Showers and thunderstorms are possible across North Texas on Monday afternoon, some could even become severe. The front will give way to Tuesday morning temperatures as low as the upper 40s in some areas.

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred will meet tonight in a debate in their race for Cruz's seat. Photo credit: Jasper Colt/USA TODAY and Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Early voting started Monday across Texas. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to explain what voters need to know before they go to the polls.

Dallas voters will decide on several propositions on Nov. 5, including some changes to the city's charter. KRLD's Joe Kelly moderated a town hall on the amendments in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber.

Texas' 26th Congressional District is open due to the retirement of U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville). The Democrat running for the seat, Ernest Lineberger, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Wednesday. KRLD reached out to Republican nominee Brandon Gill but had not heard back as of Wednesday morning.…

The key word in the final week of the 2024 presidential campaign has been "garbage." Blake Burman, Chief Washington Correspondent and moderator of The Hill for NewsNation, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to break down the race.

The Democratic candidate for Texas House District 108, Elizabeth Ginsberg, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Thursday to talk about the campaign. KRLD has reached out to Republican Morgan Meyer's campaign, but has not heard back.

Frisco voters will decide on a series of bonds worth $1.1 billion and a tax increase when they go to the polls on Tuesday. Frisco ISD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Todd Fouche joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to make the case for the bonds.

Friday is the last day to vote early and Election Day is on Tuesday. We have heard plenty about the presidential and U.S. Senate races, but there are always down-ballot races that don't get the same kind of attention. One of those are seats on the Texas Board of Education. The board is made up of 15 members -- and eight of them are on the ballot th…

Texas' 32nd Congressional District is open as U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) runs for U.S. Senate. The Republican in the race, Darrell Day, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday. The Democratic nominee, state Rep. Julie Johnson, has not returned KRLD's request for an interview.

The Cowboys take on the Falcons on Sunday as they continue to try to turn things around this season. Bonnie-Jill Laflin of 98.7 The Spot joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday to break it down.

Friday will be pleasant with a low chance of rain, but the odds of a storm increase over the weekend.

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Looking at week 10 matchups in Texas Highschool Football matchups.

If you're looking for things to do this Halloween & weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do including the 10th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebracion, Astra Lumina, haunted houses all over North Texas, and more.

Non-severe storms moved out of the area early Thursday, bringing clear skies, a breeze, and cooler temperatures with highs in the low 70s. More showers and storms are forecasted for late Friday through Monday evening.

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KRLD's Austin York explains the origin of one of Dallas' most famous ghost stories: The Lady of the Lake at White Rock Lake.

The weather change in North Texas arrives after midnight with showers and storms. More rain is in the forecast through Monday. Much cooler weather arrives by Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

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The Holiday Vibe Artisan Market is happening this weekend, November 2nd and 3rd at Gilley's in Dallas. Entry and parking is free. Yes, you can bring strollers, wagons and even pets. Here's KRLD's Kristin Diaz.

An unsettled weather pattern heads into North Texas for at least the next week, bringing waves of showers and thunderstorms, and seasonable temperatures.

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Changes are ahead, but not yet.. a bunch of warmth and wind, scattered strong storms late Wednesday, a break in the precip most of Halloween into Friday, and more scattered storms late Friday into the weekend. Those are your weather stories as we start our last week of October.

A look at week 9 Texas college football games.

Both major candidates for president are planning stops in Texas on Friday as early voting continues. Here's an interview that Alan Scaia hosted.

Dallas-Fort Worth will experience near-record high temperatures again on Friday, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC 5.

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Looking at week 9 matchups in Texas High School Football matchups.

Jennifer Sampson is all smiles as she celebrates the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’s 100-year journey.

If you're looking for things to do this weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do this weekend, including Monster Jam at AT&T Stadium, haunted houses all over North Texas, and several 5Ks.

North Texas will see near-record high temperatures Thursday and Friday, slightly cooler weather this weekend, below-average temperatures through next Wednesday, and a pattern change late next week.

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A Texas House committee could hear from death row inmate Robert Roberson next week, following a delay that temporarily halted his execution.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Tuesday, saying the Department of Homeland Security and Citizenship and Immigration Services refuse to allow the state to verify voters' immigration status.

Near-record high temperatures on Wednesday, slightly cooler this weekend, above-average temperatures continuing into next week, and a possible pattern change by the middle of next week—those are your weather stories over the next seven days.

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The weather stories over the next week in North Texas are slowly warming temperatures, the lack of rainfall, and a weak cold front toward the weekend.

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Jack Pyland, who runs Jack's French Frys at the State Fair of Texas, hasn't missed a State Fair of Texas in his life. His father brought fries to Fair Park in the 1940s. Pyland shared some of his history with the Mid-Morning Mike Check.

The City of Cockrell Hill has added a new feature to Stevie Ray Vaughan Park. Here's KRLD's Steven Pickering.

The weather stories to begin the week in North Texas include warming temperatures, a lack of rainfall, a grass fire danger, and a weak cold front on Friday.

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Fort Worth's Near Southside will host its 21st annual ArtsGoggle Saturday. The event now covers 19 city blocks and includes more than 900 artists.

Mike Rogers and Austin York wrapped up three weeks of shows at Fernie's Funnel Cakes at the State Fair of Texas on Friday. Johnna McKee and Christi Erpillo, Fernie's daughters, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday.

No. 1 Texas takes on No. 5 Georgia on Saturday in Austin. The Spot's Bonnie-Jill Laflin joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday to preview the game.

Karissa Condoianis, the senior vice president of public relations, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday, as Mike and Austin wrapped up their three weeks at the State Fair of Texas.

The Fort Worth Police Department has fired an officer who shot someone while off-duty last month. William Martin was placed on restricted duty after the shooting on September third.

The North Texas weather stories through the weekend are cool mornings and warm afternoons. There's also a critical grass fire danger. The warming trend will continue next week with no rain in the foreseeable future.