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Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to know
The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at where GOP candidate Gov. Greg Abbott and…
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20mAs Texas embraces carbon storage, a Black community questions the risks
Texas now issues permits for companies to store carbon dioxide underground. East Texas residents fear safety risks, and skeptics doubt the climate benefits.
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5mAfter nearly three years, AG Ken Paxton drops fight to shut down El Paso migrant shelter network
Paxon sought to revoke Annunciation House’s nonprofit status, alleging that it was illegally smuggling in and harboring migrants.
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5mReport: Luxury hotels, air travel among U.S. Rep. Lance Gooden’s “extravagant spending”
The Office of Congressional Conduct also found that the Terrel Republican had discrepancies between his campaign account expenses and official election filings.
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10mBattered and bruised by the election, Republican voters reckon with a blue Texas
Across the state, Republicans were processing a staggering defeat. They expressed fear, but said they’ll pray for the winners and begin to rebuild the party.
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1mTribCast: How the chair of Texas Democrats wants his party to govern
Kendall Scudder explains how Democrats flipped Texas in one election cycle — and how they’re hoping to hold onto those victories