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How far-right conservatives are weaponizing Texas’ new parental rights amendment
Texans codified “parental rights” last year. It’s now being used as a right-wing weapon.
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Trump’s stance on data centers at odds with most Texans
President Trump claimed only communities who ‘want to end up being backwards and poor’ oppose data centers, directly contradicting recent pivots from Gov. Greg Abbott and US Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
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Here’s how to become a poll worker in Texas
There are different kinds of poll workers that are essential in running an election in Texas. Here’s what they do and how you can get involved.
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Ken Paxton cozy with judge who sealed his depositions
Judge Cynthia Wheless sealed two of Ken Paxton’s depositions; her husband, a fellow judge, sealed the Paxtons’ divorce. Both have donated to the Paxtons’ campaigns.
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Affordability issues could swing South Texas’ most competitive House race
A new statewide report puts fresh numbers behind the housing, health care, and grocery costs shaping the contest between Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and Eric Flores.
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From Tejano star to ‘Padrino Pulido’: Bobby Pulido reflects on a year of running for Congress
The Grammy Award-winning singer has taken a more personal approach to campaigning, one that rests on tradition and culture.
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Is Houston’s top hospital accessible for Houstonians?
Houston Methodist Hospital was just ranked the best in the state, but that care comes with a price tag.
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North Texas trio earns spot on Princeton Review’s 2027 Best Colleges list
Three North Texas universities made the Princeton Review’s list of the Best Colleges for the Class of 2027. Here’s which ones made the cut.
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Are Flock cameras tracking you? Here are 4 tools you can use to check
Check out these four apps and online tools that show you where all the ALPRs are throughout your routes around town and if they’re tracking your car.
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Why national retailers are now betting big on the Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley is in the beginnings of a retail boom. Here’s why brands have decided to finally invest in the region.
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Meet Texas’ most online, most controversial congressional nominee
Brandon Herrera jokes about Nazis and veteran suicide. He could represent Texas in congress.
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Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House’s plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they’re loath to cross.
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Texas counties: DHS is holding terrorism funds hostage over elections
“Withholding dollars that protect our communities for a partisan power grab is not only improper, it’s dangerous.”
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick thinks these books are too ‘vulgar’ for Texas public schools
Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has waged war on books he deems to be too inappropriate for Texas public schools. But how “vulgar” are they?
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Ken Paxton’s misconduct will cost Texas taxpayers north of $12 million in total
Residents are footing the bill for an impeachment, state audit, a court judgment, and years of legal invoices.
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Texas graded its public schools. Now Austin ISD is at risk of a state takeover
Texas graded its public schools. See how yours fared.
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Long live the RGV: Seven South Texas cities are poised to be the next Blue Zones
Can The Valley go from diabetes and obesity to living till 100? Wellness experts think so.
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Texas voters: Put these 2026 election deadlines on your calendar
Here are the dates you need to know if you’re planning to vote in Texas 2026 midterm elections.
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Punching In: Who makes Houston’s rodeo boots?
This Houston bootmaker doesn’t use any technology newer than 1950 to craft his one-of-a-kind boots—keeping an old-school tradition alive, one pair at a time.
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How Texas officials make sure elections are safe and secure
Here are all the ways—from testing machines to video surveillance at vote-counting stations—officials keep elections safe.
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Henry Cuellar, Tano Tijerina set up South Texas showdown in TX‑28
A unique race unfolds as border politics shift across Webb and Zapata counties.
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Lawsuit seeks to stop Big Bend border wall construction
A tribal nonprofit and an outdoor recreation company filed the federal lawsuit, arguing the work threatens archeological sites and sacred grounds.
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Texas’ 15th Congressional District: Monica De La Cruz vs. Bobby Pulido
An incumbent takes on a Tejano music star in a South Texas race that could help determine the balance of power in Washington.
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Meet the candidates running for US Senate in Texas: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
The race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico for Texas’ US Senate seat is the most closely watched statewide contest in decades.
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How a Republican’s affair and a YouTube star’s controversies turned a safe Texas seat into a battleground
The 23rd Congressional District, which stretches 843 miles from San Antonio to El Paso along the Texas-Mexico border, is shaping up to be one of the most unusual races in the country.
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Meet the candidates running to be Texas governor
The race between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa is the most competitive Texas gubernatorial contest in more than 30 years and could determine state control for a generation.
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Everything you need to know about voting in the 2026 Texas election
The Texas midterm election is fast approaching, so now’s the time to make sure you have all the information you need to guarantee your voice is heard.
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This South Texas race could decide control of Congress
Meet the candidates for Texas’ 34th Congressional District.
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Meet the candidates running in one of South Central Texas’ most competitive races
The 35th Congressional District, which represents parts of Austin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio will see a competitive race in November after Republicans redrew the district’s lines.
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What to know about Texas’ most competitive races this election year
Several statewide and local races are projected to be competitive across Texas during this year’s midterm election.
