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August 28, 2026

Waco, TX - Major closures will be in place along I-35 in Waco this weekend as the Texas Department of...

Texas Sen. Cruz says “bad sketch” won’t make voters forget Talarico’s “God is nonbinary” claim, while accusing him of pushing gender ideology on Texas kids after new Senate ad

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“Let’s not turn Texas into London,” Sen. Cruz warns amid criticism of Talarico over backing bill critics say could punish Texans over political memes

August 26, 2026

Waco, TX - “Let’s not turn Texas into London,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said after Republicans revived criticism of Democratic...

Texas Senator Ted Cruz states “the largest Democratic fundraising machine is in serious trouble” after campaign finance hearing

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Texas Sen. Cruz calls out Senate candidate Turek after he skipped vote on Iowa Farm Bill, says it is a “strange way” to ask Iowans for a promotion

August 26, 2026

Waco, TX - “Skipping a vote on the Iowa Farm Bill is a strange way to ask Iowans for a...

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Agriculture Commissioner Miller says “Texans are tired of watching criminals treat our border like a personal cash register” after man accused of cartel-linked extortion gets bond

Texas - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is condemning the reported decision to grant a $1 million bond to a...

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Waco Police urge residents to donate blood during final week of Battle of the Badges drive

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department is encouraging residents to donate blood and support its team during the final...

Waco fire department responds to structure fire on 4400 block of Lacey Circle

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Fire crews respond to vehicle and brush fire near S. Loop Drive and I-35 in Waco

Waco, TX - Waco Fire Department units and Bellmead Fire responded to a vehicle and brush fire near S. Loop...

Waco Police Department unveils upgraded Crime Scene Unit vehicle highlighting civilian staff contributions to evidence collection

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Waco police identify homicide victim, announce two arrests after shooting

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department identified the man who was killed in a shooting Sunday and announced two...

Texas, where U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is fighting for political survival in a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton, was left out of a major fundraising investment plan

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Texas Sen. Cornyn responds after former top staffer joins Talarico campaign, says “those concerned might want to channel their energy into broadening R outreach”

August 21, 2026

Texas - “John, only in authoritarian countries does someone else get to decide where you work. Not in Texas. Those...

Texas Sen. Cruz calls Supreme Court ruling a major win for First Amendment rights, says political speech cannot be restricted by Congress

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“Every time you think the Abdul El-Sayed story can’t get worse,” Texas Sen. Cruz attacks Senate candidate after report on mother’s past work for terrorist-designated charity

August 21, 2026

Texas - “Every time you think the Abdul El-Sayed story can’t get worse, another page of the family resume drops,”...

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Ken Paxton accuses Talarico of “siding with a murderer” after Democrat says lack of Black jurors is “the only evidence” needed to prove system is failing Black Texans

August 21, 2026