DTX-RIC: Impact 11/4/2025

Drivers in Richardson can expect nightly exit ramp closures on President George Bush Turnpike this week.

What’s happening: From Nov. 3-6, the eastbound and westbound ramps from President George Bush Turnpike to southbound US 75 will be closed from 9 p.m.-4 a.m. The ramps will also be closed from 10 p.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7.

Crews are installing signs and performing finishing work for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line, which launched on Oct. 25.

Nearly 7% of Dallas County’s registered voters cast their ballots during early voting Oct. 20-31, according to the county’s unofficial voting totals.

The gist: Of the 1.46 million registered voters in Dallas County, 6.71% voted early in the Nov. 4 election. In total, 97,837 Dallas County voters voted early, according to the county’s website.

Richardson’s two early voting centers, the Islamic Association of North Texas and Ministerious Charisma, had 1,312 and 2,830 early voters, respectively.

During the two weeks of early voting Oct. 20-31, 56,963 registered voters cast their ballots at polling locations in Collin County.

Diving in deeper: The last day of early voting was Oct. 31, and Election Day is Nov. 4. Registered voters in Collin County can cast their ballots at any polling location. Polling sites in McKinney and Allen saw the highest turnout, while multiple sites in Plano also joined the top 10 polling locations for early voting.

Also of note: For a preview of what’s on your ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

Approximately 460,000 Texans have Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Advocates are encouraging Texas voters to approve State Proposition 14, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state to spend $3 billion to launch the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

The overview: Proposition 14 would allocate $3 billion in state dollars to fund the institute for the next 10 years. The institute would work with researchers and doctors to study the prevention and treatment of various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

All funding for the institute would come from existing state revenue, donations and potential federal grants, meaning no new state taxes or fees would be created.

What they're saying: "If Proposition 14 passes, it really will establish Texas as an incredible leader in our country," neurological researcher Joshua Shulman said. 

At the polls: Early voting runs through Oct. 31, and Election Day is Nov. 4. For more information about the propositions and candidates on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

Election Day is Nov. 4. Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., according to the secretary of state’s office.

The overview: Voters in the following counties can vote at any polling place within their county of residence through the countywide voting program: Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson. Registered voters in other counties are required to visit a polling place specific to their voting precinct.

On the ballot: Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election. Each proposition was approved by at least two-thirds of state lawmakers this spring before being placed on the ballot.

Voters in various communities across the state may also see local propositions and races on their ballots, including a 20% tax rate increase in Austin, a congressional race in Harris County and a state Senate race in Tarrant County.

Learn more: To get to know the propositions and candidates on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.