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Dallas Voice
Talarico, Goodwin hold rally outside Oak Lawn Library
U.S. Senate candidate ​James Talarico talks to Rep. ​Julie Johnson in his Oak Lawn campaign stop. (David Taffet/Dallas Voice) Democratic Senate candidate ​James Talarico and Rep. ​Vikki Goodwin, who is in...
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Spectrum News South Texas-El Paso
Chip Roy says experience and results, not money, should decide Republican AG runoff
TEXAS — U.S. Rep. ​Chip Roy, R-Austin, said he’s punching back in the Republican runoff for attorney general. The four-term congressman’s opponent, state Sen. ​Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, outspent Roy...
James Barragan
05/21/2026 Online
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Wood County Monitor
Gooden speaks on redistricting, elections at Republican Women meeting
U.S. Representative ​Lance Gooden addressed a large crowd Monday at the Wood County Republican Women's meeting on Monday, discussing redistricting, border security, upcoming elections and the future of Wood...
Carley Tucker
05/21/2026 Online
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KUT Austin
Democrats threaten to expel TX-35 candidate Maureen Galindo over antisemitic remarks if elected
Texas Public Radio | By Dan Katz, David Martin Davies Published May 21, 2026 at 8:52 AM CDT Sign up for TPR Today, ​Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning....
Dan Katz, David Martin Davies
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Murphy Monitor
Trustees recognize students, approve 2026-27 raises
Wylie ISD trustees approved staff raises, adopted ​legislative priorities and recognized dozens of students during their Monday, May 18 meeting held at the Montgomery Center at Wylie High School. The meeting...
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KWBU Public Radio
Texas' first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026 is in Harris County
Mosquito on human skin at sunset. The ​Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the year's first human case of West Nile virus, and it’s in Harris County. The department confirmed...
Kyle Mcclenagan
05/21/2026 Online
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KTBC (FOX 7) Austin
Austin teen released from ICE just in time to graduate
...during a routine traffic stop. Thanks to a major community push led by his family, friends, and Congressman ​Greg Casar, the hard-working teen was freed just weeks before his June 2nd commencement. Show more
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Light and Champion
Runoff early voting ends Friday, migration law could be blocked
...22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are:• U.S. Senate: ​John Cornyn and ​Ken Paxton• Texas attorney general: ​Mayes Middleton and ​Chip Roy• Texas Railroad Commission:...
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Fort Worth Star Telegram
Birdwell confirmed as assistant secretary of defense
Texas Sen. ​Brian Birdwell expects to take the oath of office next week for his new role as assistant secretary of defense for sustainment, vacating his seat in the ​Texas Legislature. Staff members from...
05/21/2026 Online
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Austin Current
Bigger price tag, smaller footprint: How Austin’s Project Connect went off the rails
...have increased, and its footprint has been slashed to less than 10 miles. Credit: MANOO SIRIVELU/ THE ​TEXAS TRIBUNE Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our...
The Texas Tribune
05/21/2026 Newsletter
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Gilmer Mirror
Kerr County 1st to Install Bettencourts’ SB 3 Flash Flood Outdoor Warning Siren System
...of 30 Eligible Counties have Secured SB 3 Agreements AUSTIN, TX — As a priority bill of Lt. Governor ​Dan Patrick and Speaker ​Dustin Burrows, author Senator ​Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) with House Sponsor...
05/21/2026 Online
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Houston Defender
Houston teacher fired by HISD takes fight to Austin
...teacher and Houston Education Association president is taking her fight to Austin, as a candidate for ​Texas House District 127. If you like this article, please consider donating to support the Defender →...
Tannistha Sinha
05/21/2026 Online
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WFAA ABC 8 Dallas
President Trump had his say in the Texas Senate race. But voters get the final say.
"You tell me how the President makes his decisions," said Sen. ​John Cornyn when asked if he made the wrong calculation as he worked to win the Trump endorsement. Author: Teresa Woodard Published: 11:59...
Teresa Woodard
05/21/2026 Online
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Fbindependent
Will Fort Bend Democrats choose a party ideologue or the first African American woman for county judge?
...dragged us into a war with Iran. Gas prices have shot up. Inflation continues to remain stubbornly high. ​Ken Paxton has launched investigations of our schools over culture war issues. So, if any of these challenges...
Seshadri Kumar
05/21/2026 Online
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Olney Enterprise
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:00pm By: Gary Borders ​Texas Press Association Early voting in runoffs ends Friday Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election...
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