Dallas, TX news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In Dallas, TX on Monday, October 19, 2026: Early voting starts today; check ballot and registration. Also: Dallas College launches women's flag football program, part of preparations for 2028 Olympic Games; Community leaders in Pleasant Grove continue efforts to address gun violence affecting residents. Weather: Monday will be mostly fair with highs near 77°F and lows around 54°F.

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Headlines

Early voting begins today in North Texas midterm elections; find your polling location and see what's on the ballot.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Oct 18, 5:14 PM

News & local government

Dallas College launches women's flag football program, part of preparations for 2028 Olympic Games.North Texas e-News · Oct 18, 6:39 PM
Woman charged in vehicle crash that killed two SMU graduates last month.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Oct 18, 12:44 PM
Texas voter registration error delayed 15,000 records days before election polls open.Dallas Express · Oct 18, 2:03 PM
State Senator James Talarico makes his case in Texas Senate race.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Oct 18, 9:31 PM

Safety & emergencies

Community leaders in Pleasant Grove continue efforts to address gun violence affecting residents.www.kera.org · Oct 19, 5:04 AM
Dallas man indicted for flying drone into protected airspace around major DFW airports.sUAS News · Oct 18, 6:56 PM

Events & going out

Ultimate Dallas Sports Show runs today at local venue with exhibits and activities.WFAA · Oct 18, 11:00 PM

Housing & real estate

DFW region claims nine of Texas' ten priciest new residential listings on market.The Business Journals · Oct 18, 9:36 AM

Sports

Ten Dallas-area high school football players to watch this week in Texas high school football season Week 9.Dallas News · Oct 18, 11:53 AM

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