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August 2, 2026

Texas - Texas Sen. John Cornyn publicly pushed back against President Donald Trump after the president criticized him and Sen....

Commissioner Miller pledges to take a close and careful look at the issue of mRNA vaccines in livestock, state officials say

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Texas Agriculture Commissioner praises Ken Paxton for overturning what he called the Biden administration’s “unlawful” endangered species listing, calls decision “a win for Texas”

Texas - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praised Attorney General Ken Paxton after a legal challenge resulted in the Biden...

City of Waco Housing and Community Development invites qualified organizations to submit applications to receive funding from the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program

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City of Waco names new assistant city manager to oversee infrastructure and public services

Waco, TX - The City of Waco has announced the appointment of David Olson, P.E., as its new assistant city...

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Waco Police seek two men who may help identify drowning victim

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who may have information...

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Waco Police commander graduates from prestigious leadership program, elected class spokesman

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department is recognizing Commander Pedro Soto after he completed the Law Enforcement Management Institute...

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

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Waco firefighters respond to house fire with heavy flames visible on North 58th Street

Waco, TX - The Waco Fire Department responded to a structure fire Wednesday afternoon after crews arrived to find heavy...

$Texas Senator Cruz pulled into widening Republican divide after pushing back against Tucker Carlson, exposing deeper fractures inside the GOP$

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Texas Sen. Cruz urges Dr. Fauci to face contempt of Congress charges and jail time, says “not only did he lie, he was willing to implement policies that hurt Americans”

July 30, 2026

Texas - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz intensified his criticism of former White House COVID-19 adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci after Fauci...

Sen. Cruz calls it “a direct insult to millions of Texans” after Texas Senate Candidate describes Christianity as “the most violent religion”

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Texas Senate candidate Talarico says Paxton is “not a public servant but a puppet” while accusing him of not accepting a single debate despite already scheduled dates

July 30, 2026

Texas - James Talarico escalated his criticism of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton this week, accusing the Texas attorney...

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

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“It’s a list designed to expose people to harassment,” Texas Sen. Cruz calls Mamdani “a full-on communist” after after a list of targeted property owners was published

July 30, 2026