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Spectrum News Dallas-Ft​.‌ Worth
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
...than 2 million people and a key battleground in the U.S. Senate race between Democratic state Rep. ​James Talarico and Republican Attorney General ​Ken Paxton. On Sunday, Talarico urged the county to reject...
Associated Press
08/31/2026 Online
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Seabreeze Beacon
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson Appointed to Windstorm Insurance Legislative Oversight Board
...This week's The Seabreeze Beacon Never miss any important news. Subscribe to our newsletter. Rep. ​Terri Leo Wilson Appointed to Windstorm Insurance ​Legislative Oversight Board Government South East ​Texas...
Sharisa Nelson
08/31/2026 Online
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Dallas Observer
Here are some of the books Dan Patrick wants removed from schools - or else
As another ​legislative session nears, ​Texas leaders are taking aim at school library books. Again. Maya Angelou's memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" has been frequently banned in school libraries...
Hannah Everett
08/31/2026 Online
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Fort Worth Star Telegram
Mark Cuban's new fight against healthcare companies: antitrust enforcement
...most closely watched Senate races in the country. The billionaire entrepreneur is teaming up with ​Texas Democratic Senate candidate ​James Talarico on a plan to break up what they call "Big Medicine monopolies,"...
Hillary Remy
08/31/2026 Online
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Community Impact Newspaper Houston
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Congressional District 2
Republican ​Steve Toth will face Democrat Shaun Finnie in the race for U.S. House District 2. (All photos submitted by respective candidates/Community Impact) Two candidates are vying for Congressional...
Hannah Brol
08/31/2026 Online
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Community Impact Newspaper Houston
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Texas House District 127
Republican incumbent ​Charles Cunningham will face Democratic challenger Michelle Williams in the race for ​Texas House District 127. (All photos submitted by respective candidates/Community Impact) Two...
Hannah Brol
08/31/2026 Online
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KSAN (NBC) 3 (San Angelo)
Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras
Texas Gov. ​Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network. The decision, which was...
Sarah Davis
08/31/2026 Online
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KSAN (NBC) 3 (San Angelo)
Texas lawmaker visits ICE facility says numbers up
Posted: Updated: PHARR, ​Texas ( Border Report ) — A South ​Texas congressman visited the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Dilley, ​Texas, on Friday and said detention numbers...
Sandra Sanchez
08/31/2026 Online
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
US Rep. Castro announces release of 9-year-old San Antonio girl, her father from Dilley ICE facility
DILLEY, Texas - Congressman ​Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) said a father and daughter from the Alamo City were released from an immigration detention facility in Dilley. Following his latest visit to the...
Nate Kotisso
08/31/2026 Online
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Kurv 710
Talarico Airs First TV Attack Ad Against Ken Paxton In Senate Race
State Representative ​James Talarico’s first TV attack ad of the U.S. Senate race is now on the air. The 30-second spot accusing Attorney General ​Ken Paxton of corruption aired for the first time Saturday...
08/31/2026 Online
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
Lawmakers added $1 to Texans' car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras.
In 2023, the ​Texas Legislature unanimously passed a law raising auto insurance costs for Texans by $1 to combat rampant catalytic converter theft. Three years later, a little-known state agency has devoted...
Ayden Runnels, Alex Ford
08/31/2026 Online
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Fort Worth Star Telegram
State Sen. Sparks on 'fighting fire with fire' after Panhandle wildfires
...wildfire strategy Texas has. The time to ignite a smarter future for Texas is right now. State Sen. ​Kevin Sparks, R-Midland, represents Texas Senate District 31 and chairs the Senate Committee onNatural Resources....
Sen Kevin Sparks
08/31/2026 Online
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Waco Tribune Herald
Texas lawmaker wants oil regulators to explain why they ended public comment at meetings
ODESSA — A bipartisan pair of ​Texas lawmakers say they are concerned about the ​Texas Railroad Commission's decision to end general public testimony at its monthly meetings. ​Texas Railroad Commissioners...
08/31/2026 Online
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Houston Defender
Democrats, Republicans unveil affordability agendas amid rising costs
...drug manufacturing program aimed at cutting prices on insulin and other essential medications ​Legislation cracking down on price-fixing by major grocery chains A housing bill offering $20,000 in down-payment...
Tannistha Sinha
08/31/2026 Online
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Community Impact Newspaper Austin
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Austin ISD District 7 ahead of Nov. 3 election
...develop thoughtful solutions that serve our students and strengthen our schools. Jimmy Counihan ​Legislative Staffer for State Rep. ​Donna Howard. Texas House; ​Legislative Budget Board; Comptroller of Public...
Jessica Mclaren
08/31/2026 Online
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