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Dancing with the Stars concludes with two celebrities sent home — but not Michael Irvin

An injury was enough to send one contestant home. While that could have counted as this week's elimination, the show's producers decided to also knock out the contestant with the lowest votes.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Electronic cigarette company in Colleyville says e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes

Yes, it is strange that we're comparing "which is safer" for two types of cigarettes. So let's be clear, neither are good for you.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009

Jane Roe, of Roe v. Wade, arrested during Supreme Court confirmation hearing

She and another person were arrested after shouting while a pro-choice supporter was praised.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats send five delegates to Young Democrats convention

Delegates will represent Texas and vote on resolutions, party platform, and leadership.

Monday, July 13, 2009

George Bush moves into Dallas home, oh joy, oh ring the bells

Time to drop off your tray of "Welcome to Dallas" rice krispie treats.

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009

Congresswoman Johnson introduces National Financial Literacy Act

The National Financial Literacy Act of 2009 will provide incentives to financial institutions, small businesses and corporations to provide financial education to their customers and employees.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009

Lake Highlands dance team will perform at Texas-centric inaugural ball

The Wildcat Wranglers will perform at the Texas State Society's Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball in Washington.

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009

Dallas entrepreneurs cash in on Obama fever

But do they really care about cleaning up America?

While the Obama Bar might not be what you first expect, it does, in fact, originate in Deep Ellum.

Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009

Former Highland Village mayor aiming for higher office

Bill Lawrence is organizing an exploratory committee for a possible run for Governor or U.S. Senator.

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008

Obama won national election, but Richardson chose McCain

In Richardson, despite surges in early voting which many pundits said favored the Democrats, voters chose John McCain over Barack Obama by a margin of 56.5% to 42.0% of the vote.

Monday, Dec. 8, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines adds extra flights for Presidential Inauguration

Airline offers more service into Baltimore/Washington and Washington Dulles.

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008

Judge alleges election fraud in Richardson

In spite of clear notice on all registration forms, voters have obtained certification and cast ballots under fraudulent circumstances.

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008

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

Dallas-based AT&T reports record text messaging on election night

Text messaging volumes jumped 44% following the 11 p.m. ET announcement.

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008

Video: Bishop Arts Election Night coverage

Latina Lista Special Correspondent, Rebecca Aguilar, interviews a local Latina politician, Dr. Elba Garcia, who has some suggestions for Latinas, or anyone, who wants to run for political office.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008

UPDATED: Denton police mulling punishment for voter taunting claim

A Denton resident alleges that a Denton police officer taunted him Tuesday, telling him if he "voted for McCain" he could be let out of jail.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Local Nielsen ratings snapshot (Tues., Nov. 4) — Election Day edition

DFW viewers preferred WFAA8 most of the night, but CNN got the glory when Obama gave his victory speech.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Latina Lista on the scene at the Bishop Arts Election Watch Party

Latina Lista special correspondent, Rebecca Aguilar, spoke with people about why they were there, what the election of Barack Obama meant to them and the future of the country.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Chet Edwards elected to U.S. House District 17 seat

Incumbent Edwards defeated Rob Curnock (R) and Gardner C. Osborne (L) with 52.98% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Wendy R. Davis elected to Texas Senate District 10 seat

Davis (D) defeated incumbent Kim Brimer (R) and Richard A. Cross (L) with 49.89% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Michael C. Burgess elected to U.S. House District 26 seat

Incumbent Burgess (R) defeated Ken Leach and Stephanie B. Weiss with 60.18% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Pete Sessions elected to U.S. House District 32 seat

Sessions defeated Eric Roberson and Alex Bischoff, garnering 57.23% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Kenny E. Marchant elected to U.S. House District 24 seat

Marchant defeated Tom Love (D) and David A. Casey (L) with over 54% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Rep. Joe Barton elected to U.S. House District 6 seat

Barton defeated Ludwig Otto (D) and Max W. Koch, III (L) with over 59% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Kay Granger elected to U.S. House of Representatives District 12 seat

Granger defeated Tracey Smith and Shiloh Sidney Shambaugh with 63.77% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

John Cornyn elected to U.S. Senate seat

Incumbent Senator Cornyn defeated Rick Noriega and Yvonne Adams Schick with 54.77% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Rep. Jeb Hensarling elected to U.S. House District 5 seat

Hensarling defeated Ken Ashby by a 79.50% - 20.50% margin.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Election day voting a snap in Dallas, Tarrant counties

I guess early voting is the in thing to do nowadays.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 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

Poll by Dallas-based Gold’s Gym finds that Barack Obama would make better workout partner

The poll results were announced two days after California governor (and Gold's Gym founding member) Arnold Schwarzenegger described Obama as "skinny" and "scrawny."

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

Krispy Kreme and Ben & Jerry’s offering free food on Election Day

Anyone with an "I Voted" sticker can get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme, while Ben & Jerry's is offering free scoops to anyone, regardless of whether they voted, between 5 and 8 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 3, 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

Early voting surges in Richardson

Richardson was third only to Duncanville and Garland in early voting according to Dallas County election officials.

Monday, Nov. 3, 2008

Voting from a hospital bed in Fort Worth will be easy for the patients

... but not so much for the volunteers jumping through the voting office-mandated hoops.

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008

Dallas Morning News removed from Obama’s campaign

The Obama campaign says the paper's endorsement of his opponent had nothing to do with kicking them out. Uh-huh.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008

Early voting numbers hit record highs across North Texas

Early voting this year served up a big can 'o whoop-ass.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008

Survey done by University of Texas on upcoming presidential election reveals Texans to be twice as dumb as rest of country

Of the 550 registered voters polled, 23% think that Barack Obama is a Muslim.

Friday, Oct. 31, 2008

Today is the last day for early voting in DFW

It's a record Texas turnout already, and it ain't over 'til Joe the Plumber sings - which can't happen until he signs a recording contract.

Friday, Oct. 31, 2008

Free tattoo removal for North Texas voters in 2008 election

Just bring in a sticker, voter registration, or a promise.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008


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