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Battleground 2020 Elections 2020 FederalBattleground 2020: Freshman Democrat Rep. Colin Allred Looks to Stave Off Challengers in Historically GOP District

Sarah McConnellJanuary 31, 2020

The Republican primary race to challenge Rep. Colin Allred intensifies in Texas' 32nd Congressional District after the historically GOP district flipped Democrat in 2018.

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Issues Local News Statewide News Taxes & SpendingTornado-Damaged Property Owners in Dallas Will Get Some Tax Relief

Kim RobertsNovember 7, 2019

The recent tornado that tore through north Dallas is estimated to have caused $2 billion worth of property damage according to county officials.

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Issues Local News Taxes & SpendingDallas County Increases Salaries for Elected Officials, Reversing Course

Kim RobertsSeptember 4, 2019

In an about-face from last week, the Dallas County Commissioners Court passed a salary increase for elected officials. Three members of the court abstained.

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Issues Local News Taxes & SpendingDallas County Commissioners Vote Down Salary Increase, Trigger Grievance Procedure

Kim RobertsAugust 28, 2019

The creation of a salary grievance committee is providing elected officials in Dallas County a platform to advocate for higher pay.