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Texas - Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is facing criticism from Republican Sen. Ted Cruz after releasing a new...

Governor Greg Abbott congratulates Port Aransas for earning Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation

Texas Gov. Abbott takes action after declaring “U.S. citizenship is not for sale,” directs agencies to investigate and hold providers accountable over birth tourism schemes

Texas - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate alleged...

Texas Senate candidate Talarico accuses Ken Paxton after President Trump’s voter fraud speech, claims AG was caught voting from the wrong address 6 elections in a row

Texas - Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico responded to President Donald Trump’s recent speech on election security by accusing...

Texas launches new academy to strengthen rural hospitals and prepare health care leaders statewide

Texas - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a new Rural Hospital Officers Academy, an initiative aimed at...

Texas continues flood recovery efforts as Gov. Abbott surveys damage and state officials coordinate rebuilding response

Texas - Texas officials are continuing recovery efforts after severe flooding impacted communities across the state last week, with Gov....

Man accused of fatally shooting victim after physical altercation, police say 29-year-old alleged shooter remained at scene until officers arrived

by Nolan Harris

Austin, TX - An Austin man was arrested on a murder charge after police said he fatally shot another man...

HPD, FBI seize 22 illegal firearms, narcotics and more than $64,000 during joint operation

by Nolan Harris

Houston, TX - The Houston Police Department said a joint operation with the FBI led to the seizure of 22...

Waco Police Department collects school supplies for annual Back to School Bash

by Nolan Harris

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department spent Saturday collecting school supply donations as officers prepared for the department's upcoming...

Texas Senate candidate Paxton says Talarico opposes voter ID and is “too radical for Texas” after backing President Trump’s election security message

July 17, 2026

Texas - “President Trump is working every day to lower costs, fight for free and fair elections, secure the border,...

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz backs “proven conservative fighter” in major governor race endorsement, says he has the courage and leadership South Carolina needs

Texas Sen. Cruz says Senate Democrats “want to pretend they care” after accusing them of backing DOJ weaponization over seized Republican senators’ phone records

July 17, 2026