Texas
Kamala Harris and Colin Allred Get Endorsement of New Prominent Republican; Ted Cruz Blames 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Judge Glenn Whitley, a life-long Republican, cites the Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump's "disrespect to veterans" as reasons behind his endorsements.
Texas Election Law Grants Voting Rights To Inmates On Appeal, Yet Few Aware Of The Provision
Texas state prisons currently comprise 134,000 inmates, including 175 on death row. But, no one knows how many of them are eligible to vote, as the state doesn't keep track of this information.
Five Texas Cities Ranked Among the "Best" Small Cities in the U.S., New Report Shows
One Texas city near the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area ranked among the top five in terms of home ownership rates and percentage of population in poverty
Two Suspects in the Murder of a 12-Year-Old Girl in Houston Potentially Tied to Tren de Aragua Gang
Two Venezuelan nationals have been indicted for capital murder in Harris County, each one facing a $10 million bond following the June murder
Texas Sues TikTok Over Illegal Sharing Of Minors' Personal Data
The lawsuit, filed in Galveston County, is seeking civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation and injunction against further breach
Ted Cruz Challenger Gets Another Major Republican Endorsement as Texas Senate Races Further Tightens
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger will lead a group of republicans backing Colin Allred
Texas Teens Kick Driver Out of Car at Gunpoint, Use Vehicle to Smuggle Migrants in Trunk: Officials
Two Houston teens have pleaded guilty after they were caught at a U.S. border checkpoint with two people concealed in the trunk of a carjacked vehicle.
Texas Cops Show Up at Wrong Address, Arrest Wrong Man: 'I'm Just Sleeping, Waiting to Go to IHOP'
A Texas man went to jail the night he was frightened out of bed by pounding at his door and answered with a raised shotgun to find police on the other end.
AOC Joins Allred Campaign as he Seeks to Upset Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate Race
The lawmaker has joined Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressive allies in an attempt to mobilize young supporters in the state
Texas' Prison System Could Run Out of Beds for Those Incarcerated by Late 2025, New Report Says
Moreover, some prisons in the state are operating with up to 70% of prison guard positions unfilled as shortages continue
Allred Gains Momentum Against Ted Cruz in Texas Senate Race, With Forecaster Improving His Chances
The Texas Senate race continues to heat up as Cook Political Report is now cataloguing the contest as "Leaning Republican," rather than "Likely Republican"
Mexican Immigrants Drive Majority of McAllen's Entrepreneurial Success, New Study Reveals
Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of business owners in McAllen, playing a critical role in driving the city's economic growth.
Top Election Forecaster Says Ted Cruz Rival Gaining Momentum, Increases Dem's Chances
The race for Ted Cruz's Texas Senate seat is increasingly contentious, as indicated by an update from a top election forecaster.
Laredo Man Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography; Two Victims Were His Relatives
Aaron Hernandez distributed the illegal content through WhatsApp. He called himself a 'monster' during the trial
Ted Cruz's Chances of Keeping His Texas Senate Seat Entering Final Month of Campaign
The incumbent has retaken the lead from Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, but the race remains extremely close
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Ballot Harvesting Law, Halting AG Ken Paxton's Voter Fraud Investigations
The ruling said Texas' ballot harvesting provisions were unconstitutional by being too vague, restricting free speech and violating the 14th Amendment
Two Venezuelans Arrested on Firearms Trafficking Amid Texas' Crackdown on 'Tren de Aragua' Gang
Governor Abbott recently promised that "Texas will not let these thugs use our state as a base of operations to terrorize our citizens"
Ted Cruz Retakes the Lead in Texas Senate Race as Contest Remains Razor Thin
The incumbent went back on top in the latest polls after appearing behind Colin Allred in a recent study
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents in South Texas Stay Increase Cocaine Seizures Along the Border
With one month remaining in Fiscal Year 2024, CBP has conducted more drug seizures than in all of 2023 (53,699)
Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas' Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk
Estimates say Texas loses 572,000 acre-feet of water every year, enough to supply Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock combined for an entire year
Texas Latinos See Immigration as a Top Issue, a Vision Not Far Off From the Rest of the State Population
Immigration emerges as a top issue for Texans as migrant apprehension decrease and violent rhetoric from Gov. Abbott continues
Top Texas Judge Wrote Racist Facebook Posts Under Fake Name to Boost His Election Chances: Authorities
The Texas judge is out on bond after an investigation revealed he used a fake Facebook profile to garner voters' sympathy during his reelection campaign.
Texas Supreme Court Deals New Blow to AG Ken Paxton, Upholds State Fair's Gun Ban
The attorney general had been waging a legal fight to overturn the decision, implemented after a shooting took place at the event last year
Senate Democrats Commit Multimillion-Dollar Investment to Boost Colin Allred's Bid Against Ted Cruz
As Democrats intensify their focus on Texas, Republicans are matching their efforts
Texas AG Ken Paxton Targets New Nonprofit Providing Aid to Migrants
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center received an investigative demand over any ties with the sponsorship program allowing people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to migrate legally to the U.S.
Black Texas Teen Forced to Leave School District After Refusing to Cut Hair
Darryl George, 18, is requesting a temporary restraining order to return to school while his family's federal lawsuit against the district proceeds.
Three Texas Sisters Sentenced For $3M Tax Fraud Scheme: They 'Enjoyed the Financial Spoils'
The three women filed thousands of fraudulent tax returns, according to authorities.
Dems Allocate Campaign Cash to Florida in Hopes of Unseating Republican Rick Scott
Senate Democrats vie to retain control of the chamber, moving their attention to Montana's race, to the one in Florida, where the gap has significantly narrowed
Border Crossings are Dropping Across the U.S., but New Mexico Saw a 22% Increase in August
So far this Fiscal Year, New Mexico has reported over 110,000 illegal crossings, 60,000 less compared to Fiscal Year 2023
Court Rules Texas State Fair Can Ban Guns But AG Paxton Wants to Take it With the State Supreme Court
The event is set to start on Friday