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Multiple US Counties Report Fatal West Nile Virus Cases as 2026 Season Wanes
health3 days ago

Multiple US Counties Report Fatal West Nile Virus Cases as 2026 Season Wanes

DuPage County, Illinois, confirmed its first West Nile virus death of 2026, bringing the county’s total cases to six. This follows similar fatal reports in Dallas County, Texas, and Shelby County, Illinois, where health officials warned that cooler weather does not eliminate transmission risks. While most infections are asymptomatic, severe neuroinvasive cases have emerged, including a rare paralysis case in California. Authorities are urging residents to maintain mosquito bite prevention measures, particularly for older adults and immunocompromised individuals, despite the end of peak mosquito season.

via Patch|
#dallas-county#dupage-county#health
Dallas County Reports First Measles Case of 2026, Exposure at Three Venues
health1 month ago

Dallas County Reports First Measles Case of 2026, Exposure at Three Venues

Dallas County has confirmed its first measles case of 2026, with potential exposure at three sites: Turrentine Jackson Morrow Chapel in Allen (Aug 14, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.), Gloria’s Restaurant in Fairview (Aug 14, 12:30–5 p.m.), and The Revel Patio Grill in Frisco (Aug 15, around 8 p.m.–midnight). Officials urge unvaccinated or at-risk individuals who were at those locations to monitor for symptoms and ensure their MMR vaccination is up to date, as measles is highly contagious but preventable.

via FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth|
#dallas-county#exposure#health
Dallas voters scrambled as precinct-based polling returns take center stage in Texas primary
politics7 months ago

Dallas voters scrambled as precinct-based polling returns take center stage in Texas primary

Dallas County voters were perplexed on primary day after Republicans ended countywide vote centers and Democrats followed suit, returning to precinct-based polling; despite efforts by election navigators and warnings, many went to the wrong polling sites. Democrats briefly won a court-ordered extension of voting hours, though the order was later stayed by the Texas Supreme Court. Similar shifts occurred in Williamson and Eastland counties, illustrating ongoing tensions over election administration and voter access.

via Votebeat|
#dallas-county#elections#politics
Texas Supreme Court orders separate ballots after chaotic Dallas County polling day
politics7 months ago

Texas Supreme Court orders separate ballots after chaotic Dallas County polling day

The Texas Supreme Court ordered ballots cast by voters who were still in line after 7 p.m. to be separated amid mass confusion over polling locations on primary day in Dallas County, where a county website crashed. Dallas County Judge Staci Williams extended polling hours to 9 p.m. to reduce disruption. Voters were redirected to correct precincts by election navigators, and some locations had party-specific rules in place. By 1 p.m. nearly 50,000 votes had been counted, with thousands turned away or redirected as the court intervened to clarify the process.

via KERA News|
#court-order#dallas-county#elections
Texas court blocks Dallas County’s 9 p.m. Democratic voting extension amid Election Day confusion
politics7 months ago

Texas court blocks Dallas County’s 9 p.m. Democratic voting extension amid Election Day confusion

The Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked Dallas County’s plan to extend Democratic polling hours to 9 p.m. after a court order instructed that votes must be segregated by who was in line by 7 p.m.; Republicans’ polls stayed closed at 7 p.m., with provisional ballots for those not in line by 7 p.m. The extension followed reports of voter confusion and polling-location mix-ups, and Democratic officials had urged the change, which was approved by a local judge before being paused by the state high court.

via WFAA|
#court-order#dallas-county#election-day
Dallas voting chaos grows as precinct rules redirect hundreds
politics7 months ago

Dallas voting chaos grows as precinct rules redirect hundreds

Hundreds of voters in the Dallas area were turned away from polling locations on Election Day amid confusion over new rules that require ballots to be cast at assigned precincts. Dallas County extended voting hours by two hours after a court order, with Democratic precincts staying open until 10 p.m. ET, while most of Texas closes earlier. Officials urged voters to verify their polling location before heading out, as lawmakers and candidates criticized the changes and warned the disruption could affect the election outcome.

via CNN|
#dallas-county#elections#politics
Dallas extends polling hours to ease Texas primary confusion
politics7 months ago

Dallas extends polling hours to ease Texas primary confusion

A Dallas County judge ordered two extra hours of polling for the Texas Democratic primary after voters in Dallas and Williamson counties faced confusion over precinct-based Election Day rules that require voting at assigned sites; the extension aims to accommodate those turned away or casting provisional ballots amid concerns from Democrats about vote suppression.

via NBC News|
#dallas-county#election-day#politics
New DV Allegations Surface in Rashee Rice Civil Suit
sports7 months ago

New DV Allegations Surface in Rashee Rice Civil Suit

A Dallas County civil complaint filed this week accuses Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice of escalating domestic violence against his former partner from December 2023 through July 2025, including strangling, grabbing, and other abuse (some while she was pregnant). The NFL has begun a review under the Personal Conduct Policy, with potential penalties, and this could affect Rice’s probation tied to a 2024 street-racing incident, following earlier Instagram allegations.

via NBC Sports|
#civil-lawsuit#dallas-county#domestic-violence
Texas Counties Abandon Ballot Hand-Counting and Countywide Voting Sites
politics9 months ago

Texas Counties Abandon Ballot Hand-Counting and Countywide Voting Sites

Dallas and Williamson counties in Texas are ending countywide voting sites for the March primary, requiring voters to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places, a move driven by party decisions and concerns over security, cost, and voter confusion, with Democrats expressing worries about logistical challenges and potential disenfranchisement.

via The Texas Tribune|
#dallas-county#election-administration#politics
"Crash Victims Sue Chiefs' Rashee Rice and SMU's Teddy Knox for $10 Million"
legalcrime2 years ago

"Crash Victims Sue Chiefs' Rashee Rice and SMU's Teddy Knox for $10 Million"

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice and Theodore Knox are being sued for over $1 million in damages and $10 million in punitive damages by two victims in a Dallas crash. The lawsuit alleges severe injuries and negligence, with both drivers facing charges for causing a six-vehicle crash. The victims demand a trial by jury, while the ongoing investigation continues.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|
#car-crash#dallas-county#kansas-city-chiefs
Man found 40 miles away from hit-and-run incident with body in car
crime2 years ago

Man found 40 miles away from hit-and-run incident with body in car

A man's body was found inside a car parked at a Jack in the Box in White Settlement, Texas, nearly 40 miles away from where police believe he was hit by the car. The victim, believed to be homeless, was known to stay in the area near I-30 in Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas County. The driver, Nestor Lujan Flores, was found slumped in the driver's seat with a body in the passenger seat and significant front-end damage to the car. Police believe Flores struck the victim in Dallas County and drove with him for 38 miles until the car broke down. Flores has been arrested on a pending charge of intoxication manslaughter, and police are awaiting the results of a blood alcohol test.

via CBS News|
#crime#dallas-county#hit-and-run
"Murder charges dropped in high-profile Seattle slaying trial"
crime2 years ago

"Murder charges dropped in high-profile Seattle slaying trial"

Murder charges have been dropped against the wife and boyfriend of a woman on trial for the slaying of a Seattle woman who went missing in Dallas over three years ago. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office dismissed the charges against Nina Marano and Charles Beltran "in the interest of justice," although they still face a charge of tampering with evidence. The third suspect, Lisa Dykes, is currently on trial for murder and tampering with a corpse. The case has been marred by issues with evidence disclosure and the credibility of witnesses.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#crime#dallas-county#murder-charges-dropped