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Vote 2013
2:44 am
Sun May 12, 2013

Most Fort Worth Council Members Keep Seats: Moss In Runoff

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Kelly Allen Gray, in green, the happy, victorious Fort Worth Councilwoman, amidst supporters in her home.

Three out of four Fort Worth City Council incumbents are keeping their jobs. Another is in a runoff. So the council’s direction is unlikely to change.

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Vote 2013
2:27 am
Sun May 12, 2013

Dallas Council Vote: Hispanics Hope To Hold Status Quo; Fewer Women On Council

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Scott Griggs (c) with supporters at his election watch party checks his laptop for the latest vote count.

After Saturday’s election, Hispanic representation on the Dallas City Council could take a step back at a time when the Latino population is growing. And, there will also be fewer women on the council. 

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Politics
10:30 am
Fri May 10, 2013

Election Night To End Historic Dallas Council Women Majority

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Dallas City Hall will welcome new, 2013 city council after the May 11th elections and an inauguration ceremony in June.

Does it matter if there are fewer women elected to the Dallas City Council?  Two veteran councilwomen say it “may” in some ways.  Tomorrow’s council elections will end a female council majority.

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Vote 2013
5:00 am
Thu May 9, 2013

Irving ISD Election Could Change Direction Of School District

Credit Bill Zeeble / KERA News
The last day of early voting in Irving before Saturday's election

Current leadership on Irving’s School Board may shift after this Saturday’s election. As a result, the new leaders could change the district’s direction.

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