Ken Paxton and James Talarico close their Senate campaigns on home turf
To win, Paxton needs to keep the margin close in Collin County, his political home base. Talarico must earn epic returns in Travis County, the…
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ICE agent accused of hitting immigrant in Houston with an SUV turns himself in
Houston ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales turned himself in after being indicted on a felony assault charge for striking a man with his SUV.
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Could Socialism Come to Texas?
A few months back, Governor Greg Abbott wailed about the threats coming from βsocialist cities like Austin, Houston, and Dallas.β Whether or not you share…
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Paxton vs. Talarico: Five things to watch in Texasβ tight U.S. Senate race
A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends weβll be tracking as returns come…
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Inside the booth: Faith, economy and immigration inspired these Texansβ votes
Several races in Texas drew national attention. On the eve of the election, Texans share what mattered to them.
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