Tag: Texas
Rep. Christian Menefee defeats fellow Rep. Al Green in Texas House runoff
In a Democratic runoff marked by significant external funding and a generational clash, Texas Rep. Christian Menefee emerged…
Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff, defeating longtime incumbent Cornyn
Attorney General Ken Paxton emerged victorious over Sen. John Cornyn in the Senate GOP runoff held on Tuesday.…
Texas elections; S.C. redistricting; ICE; Jan. 6 : NPR
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Sex therapist accused of antisemitism loses Democratic runoff for Texas House seat
In a closely watched runoff for Texas’ 35th District, progressive sex therapist Maureen Galindo was defeated by Johnny…
The Texas GOP finally turned on Cornyn
Senator John Cornyn's distinguished career came to an abrupt conclusion, driven by the very Republican voters who once…
Texas Democrats think this is finally the year they’ll flip the Senate
After decades of political drought, Texas Democrats are pinning their hopes on a former seminarian-turned-politician to guide them…
Texas preschool teacher allegedly pointed gun at driver during road-rage confrontation
A preschool teacher from Texas was taken into custody after allegedly brandishing a firearm at another motorist during…
The latest Paxton-Cornyn ad dustup is an ominous sign for the Texas GOP
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has expressed a desire to conclude his campaign on a "positive" note. In…
Trump’s Endorsement Of Ken Paxton Will Help Democrats Turn Texas Blue
Before examining how Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Republican Texas Senate primary runoff could benefit…
Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn for Texas Senate
In a last-minute move, President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in…
Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primary runoff : NPR
Former President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at an October 2022 rally…
6 people found dead inside Texas railroad boxcar
Authorities reported the mysterious discovery of six bodies inside a train boxcar in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday. A…