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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.

Uber launches autonomous vehicles in Dallas

Uber will start offering robotaxi service around downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum and near Oak Lawn in partnership with Avride.

Dallas is getting another robotaxi service Wednesday.Why it matters: Dallas is among a growing number of U.S. cities with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="multiple autonomous rideshare companies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/robotaxis-waymo-may-zoox-tesla" data-vars-content-id="20ec6f11-ae1a-4add-90a4-120337c85207" data-vars-headline="Uber launches autonomous vehicles in Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/robotaxis-waymo-may-zoox-tesla" target="_self">multiple autonomous rideshare companies</a>.

DFW Airport, Love Field won't show Kristi Noem's government shutdown video

Some transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it violates U.S. law.

DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field are among several U.S. airports that won&#x27;t show a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the ongoing government shutdown on congressional Democrats.Why it matters: The Trump administration released the video for airing at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints earlier this month, but some transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violates the Hatch Act" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-republicans-trump-administration-hud" data-vars-content-id="53535c5c-b188-4b88-aaa4-74ae21ef8cb6" data-vars-headline="DFW Airport, Love Field won&#x27;t show Kristi Noem&#x27;s government shutdown video" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/01/government-shutdown-republicans-trump-administration-hud" target="_self">violates the Hatch Act</a>.

Addison DART station to get $240 million mixed-use project

DART's Silver Line will soon connect DFW Airport and Plano, with a stop at Addison Station.

Addison is on track to get a $240 million mixed-use project centered around its new DART station.Why it matters: Transit-oriented developments have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="popped up around the world" data-vars-click-url="https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architects-lounge/15-innovative-conceptual-transit-oriented-designs-around-the-world/" data-vars-content-id="4b79f7fb-2c18-4fa9-8379-9e69a6a818d3" data-vars-headline="Addison DART station to get $240 million mixed-use project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architects-lounge/15-innovative-conceptual-transit-oriented-designs-around-the-world/" target="_blank">popped up around the world</a> as a way to develop unused land owned by transit authorities and encourage more people to use their public transportation system.

Waymo plans bring its rideshare service to Dallas

The company is in its early testing phase in the city and plans to start offering rides next year.

Waymo plans to bring its fully autonomous rideshare service to Dallas next year, the company announced Tuesday.Why it matters: North Texas has been an early proving ground for autonomous technology.

Spain's Renfe departs from Texas rail project

It's the latest blow to the effort to link Dallas and Houston by high-speed rail.

A Spanish railway company has pulled out of the bullet train project that aims to connect Dallas and Houston.Why it matters: The departure is another setback for the project, which hasn&#x27;t started construction amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="eminent domain challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kbtx.com/2024/11/15/grimes-county-meeting-shows-fight-against-high-speed-rail-is-far-over/" data-vars-content-id="dd325074-e6a2-4ed1-85c5-6cec7de233ef" data-vars-headline="Spain&#x27;s Renfe departs from Texas rail project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kbtx.com/2024/11/15/grimes-county-meeting-shows-fight-against-high-speed-rail-is-far-over/" target="_blank">eminent domain challenges</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="investor changes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-high-speed-train-20252661.php" data-vars-content-id="dd325074-e6a2-4ed1-85c5-6cec7de233ef" data-vars-headline="Spain&#x27;s Renfe departs from Texas rail project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-high-speed-train-20252661.php" target="_blank">investor changes</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal funding cuts" data-vars-click-url="https://abc13.com/post/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-cuts-planned-64-million-grant-high-speed-rail-between-houston-dallas/16177655/" data-vars-content-id="dd325074-e6a2-4ed1-85c5-6cec7de233ef" data-vars-headline="Spain&#x27;s Renfe departs from Texas rail project" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://abc13.com/post/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-cuts-planned-64-million-grant-high-speed-rail-between-houston-dallas/16177655/" target="_blank">federal funding cuts</a>.

Mini trucks are about to be big in Texas

A bill approved by the Texas Legislature would solidify legal status for the quirky Japanese imports.

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The Texas Legislature has approved a bill solidifying the legal status of Japanese mini pickups also called kei trucks.Why it matters: The legislation, awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott&#x27;s signature, could bring a wave of these charming vehicles to Texas roads, a big win for fans of the quirky imports.

Dallas-Fort Worth runs afoul of federal air standards

Dallas-Fort Worth polluters could face $45 million in yearly federal fines if the region's air quality doesn't improve by 2027.

Dallas-Fort Worth polluters could face $45 million in yearly federal fines if the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="region&#x27;s air quality" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2024/02/22/texas-air-quality-get-worse" data-vars-content-id="a352c0f5-0956-4804-b2f9-6501215b12b1" data-vars-headline="Dallas-Fort Worth runs afoul of federal air standards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2024/02/22/texas-air-quality-get-worse" target="_self">region&#x27;s air quality</a> doesn&#x27;t improve by 2027.Why it matters: Air pollution is a serious threat to health, particularly for children, elderly people and those who have asthma or other lung conditions.

How to reduce pollution in Dallas-Fort Worth

Industrial businesses are major polluters, but individuals can still have a positive impact on the region's air quality on ozone action days.

Ridesharing, telecommuting and taking public transit can reduce the pollution that contributes to the poor air quality in Dallas-Fort Worth.Why it matters: Industrial businesses are major polluters, but individuals can still have a positive impact on the region&#x27;s air quality.

A Texan drives an EV and doesn't like it

I drove an electric vehicle for the first time recently on a road trip to Cooperstown, New York.<ul><li>I&#x27;m sorry to report I didn&#x27;t love it.</li></ul>

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Waymo launches driverless car service in Dallas

Uber launches autonomous vehicles in Dallas

DFW Airport, Love Field won't show Kristi Noem's government shutdown video

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Addison DART station to get $240 million mixed-use project