Lubbock saw two very different rallies on the same day, just days before voters head to the polls. President Trump stopped at the Civic Center to boost Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race. A few miles away, Democrat James Talarico spoke to a packed crowd at the Fiesta Center. Both sides are making their final push in a tight contest for the seat John Cornyn is leaving. Thousands turned out at each event in the West Texas city as early voting continues. Which message do you think is landing with voters right now? audacy.com/krld/news/local/t… #Texas #Midterms #SenateRace #Lubbock #KRLD #DFWNews

A man serving a life sentence just walked out of a prison without anyone noticing, and the way he got out is raising some serious questions. 🚨 Officials say it was a simple move that went undetected until late at night, and a manhunt is now underway in a remote, rural stretch of the country. There's a reward on the table, and the prison's recent history isn't helping its case. How does something like this happen, and what would you want done to keep it from happening again? audacy.com/krld/news/nationa… #Tennessee #PrisonEscape #BreakingNews #Manhunt #Crime #News #KRLD

Millions of people are heading to the polls today in an election that could reshape a country's future, and the race is looking tight. 🗳️ The vote is widely seen as a referendum on one leader after years of war and upheaval. But no single party has ever won outright, so even once the ballots are counted, the real fight may be just beginning. Weeks or even months of negotiations could follow. Which matters more to you in a vote like this: security, accountability, or a fresh start? audacy.com/krld/news/world/i… #Israel #Election #Netanyahu #WorldNews #Politics #Breaking #KRLD

A new lawsuit takes an unusual angle on the fight over White House press access, and it isn't being filed by a news organization. 📰 This time, the people suing are everyday news consumers, including a teacher, a professor and a student journalist. They argue the real loss falls on the public, not just the press. Who do you think has the stronger argument here, and does the public have a stake in who gets access? audacy.com/krld/news/politic… #WhiteHouse #PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #Politics #News #Lawsuit #KRLD

Two former FBI officials are headed back to court today, and their lawyers say the case against them is baseless and politically motivated. ⚖️ The charges stem from what they told Congress years ago about an investigation that rocked the 2020 race. The Justice Department sees it differently, and how the case was filed is already drawing attention. Is this a straightforward legal case, or does the timing make it impossible to separate from politics? audacy.com/krld/news/politic… #FBI #JusticeDepartment #Midterms #Politics #Courts #News #KRLD

Something scary is happening in the candy aisle this year, and it has nothing to do with ghosts. 🎃 Sales are down compared to last year, and there are a few surprising reasons behind it. It isn't just about what's on the price tag. Are you buying less candy this Halloween, or is it one tradition you won't skimp on? audacy.com/krld/news/nationa… #Halloween #HalloweenCandy #Inflation #Prices #TrickOrTreat #News #KRLD

One of the biggest congregations in Dallas just made a historic decision, and the margin is hard to ignore. After months of legal back and forth, members cast their votes over the weekend and the result wasn't even close. The name on the sign is changing, but leaders say the Sunday experience will look the same. There's also a catch: this vote doesn't end the court fight. Do you think a split like this can ever be settled cleanly, or does it always end up in court? audacy.com/krld/news/local/h… #Dallas #HighlandPark #UnitedMethodist #DFW #Faith #NorthTexas #KRLD

A new report is raising eyebrows just days before the midterms, and it involves one of the federal agencies responsible for keeping elections secure. 🗳️ According to the reporting, former staffers say they were asked to do something that went against their usual mission, and they pushed back. The White House says the president has done more than any other to ensure free and fair elections, and the request was never carried out. With Election Day close, how much do stories like this change how confident you feel about the process? audacy.com/krld/news/nationa… #Midterms #Election2026 #CISA #Politics #ElectionSecurity #News #KRLD

Some big news just landed for one of North Texas' biggest employers, and it could keep a famous Fort Worth assembly line humming for years. ✈️ A new agreement could lock in long-term production, but there's an important catch that still has to clear Washington before anything is final. There's also a major financial commitment from the company that you might not expect. Do you think a decade-long commitment is good news for North Texas, or is there reason to be cautious until it's official? audacy.com/krld/news/local/f… #FortWorth #F35 #LockheedMartin #NorthTexas #DFW #Defense #KRLD

Your eyes get fixed in about 15 minutes now, but the story behind it started with a schoolyard fight. 👀 A kid took a punch to the face, and what happened next changed how doctors thought about vision forever. Nobody planned it. It was a total accident, and one surgeon noticed something that most people would have missed. Watch to find out how a bad day for one kid helped lead to a procedure millions of people have had. Would you have trusted this technology back then, or would you have stuck with your glasses? #TheMoreYouJoe #LASIK #DidYouKnow #HistoryFacts #EyeSurgery #FunFacts #KRLD youtube.com/shorts/zKb8pKGko…

For years he's been the guy working behind the scenes on one of the biggest stages in sports. 🎤 Now the NFL has made a big announcement about who's stepping into the spotlight, and the reasoning behind it goes back nearly a decade. Fans have been guessing for days, and the answer comes with a pretty great story. Was this the right call for the biggest halftime show in sports, or did you want someone else on that stage? audacy.com/krld/news/local/s… #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow #NFL #Music #SuperBowlHalftime #KRLD

Monday night in Philadelphia got ugly for one side and very loud for the other. 🏈 A season that felt shaky just got a serious jolt, and the NFC East race suddenly looks wide open. There's a running performance people haven't seen in years, a big defensive play late, and a streak that's turning into a real problem for the home team. Is this the moment Dallas finally gets its season on track, or is it too early to get excited? audacy.com/krld/news/local/c… #Cowboys #Eagles #DallasCowboys #NFL #MondayNightFootball #NFCEast #KRLD

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders just made a move that could change how one of the most iconic squads in sports is treated. After years of pushing for better pay, the team has agreed to recognize their new association as the official bargaining group. It puts the spotlight on the gap between the franchise’s massive profile and what the dancers have historically earned. How far do you think this will go for other NFL squads? audacy.com/krld/news/local/d… #KRLD #DallasCowboys #CowboysCheerleaders #NFL #DallasNews

Gas prices are becoming a political headache, and the timing couldn't be worse for the White House. ⛽ With the midterm elections approaching, President Trump faces growing pressure over energy costs as the war with Iran raises concerns about oil supplies and prices at the pump. For millions of Americans, this isn't just politics. It's money coming out of their pockets. How much will gas prices influence your vote in November? #GasPrices #Trump #Iran #MidtermElections #Economy #KRLD

Traffic Alert - Scheduled DFW Road work for Monday, October 26th through Sunday, November 1st. The most comprehensive list of scheduled construction in DFW, compiled by information gathered from TxDot, Drive Texas, Keep 20/30 Moving, TEXpress Alerts, Southeast Connector & NTTA. Major overnight road work projects focus this week in Grayson County as northbound and southbound 75 will be shut down in Val Alstyne on several nights while in Mesquite commuters need to be aware of Northbound and Southbound 635 being closed at Highway 80 on several weeknights as well. The Dallas North Tollway will have the northbound direction shut down in Addison and southbound on the Tollway multiple lanes will be shut down again next weekend. Southeast Dallas has seen a lot of road work and bridge repair work the last several weeks and multiple lanes will be closed again next weekend on eastbound I-20 approaching Hutchings. Listen to Newsradio 1080 KRLD for the latest and most accurate traffic information on DFW's Number One Station for Traffic. audacy.com/krld/news/local/s…

Everything really IS bigger in Texas. Even the barbecue! 🍖 A North Texas business has cooked up something so enormous it's earned a Guinness World Record. We're talking 76 feet of smoking, sizzling Texas ingenuity! But just how much barbecue can this monster handle? Would you make a special trip to see this record-breaking smoker in action? #TexasBBQ #NorthTexas #GuinnessWorldRecords #Texas #KRLD audacy.com/krld/news/local/j…

A shocking image, a heated election, and a growing political firestorm. Just days before Israelis head to the polls, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared an AI-generated image depicting a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv. His warning about Iran has sparked fierce criticism from political opponents who accuse him of trying to frighten voters. Is this a legitimate warning about national security, or fear-based campaigning designed to influence an election? #Israel #Netanyahu #Iran #ArtificialIntelligence #WorldNews #KRLD audacy.com/krld/news/local/n…

Ever wonder why we play the national anthem before football games, but not before movies, concerts, or a trip to the dentist? 🇺🇸 Turns out, the tradition has a surprising history involving World War I, baseball, and a moment that changed American sports forever. And no, it wasn't always a pregame ritual! The story might surprise you. It's today's The More You Joe! Do you think the national anthem should be played before every sporting event? Why or why not? #TheMoreYouJoe #NationalAnthem #StarSpangledBanner #SportsHistory #AmericanHistory #DidYouKnow youtube.com/shorts/hqhNHFSaG…

With early voting ending this week, Texas is suddenly on the national calendar in a big way. President Trump is hitting Corpus Christi and Lubbock on Tuesday, while Vice President Vance headlines a rally in Weatherford on Thursday. The stops come as both parties scramble for turnout in the final stretch before Election Day. Do these last-minute visits actually move the needle in Texas, or is the race already set? audacy.com/krld/news/local/t… #KRLD #TexasPolitics #Midterms #Trump #JDVance #DallasNews

Two Catholic bishops say a private White House prayer with President Trump was turned into campaign material without their consent, just days before the midterms. They’ve issued public apologies and expressed regret over the photos and video that quickly circulated. What do you make of religious leaders being drawn into politics this close to an election? audacy.com/krld/news/politic… #KRLD #Trump #CatholicBishops #Midterms #Politics #Religion