest edition of his podcast. As Cruz talked about his plan for watching election night results roll in, he noted that Pennsylvania’s Acting …

The use of ankle monitors in the criminal justice system has faced scrutiny in recent weeks after high-profile cases in Dallas involved parolees who wore them. Last month, police said a parolee with an ankle monitor fatally shot a nurse and a social worker at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. About two weeks later, a different parolee with an ankle monitor was accused …

A man accused of murder in connection with a slaying last week in Lake Highlands was on parole with an ankle monitor when the killing happened, according to an arrest-warrant affidavit. Zeric Jackson, 36, was jailed Friday, a day after police said he fatally shot 39-year-old Brian Dillard in the 10000 block of Audelia Road, near Estate Lane. His bail was set at …

A man accused of murder in connection with a slaying last week in Lake Highlands was on parole with an ankle monitor when the killing happened, according to an arrest-warrant affidavit. Zeric Jackson, 36, was jailed Friday, a day after police said he fatally shot 39-year-old Brian Dillard in the 10000 block of Audelia Road, near Estate Lane. His bail was set at …

An Arlington police officer was placed on administrative leave Sunday after he shot at a passenger during a traffic stop, according to a department news release. Police say the passenger was holding a gun when he got out of the vehicle and one of two officers at the scene fired their service weapon at him. No one was injured during …

The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of a “much-anticipated” baby hippopotamus on social media Monday. The zoo said mom Boipelo welcomed the healthy calf around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. “Both are doing well and have been bonding behind the scenes,” the zoo said on Twitter. The baby is unnamed for now, as the zoo’s staff usually waits to get …

BOWIE, Md. — President Joe Biden and ex-president Donald Trump headlined dueling rallies Monday night in a final push ahead of the midterms, each warning of cataclysm if their side should fall short. Trump, teasing a comeback bid in 2024, urged voters to back his handpicked candidates up and down the ballot to save America from decline and economic despair. …

Police are investigating a hit-and-run in northwest Dallas that killed a 82-year-old woman and left a teen in the hospital in serious condition Monday. Shortly after 11 a.m., a gray-colored 2005 Toyota Avalon that was eastbound in the middle lane near the 3900 block of Royal Lane struck a gray Honda Accord that was at a stop sign at the …

DES MOINES, Iowa — Powerball announced Monday night that the drawing “has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols.” “Powerball has strict security requirements that must be met by all 48 lotteries before a drawing can occur. When the required security protocols are complete, the drawing will be performed under the …

NEW YORK — Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $8 a month that includes a blue checkmark now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections. In an update to Apple iOS devices, Twitter said users who “sign up now” can receive the blue checkmark next to …