Weekend Roundup: How the GOP seized control in Texas, officials look for tornado damage

Plus, 2022 statewide UIL Texas high school football playoff pairings and scores. [WEEKEND ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com [An illustration shows Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke in the center of other politicians in Texas. The Republican candidates have a red shading to them and the Democratic candidates have a blue shading. Some notable politicians include George W. Bush, Ted Cruz and Lupe Valdez.]( POLITICS [How Republicans seized control for two decades of dominance in Texas]( Texas politics are filled with rich dramas containing interesting characters and intriguing story lines that often play out on the national stage. Over the last 20 years, the race for governor has been a harbinger of political tides that created new characters for the stage while illustrating the GOP’s rise to dominance and the Democratic Party’s efforts to emerge from the political wilderness. Here’s a look at [20 years of governor’s races]( and the impact they’ve had on Lone Star politics. [READ MORE](   Also: [Inflation and border worries are overshadowing]( threats to democracy and abortion rights in the midterm elections   And: What is Proposition A in Dallas? [Here are six things to know](   ADVERTISEMENT   [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [David Holl]( David Holl will continue to serve as chairman of the board following his retirement as chief executive officer. (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.) [Question 1 of 5]( [Which cosmetic company's CEO stepped down?]( - [Maybelline]( - [Revlon]( - [L'Oréal]( - [Mary Kay]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer. Complete the quiz and you’ll be entered to win $100.](   [AROUND THE SITE](dallasnews.com) - Crime: Sansom Park police [officer shot during active shooter training]( exercise - Sports: 2022 statewide [UIL Texas high school football]( pairings, scores - Politics: Ads against Abbott, other Texas Republicans by [Coulda Been Worse test campaign ethics law]( [BOOMTOWNS](dallasnews.com) We explored many of the cities on the edges of Dallas-Fort Worth that have experienced rapid development or are anticipating big changes on the horizon, talking to city leaders, small-business owners and residents about what growth means for their communities. Check out any of the five communities we highlighted this week. [Terrell]( | [Waxahachie]( | [Crandall]( | [Pilot Point]( | [Prosper]( | [All the boomtowns](   ADVERTISEMENT   [FINALLY...](dallasnews.com) [Officials surveying damage across northeast Texas left in wake of severe storms, tornadoes]( A tornado watch was issued for 36 Texas counties Friday afternoon, including Dallas County, but extended all the way through Oklahoma and into parts of Arkansas before it expired about 8 p.m. In that time, [numerous confirmed tornadoes]( touched down.   [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy) | [Account Login]( |[Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy| [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2022