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June 4, 2026
Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas’ US Senate race
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June 2, 2026
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May 26, 2026
Ken Paxton cruises to big win against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff
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May 26, 2026
Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP
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May 19, 2026
Trump picks Paxton over Cornyn in Texas’ GOP Senate primary runoff as early voting is underway
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May 18, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Texas Children’s Hospital to develop ‘detransition clinic,’ fire physicians as part of settlement
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May 14, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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May 8, 2026
Texas attorney general candidates make their final pitches to voters as primary runoffs approach
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April 29, 2026
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April 27, 2026
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April 23, 2026
Houston City Council revises HPD-ICE policy change after threat from Texas governor
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April 22, 2026
Christian nationalism is central to the Texas GOP primary runoffs for Senate and attorney general
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April 22, 2026
TxDOT unveils new statewide wildflower map in time for Earth Day
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April 16, 2026
Here’s what leaders across Texas are saying about Abbott’s fight with Houston city officials over ICE policy
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April 13, 2026
Around the moon and back to Houston: Artemis II crew comes home to Space City
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April 10, 2026
Texans navigate higher gas prices, as future of US-Iran ceasefire remains uncertain
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April 8, 2026
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April 6, 2026
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April 2, 2026
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March 31, 2026
Before Artemis II, a look back to Apollo 8, when astronauts first went around the moon and back
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March 30, 2026
Stores scramble to sell smokeable hemp products before Texas-wide ban takes effect
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March 27, 2026
Trump says he’ll order TSA agents to be paid amid shutdown, potentially bringing relief to Houston airport
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March 25, 2026
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March 24, 2026
How an Afghan man who aided U.S. military forces died in ICE custody in Texas
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March 24, 2026
Artist transforms 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer ball into Juneteenth tribute in Galveston
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March 17, 2026
Federal judge orders extension of application window for Texas’ school voucher program, attorney says
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March 5, 2026
From suburban home to 40-foot sailboat: Why some Texans choose life on the water
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March 3, 2026
James Talarico beats Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
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March 3, 2026
John Cornyn leads Ken Paxton as GOP Senate primary appears headed to runoff
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February 27, 2026
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February 24, 2026
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February 19, 2026
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February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026
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February 16, 2026
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February 13, 2026
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February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026
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February 4, 2026
Texas faith leaders divided over school prayer, Bible reading periods as deadline for SB 11 approaches
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February 2, 2026
Christian Menefee beats Amanda Edwards in 18th Congressional District runoff
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January 26, 2026
Greg Abbott says White House needs to ‘recalibrate’ ICE following fatal Minneapolis shooting
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January 24, 2026
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January 15, 2026
Amanda Edwards, Christian Menefee debate in Humble ahead of TX-18 congressional runoff
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January 6, 2026
Crockett, Talarico duel for chance to break Democratic losing streak in Texas race for U.S. Senate
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December 30, 2025
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December 18, 2025
Federal THC ban presents steep challenges to Texas hemp industry
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December 17, 2025
Harris County Democratic Party reprimands Houston Mayor John Whitmire, withholds future endorsement
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December 5, 2025
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December 2, 2025
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November 26, 2025
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November 14, 2025
‘These are neighbors’: Union Corridor highlights religious diversity of Houston’s southwest suburbs
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November 13, 2025
Texas A&M System approves new policy that could limit ‘race or gender ideology’ courses
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November 7, 2025
Former astronaut Terry Virts switches from Senate race to Democratic primary for congressional seat
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November 5, 2025
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October 29, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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October 13, 2025
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October 10, 2025
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October 8, 2025
8 people allegedly affiliated with Houston woman in illegal abortion case indicted, Paxton says
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September 30, 2025
Federal court to hear case challenging Texas’ new congressional map ahead of midterm elections
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September 26, 2025
Texas Democratic Party launches expansion plan aimed at ending decades-long statewide losing streak
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September 18, 2025
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September 17, 2025
Texas Rep. James Talarico ‘not taking instructions or orders’ from national Democratic Party in run for Senate
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September 10, 2025
FEMA remains on the chopping block, even after the deadly Texas Hill Country floods
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September 3, 2025
Texas Legislature passes bill to punish quorum breaks
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Fort Bend County residents, elected officials push back against proposed concrete plants
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August 22, 2025
Houston state Sen. Carol Alvarado says she will filibuster Republicans’ new congressional map
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August 20, 2025
11 Texas school districts temporarily blocked from displaying Ten Commandments, federal judge rules
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August 20, 2025
‘Taking away food is taking away everything’: Texans brace for SNAP cuts
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August 20, 2025
Ten Commandments posters arrive in Texas public schools, thanks to Glenn Beck, Christian conservative groups
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Big Tech’s big thirst — AI’s demand for Texas water
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Abbott, Paxton will seek court orders to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office
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July 23, 2025
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July 21, 2025
Texas Legislature begins mid-decade redistricting under pressure from Trump, Abbott
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Civil liberties groups set to sue Texas over law requiring Ten Commandments display in public schools
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June 24, 2025
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June 23, 2025
Gov. Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban, calls special session to regulate hemp
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June 19, 2025
With days until the signing deadline, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives no hint where he stands on a THC ban
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Houston City Council passes Mayor John Whitmire’s $7 billion budget after protest disrupts meeting
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June 3, 2025
Houston ISD takeover by state will continue through 2027, TEA announces
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May 28, 2025
Texas House passes Senate bill requiring display of the Ten Commandments in all public-school classrooms
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May 23, 2025
Texas House aligns with Senate in passing total ban on THC products
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May 23, 2025
School prayer, Bible-reading bill authored by Houston-area senator passes Texas House
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May 22, 2025
U.S. government seeks more time from Houston judge to locate deported Venezuelan man
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May 21, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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May 12, 2025
Houston is the fastest-sinking city in the U.S., study finds
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May 9, 2025
Judge orders sale of Texas Renaissance Festival following lengthy legal battle
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May 2, 2025
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