VOTING ACCESS CONCERNS: Barricades associated with Diwali celebrations in Southlake and Round Rock sparked complaints about access to polling locations. Voter turnout at Southlake Town Hall declined even as countywide turnout increased.

PARENTAL RIGHTS TAKE CENTER STAGE: Texans for Medical Freedom highlighted parental rights and medical consent laws as gala speakers called for continued advocacy for children.

NEW: Dallas startup Warhound secured $200 million to develop genetically enhanced working dogs using Colossal biotechnology and Anduril equipment.

END OF A HOLIDAY TRADITION: The Dallas Arboretum’s beloved 12 Days of Christmas gazebos will make their final appearance during the 2026 holiday season, ending a 12-year tradition.

ICYMI: Catch up on CAIR Action’s DFW candidate list, H-1B fraud checks, Texas property-tax relief, Dallas Prop S and election integrity.

PROP A DEBATE: Dallas Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn argues voters can support police and firefighters while rejecting Prop A and demanding a better bond.

The Dallas Express CEO Chris Putnam joins The Will Cain Show in studio to discuss Texas midterms, voter turnout and the Paxton-Talarico Senate race. @WillCainShow @DallasXCEO

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Americans Are Expected To Spend $13.5 Billion On Halloween — Including $920 Million On Pet Costumes. From candy to costumes, Halloween spending could set another record in 2026.

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GAS PRICES DROP: Dallas gas prices sit $1.17 below their Biden-era record as Trump proposes up to $150 million to expand U.S. refining capacity.