The Democrats’ Greatest Fear: The GOP Will Turn James Talarico Into a Creepy, Unmanly Weirdo
The GOP targets James Talarico’s masculinity in the 2026 Texas Senate race to divide Democrats.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Austin-area election results for the Texas primary runoffs
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May 30, 2026Open source
Texas primary runoff results for U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, attorney general and more
Voters are deciding on candidates in some high-profile statewide races ahead of November's general election.
May 30, 2026Open source
Democrat Nathan Johnson to run against Republican Mayes Middleton for Texas AG in November election
Texas voters appear to have selected State Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas as their candidate for Texas Attorney General in the November election according to...
May 30, 2026Open source
Texas A&M expands low-income dental care program to North Texas seniors
The College of Dentistry launched the Empowering Smiles Oral Health Initiative Program in 2024 in partnership with Metrocrest Hospital Authority. The program...
May 30, 2026Open source
Paxton appeals after Texas judge strikes down reporting rules for large-county district attorneys
The attorney general promptly appealed the May 7 decision to a statewide appeals court that already signaled it disagreed with Paxton's rules.
May 30, 2026Open source
ICE agent accused of shooting man and filing false report arrested in Texas
Prosecutors say an ICE agent fired into a Minneapolis home occupied by four adults and two children, then falsely claimed he acted in self-defense. He was ar...
May 30, 2026Open source
Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for May 28
Robert Cunningham Simpson was born in Houston, Texas to parents Oscar Strother Simpson and Cordelia Simpson. The youngest of four boys, Robert…
May 30, 2026Open source
Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for May 29
Robert Cunningham Simpson was born in Houston, Texas to parents Oscar Strother Simpson and Cordelia Simpson. The youngest of four boys, Robert…
May 30, 2026Open source
Eight riders rescued after Texas roller coaster malfunction
Eight riders were rescued after a roller coaster malfunction left them stranded nearly 100 feet in the air at a Galveston amusement park.
May 30, 2026Open source
Rep. Josh Gottheimer rebukes Texas Democrat for her ‘insane, antisemitic views’
Texas Dem Maureen Galindo said she wants to imprison Zionists. Rep. Gottheimer said if she’s elected to the House, he’ll move to expel her.
May 30, 2026Open source
ICE agent charged with shooting, wounding Minneapolis man is arrested in Texas
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said ICE agent Christian Castro — charged in the January shooting of a Venezuelan man in north Minneapolis — was...
May 30, 2026Open source
Caesars New Orleans casino is set to have a self-made Texas billionaire as its new owner
The sale of casino operator Caesars Entertainment to Fertitta Entertainment is expected to shake up the national gaming industry while giving the Texas billi...
May 30, 2026Open source
States Continue Redistricting Rush in the Wake of Supreme Court Decision
The redistricting battle that began in Texas last year continues to have ripple effects across the nation.
May 30, 2026Open source
Equestrian facility, home built by ‘Frank Lloyd Wright of adobe’ sells for $11.75M
The property in northwest Las Vegas was designed by architect Bill Tull, who also designed George Strait’s Texas home.
May 30, 2026Open source
Trump Under Fire for Apparently Calling James Talarico ‘This Transgender’ on Fox News
Donald Trump came under fire Friday evening after the president appeared to call Texas Senate candidate James Talarico "this transgender" during a Fox News i...
May 30, 2026Open source
Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees
The governor said undergraduate tuition and fees should stay frozen after some public university systems weighed increases.
May 30, 2026Open source
Tala-freak-o vs. Ken the Criminal: Texas candidates sharpen attacks as U.S. Senate race locks in
Texas' Ken Paxton and James Talarico focus their energies — and attack ads — on each other as the fight for U.S. Senate narrows to two.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Texas
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The Democrats’ Greatest Fear: The GOP Will Turn James Talarico Into a Creepy, Unmanly Weirdo
The GOP targets James Talarico’s masculinity in the 2026 Texas Senate race to divide Democrats.
May 30, 2026Open source
Austin-area election results for the Texas primary runoffs
Find results for races in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, as well as statewide contests like the Republican U.S. Senate runoff.
May 30, 2026Open source
Texas primary runoff results for U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, attorney general and more
Voters are deciding on candidates in some high-profile statewide races ahead of November's general election.
May 30, 2026Open source
Democrat Nathan Johnson to run against Republican Mayes Middleton for Texas AG in November election
Texas voters appear to have selected State Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas as their candidate for Texas Attorney General in the November election according to...
May 30, 2026Open source
Texas A&M expands low-income dental care program to North Texas seniors
The College of Dentistry launched the Empowering Smiles Oral Health Initiative Program in 2024 in partnership with Metrocrest Hospital Authority. The program...
May 30, 2026Open source
Paxton appeals after Texas judge strikes down reporting rules for large-county district attorneys
The attorney general promptly appealed the May 7 decision to a statewide appeals court that already signaled it disagreed with Paxton's rules.
May 30, 2026Open source
ICE agent accused of shooting man and filing false report arrested in Texas
Prosecutors say an ICE agent fired into a Minneapolis home occupied by four adults and two children, then falsely claimed he acted in self-defense. He was ar...
May 30, 2026Open source
Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for May 28
Robert Cunningham Simpson was born in Houston, Texas to parents Oscar Strother Simpson and Cordelia Simpson. The youngest of four boys, Robert…
May 30, 2026Open source
Tulsa neighbors: Obituaries for May 29
Robert Cunningham Simpson was born in Houston, Texas to parents Oscar Strother Simpson and Cordelia Simpson. The youngest of four boys, Robert…
May 30, 2026Open source
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