elections

EXCLUSIVE: Gunter City Council Members Who Quit Are Raising a Middle Finger to The Community, Town’s Mayor Says

By April Towery / February 9, 2024 /

A quick scan of The City of Gunter’s Facebook page shows the last three posts from the Grayson County community involved the close of business: on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Day. But the screeching halt of operations in the North Texas municipality goes much deeper than a few holiday closures. …

Richardson ISD Changes Calendar to Student Holiday on Election Day, Cites Security Concerns

By Bethany Erickson / August 2, 2018 /

Richardson ISD announced Thursday that security concerns have motivated a calendar change this year — one that so far other local districts have not adopted. It’s not unusual for schools to serve as polling locations on Election Day. But RISD officials said that security risks associated with the practice have led them to make Nov.…

As Expected, Dallas ISD D9 Race Goes to Runoff Election

By Bethany Erickson / May 6, 2018 /

Justin Henry came within 69 votes of winning the election for trustee seat for Dallas ISD District 9 outright, but is now headed to a runoff election with incumbent trustee Bernadette Nutall. District 9 includes parts of the Fair Park/Deep Ellum area, South Dallas, Uptown and East Dallas. Nutall was up against three challengers —…

And We’re Off: Early Voting in Primary Elections Begins Today

By Bethany Erickson / February 20, 2018 /

The beginning of a busy political season began today as polling places opened up for early primary voting in elections across the state. Whether you’re voting in the Democratic or Republican primaries, a bumper crop of prospective politicians are vying for local, regional and state seats.

Dallas Public Schools: So You Want to Run for School Board? Here’s What You Should Know

By Bethany Erickson / May 11, 2016 /

So, you want to run for school board. First, I need to know if you’ve recently suffered a blow to the head. No? OK. Are you aware it’s an unpaid position that requires you to pretty much be on call 24/7? Yes? Did you know people will tweet you, comment on your Facebook wall (and…