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Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll

On the Republican side, Paxton and Cornyn lead Hunt, but no candidate has enough support to avoid a runoff.

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U.S. Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jasmine Crockett" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/jasmine-crockett-texas-senate-2026-democratic-primary" data-vars-content-id="b7fff818-df4e-41be-a57b-c7677c64d750" data-vars-headline="Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/jasmine-crockett-texas-senate-2026-democratic-primary" target="_self">Jasmine Crockett</a> (D-Dallas) leads state Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Talarico" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/11/talarico-crockett-us-senate-texas-advertising" data-vars-content-id="b7fff818-df4e-41be-a57b-c7677c64d750" data-vars-headline="Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/11/talarico-crockett-us-senate-texas-advertising" target="_self">James Talarico</a> (D-Austin) for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, according to a small survey of 350 registered voters taken before Talarico&#x27;s viral interview with late-night host <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stephen Colbert" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/colbert-cbs-talarico-interview-fcc-trump-carr" data-vars-content-id="b7fff818-df4e-41be-a57b-c7677c64d750" data-vars-headline="Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/colbert-cbs-talarico-interview-fcc-trump-carr" target="_self">Stephen Colbert</a>. Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Democratic race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/10/texas-senate-talarico-crockett-race-identity" data-vars-content-id="b7fff818-df4e-41be-a57b-c7677c64d750" data-vars-headline="Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/10/texas-senate-talarico-crockett-race-identity" target="_self">Democratic race</a> features two rising stars in the party with contrasting styles and messages. The winner will set the tone for the party in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas midterm election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/24/texas-democrat-primary-turnout-high" data-vars-content-id="b7fff818-df4e-41be-a57b-c7677c64d750" data-vars-headline="Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/24/texas-democrat-primary-turnout-high" target="_self">Texas midterm election</a> with nearly every statewide office on the ballot.

More Democratic ballots cast than Republican in Texas primaries

Democratic voter enthusiasm during the primary could signal high Democratic turnout for the general election.

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More Texas voters are turning out to cast ballots in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Democratic primary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/12/08/texas-primary-election-paxton-cornyn-crockett-talarico" data-vars-content-id="45746767-4792-49dc-9cdc-45eb29f873fd" data-vars-headline="More Democratic ballots cast than Republican in Texas primaries" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/12/08/texas-primary-election-paxton-cornyn-crockett-talarico" target="_self">Democratic primary</a> than the Republican primary during early voting.Why it matters: Primaries tend to attract the most dedicated voters. High Democratic turnout in March could signal greater Democratic turnout in the November midterm election.

How "Landman" has been a boon to TCU

The Paramount show's second season uses the university as a backdrop.

Rich people, oil money and college freshmen — what could possibly go wrong?<ul><li>Taylor Sheridan&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Landman&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/08/13/fort-worth-film-paramount-taylor-sheridan-landman" data-vars-content-id="e9b0119e-6f80-4612-8f9e-7719f4dccda8" data-vars-headline="How &quot;Landman&quot; has been a boon to TCU" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/08/13/fort-worth-film-paramount-taylor-sheridan-landman" target="_self">&quot;Landman&quot;</a> has given Texas Christian University free publicity by using the school as a backdrop for the chaos and conflict of its second season.</li></ul>

Waymo launches driverless car service in Dallas

The coverage area and ridership are limited for now.

Driverless Waymo rides have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="started in Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/18/waymos-driverless-cars-to-hit-dallas-roads-soon" data-vars-content-id="f1827bd4-03b2-46ab-9bc4-dc0976c76193" data-vars-headline="Waymo launches driverless car service in Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/11/18/waymos-driverless-cars-to-hit-dallas-roads-soon" target="_self">started in Dallas</a>, with limited ridership at first. Why it matters: Waymo&#x27;s debut turns futuristic tech into a commuting option, moving the technology past its testing phase and into daily life.

How to talk about death and grief

Dallas death doula Britna Savarese has some suggestions

Culture

I lost one of my best friends unexpectedly in September. It&#x27;s what prompted me to brave my <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first death cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/27/death-cafe-dallas-fort-worth" data-vars-content-id="539dfaf5-4023-4c4c-a6e9-ae02dcb30bf0" data-vars-headline="How to talk about death and grief" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/02/27/death-cafe-dallas-fort-worth" target="_self">first death cafe</a>.What happened: Tara and I talked in some way every day. We no longer lived in the same city, so we relied on texts, Snapchat, Instagram and FaceTime to maintain our friendship.

'The Journey North' explores migration and shared humanity in Dallas

The Journey North: Hope, Labor and Culture is a new exhibition at the Latino Cultural Center.

A new art exhibit at the Latino Cultural Center asks what a border really divides.Why it matters: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Journey North: Hope, Labor and Culture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.latinoartsproject.com/blogs/current-exhibition/the-journey-north-hope-labor-and-culture" data-vars-content-id="061d9c05-e045-4ad9-b86e-465905a4b653" data-vars-headline="&#x27;The Journey North&#x27; explores migration and shared humanity in Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.latinoartsproject.com/blogs/current-exhibition/the-journey-north-hope-labor-and-culture" target="_blank">The Journey North: Hope, Labor and Culture</a>&quot; features more than 40 works by local artists exploring the physical and emotional realities of migration beyond the headlines.

Mattel's new Opal Lee Barbie goes on sale

The Opal Lee Barbie is part of Mattel's Inspiring Women series.

The Grandmother of Juneteenth is now a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world.The big picture: The Opal Lee Barbie is part of Mattel&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inspiring Women series" data-vars-click-url="https://creations.mattel.com/collections/barbie-inspiring-women-series?srsltid=AfmBOorr7GqognlOlOss-SP4o3TShajmXfmgKcLroHMRRnDblHT_9mbK" data-vars-content-id="b5c7399d-2da2-4fe1-8149-6dc82462a1a0" data-vars-headline="Mattel&#x27;s new Opal Lee Barbie goes on sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://creations.mattel.com/collections/barbie-inspiring-women-series?srsltid=AfmBOorr7GqognlOlOss-SP4o3TShajmXfmgKcLroHMRRnDblHT_9mbK" target="_blank">Inspiring Women series</a>, which includes retired WNBA legend <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sue Bird" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/25/sue-bird-society-finally-caught-up-with-womens-basketball" data-vars-content-id="b5c7399d-2da2-4fe1-8149-6dc82462a1a0" data-vars-headline="Mattel&#x27;s new Opal Lee Barbie goes on sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/25/sue-bird-society-finally-caught-up-with-womens-basketball" target="_self">Sue Bird</a>, fashion designer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Anna Sui" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/05/01/anna-sui-barbie-inspiring-women-designer" data-vars-content-id="b5c7399d-2da2-4fe1-8149-6dc82462a1a0" data-vars-headline="Mattel&#x27;s new Opal Lee Barbie goes on sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/05/01/anna-sui-barbie-inspiring-women-designer" target="_self">Anna Sui</a> and tennis star <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Venus Williams" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/22/barbie-venus-williams-role-model-athletes-dollls" data-vars-content-id="b5c7399d-2da2-4fe1-8149-6dc82462a1a0" data-vars-headline="Mattel&#x27;s new Opal Lee Barbie goes on sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/22/barbie-venus-williams-role-model-athletes-dollls" target="_self">Venus Williams</a>.

Where to see Christmas lights in Dallas-Fort Worth

From the Dallas Zoo to Interlochen to Sundance Square, there are lights everywhere.

Things to Do

The calendar says it&#x27;s time to have a holly jolly end of the year.Why it matters: The holiday season can be stressful. The calendar gets packed. End-of-year projects loom.

Guide to 2025 Dallas-Fort Worth holiday performances

"The Nutcracker," "A Christmas Carol" and much more.

Christmas is less than three weeks away, and Hanukkah starts next Sunday night.<ul><li>We&#x27;ve compiled a list of holiday shows and performances to get you in the spirit. </li></ul>

A Dallas art hub thrives in a retro 1970s office park

A once-forgotten complex in North Dallas now houses more than 170 artists — and it's open to the public.

A once-forgotten former North Dallas office complex is now home to more than 170 artists — and one of the largest creative communities in Texas.Why it matters: The Goldmark Cultural Center has become a key space for Dallas&#x27; working artists. It&#x27;s open to the public, with studios, galleries and events year-round.

Dallasites' satisfaction with their hometown ranks low in Texas

People in San Antonio, Houston and Austin are more satisfied with their hometowns.

Dallas-area residents are less satisfied with their hometown than residents in other big Texas cities, a new survey finds. Why it matters: &quot;Satisfaction&quot; is broad, but it works as a general vibe check on how people are feeling about job opportunities, housing costs, safety and other key urban issues.

How famed architect I.M. Pei transformed downtown Dallas

I.M. Pei's firm designed Dallas City Hall, office towers and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

I.M. Pei and Partners defined Dallas&#x27; skyline and arts district.The big picture: In 1964, after the Kennedy assassination, incoming mayor J. Erik Jonsson toured some of the world&#x27;s greatest cities seeking inspiration for Dallas.

This Instagram account roasts bad versions of Texas

Kevin Miller moved from Austin to Amsterdam but still manages the account.

Comedian Kevin Miller has seen the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to representations of Texas. Mostly the ugly.The big picture: Miller is the voice behind the viral Instagram account <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="@uglytexases" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/uglytexases/" data-vars-content-id="3f5a9937-2e0d-46a3-a1f7-2b453aafbe2e" data-vars-headline="This Instagram account roasts bad versions of Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/uglytexases/" target="_blank">@uglytexases</a>, which spotlights hilariously bad versions of the Lone Star State.

Brisket tops breakfast tacos as Texas' most iconic food

Brisket topped breakfast tacos for the title.

After four grueling rounds of our most iconic food contest, we have a winner.Why it matters: You have confirmed what we might have suspected all along: Brisket is king.