Dallas, TX news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
In Dallas, TX on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: E. coli cases at State Fair under investigation. Also: Southbound lanes of U.S. 75 and I-635 interchange remain closed due to a police investigation. Avoid the area and use alternate routes; Dallas voters may see two different Proposition A measures on their ballot this election. Both address the homelessness tax but differ in approach. Weather: Mostly clear today with highs near 83°F and gentle winds.
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- Dallas County is investigating E. coli cases in children potentially linked to the State Fair of Texas. Health officials are urging people who visited the fair and experienced illness to report it.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth ·
- Southbound lanes of U.S. 75 and I-635 interchange remain closed due to a police investigation. Avoid the area and use alternate routes.WFAA ·
- Dallas voters may see two different Proposition A measures on their ballot this election. Both address the homelessness tax but differ in approach.CBS News ·
News & local government
- Dallas County candidates are discussing a proposed homelessness tax as the election approaches.www.kera.org ·
Safety & emergencies
- Nearly 200 people were arrested in North Texas as part of an FBI Dallas operation targeting crime across the region.FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth ·
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