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It’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races

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It’s not just Talarico. New Texas poll shows Dems statistically tied in key statewide races

Oct 14, 2026 · 4:48 PM · Stephen Simpson

Republicans trail behind Democrats in voter enthusiasm, a University of Texas/Texas Politics Project University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows.

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House Republicans pull $3 million reserved for ads against Henry Cuellar

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House Republicans pull $3 million reserved for ads against Henry Cuellar

Oct 14, 2026 · 3:28 PM · Gabby Birenbaum

The Laredo Democrat’s 28th District was one of five seats Republicans redrew last summer to flip to GOP control. But the new map has proven less ironclad than the party hoped.

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El Paso and New Mexico spent millions on climate plans. Three new data centers could undo them.

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El Paso and New Mexico spent millions on climate plans. Three new data centers could undo them.

Oct 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM · By Diego Mendoza-Moyers , El Paso Matters, and visuals by Paul Ratje , for The Texas Tribune and ProPublica

El Paso and New Mexico planned to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan considered how three new data centers could upend their climate goals.

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Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light

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Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light

Oct 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM · By Alejandra Martinez, data analysis by Alex Ford

Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use.

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In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label

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In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label

Oct 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Zach Leggio

In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

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Texas sued for failing to process more than 500,000 voter registrations

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Texas sued for failing to process more than 500,000 voter registrations

Oct 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM · By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune

Voting rights groups are asking a judge to enforce a 2021 settlement aimed at providing reliable online registration through DPS.

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How Ken Paxton and allies fanned a false conspiracy to convince voters James Talarico was mentally unfit

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How Ken Paxton and allies fanned a false conspiracy to convince voters James Talarico was mentally unfit

Oct 14, 2026 · 1:18 AM · Eleanor Klibanoff

While James Talarico was recovering from the flu, Paxton supporters said the Democrat was being treated for mental illness in Ohio. The debunked story was shared by White House officials, Elon Musk and social media influencers.

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Harris County prosecutor to investigate ICE striking Houston man with vehicle

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Harris County prosecutor to investigate ICE striking Houston man with vehicle

Oct 13, 2026 · 10:44 PM · Uriel J. García

District Attorney Sean Teare said his office is investigating whether an ICE agent in an SUV intentionally struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez as he fled.

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Texas woman uses state law to sue anti-abortion group that allegedly ordered abortion pills online

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Texas woman uses state law to sue anti-abortion group that allegedly ordered abortion pills online

Oct 13, 2026 · 10:29 PM · Sasha Draeger-Mazer

Unable to abort two unplanned pregnancies because of the law, the woman is suing Students for Life for the cost of raising the children. The group posted about buying the pills undercover.

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TribCast: Houston is a model for school takeovers. Is it sustainable?

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TribCast: Houston is a model for school takeovers. Is it sustainable?

Oct 13, 2026 · 8:41 PM · Eleanor Klibanoff

This week, the podcast explores what can be learned from Houston ISD as more school districts face state takeover.

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