Southlake officials and DiwaliFest organizers adjusted street closures and parking near Town Hall on Saturday after voters raised concerns about access to an early voting location during the cultural festival. Street closures and barricades were removed throughout the day, and organizers canceled a planned fireworks show.
DiwaliFest took place Saturday at Southlake Town Square from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.1
Southlake Town Hall at 1400 Main St. served as a Tarrant County early voting location.12Stated by 2 sources
First reports of voting-access concerns were received at 7:46 a.m. Saturday.2
Last barricades were removed at 5:02 p.m. Saturday.2
Southlake Foundation canceled the fireworks show to improve parking availability.12Stated by 2 sources
City reopened additional streets near Rustin and Family parks after a temporary restraining order.12Stated by 2 sources
1,444 votes were cast at Southlake Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 24.2
Tarrant County commissioners reduced early voting locations from 50 in 2022 to 47 this year.1
Who said what
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Southlake officials All Town Hall entrances remained open to voters without interruption from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.12
Southlake Foundation It planned the event nearly a year in advance but did not realize how much parking would be closed for fireworks.2
Southlake officials They remain committed to ensuring public access to Town Hall throughout early voting and on Election Day.1
Where the sources disagree
Impact on voter access and turnout Sources state it is unclear whether any voters were prevented from casting ballots or experienced difficulties [1], though Saturday voting totals were lower than Friday's totals [2].
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Southlake reopens streets near early voting site after DiwaliFest access complaints
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