Democratic enthusiasm in the Valley’s four counties could foreshadow a November reversal of Trump’s historic 2024 sweep there — and signal that Latino voters have become swing voters.
In the Rio Grande Valley, soaring Democratic turnout fuels party’s hope of turning the Trump tide
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Public Education
Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support
After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.
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2026 Texas Elections
“God is nonbinary”: GOP activates over Talarico’s past comments characterizing him as too radical for Texas
Talarico has suggested he would communicate some of his views differently today, but stood by the principles behind the comments Republicans are using to tar him as an extreme liberal.
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2026 Texas Elections
Dallas Democrats drop lawsuit seeking to count primary ballots cast during extended voting hours
Dallas and Williamson counties switched from centralized voting sites to neighborhood precincts in the primary, confusing voters and prompting lower courts to extend some polling site hours.
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Health care
Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers
Seven months after escaping the Target shooting, an Austin mother and daughter navigate trauma, fear and unexpected growth.
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Politics
Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff
Middleton gave almost $14 million to his own campaign, helping propel him into first place on election night.
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Energy
A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone
Oil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast — and ratepayers will see the costs in their bills.
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Public Education
Photos: Texas company pitches drone response to school shootings
The drones, operated from a tactical center in Austin, can deliver medical supplies and even attack potential assailants, the company said.
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Public Education
Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds
Confusion over the program’s special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline — and creating more work for Texas school districts.
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2026 Texas Elections
With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera
Herrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso.