Democrat Vicente Gonzalez and Republican Eric Flores square off in a U.S. House district redrawn to benefit the GOP.
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2026 Texas Elections
As South Texas Republicans brace for losses, Ryan Guillen’s career offers a possible roadmap back
The former Democrat’s reputation as an unflappable moderate stands in sharp contrast to the MAGA firebrands at the top of this year’s GOP ticket.
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Investigations
Trump says the border is secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott keeps declaring an emergency.
Since Abbott first declared a border emergency in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers.
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Politics
Feds reimburse Texas for $7.5 billion in border spending, ending delay
The grant program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law in July 2025.
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Health care
AG Ken Paxton hasn’t challenged the Trump administration over Texas’ $10-billion Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden
The attorney general won a lawsuit against the feds for withholding a Medicaid funding stream three years ago. Texas faces the same cut, but Paxton has stayed quiet.
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Criminal Justice
Texas crime rate continues to drop, with McAllen seeing its lowest levels in decades
Despite ICE crackdowns, experts say immigrants are less likely to commit crimes. Deportation fears might also make them less likely to report them.
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2026 Texas Elections
How suing Biden more than 100 times fueled Ken Paxton’s rise and reshaped Texans’ lives
As attorney general, Paxton threw unprecedented resources into stopping Biden’s agenda. That record is his sword and shield as he runs for U.S. Senate.
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Screwworm in Texas
Screwworm: Fact vs. fiction
As cases of the New World screwworm increase, so do rumors about the parasitic fly. Here are some of the biggest myths.
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Immigration
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
In a 6-3 decision, the justices green-lit the practice of limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day.
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Screwworm in Texas
Texas officials say rodents and other small wildlife could be to blame for New World Screwworm infestations
Until now, cattle were believed to be the main screwworm carriers. Investigations continue.
