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Houston Democrats push for guardrails on school takeovers

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Houston Democrats push for guardrails on school takeovers

Oct 9, 2026 · 12:42 AM · Sneha Dey and Megan Menchaca

A commission led by area lawmakers recommended raising the bar for when the TEA chief can intervene and setting guardrails for state appointees during a takeover.

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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says

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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says

Oct 8, 2026 · 10:08 PM · By Konstantin Toropin, Eric Tucker and Claudia Lauer, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people and injured 32 others, will take place at the military base on Dec. 3.

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Trump slams Rep. Henry Cuellar for sticking with Democratic Party despite presidential pardon

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Trump slams Rep. Henry Cuellar for sticking with Democratic Party despite presidential pardon

Oct 8, 2026 · 6:25 PM · Berenice Garcia

Cuellar and his wife, charged with bribery, money laundering and conspiracy, were pardoned in December. In a social media post, Trump indicated he expected Cuellar to run as a Republican.

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How Texas candidates plan to lower the cost of gas, groceries and housing

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How Texas candidates plan to lower the cost of gas, groceries and housing

Oct 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM · By Joshua Fechter, Paul Cobler and Terri Langford, data analysis by Dan Keemahill, illustrations by Alex Ford

From groceries to childcare, Texans are spending more to live here. Here’s how much costs have risen, why it’s happening and what candidates are proposing to fix it.

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Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ midterm election on Nov. 3

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Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ midterm election on Nov. 3

Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM · By María Méndez, graphics by Apurva Mahajan

Voters will weigh in on dozens of races, including U.S. senator, governor and many other offices.

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Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race

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Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race

Aug 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM · By Hien An Ngo

We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.

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Houston Democrats push for guardrails on school takeovers

Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says

Trump slams Rep. Henry Cuellar for sticking with Democratic Party despite presidential pardon

How Texas candidates plan to lower the cost of gas, groceries and housing

Here’s how to cast a ballot in Texas’ midterm election on Nov. 3

Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race

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